| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | ECON 346 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Development Economics | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Kalkınma İktisadı | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 125 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
ECON 101 - Microeconomics | ECON 102 - Macroeconomics |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Basic knowledge of microeconomics or macroeconomics | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only for undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Learn the fundamentals of development economics and evaluate the differences between quantitative and qualitative dimensions of economic development theory. | ||||
| Course Description | This course intends to discuss both classical and contemporary issues in development economics. Building on the knowledge accumulated in macro and micro sides of economic theory, Development Economics intends to review issues such as; education, health, human capital development, environmental issues, industrialization, integration between macroeconomic issues and economic fundamentals. After successful completion of the course, students will have ability to enroll in graduate level courses related with economics theory, further issues development economics etc. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders hem klasik hem de güncel kalkınma teorilerini tartışmayı hedeflemektedir. İktisat teorisinin makro ve mikro boyutlarından edinilen bilgilerin ışığında Kalkınma Ekonomisi dersi, eğitim, sağlık, beşeri sermaye gelişimi, çevresel gelişmeler, sanayileşme, makro iktisadi gelişmeler ve iktisadi yapılar arasındaki ilişkileri açıklamaktadır. Bu dersi başarıyla tamamlayan öğrenciler yüksek lisans seviyesinde iktisat ve iktisat teorisi ile ilgili derslere devam edebilecek bilgi birikimine sahip olacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) compare and contrast different views to economic development 2) understand the difference between economic growth and development 3) evaluate the importance of health, education, demography and urbanization as development tools for economic policy making 4) analyze the trade-off between inequality and growth 5) explain the impact of international trade and finance on development challenges of the globe. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Classical Theories of Economic Development |
| 3) | Modern Theories of Economic Development |
| 4) | Poverty and Income Inequality |
| 5) | Population and Demography |
| 6) | Urbanization and Migration |
| 7) | Human Capital Development (Education & Health) |
| 8) | Midterm / Term Paper Topic and Lecture Discussion |
| 9) | Regional Development and Territorial Inequalities |
| 10) | Environmental Issues |
| 11) | Int’l Trade, BoP, Financial Crises and Stabilization |
| 12) | Foreign Finance, Investment, Aid |
| 13) | Development Policy Making I |
| 14) | Development Policy Making II - Review |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| 16) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Economic Development, Todaro and Smith, Pearson, 12th Edition. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures (Flipped Learning) | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | One term project | |||||||||||||||
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| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
karahasanb@mef.edu.tr Improper behavior, academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 84 | ||
| Project | 1 | 12 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Total Workload | 125 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 5.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||