| School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
| Course Code |
ECON 403 |
| Course Title in English |
Economics Seminar I |
| Course Title in Turkish |
Ekonomi Semineri I |
| Language of Instruction |
EN |
| Type of Course |
Seçiniz |
| Level of Course |
Seçiniz |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Contact Hours per Week |
| Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: 0 |
Lab: 0 |
Other: 0 |
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| Estimated Student Workload |
132 hours per semester |
| Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
| Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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| Pre-requisites |
ECON 202 - Microeconomic Theory II
ECON 204 - Macroeconomic Theory II
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| Expected Prior Knowledge |
Knowledge of intermediate micro and macroeconomics |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| Registration Restrictions |
Only undergraduate students |
| Overall Educational Objective |
Learn how to critically assess a scientific article or topic in Economics and write an independent report |
| Course Description |
This course aims to develop students’ acquaintance with selected research topics in Economics. Upon successful completion of the course, the learner should be able to critically assess a scientific article, evaluate its results and implications and synthesize and discuss how each topic is related to their larger discursive field. In this class students are expected to further enhance their writing and discussion skills. |
| Course Description in Turkish |
Bu dersin amacı, öğrencilerin Ekonomi alanında seçilmiş araştırma konularıyla tanışmalarını sağlamaktır. Ders başarıyla tamamlandığında, öğrenci bir bilimsel makaleyi eleştirel olarak değerlendirebilmeli, sonuçlarını ve sonuçlarının ne anlama geldiğini değerlendirebilmeli ve her konunun daha geniş tartışma alanlarıyla nasıl ilişkili olduğunu sentezleyip tartışabilmelidir. Bu derste öğrencilerin yazma ve tartışma becerilerini daha da geliştirmeleri beklenmektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Show familiarity with different areas of economics
2) Critically assess a scientific article
3) Evaluate the results and implications of a scientific article
4) Demonstrate writing skills
5) Exhibit discussion and debate skills
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| 1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
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S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
Level |
Assessed by |
| 1) |
Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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| 2) |
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
N |
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| 8) |
Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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| Prepared by and Date |
FIRAT BİLGEL , November 2023 |
| Course Coordinator |
FIRAT BİLGEL |
| Semester |
Fall |
| Name of Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FIRAT BİLGEL |
Course Contents
| Week |
Subject |
| 1) |
Introduction |
| 2) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
| 3) |
Discussion and Summary Report |
| 4) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
| 5) |
Discussion and Summary Report |
| 6) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
| 7) |
Discussion and Summary Report |
| 8) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
| 9) |
Discussion and Summary Report |
| 10) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
| 11) |
Discussion and Summary Report |
| 12) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
| 13) |
Discussion and Summary Report |
| 14) |
Invited Seminar Speaker |
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Final Examination Period |
| 16) |
Final Examination Period |
Information Package / Course Catalogue