Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Economics | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | ECON 405 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Turkish Economy | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Türkiye Ekonomisi | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| 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 204 - Macroeconomic Theory II |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Knowledge on macroeconomics | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only undergraduate students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Learn the fundamentals Turkish Economy by examining the historical origins and structural background of certain economic issues at the macroeconomic level. | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to discuss different dimensions of Turkish economy from macroeconomics and development economics perspectives. Course is swapped into two major parts. First part is devoted to observe the historical development of Turkish economy from a critical perspective. Second part of the course will be on contemporary issues in Turkish economy. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders makro iktisat ve kalkınma iktisadı açısından Türkiye Ekonomisini incelemektedir. Ders iki temel bölüme ayrılmıştır. Birinci bölümde Türk İktisat tarihi eleştirel bir biçimde ele alınmaktadır. İkinci bölümde ise Türkiye ekonomisi ile ilgili güncel konulara yer verilmektedir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Evaluate the historical development in Turkish economy 2) Understand the contemporary economic development in Turkey 3) Discuss the fundamental issues of structural change in production and labor market 4) Assess sustainable, inclusive economic growth and development in Turkey 5) Discuss the paradigm shifts in economic policy in Turkey |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| 1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | |||||
| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | |||||
| 3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | |||||
| 4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | |||||
| 5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | |||||
| 6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | |||||
| 7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | |||||
| 8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | |||||
| 9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | |||||
| 10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | |||||
| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. | H | Project |
| 2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. | S | Exam,Project |
| 3) | Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. | H | Exam |
| 4) | Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. | H | Exam,Project |
| 5) | Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. | S | Project |
| 6) | Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. | H | Project |
| 7) | Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. | S | Exam,Project |
| 8) | Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. | H | Project |
| 9) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. | H | Exam,Project |
| 10) | Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. | S | Exam,Project |
| 11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | H | Exam,Project |
| Prepared by and Date | BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN , November 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. BURHAN CAN KARAHASAN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction |
| 2) | Restructuring-Early Republic Period – Statist Development |
| 3) | Early Industrialization of 1950s Liberal Period |
| 4) | Planned Development Period and Import Substitution Policies |
| 5) | Post 1980s and Liberalization-Export Led Growth I |
| 6) | Post 1980s and Liberalization-Export Led Growth II |
| 7) | Economic Policy in Turkey |
| 8) | Midterm/Term Paper Discussion |
| 9) | Growth and Industrial Dynamics in Turkey |
| 10) | Labor Markets Issues in Turkey |
| 11) | Financial Crises and Dynamics in Turkey |
| 12) | International Integration, Globalization and Trade Policy in Turkey |
| 13) | Current Topics in Turkish Economy I |
| 14) | Current Topics in Turkish Economy II |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| 16) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | A required reading list for the course will be distributed at the beginning of the term. Supportive recommendations are provided below: - Turkish Economy at the Crossroads: Facing the Challenges Ahead, edited by Asaf Savaş Akat, Seyfettin Gürsel, World Scientifi Publications - Türkiye İktisat Tarihi, 2016, Korkut Borotav, İmge Yayunevi (in Turkish) - The Turkish Economy, 2006, Edited by Sumru Altuğ and Alpay Filiztekin, Routledge | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures (Flipped Learning) | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Term project (one) | |||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | ||||||||||||||||
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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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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| 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 | ||||||