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  Course Description
Course Name : Public Finance II

Course Code : HK 220

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the basic terminology in the field of public finance
Acquires the basic knowledge of financial and economic issues and evaluates them
Explains the economic effects of taxes and tax types, compares and evaluates them
Explains, compares and evaluates public debt
Explains budget theory, principles and the budgeting process in Turkey and evaluates them.
Explains and evaluates the local authorities in Turkey
Explains and evaluates Fiscal policy objectives, tools and applications

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to explain the basic concept of taxation, public debt, fiscal policy and public finance, local authorities, as well as the concept and theories of fiscal science and public finance

Course Contents : Basic concept of taxaion,tax burden,tax evasion,tax avoidance,tax implications,types of tax and international taxation,the purpose and economic effect of taxes,public debt, cause of debt, limts of borrowing,techniques of debt and debt management,budget definition and characteristics of budget,budget systems and the kinds of budget,Turkish budget system, preparation and discussing of budget,local goverment budget,Turkish local government and fiscal structure of local goverments,fiscal policies, definition and instruments of fiscal policies

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom determined by faculty.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concept about taxation Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
2 tax burden,tax evasion,tax avoidance,tax implications Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
3 types of tax and international taxation Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
4 the purpose and economic effect of taxes Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
5 public debt, causes of debt, classification of state debt Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
6 techniques of debt and debt management Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
7 budget definition and characteristics of budget I Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
8 Midterm
9 budget defination and characteristics of budget II Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
10 budget systems and the kinds of budget Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
11 Turkish budget system, preparation and discussing of budget Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
12 local goverment budget, Turkish local government and fiscal structure of local goverments I Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
13 local goverment budget, Turkish local government and fiscal structure of local goverments II Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
14 Fiscal policies, definition and instruments of fiscal policies I Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
15 Fiscal policies, definition and instruments of fiscal policies II Related parts of specified books and articles Lecture, presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  EDİZDOĞAN, Nihat , Kamu Maliyesi, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa
 AKDOĞAN, Abdurrahman , Kamu Maliyesi, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara
 AKALIN,Güneri, Kamu Ekonomisi
 ERDEM, Metin,ŞENYÜZ Doğan ve TATLIOĞLU İsmail, Kamu Maliyesi, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 25
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with colleagues in a foreign language and keeps up with international developments in the field of law. 0
2 Conducts scientific studies in the field. 5
3 Has general legal knowledge in the field of information systems and demonstrates the ability to use required soft wares 0
4 Has a basic knowledge of the codification process and how to use newly gained legal knowledge in their work environment. 3
5 Knows the rules regulating the relationship between the state and society,and between the estate and the individual, and can interpret these rules. 2
6 Takes on tasks; the administrative organization of the country´s governor, the governor, the chief of police, inspectors, also in areas such as banking and finance senior positions and so on. 5
7 Has theoretical information of legal systems, rules, and review methods 0
8 Knows the historical and sociological development process of law and legal norms 0
9 Has knowledge of the relevant regulations, decisions of judicial bodies, their development and the relevant scientific assessments. 2
10 Knows how to access and use local and international law sources. 0
11 Has the skills needed to work as a judge, prosecutor, lawyer, notaryor legal counsel after graduating from the School of law. 0
12 Has sufficient knowledge of the common laws that govern the use of skilled workers in the public and private sector 0
13 Understands and uses the basic concepts of law; has the ability to conduct legal and normative research, predicts outcomes of decisions taken, develops strategical solutions while taking into account cause and effect relationships. 4
14 Is legally objective and has an impartial attitude towards daily events, is honest and morally ethical; all of which are characteristics or equired of lawyers. 3
15 Develops critical thinking skills in order to re-interpret laws according to the needs of humanity 2
16 Has written and oral communication skills, can convey ideas to other using persuasive speech, is capable of producing alternative solutions and can analyze information. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 62
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.48
ECTS Credit: 2