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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Economic Sociology |
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Course Code |
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EC 209 |
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Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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2 |
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Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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3 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA KABAŞ |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understand the importance of structures, organizations and power during the functioning of economy Understand the various kinds of confidentiality (cognitive, cultural, political, structural) Explain the development of markets from a historical perspective Understand how public policies are emerged and why there are variations in public policies across countries Explain how organization and corporation structures evolve
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Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of the course is to teach the function of economy by using a different perspective. The influence of structures, organizations, culture, elite interests,states and power will be used to explain the function of economy. During the courses the criticism of economic theory from a sociological perspective, the development of markets from a historical perspective, the relation between states, public policy and economic organization, the development and the role of organizations and corporations will be thaught. |
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Course Contents |
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economics and sociology in a multi-disciplinary perspective |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction |
None |
Lecture |
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2 |
Basic Concepts and Definitons |
None |
Lecture |
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3 |
Basic Concepts and Definitons |
None |
Lecture |
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4 |
Sociology and Economics |
None |
Lecture |
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5 |
Sociology and Economics |
None |
Lecture |
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6 |
The Rise of Markets and Economic Development |
None |
Lecture |
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7 |
The Rise of Markets and Economic Development |
None |
Lecture |
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8 |
mid-term exam |
prepare for the exam |
written exam |
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9 |
The State, Public Policy and Economic Organization |
None |
Lecture |
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10 |
The State, Public Policy and Economic Organization |
None |
Lecture |
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11 |
The State, Public Policy and Economic Organization |
None |
Lecture |
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12 |
The Heart of the Economy: Organizations and Corporations |
None |
Lecture |
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13 |
The Heart of the Economy: Organizations and Corporations |
None |
Lecture |
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14 |
The Heart of the Economy: Organizations and Corporations |
None |
Lecture |
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15 |
Review |
None |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
prepare for the exam |
written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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Yrd. Doç. Dr. Tolga Kabaş, İktisat Sosyolojisine Giriş, Nobel Kitapevi,2012
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy |
4 |
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Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. |
1 |
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3 |
Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. |
5 |
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4 |
Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy |
4 |
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Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. |
4 |
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6 |
Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. |
1 |
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Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. |
3 |
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8 |
Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. |
1 |
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Apply the methods of economic analysis. |
3 |
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10 |
Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems |
3 |
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11 |
Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. |
3 |
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12 |
Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. |
2 |
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13 |
Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. |
2 |
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14 |
Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
1 |
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15 |
Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. |
2 |
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16 |
Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. |
4 |
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17 |
Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 73 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.92 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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