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  Course Description
Course Name : History Of Economic Thoughts

Course Code : EC 303

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUAMMER TEKEOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Improve ability to analyse and synthesize in real life.
Understand versatility of economic issues
Think critically about the reality in economy

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To explain the evolution of economics, improve students´ knowledge in economics.

Course Contents : History of Economic Thought and the stages Science of Economics has been through.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Topics Overview of Economic Thought and Method Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics. Lecture
2 European Thought and Mercantilist doctrine at the beginning of New Age Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
3 Liberal Doctrine and the Emergence of Liberal Economics Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
4 Cases that directed classical political economics and classical economics in the first century. Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
5 Classical Economics and the main contributions Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
6 Socialist Thoughts Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
7 Doctrine of National Economy and Historical Thoughts Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
8 Mid-term Exam Prepare to exam Written Exam
9 Neo-classical economics and additives Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
10 Neo-classical economics (Continued) Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
11 Institutional School of Thought and Contributions Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
12 The Economics of Keynes and Keynesianism Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
13 Austrian School and the new Liberal of Economics Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
14 Monetarism, Neo-Classical Economics and Supply Economics Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
15 Keynesian Economics and Contributions Students will read the relevant sections of the books by topics Lecture
16/17 Final Prepare to exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof. Dr. Muammer TEKEOĞLU İktisadi Düşünceler Tarihi
Required Course Material(s)  E. K. HUNT (Çev. M. Günay), İktisadi Düşünce Tarihi, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, ANKARA 2002
 Mark SKOUSEN (Çev. M. Acar; E. Erdem; M. Toprak), Modern İktisadın İnşası; Büyük Düşünürlerin Hayatları ve Fikirleri, Liberte Yayınları No: 79, ANKARA 2003
 Robert L. HEILBRONER, İktisat Düşünürleri, Dost Kitabevi Yayınları, ANKARA 2003
 Todd G. BUCHHOLZ (Çev. İ. Aktar), Ölü İktisatçılardan Yeni Fikirler, Adres Yayınları, ANKARA 2005
 Derleyen: Kaya ARDIÇ, Post-Otistik İktisat, İÜ İktisat Fakültesi Mezunları Cemiyeti Yayınları, İSTANBUL 2004


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy 4
2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 5
3 Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 5
4 Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 4
5 Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 5
6 Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 5
7 Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 5
8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 5
9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 2
10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 2
11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 4
12 Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. 2
13 Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 5
14 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 5
15 Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. 3
16 Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 4
17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 2
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 115
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.6
ECTS Credit: 5