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  Course Description
Course Name : Turkish Economy

Course Code : EC 402

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA KABAŞ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. FİKRET DÜLGER

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gives information about the basic properties and structural problems of Turkish economy
Evaluates both historical and current economic problems of Turkey
Helps to evaluate Turkish economic policies
Helps to explain relationships between different periods in Turkish economy
Makes a historical evaluation of how did the capital in Turkey is bring together and used

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : It is aimed to study Turkish economy with its historical and structural elements. The formation of economic policies, and internal and external factors that affect these formations, institutional regulations, related data will be covered in a casual perspective as a whole

Course Contents : Classical Theory of International Trade, International Trade Theory in Terms of Supply, Demand, Theory of International Trade, International Trade Theory General Equilibrium Analysis, Modern Theory of International Trade, Economic Growth and International Trade Theory, Economic Development and Foreign Trade, Terms of Trade, Foreign Economic Policy and the Tools of the Customs Tariff, Non-Tariff Tools, quotas, subsidies, Export Promotion and Import Substitution Policies, Globalization and Regionalization: Trends in Theory of Customs Unions, GATT, WTO, WB Applications, International Trade in Services

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The economic situation that is left over from Ottoman Empire to Turkish Republic Relevant chapter Lecture
2 Foundation years of Turkish Republic Relevant chapter Lecture
3 1930s and social transformations Relevant chapter Lecture
4 1950s and social transformations Relevant chapter Lecture
5 Planned organization period Relevant chapter Lecture
6 1980s and economic transformation Relevant chapter Lecture
7 Monetary policies after 1980 Relevant chapter Lecture
8 Midterm Review of topics Midterm
9 Public sector after 1980 Relevant chapter Lecture
10 Sectoral Improvements (Agriculture) Relevant chapter Lecture
11 Sectoral Improvements (Industry) Relevant chapter Lecture
12 Sectoral Improvements (Services) Relevant chapter Lecture
13 Social and demographic aspects of development Relevant chapter Lecture
14 A Brief Discussion of Turkish economy in the light of current economic data Relevant chapter Lecture
15 A Brief Discussion of Turkish economy in the light of current economic data Relevant chapter Lecture
16/17 Final exam Review of topics Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Kazan,G.(2009), "Küreselleşme ve Ulus Devlet", İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları
 Boratav,K.(2011),"Türkiye İktisat Tarihi 1998-2009",İmge Kitapevi
 Kepenek,Yakup ve Yentürk,Nurhan,"Türkiye Ekonomisi", Remzi Kitapevi
 Karluk,Rıdvan(2009),"Türkiye Ekonomisi´nde Yapısal Dönüşüm", Beta Yayınları
Required Course Material(s)


  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 Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 0
2 Explains Econometric concepts 1
3 Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 1
4 Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 0
5 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 5
6 Describes the necessary concepts of Business 1
7 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 3
8 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 1
9 Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 0
10 Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 2
11 Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study 2
12 Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied 3
13 Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 1
14 Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 2
15 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 2
16 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 1
17 Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events 5
18 Improves himself/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development 0
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 108
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.32
ECTS Credit: 4