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Course Description Course Name : Current Issues in Turkish Economy Course Code : EC 412 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. HAKKI ÇİFTÇİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains and presents solutions for current economic issues Interpretes the current economic issues in Turkish economy Understands opporunities and risks of globalization Examines and interpretes the relationships between Turkish economy and international institutions such as International Monetary Fund Analyzes and interpretes the findings of economic analysis with current data Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The preperation, presentation and discussion of a research project in the context of Turkish economy. Course Contents : Turkish economy: Income distribution, foreign trade, employment, internal and external debts, relationships with EU, banking crisis, industrilization, sectors, competitiveness. Opportunities and risks of globalization. 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 Income distribution in Turkey The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 2 The structure of foreign trade in Turkey The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 3 The employment structure and issues in Turkey The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 4 Iccumulation of foreign and domestic debts in Turkey The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 5 The applied exchange rate policy in Turkey The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 6 Turkish economy and - EU affairs The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 7 The relationship between Turkish economy and International Instutitions The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 8 Midterm exam Review of topics Midterm exam 9 The banking crysis in Turkish economy The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 10 Industrilization in Turkish economy The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 11 Sectors in Turkish economy The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 12 Sectors in Turkish economy (part 2) The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 13 The international competitive power of Turkish economy The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 14 The opportunities and risks of globalization The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 15 Revision. Review of topics Problem session and discussion 16/17 Final exam Review of topics Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Prof. Dr. Zeynel DİNLER, Bilimsel Araştırma ve E-kaynaklar, Ekin, 2006  Prof. Dr. Halil SEYİDOĞLU, Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Güzem Can, 2003 Required Course Material(s)  Proje hazırlarken kullanmak üzere internet kaynakları   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 3 2 Explains Econometric concepts 1 3 Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 5 4 Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 0 5 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 4 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 4 8 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 4 9 Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 1 10 Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 3 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 4 13 Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 3 14 Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 4 15 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 3 16 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 3 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 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 96 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.84 ECTS Credit: 4