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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Development and Growth Economics |
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Course Code |
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PF 410 |
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Course Type |
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Optional |
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Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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Year of Study |
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4 |
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Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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ECTS |
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6 |
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MELEK AKDOĞAN GEDİK |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the difference between Economic Development and Economic Growth Have knowledge about Growth Models; Harrod Domar and Solow Models Knowledge about endogenous growth model Evaluates Dual Development Models and immigration Evaluates resource allocation Have knowledge about financing of development Have Knowledge about Globalization and Global Organizations
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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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EC 205 Microeconomics
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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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In terms of historical evaluation of economics, countries develeoped many economic models to gain economic growh. During historical process each model is substantive in terms of its own age.By changing economic conditions these models critisized. In the frame work lesson, analzying the general economic development and growth, basic assumptions of the models,reviews abot models |
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Course Contents |
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Differences between the term of growth and development. Development stages of economies. Basic assumptions and functioning of Harrod Domar models and Solow Swan Models , endogenous growth models, development economies and sectoral relations, country samples |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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class will be determined by administration |
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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 |
term of economic development and growth |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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2 |
brief History of economic growth models |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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3 |
Solow Swan model |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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Extension of Solow Swan Model |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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Endogenous growth models |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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6 |
Neo Classical Growth Models |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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7 |
Mid term exam |
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8 |
determinants of economic growth and technology |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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9 |
dual development models |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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10 |
dual development models and migration |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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Factors of development |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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12 |
Resource allocation |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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Development financing |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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IMF, LDCs and Financing Policy |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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Golabalization and LDC´s |
Related chapter on text book and recommended article |
Lecture and Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
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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.) |
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60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
40 |
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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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uses modern communication tools, methods and processes, collects and interprets data from different sources using |
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2 |
understands and explains the role of the public and private sector in the economy, the market economy and the function of the public sector |
4 |
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uses the information of profesional field about basic computer knowledge and skills |
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Collect quantitative and statistical data, makes analysis and interpretation |
3 |
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understands and interprets corecctly the feelenings, thoughts and behaviors of other people, express Themselves in written and oral form. |
4 |
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Aware of the social, scientific and ethical values ??and acts accordingly |
4 |
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Questions the traditional approach and methods of application,and he to develops and implements new ways of working if he considers it is necesaary |
4 |
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8 |
Individually and / or in a team, take responsibility, leadership, and effectively works |
1 |
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In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly renews itself keeps track of the latest developments. |
3 |
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10 |
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4 |
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UseTurkish in academic life and work in accordance with the requirements of the uses of life. |
5 |
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12 |
Use different resources in accordance with the academic rules, synthesize the information gathered, and present them effectively in an area which has not been studied |
4 |
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13 |
Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context |
1 |
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14 |
Develop scientific and ethical values in the fields of statistics-and scientific data collection |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
20 |
60 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 146 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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