| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Income Distribution And Poverty |
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| Course Code |
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EC 414 |
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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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4 |
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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 basic concepts of income distribution and poverty
Measure income distribution and poverty, analyze economic causes of poverty and income inequality, poverty reduction strategies
Think and research the causes of poverty and find new methods to reduce poverty
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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 this course is to teach the main definitions, concepts and approaches in income distribution and poverty. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course involves basic definitions of poverty and income distribution and mainly economic causes of poverty. |
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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 |
reading |
Lecture |
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2 |
Approaches to Poverty and Definitions of Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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3 |
Approaches to Poverty and Definitions of Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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4 |
Measurement Methods of Income Distribution and Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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5 |
Measurement Methods of Income Distribution and Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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6 |
Economic Causes of Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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7 |
Economic Causes of Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
prepare to exam |
written exam |
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9 |
Strategies for Alleviating Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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10 |
Strategies for Alleviating Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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11 |
Strategies for Alleviating Poverty |
reading |
Lecture |
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12 |
Causes of Poverty in Turkey |
reading |
Lecture |
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13 |
Causes of Poverty in Turkey |
reading |
Lecture |
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14 |
Causes of Poverty in Turkey |
reading |
Lecture |
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15 |
Causes of Poverty in Turkey |
reading |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
prepare to exam |
written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy |
3 |
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2 |
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. |
2 |
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4 |
Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy |
4 |
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5 |
Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. |
5 |
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6 |
Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. |
5 |
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7 |
Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. |
4 |
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8 |
Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. |
3 |
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9 |
Apply the methods of economic analysis. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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11 |
Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. |
1 |
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12 |
Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. |
3 |
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13 |
Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. |
4 |
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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. |
1 |
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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. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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