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Course Description Course Name : Current Economic Issues Course Code : EC 412 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. HARUN BAL Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA KABAŞ Asst.Prof.Dr. ERHAN İŞCAN Prof.Dr. MURAT DOĞANLAR Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKKI ÇİFTÇİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the growth and the progress of Turkish economy Analyze developed and developing countries Be able to use the model aproach in complex analysis Think analytically and share it with ohers effectively Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Prepairing, presenting and debating a research project concerning the current economic issues about Turkey. Course Contents : The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge to determine current economic problems and to deal with these issues. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty classes   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 Institution The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 8 Mid-term Exam prepare to exam written 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 Overall study The student will read the textbook To deliver the lecture, problem solving 16/17 Final Exam prepare to exam written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Cumhuriyet´in İlanından Günümüze Türkiye Ekonomisi´nde Yapısal Dönüşüm Rıdvan Karluk, İstanbul: Beta Basım, 2007   Prof. Dr. Halil SEYİDOĞLU, Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yazma El Kitabı, Güzem Can, 2003   Prof. Dr. Zeynel DİNLER, Bilimsel Araştırma ve E-kaynaklar, Ekin, 2006   Proje hazırlarken kullanmak üzere internet kaynakları Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 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 5 2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 3 3 Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 4 4 Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 4 5 Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 3 6 Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 1 7 Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 2 8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 1 9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 4 10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 3 11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 3 12 Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. 4 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. 4 16 Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 5 17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 * 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 5 70 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: 129 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.16 ECTS Credit: 5