EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BVS1001 Introduction to Banking and Insurance Fall 3 0 3 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERAP GÖKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components: There are no program components.
Course Objectives: To form the infrastructure of the basic information about banking and insurance business.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the concept of banking.
2. Able to explain the basic concepts of banking, banking systems snd the types of banking
3. Able to explane the banking systems and the types.
4. Able to explain supervision of banks and related institutions.
5. To be able to explain the concept of risk and give examples of the types of risks. Defining the concept of insurance.
6. To explain the basic concepts of insurance.
7. To be able to classify the insurance agreements according to their qualifications and subjects.
8. To be able to comment the role of insurance in the country economy

Course Content

Historical development of banking in the world and our country. The Turkish banking in Republic period, Bank systems, Types of banks, Central Bank Of The Republic Of Turkey, Supervision of banks, The definition of the insurance, its functions and the basic concepts of the insurance. The basic principles of insurance, The birth of the insurance, its historical development in the world and our country. The functioning of the insurance system, Intermediaries of the insurance, The establishment of the insurance contract and the obligations of the parts in the contracts, General condition of the insurance industry in our country and the world, its place inthe economy.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical development of banking in the world and our country. The Turkish banking in Republic period.
2) The definition of the banking and the basic concepts of the insurance
3) Bank systems Types of banks
4) Central Bank Of The Republic Of Turkey Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) Saving Deposit Insurance Fund (SIF)
5) Supervision of banks; The Banks Association of Turkey The Participation Banks Association of Turkey
6) Basic features and the of Turkish Banking system the major problems of banking sector
7) Banking crises and restructuring.
8) Banking products and services
9) Risks and types of risks, risk managements. The definition of the insurance, its functions and the basic concepts of the insurance. The basic principles of insurance.
10) The birth of the insurance, its historical development in the world and our country. The functioning of the insurance system.
11) Segmentation of the insurance, conducted by the goverment insurance, private insurance and guarantees given. Intermediaries of the insurance
12) Determination of the price of insurance for life and non-life insurances. The factors that effect price level.
13) The establishment of the insurance contract and the obligations of the parts in the contracts. Applications for exemptions and the time- limit.
14) General condition of the insurance industry in our country and the world, its place inthe economy.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dr. Mehmet Takan, Dr. Melek Acar Boyacıoğlu, BANKACILIK-teori uygulama yöntem

Prof. Dr. Enver Alper Güvel- Av. Afitap Öndaş Güvel, SİGORTACILIK

References:
ŞENDOĞDU, A.ASLAN, Bankacılığa Giriş, Nobel Yayınları,MESTEK Seri No:54 Ankara,2006

KAYA, Feridun, Sigortacılık, Beta Basım Yayım , İstanbul, 2011

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 5
Presentation 1 % 5
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 4 7 28
Homework Assignments 4 15 60
Quizzes 1 3 3
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 178

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3