LAW3601 Informal Economy and Black MoneyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
LAW3601 Informal Economy and Black Money Spring 0 2 1 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN GÜNEŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN GÜNEŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The examination and the evaluation of the legal regulations regarding Informal Economy and Black Money by presenting of the scope and the appereance of the issue in various countries

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Discuss the term "Enformal Economy" by comparing it with similar terms
II. Distinguish the parameterization of informality
III. Recognize the limits of the Informal Economy field
IV. Reach the legal regulations regarding the field
V. Reach the judicial decisions regarding the field
VI. Evaluate the reports of the Governmental and international organizations struggling with Informal Economy and Black Money
VII. Make a presentation which is prepared in an academical formate

Course Content

Informal Economy: Term, differentiation from similar terms; Types of Measurement and the rates of Informal Economy in various contries; Reasons causing Informal Economy; The general scope of Informal Economy; Underground Economy; Aboveground Informal Economy; black money: the term, the phases of Black Money laundring; Types of BLack money laundring, International and Govermental Organizations

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Informal Economy: Term, differentiation from similar terms
2) Types of Measurement and the rates of Informal Economy in various countries
3) Reasons causing Informal Economy
4) The general scope of Informal Economy
5) Underground Economy
6) Informal Economy
7) black money and laundring
8) Review
9) the phases of Black Money laundring
10) types of black money laundring
11) Methods of Struggling against black money
12) International and Govermental Organizations Struggling with Black Money
13) Homework Evaluation
14) Homework Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Final 1 % 70
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 5 70
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Midterms 1 5 5
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 94

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.