LAW3601 Informal Economy and Black MoneyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ARCHITECTUREGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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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
Fall
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) Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research.
2) Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods.
3) Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales.
4) Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture.
5) Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work.
6) Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests.
7) Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture.
8) Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies.
9) Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety.
10) Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes.