CHILD DEVELOPMENT (TURKISH)
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
ECO4146 Innovation and Competition Policy in Digital Markets Spring 3 0 3 6
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: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Course Objectives: This course aims to analyze the role of competition policy in shaping the digital economy, and the evolving role for competition authorities in the inovative digital markets.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Identify general principles of innovation and competition policy.
2. Explain the fundamental competition violations.
3. Define digital markets.
4. Identify innovations in digital market.
5. Analyze the effects of disruptive innovations in digital markets.
6. Acquire a solid understanding of interplay between innovation and competition polic.

Course Content

The course specifically examine the appropriateness of existing competition policy tools and techniques for dealing with innovative disruptions in digital markets. The course carries out case studies to analyze the development and evolution of a number of digital markets.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Putting the Main Issues
3) Foundations of Competition Policy
4) Fundamental Rules of Competition Law -1
5) Fundamental Rules of Competition Law -2
6) Digital Markets
7) Main Competition Issues in Digital Markets - 1
8) Main Competition Issues in Digital Markets - 2
9) Case Study Session - 1
10) Case Study Session - 2
11) Case Study Session - 3
12) Case Study Session - 4
13) Case Study Session - 5
14) Case Study Session - 6

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google by Scott GALLOWAY, Portfolio, 2017.
An Introduction to EU Competition Law by Moritz LORENZ, Cambridge University Press, 2013.
Platform Revolution by Geoffrey G. PARKER, Marshall W. Van ALSTYNE, Sangeet P. CHOUDARY, W. W. Norton & Company, 2016.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
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 1 18 18
Midterms 1 20 20
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 152

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 gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. 4
2) To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. 5
3) To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. 5
4) To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. 5
5) To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, 5
6) To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. 3
7) To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. 5
8) To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. 5
9) To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. 5
10) To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. 5
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 5
12) To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. 5