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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
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
ECO1212 Introduction to Economics II Spring 3 0 3 8
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. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ÇAĞLAR YURTSEVEN
Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL
Prof. Dr. NECİP ÇAKIR
Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course intends to give a comprehensive understanding of macroeconomics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Use the basic concepts of economics to explain everyday life.
2. Explain the behavior of buyers and sellers in the market using basic economic theories.
3. Explain the role of government in influencing buyer and seller behavior in the market.
4. Explain the role of profits in a market economy.
5. Identify firm behaviors in different market structures.

Course Content

National Income Accounts, Cost Of Living and Inflation, Output, Economic Growth and Well Being, Financial Markets and the way They Function, Employment, Unemployment and Economic Performance, Monetary Economics and Policy, Macroeconomics for Open Economies, Open Economy in the short and medium runs, Monetary anf Fiscal Policies, Phillips Curve and Inflation

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Measuring a Nation’s Income
2) Measuring the Cost of Living
3) Production and Growth
4) Saving, Investment, and the Financial System
5) Unemployment and Its Natural Rates
6) The Monetary System
7) Money Growth and Inflation
8) Review
9) Open-Economy Macroeconomics: Basic Concepts
10) Macroeconomic Theory of the Open Economy
11) Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
12) The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Demand
13) The Short-Run Tradeoff between Inflation and Unemployment
14) Course review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Principles of Economis, N. Gregory Mankiw, South-Western College Pub; 6 edition
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
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 3 16 48
Application 13 1 13
Study Hours Out of Class 13 10 130
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 195

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 use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.