BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ECONOMICS | |||||
| 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 |
| ECO4563 | Turkish Economy | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. SEYFETTİN GÜRSEL |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. SEYFETTİN GÜRSEL |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to understand and analyze dynamics of labor market and issueds of growth in Turkish Economy. Also, the course provides an opportunity to apply theoretical economic models in Turkish Economy. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Basics of economic growth theory and growth accounting methodology 2. A broad and comparative overview of the economic growth experiences in the World History…. 3. Ottoman economy: Institutions and causes of missing capitalist development / industrialization…. 4. Economic growth performances end their analysis in the republican period according to sub periods (using growth accounting)…. 5. Main problems Turkish economy faces actually in regards of high and sustainable economic growth…. |
Course Content
| Introduction:Ideological and structural legacy of the past 1. Growth Issues in the Turkish Economy 1.a) Neoclassical growth function 1.b) Growth performance of the Turkish Economy in the past 1.c) Estimation of the potential growth rate 1.d) Growth during the last crisis and recovery 1.e) How to improve potential growth? 2.Turkish Labor Market Dynamics 2.a)Labor force dynamics 2.b)Growth-Employment interactions 2.c)Unemployment: Its nature and future |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Growth Issues in the Turkish Economy | |
| 3) | Neoclassical growth function | |
| 4) | Growth performance of the Turkish Economy in the past | |
| 5) | Growth performance of the Turkish Economy in the past | |
| 6) | Estimation of the potential growth rate | |
| 7) | Growth during the last crisis and recovery | |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | Turkish Labor Market Dynamics | |
| 10) | Labor force dynamics | |
| 11) | Growth-Employment interactions | |
| 12) | Growth-Employment interactions | |
| 13) | Unemployment: Its nature and future | |
| 14) | Unemployment | |
| 15) | Course Review | |
| 16) | Final exam |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları ve ilgili makaleler / Lecture notes and related articles |
| References: | - |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||
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) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 3 |
| 2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 4 |
| 3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 5 |
| 4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
| 5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 4 |
| 6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 1 |
| 7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
| 8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 1 |
| 9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 1 |
| 10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
| 11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 1 |