FISCAL POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF355	FISCAL POLICY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the competence to analyze the effects of fiscal policy instruments and public intervention on the economy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as objectives of Fiscal Policy, what financial instruments are used to achieve these objectives, conflicts between these objectives, efficiency problems of fiscal policy, how to implement fiscal policy effectively in combating instability and ensuring growth.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the objectives, instruments and functions of fiscal policy.(2)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of fiscal policies.(2)
Analyze the effectiveness of fiscal policy.(4)
Interpret the fiscal policy in the fight against economic problems.(4)
Explain the place and importance of fiscal policy in ensuring economic stability.(2)
Evaluate the effects of fiscal policy from an economic and social perspective.(5)
Explain the place and importance of fiscal policy in ensuring economic stability.(2)
Evaluate the effects of fiscal policy from an economic and social perspective.(5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Rise and Development of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer
2	Reading	Objectives and Instruments of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	Economic Ideas towards Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4	Reading	Methods in application of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5	Reading	Limits of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6	Reading	Relative activity of Money and Fiscal Policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7	Reading	Economic conjuncture and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Inflation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Recession	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
11	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Stagflation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
12	Reading	Budget deficit and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
13	Reading	Economic progress and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
14	Reading	Distribution of income and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
15	Reading	Social state and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Pinar,.A.(2017). Maliye Politikasi. 9th Edition.Turhan Bookstore
Atac, B.(2016). Maliye Politikasi. 11th Edition. Turan Bookstore
Ulusoy, A.(2017). Maliye Politikasi. 9th Edition. Umuttepe Publications
Kopcke, R.W., Geoffrey M.B. Tootell and Robert K. Triest,(2018). The Macroeconomics of Fiscal Policy. The MIT Press
Dergi Adı: Maliye Dergisi, Maliye Arastirmalari Journal

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2	List the main features of communication in items.
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	9	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	128