Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
UTI403 |
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT |
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 |
Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to improve the aptitude for the classification of historical development of the growth theory in accordance with the characteristics of the period and determining differences between economic growth and development and introduce several targeting methods of development policies used in the social level. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include basics of economic growth, Harrod-domar growth model, Solow model, growth based on human capital, AK model, growth in the Romer model, heterodox growth models, basic concepts of economic development, poverty, poverty calculation method, income disparity, calculation method of income disparity, development policies. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
List the development of economic growth theory on the basis of periods |
Contrast economic growth and economic development over three different aspects |
List several targeting methods used in development policy practices for public by exemplifying them |
Measure the poverty index with a given distance and income to the poverty limit |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Basics of Economic Growth |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Harrod-Domar Growth Model |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Solow Model |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Growth Based on Human Capital |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
AK Model |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Growth in the Romer Model |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Heterodox Growth Models |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Basic Concepts of Economic Development |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Poverty |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Poverty Calculation Method |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
Income Disparity |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Calculation Method of Income Disparity |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Development Policies |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
General Revision |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Jones, C. (2016). Iktisadi Buyumeye Giris. Translation: Sanli Ates ve Ismail Tuncer, 4th Edition, Istanbul: Literatur Publications. |
Yeldan, E. (2011). Iktisadi Buyume ve Bolusum Teorileri. 2nd Edition, Ankara: Efil Publications. |
Schumpeter, J. A. (1983). Theory of Economic Development. Somerset, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Inc. |
Şimşek, M. Ve Kadılar, C. (2010). Türkiye’de Beşeri Sermaye, İhracat Ve Ekonomik Büyüme Arasındaki İlişkinin
Nedensellik Analizi, C.Ü. İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt 11, Sayı 1, ss.115-140. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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2 |
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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3 |
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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2 |
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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2 |
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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2 |
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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2 |
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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3 |
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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2 |
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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2 |
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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 |
7 |
5 |
35 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
4 |
20 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
41 |
0 |
125 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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