Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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IBY413 | CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. SEZER CİHAN KESKEN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to teach the students the development and change of economic problems in the twentieth century, the factors that arise in solving the problems encountered, the effects of these factors on the solution process and the knowledge of structural problems of developing economies. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as determining current economic problems, and gaining an understanding of what kind of an economic policy to follow against these problems, and detailed analysis of structural problems of the economy of Turkey. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Explain the causes of economic problems. |
Interpret the problems by using the methods of economics. |
Examine the structural problems of Turkey's economy. |
Illustrate the macroeconomic issues in Turkey's economy. |
Evaluate the economic crises and problems. |
Discuss the current economic developments. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | Economic growth and structural change after 1980 | Lecture |
2 | Literature Review | Financial liberalisation after 1990 | Lecture |
3 | Literature Review | Transition program to powerful economy and 2008 global financial crisis | Lecture, Discussion |
4 | Literature Review | National income in Turkey, Inflation, interest and monetary policies | Lecture, Discussion |
5 | Literature Review | Historical development of economic growth in Turkey | Lecture, Discussion |
6 | Literature Review | Impacts of globalization on economy | Lecture, Discussion |
7 | Literature Review | Economic growth and development in Turkey, Foreign capital movements | Lecture, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Literature Review | Turkey and foreign economic relations | Lecture, Discussion |
10 | Literature Review | Labour force in Turkey and human resources practices | Lecture, Discussion |
11 | Literature Review | Foreign trade practices in Turkey | Lecture, Discussion |
12 | Literature Review | Current economic problems in the world’s economy | Lecture, Discussion |
13 | Literature Review | Current economic problems of sectors in Turkey’s Economy (service sector, industry sector, construction sector, tourism sector) | Lecture, Discussion |
14 | Literature Review | Economic and financial crisis in Turkey’s Economy | Lecture, Discussion |
15 | Literature Review | Future predictions for economic and financial problems | Lecture, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Algan, N., Ozsoylu, A.F. (2011). Guncel Mali ve Ekonomik Sorunlar, Istanbul: Karahan Bookstore. |
Kubar, Y. (2016). Secme Konular ile Guncel Ekonomik Sorunlar, Ankara: Gazi Bookstore. |
Karaca, C. (2016). Turkiye’nin Guncel Ekonomik Mali Sorunlari ve Politikalari, Istanbul: Ekin Publications. |
Cox, S.T. (1972). Current Economic Problems: Book of Readings, Publisher: Irwin (Richard D.) Inc., U.S. |
Roubıı, N., Mıhm, S. (2010). Crisis Economics: A Crash Course in the Future of Finance, The Penquen press. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
Level of Contribution | |||||
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
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Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
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Define basic concepts related with aviation management.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
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Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
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Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
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Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage operational activities related to the airline.
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Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
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Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
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Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
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Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
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Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Execute a study in his/her field independently.
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Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
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Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
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Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
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Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 3 | 39 |
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 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 42 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |