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CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
IBY413 CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

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)

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

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

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

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

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the basic concepts of Social Service, working fields and application frameworks.
0
2
Uses up-to-date information on Social Service field by associating it with the theory and application information of Social Service.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Establish the link between the application frameworks of Social Service.
0
2
Evaluate the developments in the field of migration, globalization and human rights in the new world by using the theoretical knowledge in the field.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the research methods related to the field of Social Service, concludes scientific conclusions about social problems.
0
2
Examine the spatial legislation of Social Service and develop new strategies for implementation.
1

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Solve the problems specific to the field of Social Service according to scientific data.
0
2
Conduct trainings for individual, family and society by using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Service.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop his / her competence in this area by taking the leadership role in working with individuals, groups and society and taking responsibility as a team member.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describes a life worthy of dignity of the person who is the subject of social service science.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Configures the communication between institutions in order to solve the problems.
0
2
Uses the educational role in the social service area.
0
3
Produces projects that will increase the consciousness level of the society.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborate with other professionals in the work team through an interdisciplinary approach at the stage of Social Service intervention
1
2
Acts as a social worker in accordance with the laws, regulations and professional ethics rules.
0
3
Organize their work in accordance with their rights and responsibilities as an individual.
2

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 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