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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ECF109 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS I 2 3 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. GÖRSEV BAFRALI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The objective of this course to enable students to interpret the decision mechanisms of consumers, producers and the state by using the basic principles of economics.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the Course include; the basic concepts of economics such as need, demand, utility, value, price, scarcity, rationality and opportunity cost, law of supply and demand, market equilibrium, elasticities, price controls of governments and their effects on market equilibrium, consumer behavior within the framework of cardinal and ordinal approaches, theory of production, production costs, the functioning of different markets, factor markets and income distribution.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describe the basic concepts of economics.
Explain the changes in market equilibrium using concepts such as supply-demand law, flexibility and price control.
Interpret consumer behavior by using the concepts of total utility, marginal utility and budget constraint.
Interpret producer behavior by using the concepts of total cost, marginal cost and budget constraint.
Interpret the equilibrium formation at different markets by using production costs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Review of course syllabus Fundamental Knowledge About The Science of Economics Lecture, question and answer
2 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Supply and demand model Lecture, Case Study
3 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Elasticity and its applications Lecture, Case Study
4 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Demand Curve and consumer behavior Lecture, Case Study
5 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Supply Curve and firm behavior Lecture, Case Study
6 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. The interaction of people in the markets Lecture, Case Study
7 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Costs and the changes of firms over time Lecture, Case Study
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Perfect Competition, Monopoly market Lecture, Problem Solving
10 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Product differentiation Lecture, Problem Solving
11 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Monopolistic competition and oligopoly Lecture
12 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Labor Market, Taxes, Transfers, İncome Distribution, Public Goods and Externalities Lecture
13 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. National Income Lecture
14 Reading the related chapter from lecture sources. Monitoring of current economic developments. Employment, Unemployment, Inflation Lecture
15 Preparation of questions for past week subjects General review Lecture, question and answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Dobson, S. Susan Palfreman (1999). Introduction to Economics. Oxford Press.
Samuelson, P. A. William D.Nordhause(2016). Economics. 19 th Edition McGraw Hill. New York.
McEachern, W. A. (2006). Economics: A Contemporary Introduction. USA: Thomson South-Western.

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
Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.
2
Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.
2
Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.
2
Expresses ideas orally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different fields of expertise.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.
2
Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.
2
Participates in trainings related to field at international level.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.
2
Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.
3
Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.
4
Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.

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 1 13
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 4 28
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 0 105
Total Workload of the Course Unit 105
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0