Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ECF358 |
PUBLIC FINANCE |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
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 : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
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 ability to interpret the financial aspects of the public sector such as administrative structures, public budget and the activities of the public sector. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition and function of public finance, public goods, Public expenditure analysis, externality and taxation. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Explain the economic activities of public finance structure. (2) |
Compare the types and characteristics of public incomes and expenses.(4) |
Explain taxation types.(2) |
Explain the relationship between budget and borrowing.(2) |
Analyze the impact of public expenditures on economic actors.(4) |
Interpret the change of public expenditures from past to present.(4) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Concept and historical development of public finance |
Lecture & Question Answer |
2 |
Reading |
Classical and Modern Financial Approaches to Public Economy |
Lecture & Question Answer |
3 |
Reading |
Functions of Public Finance, Pareto Optimality |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
4 |
Reading |
Market Failures and Public Expenditure Analysis |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
5 |
Reading |
Public Expenditure Analysis |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
6 |
Reading |
Public Services and public administrations |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
7 |
Reading |
Public Goods |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Externalities |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
10 |
Reading |
Public revenues and its types |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
11 |
Reading |
Purposes, characteristics, functions of Tax and Principles of Taxation |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
12 |
Reading |
Basic Concepts in Tax |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
13 |
Reading |
Basic Concepts in Tax |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
14 |
Reading |
Tax Classification |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
15 |
Reading |
Government Budget |
Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Hyman,D.N.(2014). Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy. 11th edition. Stamford, CT : Cengage Learning |
Gruber, J.(2016). Public Finance and Public Policy. 5th edition. |
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 |
Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Cognitive |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SKILLS |
Practical |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|
Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3 |
Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
|
|
Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
|
|
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
|