ECONOMIC INDICATORS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF360	ECONOMIC INDICATORS	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. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable the student to evaluate the economic performance of a country with basic indicators.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as Basic Economic Indicators, National Income, Economic Growth and Employment, Development Indicators, Balance of Payments and Current Deficit, Internal and External Debt / Public and Private Sector Debt.

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 problems faced by the economy. (2)
Describe basic economic indicators. (2)
Compare international economic indicators. (4)
List the objectives of economic indicators. (1)
Distinguish the functions of national income, economic growth and growth. (4)
Evaluate Economic Indicators according to their functional characteristics. (5)
Evaluate the economic performance of a country by using macro, micro and international economic indicators. (5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Basic economic indicators	Lecture & Question Answer
2	Reading	National income, economic growth and employment	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	Development indicators	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
4	Reading	Crisis and crisis indicators	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
5	Reading	Inflation and conjuncture fluctuation	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
6	Reading	Internal and external debt / Public and private sector debts	Lecture & Question Answer & Research
7	Reading	Prices, interest rates and hot money	Lecture & Question Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Budget and primary balance	Lecture & Question Answer
10	Reading	Interpretations on money and capital market indicators	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
11	Reading	Currency and exchange rates	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
12	Reading	Balance of payments and current account deficit	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
13	Reading	Balance of foreign trade	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
14	Reading	Stabilization policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çepni, E. (2010). Ekonomik ve Finansal Gostergeler Rehberi
Gostergeler ne anlatir Turkiye icin Iktisadi Gostergeler Rehberi, Fatih Akyildiz, Istanbul Bilgi University
Akyuz, M. (2000). Gostergelerle Ekonomik durumun Izlenmesi. Marmara Universitesi Uluslararası Ekonomik Ilıskiler Arastirma ve Uygulama merkezi
Akyildiz, F.(1989). Gostergeler ne anlatir Turkiye icin Iktisadi Gostergeler Rehberi. Istanbul Bilgi University
Journal: Verilerin Dili: Ekonomiyi nasil okumaliyiz. Turkiye Bankalar birligi Baskanligi. TUIK Turkiye Istatistik Kurumu http://www.tuik.gov.tr

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets

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