FISCAL POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF355	FISCAL POLICY	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	Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN
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 competence to analyze the effects of fiscal policy instruments and public intervention on the economy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as objectives of Fiscal Policy, what financial instruments are used to achieve these objectives, conflicts between these objectives, efficiency problems of fiscal policy, how to implement fiscal policy effectively in combating instability and ensuring growth.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the objectives, instruments and functions of fiscal policy.(2)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of fiscal policies.(2)
Analyze the effectiveness of fiscal policy.(4)
Interpret the fiscal policy in the fight against economic problems.(4)
Explain the place and importance of fiscal policy in ensuring economic stability.(2)
Evaluate the effects of fiscal policy from an economic and social perspective.(5)
Explain the place and importance of fiscal policy in ensuring economic stability.(2)
Evaluate the effects of fiscal policy from an economic and social perspective.(5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Rise and Development of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer
2	Reading	Objectives and Instruments of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	Economic Ideas towards Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4	Reading	Methods in application of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5	Reading	Limits of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6	Reading	Relative activity of Money and Fiscal Policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7	Reading	Economic conjuncture and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Inflation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Recession	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
11	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Stagflation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
12	Reading	Budget deficit and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
13	Reading	Economic progress and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
14	Reading	Distribution of income and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
15	Reading	Social state and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Pinar,.A.(2017). Maliye Politikasi. 9th Edition.Turhan Bookstore
Atac, B.(2016). Maliye Politikasi. 11th Edition. Turan Bookstore
Ulusoy, A.(2017). Maliye Politikasi. 9th Edition. Umuttepe Publications
Kopcke, R.W., Geoffrey M.B. Tootell and Robert K. Triest,(2018). The Macroeconomics of Fiscal Policy. The MIT Press
Dergi Adı: Maliye Dergisi, Maliye Arastirmalari Journal

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	Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
2	Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
3	Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
2	Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
3	Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
2	Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
3	Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
2	Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
3	Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
2	Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
2	Research and study at the academic level.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".

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