ECONOMIC HISTORY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF226	ECONOMIC HISTORY	4	3	3	6

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. MEHMET SAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BURÇİN ÇAKIR GÜNDOĞDU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach the notions related to economic history and to bring historical perspective in economic analysis.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The subject of the history of economics as a field of science, Agricultural Revolution and its results, ancient economies, world and European economy in the middle ages, mercantilism, Industrial Revolution and its results, changes and transformations in the world economy after the Industrial Revolution, the reconstruction of the world economy after the Great Depression and the world wars is covered.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defining and discussing the basic notions of economic history.
Understanding the importance of economic history.
Bringing historical perspective in economic analysis.
To be able to comprehend the factual process in the economic and social changes created by the Agricultural Revolution and later the Industrial Revolution in the world economy.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Subject of Economic History	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
2	Reading	The Rise of The Agricultural Revolution and The Economies of Antiquity	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
3	Reading	Society and Economy in Medieval Europe	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
4	Reading	World Economy in The Middle Ages	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
5	Reading	Price Revolution, Technology and Efficiency in Europe	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
6	Reading	The Rise and Effects of Mercantilism	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
7	Reading	The Rise and Consequences of The Industrial Revolution	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
8	Reading	Development and Spread of Technology After The Industrial Revolution	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
9	Reading	Change and Transformation in The World Economy After The Industrial Revolution	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Change and Transformation in European Economies After The Industrial Revolution	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
12	Reading	Growth in The World Economy, 1884-1914	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
13	Reading	The Spread of European Development to The World, 1848-1914	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
14	Reading	The Economic Consequences of The First World War, The Great Depression, and The Second World War	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
15	Reading	Reconstruction of The World Economy After The Second World War	Lecture – Question & Answer (Q&A)
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Neal, L., Cameron, R. (2016). A Concise Economic History of The World. Oxford University Press.
Clark, G. (2009). Farewell To Alms A Brıef Economic History Of The World. Princeton University Press
Allen, Robert C. (2011). Global Economic History. Oxford University Press

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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)				3
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)						5
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)				3
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)				3
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)			2
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)				3
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)					4
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)						5
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)				3

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
Assignment (Homework)	10	2	20
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	1	1	1
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	3	2	6
Preparation for the Final Exam	3	2	6
Mid-Term Exam	3	2	6
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	2	6
Short Exam	3	2	6
Preparation for the Short Exam	3	2	6
TOTAL	67	0	147