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HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ECF225 HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT 3 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 Prof. BÜLENT EŞİYOK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NURHAN TOĞUÇ
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with the knowledge of economic history and theory that will contribute to the interpretation of economic events.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as Physiocracy, Classical and Neo-Classical Thought, Marxism, Keynesian.

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

Explain the historical processes of Schools of economic thought. (2)
Interpret the differences and similarities between the schools of economics. (4)
Explain the schools of economics and their representatives. (2)
Describe the contributions made by thinkers who have influenced Mercantilism, Physiocratic, Classical, Neo-Classical, Keynesian and many more to the economics literature. (2)
Explain the emerging paradigms along with their reasons. (2)
Interpret the emergence of an economics paradigm. (4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Mercantilism Lecture & Question Answer
2 Reading Physiocracy Lecture & Question Answer
3 Reading The Birth of Classical Economics: Adam Smith Lecture & Question Answer
4 Reading T.R. Malthus and Population Theory Lecture & Question Answer
5 Reading David Ricardo and the Labor Theory of Value, Theory of Comparative Advantage Lecture & Question Answer
6 Reading The Birth of Utility Theory and Its Representatives Lecture & Question Answer
7 Reading Socialist Economic Thought and Karl Marx Lecture & Question Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading The Birth of Neoclassical Economic Thought and Its Representatives Lecture & Question Answer
10 Reading Evolutionary Economics and T. Veblen Lecture & Question Answer
11 Reading Keynesian Economic Analysis Lecture & Question Answer
12 Reading Monetarism Lecture & Question Answer
13 Reading Post Keynesian Economics Lecture & Question Answer
14 Reading Institutional Economics Lecture & Question Answer
15 Reading General Review Lecture & Question Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Hunt, E. K., Mark, L. (. 2016) History of Economic Thougth. PHOENIX PUBLICATIONS
Robbins, L. Medema, S. Samuels, J. Baumol W. (2000). A History of Economic Thought.Princeton Universty press.
http://www.nptelvideos.in/2012/12/history-of-economic-theory.html

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
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)
1

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)
1
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
1

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)
1

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)
1
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
1
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
1
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
3

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).
1

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)
2

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)
2

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)
1
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
2
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
1
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
1

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 7 2 14
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 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 8 32
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 2 8 16
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 52 0 152
Total Workload of the Course Unit 152
Workload (h) / 25.5 6
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0