Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UTI403 | ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Prof. NEZİHA MUSAOĞLU |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to improve the aptitude for the classification of historical development of the growth theory in accordance with the characteristics of the period and determining differences between economic growth and development and introduce several targeting methods of development policies used in the social level. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include basics of economic growth, Harrod-domar growth model, Solow model, growth based on human capital, AK model, growth in the Romer model, heterodox growth models, basic concepts of economic development, poverty, poverty calculation method, income disparity, calculation method of income disparity, development policies. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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List the development of economic growth theory on the basis of periods |
Contrast economic growth and economic development over three different aspects |
List several targeting methods used in development policy practices for public by exemplifying them |
Measure the poverty index with a given distance and income to the poverty limit |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | Basics of Economic Growth | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 | Reading | Harrod-Domar Growth Model | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 | Reading | Solow Model | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 | Reading | Growth Based on Human Capital | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 | Reading | AK Model | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 | Reading | Growth in the Romer Model | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 | Reading | Heterodox Growth Models | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Basic Concepts of Economic Development | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 | Reading | Poverty | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 | Reading | Poverty Calculation Method | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 | Reading | Income Disparity | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 | Reading | Calculation Method of Income Disparity | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 | Reading | Development Policies | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 | Reading | General Revision | Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Jones, C. (2016). Iktisadi Buyumeye Giris. Translation: Sanli Ates ve Ismail Tuncer, 4th Edition, Istanbul: Literatur Publications. |
Yeldan, E. (2011). Iktisadi Buyume ve Bolusum Teorileri. 2nd Edition, Ankara: Efil Publications. |
Schumpeter, J. A. (1983). Theory of Economic Development. Somerset, United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Inc. |
Şimşek, M. Ve Kadılar, C. (2010). Türkiye’de Beşeri Sermaye, İhracat Ve Ekonomik Büyüme Arasındaki İlişkinin Nedensellik Analizi, C.Ü. İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt 11, Sayı 1, ss.115-140. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Define the basic theoretical, political, economic and administrative theories used in the field of Political Science and International Relations.
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Explain the political history, political ideas, intellectual accumulation of understanding international relations and the way that the history of diplomacy has passed from past to present.
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List the norms of universal law and human rights, the principles of the modern legal system, the names of modern bureaucratic and administrative structures.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Explain the Turkish state tradition, the influence of Islam, the accumulation of political thought and its historical background, and compare this accumulation with the current approaches.
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Evaluate the chronological development of relations between political and diplomatic developments and political / diplomatic facts / events / ideas / actors from past to present.
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Analyze the structure and functioning of actors, organizations and organizations that determine international relations.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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In the light of current theoretical debates, apply relevant concepts to current political and international developments.
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Evaluate the Turkish political tradition, developments with the Turkic community.
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Use information on the field when comparing the administrative structures of different countries and their diplomatic traditions.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Formulate the current political developments, developments and arrangements in international relations in the historical and theoretical accumulation.
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Analyze the functioning of modern political regimes in the light of political and public bureaucratic structures, regulations and developments.
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Examine and analyze current political developments in the Balkans, the Middle East, Central Asia, North Africa and the Caucasus in terms of both Turkish political history and international relations discipline.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.
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To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.
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Learning to Learn |
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Follow the political and administrative developments in the international political system and the bureaucratic organizations operating in this system.
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Examine the international problems and conflicts, and the problems in the field of administration and politics in detail.
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Communication & Social |
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Follow the current developments in the field of Political Science and International Relations and collaborate with leading names in the field.
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Examine and analyze academic resources and the written and oral studies on the political developments in the region and the world, especially in the Middle East.
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Debate in the field of political science and public administration with different target groups in multicultural environments.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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With the current historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, suggest sustainable, organizational and administrative arrangements aimed at meeting specific goals and solving certain problems.
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Using the theoretical, economic, political and managerial knowledge, and produce reports on current developments, conflicts and agreements in geography related to world politics and especially in the Middle East.
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Construct arguments on the current developments in Turkish politics in the light of the laws, regulations, and the important changes in the constitution and administrative law that determine Turkish political life and foreign relations.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 | 7 | 5 | 35 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 4 | 20 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 41 | 0 | 125 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 125 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 4,9 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |