Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ECF110 | INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS II | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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 | Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR |
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 provide the student with the ability to explain the operation of the economy by using basic techniques and methods of macroeconomics. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as measurement of total production and income, jobs and unemployment, inflation, economic growth, the monetary system, aggregate supply and aggregate demand and fiscal and monetary policy. |
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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Describe the principles and concepts of macroeconomics. (2) |
Interpret the information from digital tables and graphs. (4) |
Explain the concepts of capital, investment, growth and savings. (2) |
Explain the general and systematic aspects of economic system. (2) |
Use basic instruments necessary for macroeconomic analysis. (3) |
Use basic models of macroeconomic analysis. (3) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading | Introduction to Course Material | Lecture & Question Answer |
2 | Reading | GDP: A Measure of Total Production and Income, Chapter 21 | Lecture & Question Answer |
3 | Reading | Jobs and Unemployment, Chapter 22 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
4 | Reading | The CPI and the Cost of Living, Chapter 23 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
5 | Reading | Potential GDP and the Natural Unemployment Rate, Chapter 24 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
6 | Reading | Finance, Saving, and Investment, Chapter 26 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
7 | Reading | The Monetary System, Chapter 27 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Money Interest and Inflation, Chapter 28 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
10 | Reading | Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand, Chapter 29 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
11 | Reading | Aggregate Expenditure Multiplier, Chapter 30 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
12 | Reading | Short-Run Policy Trade-off ,Chapter 31 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
13 | Reading | Fiscal Policy, Chapter 32 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
14 | Reading | Monetary Policy, Chapter 33 | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
15 | Reading | Revision | Lecture & Question Answer & Problem Solving |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Bade R. and Parkin M. (2014) Foundations of Economics, 8th Edition, Global Edition, Pearson. |
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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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4 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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4 |
SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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5 |
SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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4 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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5 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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4 |
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 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Assignment (Homework) | 7 | 2 | 14 |
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 |