Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
EKF359 |
LABOR ECONOMICS |
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 |
Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to provide the student with the skill in the functioning of the labour market, the functions of the actors, the regulation of these functions and the resolution of the problems. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include the subjects such as labour market and its characteristics, labour mobility, supply and demand of labour, definitions of unemployment, wage and wage systems and productivity issues, labour market labour mobility, labour supply, unemployment, wages, wage systems and efficiency. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Explain the basic concepts and characteristics of labour markets. (2) |
Explain wage theories and wage differences. (2) |
Use the interaction of education and human capital in case studies. (3) |
Summarize the economic effects of trade unions. (2) |
Evaluate the public and labour markets. (5) |
Interpret discrimination in labour market. (4) |
List the evaluations on unemployment. (1) |
Identify labour market policies. (2) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Labour Economics: basic concepts |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Labour market, its description and functions, functioning of the labour market |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
Labour Supply |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
Labour Demand |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
Wage Theories |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
Economical Analyses of Wage Differences |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
Education Economy |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
Labour Mobility |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
Unemployment and Employment |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
Labor Emigration |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
Public and Labour Markets |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Public Employment Service and Public Service |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
Public Administration Reform and New Public Management |
Lecture & Question Answer & Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Ceylan, B(2013). Calisma Ekonomisi Teori ve Politikalar. Imaj Publications |
Borjas,G (2010) Calisma Ekonomisi. Dora Publications |
Bicerli,K(2008) Calisma Ekonomisi. Beta Yayınları. 9th Edition |
Ehrenberg, R( 2009). Modern Labor Economics Teory and Public Policy. 12th edition |
Calisma ve Toplum, Ekonomi ve Hukuk Dergisi |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries.
(Blooms 3)
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2 |
Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)
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2 |
Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)
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2 |
Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)
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3 |
Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge.
(Blooms 6)
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2 |
Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)
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2 |
Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)
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2 |
Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)
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3 |
Support social projects in the field of psychology. (Blooms 5)
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
128 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
5 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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