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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
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 |
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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2 |
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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3 |
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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2 |
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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2 |
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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2 |
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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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 |
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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2 |
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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3 |
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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2 |
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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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 |
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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2 |
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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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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