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PUBLIC FINANCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF358 PUBLIC FINANCE 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 Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the student with the ability to interpret the financial aspects of the public sector such as administrative structures, public budget and the activities of the public sector.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the subjects such as definition and function of Public finance, public goods, Public expenditure analysis, Externality and taxation.

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

Explain the economic activities of public finance structure. (2)
Compare the types and characteristics of public incomes and expenses.(4)
Explain taxation types.(2)
Explain the relationship between budget and borrowing.(2)
Analyze the impact of public expenditures on economic actors.(4)
Interpret the change of public expenditures from past to present.(4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Concept and historical development of public finance Lecture & Question Answers
2 Reading Classical and Modern Financial Approaches to Public Economy Lecture & Question Answer
3 Reading Functions of Public Finance, Pareto Optimality Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4 Reading Market Failures and Public Expenditure Analysis Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5 Reading Public Expenditure Analysis Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6 Reading Public Services and public administrations Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7 Reading Public Goods Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Externalities Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10 Reading Public revenues and its types Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
11 Reading Purposes, characteristics, functions of Tax and Principles of Taxation Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
12 Reading Basic Concepts in Tax Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
13 Reading Basic Concepts in Tax Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
14 Reading Tax Classification Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
15 Reading Government Budget Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Pehlivan, O.(2017).Kamu Maliyesi. 4th Edition
Akdogan, A.(2018). Kamu Maliyesi. 18 th Edition. Gazi Bookstore
Hyman,D.N.(2014). Public Finance: A Contemporary Application of Theory to Policy. 11th edition. Stamford, CT : Cengage Learning
Gruber, J.(2016). Public Finance and Public Policy. 5th edition.
Dergi : Maliye Dergisi, Maliye Arastirmalari 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

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0