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 |
Prof. KAMİL KAYA |
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 |
Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
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2 |
Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
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3 |
Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
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4 |
Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
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5 |
Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
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2 |
Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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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.
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2 |
Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
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3 |
Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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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.
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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 |
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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2 |
Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
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3 |
Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
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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 |
Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.
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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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