HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EKF331	HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT	5	3	3	6

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. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The development of this discipline of economics will be dealt with in a historical context. In doing so, we will place importance on both methodological and analytical questions and will consider alternatives to thinking about 'mainstream' economics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes the methodological foundations of the history of economic thought, political economy according to Adam Smith, David Ricardo and malthus, the birth of socialist thought, the end of economic thought and quantitative economics independent of doctrines.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Will be able to explain the historical origins of contemporary economic concepts.
Will be able to argue the currents of thought and thought which have been in serious contribution to economics in a historical frame together with this knowledge.
Will be able to explain the social and historical context in which economic theories emerged throughout history.
Will be able to discuss different approaches to economic processes.
Can show that there are multiple ways of thinking about current economic issues.
Will be able to explain the historical origins of contemporary economic concepts.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Economic Thought in Antiquity	Lecturing
2	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Economic Thought in the Middle Ages	Lecturing
3	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Mercantilism	Lecturing
4	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Classical Theory from Mercantilism: Liberal Thought	Lecturing
5	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Physiocracy	Lecturing
6	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Classical Theory	Lecturing
7	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	David Ricardo	Lecturing
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	J.B.Say	Lecturing
10	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	First Reactions Against Classics	Lecturing
11	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Marginalism	Lecturing
12	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Marginalism: Lausanne School	Lecturing
13	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Neoclassical Economics	Lecturing
14	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	J.M.Keynes	Lecturing
15	Relevant Unit(s)of The Course Book	Monetarism	Lecturing
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arif Ersoy, Economic Theories and Thought History, Nobel Publications, 3rd Edition, 2008.
E. K. Hunt, History of Economic Thought, Dost Publication, 2005

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.						5
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						5

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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	8	5	40
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	3	10	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	5	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	152