CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
IBY413	CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS	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. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach the students the development and change of economic problems in the twentieth century, the factors that arise in solving the problems encountered, the effects of these factors on the solution process and the knowledge of structural problems of developing economies.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as determining current economic problems, and gaining an understanding of what kind of an economic policy to follow against these problems, and detailed analysis of structural problems of the economy of Turkey.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the causes of economic problems.
Interpret the problems by using the methods of economics.
Examine the structural problems of Turkey's economy.
Illustrate the macroeconomic issues in Turkey's economy.
Evaluate the economic crises and problems.
Discuss the current economic developments.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Economic growth and structural change after 1980	Lecture
2	Literature Review	Financial liberalisation after 1990	Lecture
3	Literature Review	Transition program to powerful economy and 2008 global financial crisis	Lecture, Discussion
4	Literature Review	National income in Turkey, Inflation, interest and monetary policies	Lecture, Discussion
5	Literature Review	Historical development of economic growth in Turkey	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature Review	Impacts of globalization on economy	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature Review	Economic growth and development in Turkey, Foreign capital movements	Lecture, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Turkey and foreign economic relations	Lecture, Discussion
10	Literature Review	Labour force in Turkey and human resources practices	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature Review	Foreign trade practices in Turkey	Lecture, Discussion
12	Literature Review	Current economic problems in the world’s economy	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature Review	Current economic problems of sectors in Turkey’s Economy (service sector, industry sector, construction sector, tourism sector)	Lecture, Discussion
14	Literature Review	Economic and financial crisis in Turkey’s Economy	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature Review	Future predictions for economic and financial problems	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Algan, N., Ozsoylu, A.F. (2011). Guncel Mali ve Ekonomik Sorunlar, Istanbul: Karahan Bookstore.
Kubar, Y. (2016). Secme Konular ile Guncel Ekonomik Sorunlar, Ankara: Gazi Bookstore.
Karaca, C. (2016). Turkiye’nin Guncel Ekonomik Mali Sorunlari ve Politikalari, Istanbul: Ekin Publications.
Cox, S.T. (1972). Current Economic Problems: Book of Readings, Publisher: Irwin (Richard D.) Inc., U.S.
Roubıı, N., Mıhm, S. (2010). Crisis Economics: A Crash Course in the Future of Finance, The Penquen press.

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	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.	0
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.			2
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.				3
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.	0
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.	0
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.	0
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.	0
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.	0
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.	0
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.		1
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.	0

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	3	39
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	6	4	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	128