CURRENT ISSUES IN WORLD ECONOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BAY412	CURRENT ISSUES IN WORLD ECONOMY	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:	Objective of the course is to provide the students knowledge and skills to interpret and analyze the world economy in relation to current events
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include the events in the agenda of world economy today, the structure of the world economy, development-less development, international trade, international economic institutions, country-based comparative economic indicators

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compare the world economy in terms of countries
Define Turkey's role and importance in world economy
Interpret the economic indicators globally
Use analytical thinking, interpretation and analysis skills to interpret current world economy data

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading related chapters in the book	Concept of economic indicators	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
2	Reading related chapters in the book	Methods of obtaining economic indicators and main data sources	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
3	Reading related chapters in the book	Microeconomic indicators and interpretation: Formation of market equilibrium price, Formation of Company balance, Flexibility	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
4	Reading related chapters in the book	Macroeconomic indicators and interpretation: Gross domestic product, National income	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
5	Reading related chapters in the book	Growth rate concept	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
6	Reading related chapters in the book	Inflation and price indices	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
7	Reading related chapters in the book	Interpretation of the world economy in terms of topics parallel with the economic agenda, comparative analysis and solutions to problems	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading related chapters in the book	Banking system, Central Bank analytical balance sheet, stock exchange indicators	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
10	Reading related chapters in the book	Banking system, Central Bank analytical balance sheet, stock exchange indicators	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
11	Reading related chapters in the book	Public finance, budget deficits	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
12	Reading related chapters in the book	Economic trend research and expectations	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
13	Reading related chapters in the book	International economic indicators	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
14	Reading related chapters in the book	Analysis of monetary and fiscal policy applied	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
15	Reading related chapters in the book	Impact of Non-Economic factors on economic indicators	Narration Method, Discussion Method, Sample Case Method, Interactive web tools
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wright, S. C. (2011), Guide To The 50 Economic Indicators, Australia:Harper Collins
Baumohl, B. (2008), The Secrets Of Economic Indicators, London: Pearson Education
R. Mark Rogers (1998), Handbook Of Key Economic Indicators, New York: Mcgraw-Hill
S.Mishkin (2010), The Economics of Money, Banking And Financial Markets , London:Pearson

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.	0
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.			2
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.		1

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.		1

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.			2

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.			2

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.		1
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.		1

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.			2
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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	5	2	10
Assignment (Homework)	10	1	10
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	5	1	5
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	5	5	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	3	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	131