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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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	Define the basic concepts of aeronautical standards and rules. (Bloom 1)	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize teamwork during the collection, interpretation, announcement and application of data related to the field. (Bloom 6)		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform theoretical and practical knowledge related to his/her field in business life using analytical methods and modeling techniques. (Bloom 4)		1
2	Choose updated documents, modern techniques and tools required for maintenance applications. (Bloom 2)	0
3	Use maintenance manuals and other sources of information in business life to obtain information about the field		1
4	Determine the actualities of all technical and administrative documents related with the field. (Bloom 1)	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use computer software, information and communication technologies at the level required by the field	0
2	Interpret the sketches, scheme, graphics that describe the subject. (Bloom 2)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop solutions for problems faced during application. (Bloom 6)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine the learning requirements related with his/her field. (Bloom 3)	0
2	Use the lifelong learning principles in occupational development. (Bloom 3)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the technical drawing knowledge effectively in business life. (Bloom 3)	0
2	By informing the relevant persons and institutions about the related field; state his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions in the field.	0
3	Debate his/her ideas and solution suggestions with experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. (Bloom 2)	0
4	Participate in training related to the field at international level. (Bloom 3)	0
5	Organize activities for the professional development of employees under his/her responsibility. (Bloom 6).	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the knowledge and skills obtained during undergraduate education in work life. (Bloom 3)	0
2	Solve the problems encountered in his/her field. (Bloom 3)			2
3	Apply the necessary culture of behavior in the areas of quality management and processes and environmental protection and occupational safety (Bloom 3)	0
4	Locate the awareness of safety factor to himself and to the team. (Bloom 1	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