Economics (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI281 | ||||
Course Name: | Economic Literacy | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
Course Condition: | |||||
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
Course Level: |
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Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. İLAYDA İSABETLİ FİDAN | ||||
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üy. İLAYDA İSABETLİ FİDAN |
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Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is providing students to understand the basic terminology and concepts of economics. Students will learn to think critically about economic events, the mechanisms behind real-world observations. |
Course Content: | This course starts fundamentals of economics and continues current debates on economics such as concepts of creative economy and circular economy |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gains knowledge of basic economic concepts. 2) Learns that the economy is closely related to everything in life. 3) Can follow and interpret current economic issues. 4) Follows different approaches related to Turkish and World economy. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to economics | |
2) | Fundamentals of Economics-1 | |
3) | Fundamentals of Economics-2 | |
4) | Fundamentals of Economics-3 | |
5) | Quiz-1 Supply and Demand | |
6) | Supply and demand-2 | |
7) | Midterm | |
8) | Consumer Behavior and Behavioral Economics | |
9) | Unemployment | |
10) | Inflation | |
11) | Quiz-2 Economic Growth and Development | |
12) | Creative Economy | |
13) | Circular Economy | |
14) | Problem solving and discussion session | |
15) | Final exam |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lecturer's notes |
References: | Lecturer's notes |
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Program Outcomes | |||||||||||||
1) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics. | |||||||||||||
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy. | |||||||||||||
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems. | |||||||||||||
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs. | |||||||||||||
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy. | |||||||||||||
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy. | |||||||||||||
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively. | |||||||||||||
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. | |||||||||||||
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship. | |||||||||||||
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law. | |||||||||||||
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them. | |||||||||||||
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. | |||||||||||||
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License . |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics. | |
2) | They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy. | |
3) | They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems. | |
4) | They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs. | |
5) | They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy. | |
6) | They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy. | |
7) | Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively. | |
8) | They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education. | |
9) | They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship. | |
10) | They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law. | |
11) | Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them. | |
12) | They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms. | |
13) | They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License . |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
Quizzes | 2 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
Course Hours | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 24 | ||
Homework Assignments | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 | ||
Quizzes | 1 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 26 | ||
Midterms | 1 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 26 | ||
Final | 1 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 27 | ||
Total Workload | 119 |