Child Development
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI284
Course Name: Economic Literacy
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. ÇİĞDEM GÜRSOY
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Dr. Çiğdem Gürsoy
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To gain economic literacy about the basic issues of economy. To gain the ability to comprehend current economic issues and interpret current economic developments by giving basic information about Turkey and the World economy.
Course Content: Definition and scope of economics, Development of economic systems, Basic Concepts in Economics I, Basic Concepts in Economics II, Supply, Demand, Consumer Preferences and Behavioral Economics, Employment and unemployment, Inflation and its Effects, Economic Growth and Development, Creative Economy and Soft Power, Circular Economy Effects on the ecosystem, Reconsideration of the issues by associating them with each other.

Learning Outcomes

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) Have information about current economic issues.
4) Follows different approaches regarding the Turkish and World economy.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and scope of economics
2) Development of economic systems.
3) Basic concepts in economics I
4) Basic concepts in economics II
5) Supply
6) Demand
7) Consumer Preferences and Behavioral Economics
8) Mid term
9) Employment and unemployment
10) Inflation and Its Effects
11) Economic Growth and Development
12) Creative Economy and Soft power
13) Effects of Circular Economy on Ecosystem
14) Reconsideration of topics by associating them with each other
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hazırlanan slaytlar, derste işlenen raporlar, makaleler gibi diğer veriler.
References: Kolay Ekonomi, Mahfi Eğilmez; Genel Ekonomi, Metin Berber ve Ersan Bocutoğlu; İktisada Giriş, İlker Parasız.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic.
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively.
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility.
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments.
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development.
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions.
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance.
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development.
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family.
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development.
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices.
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development.
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license.
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the basic theoretical knowledge about health, education and support services, organizational structure and systematic. 1
2) Uses the sciences such as health, education and psychology in addition to the basic knowledge and skills of the Child Development discipline and uses these sciences effectively. 1
3) To express himself/herself as an individual and a team member in the education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions related to Child Development, he/she carries out the necessary professional work independently and takes responsibility. 1
4) To understand the basic concepts, approaches and theories related to the field of child development, relate the current experiences with national and international developments. 1
5) Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all studies in the field of Child Development. 1
6) Defines the problems encountered based on the knowledge and skills required by the discipline of Child Development and develops solutions. 1
7) Determines the learning needs of lifelong learning related to Child Development and makes the necessary guidance. 1
8) Works in collaboration with the family and the child and social, cultural structure and works in cooperation with the area of Child Development. 1
9) Plans, prepares and evaluates the materials (books, information notes, booklets, toys, educational instructional tools etc.) required by the field of Child Development and uses the materials in accordance with the best interests of the child and the family. 1
10) Knows the basic knowledge necessary for professional practices in education, justice, culture, health and other related institutions about child development. 1
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics and social responsibility in all social practices and professional practices. 1
12) Participate the society and other professional groups about child development. 1
13) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
14) Have the ability to use advanced computer skills in terms of European computer use license. 1
15) They are sensitive regarding the universality of social rights and quality and protection of cultural values and occupational health and safety issues in the field of Child Development. 1

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 1 3 56
Study Hours Out of Class 14 0 2 28
Midterms 1 15 1 16
Final 1 20 1 21
Total Workload 121