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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:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3) Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4) Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5) Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9) Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11) Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13) Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge in major sub areas of psychology.
2)	Apply psychological consepts and theories in a variety of applied settings
3)	Identify and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human.
4)	Evaluate evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical view.
5)	Collect and analyze the research data and report the findings in accordance to ethical publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow advances in psyhology and other related sciences.
8)	Have the skills and abilities to work effectively on individual and group based.
9)	Have the skills and abilities to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10)	Behave in accordance to the professional code of ethics applied to psychology.
11)	Be unprejudiced and equal to various identity groups based on such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have enhanced awareness of universal values as well as human and animal rights.
13)	Master a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Master the computer softwares within information and communication technologies at least European computer driving licence.

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