Architecture (English) | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UNI243 | ||||
Course Name: | History of Economics | ||||
Semester: | Spring | ||||
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Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. ÇİĞDEM GÜRSOY | ||||
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Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic knowledge about the historical development of economic processes and institutions, changes in production, distribution and consumption patterns and the unique development of factors of production in the world in general and Western European context in particular. |
Course Content: | The course starts with the introductions of several concepts and definitions in economics and economic history. Then, the economic understandings of ancient civilizations, medieval world and pre-capitalist world will be studied. Afterwards, the emergence of modern economy at the dawn of industrial revolution will be analyzed. Together with industrial revolution, modern economy with many new institutions will be introduced and modern world economy with modern civilizations will be studied until 21st century. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Have a general comprehension about the history of the world economy. 2) Learn the differences between leader and follower economies of the world economic history. 3) Comprehend the reasons for failures and successes of leading and follower nations in the history. 4) Learn the effects of government policies on markets and economic actors. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Economic Development and Growth | |
2) | Emergence of Civilization, Economies of Ancient Times | |
3) | Agrarian ad Rural Society, Crisis of the Medieval Economy | |
4) | The World of Islam, Ottoman State | |
5) | Overseas Expansions, Commercial Organizations, Price Revolution | |
6) | Mercantilism | |
7) | Industrial Revolution, Modern Industries, Pre-Capitalist Period | |
8) | MIDTERM | |
9) | Technological Developments, New Institutions | |
10) | Great Britain, USA, Belgium, France, Germany | |
11) | Switzerland, Scandinavia, Russia, Japan, European Continent | |
12) | Agriculture, Finance, State | |
13) | Population, Technology and Institutions | |
14) | Inter-War Period between WW I and WW II, Post-War Period |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | A Concise Economic History of the World, Oxford Univ. Press, 2nd to 5th edition. by Rondo Cameron and Larry Neal |
References: | Instructor’s notes on Feudalism and Capitalism |
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1) She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | |||||||||||||||
2) She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles. | |||||||||||||||
3) She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects. | |||||||||||||||
4) Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action. | |||||||||||||||
5) She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices. | |||||||||||||||
6) She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements. | |||||||||||||||
7) In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field. | |||||||||||||||
8) To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues. | |||||||||||||||
9) She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member. | |||||||||||||||
10) Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture. | |||||||||||||||
11) Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality. | |||||||||||||||
12) She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster. | |||||||||||||||
13) She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning. | |||||||||||||||
14) She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights. | |||||||||||||||
15) Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language. |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | She/he gains knowledge of and develops values on technical, aesthetic, cultural, historical, social and ethical dimensions of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | |
2) | She/he integrates architectural practice with environmental, economic and social sustainability principles. | |
3) | She/he has the knowledge and ability to provide and implement interactions between urban planning, urban design and architectural projects. | |
4) | Gains the ability to identify architectural potentials and problems based on data collection, analysis, interpretation and critical thinking, in order to cultivate concepts and determine strategies for action. | |
5) | She/he is able to interrelate theory, design and construction practices. | |
6) | She/he will be able to produce architectural design, presentation, implementation, management and supervision stages both independently and collectively for different contexts and scales and through a responsive approach to social, functional, technical and aesthetic requirements. | |
7) | In addition to traditional methods, she/he interactively uses the emerging information technologies required by the field. | |
8) | To analyze and document the historical and conservation characteristics of the built environment; taking into account of the balance between protection and use, she/he has the ability and necessary knowledge in renovation and restoration issues. | |
9) | She / he gains the ability to cooperate with different disciplines on the conception and design of the built environment, as an individual and/or as a team member. | |
10) | Has knowledge on and comprehension of professional ethics and codes of conduct, legal and managerial regulations, standards, rights and responsibilities and processes in the field of architecture. | |
11) | Can produce design, know-how and knowledge for the improvement of different and changing social needs, and for the enhancement of life quality. | |
12) | She/he has the knowledge and responsibility to design solidly built structures and takes into account of the risks of natural disaster. | |
13) | She/he monitors new developments in architectural theory and practice and is open to lifelong learning. | |
14) | She/he takes responsibility for the improvement of social consciousness in the field of architecture, and for the endorsement and defense of ecological and urban rights. | |
15) | Has architectural communication skills in a foreign language. |
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 |
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 | 25 | 1 | 26 | |||
Total Workload | 126 |