Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4POLS 258Turkish Economy3+0+03509.02.2022

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and Public Administration (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The objective of the course is to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding of the Turkish economy.
Course Content This course is designed to discuss the growth and development dynamics of the Turkish economy.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Undefined .
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources William Hale, 1982, The Political and Economic Development of Modern Turkey, London, Croom-Helm.
Course Notes William Hale, 1982, The Political and Economic Development of Modern Turkey, London, Croom-Helm.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 6 84
Mid-terms 1 14 14
Final examination 1 14 14
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,13333333333333 154

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To analyze the developments in the world and Turkish economy.
2 To learn the development and growth policies and applications of the Turkish economy.
3 To compare Turkey with similar countries and examine the case studies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction
2 Historical Development of Turkish Economy
3 The Structure of Turkish Economy and Industrialization Policy
4 Planned Economic Development Era in Turkey
5 Industrialization Policy in the post-1980s and growth of major sectors
6 Monetary and Fiscal Policies in Turkey
7 Financial and Trade Liberalization Policy and Structural Adjustment in Turkey
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 The Role of Growth of Public Sector in Turkey
10 Privatization Policy
11 Inflation & Unemployment
12 Social Policies and Labor
13 Expectations
14 Overview
15 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 3 3 5 2 3 5 5 3 5
C1 3 3 3 5 2 3 5 5 3 5
C2 3 3 3 5 2 3 5 5 3 5
C3 3 3 3 5 2 3 5 5 3 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant