The main purpose of the course is to provide students with information about the current economic developments in the world economy and the globalization process.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Deniz Dereli
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday, 11.00-13.00 BK-Z01 (Online)
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 10.00-11.00, BK-B-608
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
Principle Sources
Prof. Dr. Mehmet KARAGÜL, Dünya Ekonomisi Tehdit ve Fırsatlarıyla, Nobel Yayınevi
Other Sources
Mahfi EĞİLMEZ, Tarihsel Süreç İçerisinde Dünya Ekonomisi, Remzi Kitabevi
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Current Situation of the World Economy and Its Main Problems
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
2. Week
New World Order and Globalization
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
3. Week
Economic Growth and Development Process in The World
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
4. Week
Technological Innovation and Unemployment
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
5. Week
Underdeveloped Countries and Poverty Problem
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
6. Week
International Capital Movements
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
7. Week
Financial Markets and Financial Crises, 2008 Global Crisis, Effects of the Pandemic on the World Economy and Expected Developments
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Assessment
9. Week
Midterm Exam
Assessment
10. Week
Project Presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
11. Week
Project Presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
12. Week
Project Presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
13. Week
Project Presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
14. Week
Project Presentations
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
15. Week
Final Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
17. Week
Final Exams
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Project(s)
1
30
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Interpret the globalization process in the world.
LO-2
Compare the differences between underdeveloped and developed countries.
LO-3
Analyze the current macroeconomic developments in the world.
LO-4
Analyze and evaluate the crises in the world economy.
LO-5
Analyze and interpret Turkey's place and importance in the world economy.
