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Information
| Code | ECOS413 |
| Name | Economic Development |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce theoretical and practical issues in development economics and to develop critical and analytical thinking abilities of the students in development policies.
Course Content
Development theories and the problems of developing countries, growth models
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Muhteşem Kaynak, Kalkınma İktisadı
Notes
Selected Articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn the economic development and economic growth concepts. |
| LO02 | Be familiar with the development's resource |
| LO03 | Discuss the economic development in a social-cultural way. |
| LO04 | Compare the development levels of countries |
| LO05 | Understand the roles of sectors in the development process and the effectiveness of sectoral development policies |
| LO06 | Understand the importance of capital accumulation and alternative resources for financing development |
| LO07 | Evaluate the roles of the public and private sectors in the development process |
| LO08 | Analyze the development process by evaluating economic, social and political processes together |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Textbook | |
| 2 | Growth and Developments | Textbook | |
| 3 | Measurement of development | Textbook | |
| 4 | The Characteristics of Underdevelopment | Textbook | |
| 5 | Characteristics of Underdevelopment: Agriculture Economics | Textbook | |
| 6 | The Characteristics of Underdevelopment: Low level of Capital Accumulation | Textbook | |
| 7 | The Characteristics of Underdevelopment: Rapid Population Growth | Textbook | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Growth in Solow model I | Textbook | |
| 10 | Growth in Solow model II | Textbook | |
| 11 | Growth in Solow model III | Textbook | |
| 12 | Debates about Solow model | Textbook | |
| 13 | Romer Model | Textbook | |
| 14 | Romer Model II | Textbook | |
| 15 | Technological development | Textbook | |
| 16 | Review | Prapere to exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||