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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İKT706 |
| Name | Development Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUAMMER TEKEOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide the students with the ability to understand the main differences between developed and developing countries, discern the components of development, have a holistic view to world economy
Course Content
The theoretical framework of Development Economics and the development process of the conceptual and intellectual structure on which the concept of development economics is based will be examined. Obtaining the ability to examine and research emerging development problems
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Kalkınma İktisadı: Yükselişi ve Gerilemesi Araştırma İnceleme Derleyen Fikret Şenses İletişim Yayınları, 2014
Notes
Köse, A. H., Şenses, F., & Yeldan, E. (2003). İktisadi Kalkınma, Kriz ve İstikrar. İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains concepts such as economic development, growth, inequality, and sustainability. |
| LO02 | Explains the fundamental differences and relationships between economic growth and human development. |
| LO03 | Explains classical and modern development strategies (import substitution industrialization, export-led growth, etc.). |
| LO04 | Makes economic comments based on indicators such as GDP, Human Development Index (HDI), and poverty rates. |
| LO05 | Explains government policies and global initiatives to reduce poverty and inequality. |
| LO06 | Explains the environmental impacts of economic growth and sustainable development goals. |
| LO07 | Explains the influence of international organizations such as the World Bank, IMF and the UN on development policies. |
| LO08 | Explains successful and unsuccessful policies by comparing the development experiences of different countries. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains expertise in economics. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic macroeconomic problems such as unemployment, inflation, current account deficit and policies to solve these problems based on scientific sources. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Builds, decodes and interprets models by using quantitative and qualitative techniques | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learning the application of programme packages like SAS, RATS, SPSS, TSP, Win BUGS, EViews, etc to do analyses of empirical data. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Speaks Turkish, and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Questions traditional approaches, implementations, and methods ;develops and practises alternative study programs when required | 5 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows where and how to find all scientific resources and data to do her research. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the necessity and importance of research in social sciences. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the relationship between economics and other branches of science. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses himself/herself accurately, both orally and in writing. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerging Economies | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Theories of Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Population and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Training and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Decline of Economy of Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Economic Development and Finance | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Industrialization and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Technology and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Foreign Trade and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Agriculture and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | External Debt Problems | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Development Strategies | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | The State and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Globalization and Development | Course Material | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | TERM EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | TERM EXAM | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||