COURSE UNIT TITLE

: STRUCTURE OF TURKISH ECONOMY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ECO 4001 STRUCTURE OF TURKISH ECONOMY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR EMINE SEDEF AKGÜNGÖR

Offered to

Economics
International Relations
International Business and Trade
Tourism Management
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to provide necessary knowledge and information regarding Turkish economic system starting from late Ottoman period to modern Turkey.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Describe the major events in economic history of modern Turkey.
2   Identify the major actors and institutions of Turkish economy.
3   Recognize different macroeconomic and international economic policy approaches in the context of Turkish economic history.
4   Recognize developments in agricultural, industry and services sector in Turkish economy
5   Participate in class discussions

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course and Brief Overview of Turkish Economy
2 Brief Historical Background: Economic Structure During the Ottoman Era Kepenek, pp. 1-7
3 Brief Historical Background: Economic Structure During the Ottoman Era (Cont) S. Pamuk (2004). Change and the Longetivity of the Ottoman Empire 1500-1800. Journal of Interdisciplinary History 35(2): 225-247
4 Early Years of The Turkish Republic: 1920s Kepenek, pp. 7-13
5 Etatist Era and Industrialisation: 1930s and 1940s Kepenek, pp.13-20
6 Economic Growth and period after WW2: 1950 Kepenek, pp.20-30
7 Beginning of Planned Economy: 1960s Kepenek, pp. 31-48
8 Modernization: 1970s Kepenek, pp. 31-48
9 Economic Growth Based on Open Economy: 1980s Kepenek, 51-72
10 Growth, inflation, economic crises: 1990s Fatih Özatay, (2000). The 1994 currency crisis in Turkey. The Journal of Policy Reform. 3(4): 327-352
11 Millenium Years: 2000s Yılmaz Akyüz and Korkut Boratav, (2003). The Making of the Turkish Financial Crisis. World Development. 31(9): 1549 1566
12 Millenium Years: 2000s Erinç Yeldan, (2006). Neoliberal Global Remedies: From Speculative-Led Growth to IMF-Led Crisis in Turkey. Review of Radical Political Economics. 38(2): 193-213

Recomended or Required Reading

Yakup Kepenek (2011). Development and Structure of Turkish Economy. ODTÜ Gelişme Vakfı Yayıncılık.
Additional readings will be available during the term.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Class Discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 ASS Assignment
3 PRT Participation
4 FN Final
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 +ASS * 0.10 + PRT * 0.10 + FN * 0.40
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + ASS * 0.10 + PRT * 0.10 + BUT * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will demostrate understanding of major events in Turkish economic history
2. The learner will demonstrate knowledge of basic actors and institutions in Turkish economy
3. The learner will demonstrate understanding of different macroeconomic and international trade policy tools in Turkish economy
4. The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge on different sectors in Turkish economyinternational economics.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Sedef Akgüngör
sedef.akgungor@deu.edu.tr
tel: 301 8223
Doç. Dr. Evrim Turgutlu
evrim.gursoy@deu.edu.tr
tel: 3018214
Doç. Dr. Erdem Özgür
erdem.ozgur@deu.edu.tr
tel: 3018295

Office Hours

Sedef Akgüngör: Monday 13:00-14:30
Evrim Turgutlu: Monday: 13:00-14:30
Erdem Özgür: Thursday: 12:00-13:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparing assignments 1 30 30
Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 131

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.1322533
LO.2322533
LO.3322533
LO.4322533
LO.545

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