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
ELECTIVE

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EMINE SEDEF AKGÜNGÖR

Offered to

Economics
International Business and Trade
International Relations
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
International Trade and Business (English)
Tourism Management

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 General overview of Turkish Economy and Turkish economy in the world ME: Chapter 1, Chapter 6, Chapter 8
2 Economic Growth and Income Distribution Stages through the economic history of Turkey ME: Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 18, Chapter 19, Chapter 20
3 The Ottoman Economy YK: p: 1-7 YK-NY: Chapter 2
4 The Founding Years - 1920s YK: 7-10 YK-NY: Chapter 3
5 Statist Period - 1930s and 1940s YK: P. 10-20 YK-NY: Chapter 4
6 Social transformation - 1950s YK: p. 20-30 YK-NY: Chapter 5
7 Planned economy - 1960s YK: p. 31-47 YK-NY: Chapter 6
8 Modernization - 1970s YK: p. 31-47 YK-NY: Chapter 6
9 Open Economy 1980s through 2001 YK: 51-72 YK-NY: Chapter 7
10 2001 economic crisis and recovery years -2002-2008 ME: Chapter 19, Chapter 20
11 Global Economic Crisis and Beyond 2008-2020 YK: Chapter 18
12 Current Issues ME: Chapter 22
13 Review session

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Yakup Kepenek. Development and Structure of Turkish Economy. METU. 2011. (YK)
2. Mahfi Eğilmez. Türkiye Ekonomisi. Remzi Kitabevi. 3. Basım. 2020. (ME)
3. Yakup Kepenek ve Nuran Yentürk. Türkiye Ekonomisi. Remzi Kitabevi. 31. Basım. 2019 (YK-NY)
4. Power point slides and links
5. Additional readings will be available during the term.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lectures
2. Class Discussions
3. Homeworks

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 ASS Assignment
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + ASS * 0.20 +FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + ASS * 0.20 +RST * 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
Dr. Gonca Konyalı
gonca.konyali@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

You can reach your instructor by e-mail.

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.14
LO.154555
LO.2555
LO.3555
LO.45
LO.53525553

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