Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ECONOMY POLITICAL and TURKEY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Nurullah GÜR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to provide an overview on the fundamental and current issues of global political economy and their reflections on Turkish economy. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Birth of Modern Economy: 1400 - 1800,Industry, Empire and War: 1800–1945,Global Economy after the World Wars,International Trade and Transnational Production,International Finance,Rising Powers ,Development and Democracy ,Inequality,Environment,Turkish Economy in the 2000s,Geopolitical Risks and Turkish Economy,Turkey, BRICS and Other Emerging Markets,New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part One,New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part Two. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to analyze the Interrelation between Economy and Politics on a Global Scale | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Examines historical examples of how political decisions have influenced global economic trends, such as trade agreements, sanctions, or international conflicts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Assess the impact of global economic organizations and treaties on the political landscape, considering institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO) or regional economic unions. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.3. Analyzes case studies of countries where economic policies have had direct consequences on their political stability, for instance, in relation to austerity measures or currency devaluation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Will be able to qestioni the Difficulty of Solving Global Economic Problems | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Identify key global economic challenges, such as income inequality, climate change, or financial crises, and explore the inherent complexities in addressing these issues on a worldwide scale. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2. Compares and contrast different approaches and strategies employed by various international actors, like governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations, in tackling global economic problems. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. Evaluates the role of public opinion and cultural differences in the perception of global economic issues and their potential solutions. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Will be able to compare Different Periods of the Global Economy | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Conducts historical research to analyze shifts in the global economy over distinct periods, e.g., the post-World War II era, the Cold War, and the contemporary globalized world. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2. Explores economic trends and technological advancements that have shaped these different periods, and assess their consequences on various regions and countries. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3. Assess the lessons learned from past global economic crises and how they have influenced the development of economic policies and international cooperation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Will be able to evaluate the Impacts of Global Economic and Political Developments on the Turkish Economy | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1. Examine the specific political and economic events that have had a significant impact on Turkey's economic growth or stability, such as the refugee crisis or trade relations with neighboring countries. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2. Analyze Turkey's foreign policy decisions and their repercussions on the country's trade, investment, and overall economic prospects. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.3. Investigates the role of international organizations like the IMF, World Bank, or the United Nations in shaping Turkey's economic policies and their alignment with global political developments. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Will be able to propose Policy Recommendations to Increase Turkey's Share in the Global Economy | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1. Assess Turkey's current economic strengths and weaknesses, considering sectors like manufacturing, technology, and services, and identify areas for improvement. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2. Research successful economic strategies and policies implemented by other countries and analyze their applicability to Turkey's unique circumstances and challenges. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.3. Formulate concrete policy recommendations, taking into account international trade agreements, regional partnerships, and domestic reforms that can enhance Turkey's competitiveness and global economic presence. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Modern Economy: 1400 - 1800 | |
| 2 | Industry, Empire and War: 1800–1945 | |
| 3 | Global Economy after the World Wars | |
| 4 | International Trade and Transnational Production | |
| 5 | International Finance | |
| 6 | Rising Powers | |
| 7 | Development and Democracy | |
| 8 | Inequality | |
| 9 | Environment | |
| 10 | Turkish Economy in the 2000s | |
| 11 | Geopolitical Risks and Turkish Economy | |
| 12 | Turkey, BRICS and Other Emerging Markets | |
| 13 | New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part One | |
| 14 | New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part Two |
| Resources |
| Robert O’Brien and Marc Williams (2016) "Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics", 5th Edition, Palgrave |
| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES David N. Balaam and Bradford Dillman (2014) "Introduction to International Political Economy" 6th Edition, Pearson Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Mehmet Babacan, Nurullah Gur, and Hatice Karahan (2018) "Turkish Economy Between Middle Income Trap and High Income Status", Palgrave |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | (S)he describes theoretical knowledge in economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 2 | (S)he explains mathematical and statistical methods needed for economics and finance. | ||||||
| 3 | (S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for economic and financial analyses (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB). | ||||||
| 4 | (S)he has the foreign language proficiency necessary for economics and finance. | ||||||
| 5 | (S)he develops projects in the field and handles team work. | X | |||||
| 6 | (S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach. | ||||||
| 7 | (S)he uses theoretical and practical knowledge on economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 8 | (S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language at a minimum level of level C1. | ||||||
| 9 | (S)he adopts and uses organizational, corporate and social ethical values. | ||||||
| 10 | (S)he adopts principles of social responsibility and acts whenever needed in light of social service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | (S)he analyzes and uses basic knowledge and data regarding different disciplines to conduct inter-disciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 12 | (S)he benefits from (her) his proficiency in economics and finance to make policy suggestions and contribute to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 3 | 6 | 18 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 150 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(150/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ECONOMY POLITICAL and TURKEY | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Rana ATABAY KUŞÇU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Nurullah GÜR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course aims to provide an overview on the fundamental and current issues of global political economy and their reflections on Turkish economy. |
| Course Content | This course contains; The Birth of Modern Economy: 1400 - 1800,Industry, Empire and War: 1800–1945,Global Economy after the World Wars,International Trade and Transnational Production,International Finance,Rising Powers ,Development and Democracy ,Inequality,Environment,Turkish Economy in the 2000s,Geopolitical Risks and Turkish Economy,Turkey, BRICS and Other Emerging Markets,New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part One,New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part Two. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Will be able to analyze the Interrelation between Economy and Politics on a Global Scale | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.1. Examines historical examples of how political decisions have influenced global economic trends, such as trade agreements, sanctions, or international conflicts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.2. Assess the impact of global economic organizations and treaties on the political landscape, considering institutions like the World Trade Organization (WTO) or regional economic unions. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 1.3. Analyzes case studies of countries where economic policies have had direct consequences on their political stability, for instance, in relation to austerity measures or currency devaluation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Will be able to qestioni the Difficulty of Solving Global Economic Problems | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.1. Identify key global economic challenges, such as income inequality, climate change, or financial crises, and explore the inherent complexities in addressing these issues on a worldwide scale. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.2. Compares and contrast different approaches and strategies employed by various international actors, like governments, NGOs, and multinational corporations, in tackling global economic problems. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2.3. Evaluates the role of public opinion and cultural differences in the perception of global economic issues and their potential solutions. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Will be able to compare Different Periods of the Global Economy | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.1. Conducts historical research to analyze shifts in the global economy over distinct periods, e.g., the post-World War II era, the Cold War, and the contemporary globalized world. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.2. Explores economic trends and technological advancements that have shaped these different periods, and assess their consequences on various regions and countries. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3.3. Assess the lessons learned from past global economic crises and how they have influenced the development of economic policies and international cooperation. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Will be able to evaluate the Impacts of Global Economic and Political Developments on the Turkish Economy | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.1. Examine the specific political and economic events that have had a significant impact on Turkey's economic growth or stability, such as the refugee crisis or trade relations with neighboring countries. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.2. Analyze Turkey's foreign policy decisions and their repercussions on the country's trade, investment, and overall economic prospects. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4.3. Investigates the role of international organizations like the IMF, World Bank, or the United Nations in shaping Turkey's economic policies and their alignment with global political developments. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Will be able to propose Policy Recommendations to Increase Turkey's Share in the Global Economy | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.1. Assess Turkey's current economic strengths and weaknesses, considering sectors like manufacturing, technology, and services, and identify areas for improvement. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.2. Research successful economic strategies and policies implemented by other countries and analyze their applicability to Turkey's unique circumstances and challenges. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5.3. Formulate concrete policy recommendations, taking into account international trade agreements, regional partnerships, and domestic reforms that can enhance Turkey's competitiveness and global economic presence. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Birth of Modern Economy: 1400 - 1800 | |
| 2 | Industry, Empire and War: 1800–1945 | |
| 3 | Global Economy after the World Wars | |
| 4 | International Trade and Transnational Production | |
| 5 | International Finance | |
| 6 | Rising Powers | |
| 7 | Development and Democracy | |
| 8 | Inequality | |
| 9 | Environment | |
| 10 | Turkish Economy in the 2000s | |
| 11 | Geopolitical Risks and Turkish Economy | |
| 12 | Turkey, BRICS and Other Emerging Markets | |
| 13 | New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part One | |
| 14 | New Challenges and Opportunities for Turkish Economy: Part Two |
| Resources |
| Robert O’Brien and Marc Williams (2016) "Global Political Economy: Evolution and Dynamics", 5th Edition, Palgrave |
| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES David N. Balaam and Bradford Dillman (2014) "Introduction to International Political Economy" 6th Edition, Pearson Ahmet Faruk Aysan, Mehmet Babacan, Nurullah Gur, and Hatice Karahan (2018) "Turkish Economy Between Middle Income Trap and High Income Status", Palgrave |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | (S)he describes theoretical knowledge in economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 2 | (S)he explains mathematical and statistical methods needed for economics and finance. | ||||||
| 3 | (S)he uses at least one computer program utilized for economic and financial analyses (SPSS, Eviews, STATA, R ve MATLAB). | ||||||
| 4 | (S)he has the foreign language proficiency necessary for economics and finance. | ||||||
| 5 | (S)he develops projects in the field and handles team work. | X | |||||
| 6 | (S)he develops (her) his awareness of lifetime learning, follows the developments in (her) his field and adopts a critical approach. | ||||||
| 7 | (S)he uses theoretical and practical knowledge on economics and finance. | X | |||||
| 8 | (S)he delivers (her) his opinions by making effective use of modern technologies and of at least one foreign language at a minimum level of level C1. | ||||||
| 9 | (S)he adopts and uses organizational, corporate and social ethical values. | ||||||
| 10 | (S)he adopts principles of social responsibility and acts whenever needed in light of social service sensitivity. | ||||||
| 11 | (S)he analyzes and uses basic knowledge and data regarding different disciplines to conduct inter-disciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 12 | (S)he benefits from (her) his proficiency in economics and finance to make policy suggestions and contribute to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |