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Program of Economics (English)

ECO415

ECONOMICS SEMINAR I

Course Code
ECO415
Semester
Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterSeventh Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify current economic issues.
  2. Review the relevant literature for analysis of economic problems.
  3. Analyze economic data.
  4. Present a research topic orally or in written.
  5. Recognize the ethical rules of the research process.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to introduce students to the research methods required for examining economic topics and the rules of scientific writing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Research Methods
2nd Week Literature Review
3rd Week Data Collection
4th Week Homework Discussion
5th Week Data Analysis
6th Week In-Class Discussion
7th Week Midterm Week
8th Week Research Proposal Presentation
9th Week Research Proposal Presentation
10th Week Invited Speaker
11th Week Invited Speaker
12th Week In-Class Discussion
13th Week Project Presentation
14th Week Project Presentation
Recommended or Required ReadingBlaug, Mark. (2009). İktisatta Yöntem ya da İktisatçılar Nasıl Açıklar. Çev. Can Madenci. Ankara: Efil Yayınevi; McCloskey, Deirdre N. (2018). İktisadi Konular Hakkında Yazmak. Çev. Pelin Tuştaş. Ankara: Heretik.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 10
Presentation of Article 2 20
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 0.5 0.5
Homework 1 10 10
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Project 1 10 10
Total Work Load148.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.95
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1
K2
K3
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X X
K7
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X X
K12 X X
K13