Economic history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey(ECON422)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON422 | Economic history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Ayça AKARÇAY aakarcay@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Socio-economic evolution of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey (19th-20th centuries) |
| Content |
The first half of the course provides an overview of socio-economic and institutional developments during the 19th and 20th centuries. The second half of the course focuses on specific topics, with presentations based on research articles. * Presentation topics: Population, demographic dynamics Inequalities Standard of living and well-being Prices and economic integration Fiscal policy and public debt Sources of growth Reforms, modernization and economic impact Infrastructure Economic crises Institutional legacy Trade Training and state capacity Agriculture - reforms, performance, policies Industrialization Education |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Master the main debates and research areas, the elements of continuity and rupture. Become familiar with the various data sources and quantitative works on the socio-economic and institutional history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkey (19th-20th centuries). Put into perspective and compare the articles presented and discussed. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lectures, presentations |
| References |
Pamuk, Şevket (2018) Uneven Centuries: Economic Development of Turkey since 1820, Princeton University Press. Selected research articles on topics covered in the lectures. These articles are presented and discussed by participants during the second half of the course. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Globalization, crisis and reform in the 19th century |
| 3 | Globalization, crisis and reform in the 19th century |
| 4 | Transition from empire to nation-state (1914-1950) |
| 5 | Transition from empire to nation-state (1914-1950) |
| 6 | Post-WWII economy (1950-1980) |
| 7 | Post-WWII economy (1950-1980) |
| 8 | Globalization and liberalization (1980- ) |
| 9 | Globalization and liberalization (1980- ) |
| 10 | Presentations* |
| 11 | Presentations* |
| 12 | Presentations* |
| 13 | Presentations* |
| 14 | Presentations* |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 0 | 0 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 500 |
| Toplam | 1 | 500 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 25 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 25 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 0 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Demonstrate a basic knowledge of different economic theories and main discussions driving current theoretical approaches | X | ||||
| 2 | Demonstrate ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods to asses different economic questions of applied fields | X | ||||
| 3 | Show a sound understanding of current economic discussions and problems | X | ||||
| 4 | Have an effective and clear communication in written and oral formats in different public and professional contexts. | X | ||||
| 5 | Demonstrate basic knowledge of the world economic history and a sound knowledge of the Turkish economic history | X | ||||
| 7 | Demonstrate knowledge of standard quantitative techniques and empirical models used in economics | X | ||||
| 8 | Show ability to apply basic economic theory to an applied topic | X | ||||
| 9 | Show a basic understanding of analytical methods, both theory- and model-based | X | ||||
| 10 | Show ability to use economic concepts to discuss current economic issues | X | ||||
| 11 | Reason logically and work analytically | X | ||||
| 12 | Show awareness on social aspects of the economics in different applied and theoretical fields | X | ||||
| 13 | Identify appropriate economic models to analyse problems | X | ||||
| 16 | Show understanding of basic statistical and econometric concepts and ability to apply basic concepts to own empirical work | X | ||||
| 17 | Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the current economic issues in Turkey and a general knowledge of the issues in the world economy | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 6.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||