Economic History(ECON115)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECON115 | Economic History | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Ayça AKARÇAY aakarcay@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective |
Socio-economic characteristics of pre-industrial societies and the genesis of capitalism before the Industrial Revolution. The development of the Industrial Revolution from the English and French cases, its effects on other European and non-European countries. The economic crisis of 1930, and the main characteristics of the economies after the Second World War. |
| Content |
1) Pre-industrial societies 2) Industrial Revolution (18th-19th centuries) 3) Changes in the 20th century |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Explore the role of economic theory in understanding societal transformations. Analyze the relationship between economic relations and political developments in different societies. Highlight the linkages between socio-political developments and institutions. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lecture |
| References |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Toplam | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrate ability to use basic qualitative and quantitative methods to asses different economic questions of applied fields | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 8 | Show ability to apply basic economic theory to an applied topic | |||||
| 9 | Show a basic understanding of analytical methods, both theory- and model-based | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 2.80 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 3 | ||