Economic History (ECON115) | GSÜ - ECTS Information Guide

Content

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.

Course 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

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	40
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	60
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	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
Total	0	0

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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

ECTS

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