Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | İKT402B2 | Development Economics | Compulsory | 4 | 8 | 5 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The main aim of this course is to develop the knowledge of students on socio-economic structures of different countries and country groups. |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | list the models of development economics. | 2 | assess the models. | 3 | examine the applicability of models. | 4 | explain the outcomes of the models. | 5 | form the policy proposals with respect to the models. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Progress of Development Economics, Development Criterias, Classification of Nations, Profile of Less-Developed Countries, Theories of Development, Development Strategies, Finance of Development, Case-studies of Development, The Relationship between Globalization and Development . |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to economic development | | | 2 | The measurement of development:human development index | | | 3 | Measurement of development:gender related human development index, empowerment index | | | 4 | Population and development | | | 5 | Immigration:Harris-Todaro Model | | | 6 | Structural adjustment model-Arthur Lewis, the model of stages of development-Rostow | | | 7 | O-Ring Model:Kremer | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | 9 | Vicious circle of poverty:Nurkse | | | 10 | Sustainable growth:global warming | | | 11 | Agriculture and development | | | 12 | Income distribution and development | | | 13 | Factor endowment | | | 14 | The government | | | 15 | Culture | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Todaro, Michael P. and Smith, Stephen C.2006; Economic Development, Pearson, USA
Weil, David N. 2005; Economic Growth, Boston: Addison-Wesley, USA
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 10 | 3 | 30 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 12 | 3 | 36 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | LO2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | LO3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | LO5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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