| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İKT304B | Development Economics | Compulsory | 3 | 6 | 6 |
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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. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç. Dr. Erdemalp Özden |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 12 | 4 | 48 |
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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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