Economics of Crises (ECON417) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Economics of Crises ECON417 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Doğan Cansızlar
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Different aspects of the financial crisis is the main theme; study of different theoretical approaches and models, impact of the financial globalization oneconomic-financial structures, analysis of the 2008-2009 global financial-economic crisis, its impact on real economy, The Euro area – sovereign debt- crisis
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To learn the different theories and models of financial crisis (currency crisis, liquidity crisis….)
  • To understand the linkage between the financial globalization and the global financial crisis
  • To learn the development and dimensions of the global imbalances, new financial architecture as well as their impact on the global financial;The analysis of the Euro area sovereign debt problem, the Greek problem and the assymetric monetary and economic rlations in the Euro area
Course Content World system and financial crises; different aspects of financial crises; theories of crises and models; impact of the globalisation on economic-financial structures, analysis of the 2008-2009 global financial crises and its impact on real economy; political significance and impact of the crises.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 General Introduction
2 World System and Crises
3 World system and crises 2
4 World system and crises 3
5 Written Exam
6 Theories and models 1
7 Theories and models 2
8 Theories and models 3
9 Written Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Amin, S. (2001), “Imperialism and Globalization”, Monthly Review 52 (2),june.
2. Sklair, L. (1999), “Competing Conceps of Globalisation”, Journal of World Systems Research, V (2), 143-163, Summer

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 15
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 35
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 They acquire the skills to understand, explain, and use the basic concepts and methods of economics. X
2 Acquires macro-economic analysis skills. X
3 Acquire microeconomic analysis skills. X
4 Understands the formulation and implementation of economic policies at local, national, regional and/or global levels. X
5 Learn different approaches to the economy and economic issues.
6 Learn qualitative and quantitative research techniques in economic analysis.
7 Improving the ability to use modern software, hardware and/or other technological tools. X
8 Develops intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work skills. X
9 Contributes to open-mindedness by encouraging critical analysis, discussion, and/or lifelong learning.
10 Develops a sense of work ethics and social responsibility.
11 Develops communication skills.
12 Improving the ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in at least one of the following areas: Economic policy, public policy, international economic relations, industrial relations, monetary and financial relations

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 6 96
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 4 4
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 153