Information Package / Course Catalogue
Discussions on Culture and Public Finance
Course Code: MLY428
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to discuss economic and fiscal theories through cinema and theater performances. The course aims to equip students with the ability to analyze films and theater plays from a fiscal theory perspective and understand the practical implications of these theories.

Course Content

This course covers the analysis and discussion of economic and fiscal theories through cinema and theater performances. After the screenings, students will discuss the economic and fiscal issues presented in these works, reinforcing their theoretical knowledge with practical examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Aynur UÇKAÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes cinema and theater performances from economic and fiscal theory perspectives.
2.Understands the reflections of economic and fiscal issues in cultural works.
3.Relates theoretical knowledge with practical examples.
4.Discusses the economic and fiscal dimensions of cultural works.
5.Identifies economic and fiscal themes in different cultural contexts.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Film and Economics: An Interdisciplinary Approach. John R. J. K. Wightman
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction and Definitions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Economic Themes in Cinema and Theater
Week 3 - Theoretical
Film Analysis: "The Wolf of Wall Street" - Financial Markets and Regulations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theater Play Analysis: "Faust" - Ethics and Economic Decision Making
Week 5 - Theoretical
Film Analysis: "Inception" - Rational Expectations and Probability
Week 6 - Theoretical
Theater Play Analysis: "Fiddler on the Roof" - Social Change and Economic Hardships
Week 7 - Theoretical
Film Analysis: "A Beautiful Mind" - Game Theory and Equilibrium
Week 8 - Theoretical
Theater Play Analysis: "Death of a Salesman" - Consumption and Debt
Week 9 - Theoretical
Film Analysis: "The Big Short" - Financial Crises and Systemic Risks
Week 10 - Theoretical
Theater Play Analysis: "Glengarry Glen Ross" - Competition and Business Ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Film Analysis: "Erin Brockovich" - Environmental Economics and Corporate Responsibility
Week 12 - Theoretical
Theater Play Analysis: "The Merchant of Venice" - Interest and Finance
Week 13 - Theoretical
Film Analysis: "Moneyball" - Efficiency and Innovation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation and General Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
3
4
4
4
5
5
3
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
3
3
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
3
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026