Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Economic Issues
Course Code: UTB513
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To provide theoretical knowledge that facilitates understanding of the micro and macro economic problems of the global world and to interpret the data.

Course Content

Comprehension of micro and macro level economic problems of the global world and analytical approach

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Birgül CAMBAZOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the micro and macro economic problems of the global world
2.Interpreting micro and macro level economic problems of the global world
3.Providing solutions to micro and macro economic problems of the global world
4.Obtaining a subjective perspective on the micro and macro level economic problems of the global world
5.Ability to discuss micro and macro economic problems of the global world
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture notes, current publications
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, explanation of the purpose and content of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Current Economic Problems: Basic Concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Introduction to Current Economic Problems: Basic Concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Understanding the Problem of Growth and Development
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Basis of Cyclical Fluctuations and Crises
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Basis of Cyclical Fluctuations and Crises
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Basis of Cyclical Fluctuations and Crises
Week 8 - Theoretical
The Basis of Cyclical Fluctuations and Crises
Week 9 - Theoretical
Employment and Unemployment
Week 10 - Theoretical
Employment and Unemployment
Week 11 - Theoretical
Analytical Approaches: Targeting Strategy
Week 12 - Theoretical
Analytical Approaches: Targeting Strategy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentations, submission of research reports and evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Presentations, submission of research reports and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1403070
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination140343
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
3
4
5
5
4
3
4
3
OÇ-3
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
3
4
4
5
3
5
4
OÇ-5
4
5
5
4
3
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026