Course Details

ECONOMIES OF FAR EAST

ECON408

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
8ECON408ECONOMIES OF FAR EAST3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program ECONOMICS
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Introducing key concepts and terms on political economy of Far Eastern countries.
Providing knowledge on the economic structure and on level of economic development in the Far East region.
Building perspectives on the future of the region’s economic development and economic integration.
Course Content Course is designed to take Far East region as the case study and to focus on the peculiar economic development as well as specific economic characteristics in this region. Subjects such as economies of Far East and competition, trade and investment in Far East, Chinese economy, Japanese economy, South Korean economy, economic growth models of Far Eastern economies, regional economic cooperation and integration in Far East and exchange rate policies in the economies of Far East are examined.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will utilize methods such as case studies, comparative analysis of historical and current economic data, group discussions, and projects. Students will conduct research on economic data and political developments to understand the economic development processes and political economies of Far Eastern countries. Additionally, literature reviews and data analyses will be employed to examine regional economic integration processes and the impact of the Far East on the global economy.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
This course aims to explore the economic structure and development processes of Far Eastern countries. It covers the concepts of political economy, levels of economic development, and economic integration processes in the region. The course will evaluate the economic history of the Far East, its current economic structures, and its role in the global economy. Students will analyze the future potential for economic development in the Far East and examine regional economic integration strategies.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 40
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 1 10 10
Yazılı Sınav 1 10 10
Grup Sunumu 1 10 10
Grup Projesi 1 10 10
Sunum 1 10 10
Proje 1 10 10
Okuma 14 1 14
Rapor 1 10 10
Araştırma 14 1 14
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Recognize the economic structure of the related region.
2 Use various sources of information to analyze and identify modern trends in economic and political development of Far East Asia.
3 Prepare a report, an analytical review, a presentation or an essay on the economy of the related Far East Asia countries.
4 Predict the future of the region’s development and economic integration.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Economies of Far East Asia
2 Historical Economic Development of the Far East
3 Concepts of Political Economy in the Far East
4 Economic Structures of Far East Asia Countries
5 Economic Development and Modern Trends in the Far East
6 Lecture Free Week
7 Economic Integration Processes in Far East Asia
8 The Role of Far East Asia in the Global Economy
9 Economic Models of Japan and South Korea
10 The Economic Structure and Future of China
11 Trade and Investment Relations in the Far East
12 Technological Developments and Industry in the Far East
13 Challenges Faced by Far East Economies
14 Future Economic Perspectives of Far East Asia


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 4 2 2 4 3 4 1
C2 5 3 2 2 3 3 3 1
C3 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 1
C4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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