| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 7 | ECON427 | SEMINAR IN THEORETICAL RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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ECONOMICS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Introducing seminal theoretical research articles in the field of economics.
Providing foundational knowledge on existing theoretical research methodologies in economics literature.
Developing the abilities to analyze and discuss steps of developing a theoretical research project.
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Course Content
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Aim of the course is to introduce the nature of the existing milestone theoretical research in economics, and thus to increase the knowledge of students in relation to theoretical subjects and theoretical research in economics through examples. 3-4 influential theoretical research examples are examined in both microeconomics and macroeconomics through academic articles. Through the course, students are provided with the opportunity to see and discuss applications, extensions and various usage ways and areas of the theoretical concepts and subjects they have encountered in core economics courses.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Prof.Dr. semih peker semih.peker@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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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
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In-Term Studies
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Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı
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1
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40
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Final examination
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1
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60
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Total
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2
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Araştırma
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12
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3
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36
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İnceleme
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12
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3
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36
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Kişisel Çalışma
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12
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3
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36
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Yüz Yüze Ders
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14
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3
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42
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
150
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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1
| Explain the issues involved in a major economic problem. |
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2
| Analyze alternative methodologies in theoretical research. |
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3
| Debate on how to use economic theories and models for research. |
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4
| Conduct literature review on a research topic. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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