Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
8	ECON416	SELECTED TOPICS IN MACROECONOMICS	3+0+0	3	5	14.05.2025

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	Providing additional examples of core concepts and subjects in the field of macroeconomics in addition to the basics. Applying the knowledge acquired in previous courses in discussions and analyses of specific cases in macroeconomics. Developing the ability to analyze and discuss subjects in the field of macroeconomics critically.
Course Content	Main aim of the course is to introduce further subjects in the field of macroeconomics that are related to macroeconomics courses in the core curriculum. 4-8 topics in macroeconomics are examined at undergraduate level. Topics are chosen among those that have not been examined or thoroughly examined in the macroeconomics courses in the core curriculum. Course is also designed to enable students develop their analytic skills within the framework of macroeconomics through reading and examining academic articles and further illustrations of main subjects taught in the core curriculum.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. Burak Kağan Demirtaş burakkagan.demirtas@agu.edu.tr
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources

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
Final examination	1	% 60
Total	2	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Araştırma	12	3	36
İnceleme	12	3	36
Kişisel Çalışma	12	3	36
Yüz Yüze Ders	14	3	42
Final Sınavı	1	2	2
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 5 152

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Discuss key macroeconomic concepts.
2	Summarize different theoretical models in a conceptually and analytically rigorous form.
3	Evaluate the most suitable methods for approaching a given topic.
4	Use written and verbal communication skills to present and discuss a research topic in the field of macroeconomics.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction & Review of Core Macroeconomic Models	-	-
2	The Lucas Critique and Microfoundations of Macroeconomics	-	-
3	Real Business Cycle (RBC) Theory	-	-
4	New Keynesian Economics and DSGE Models	-	-
5	Macroeconomics of Inflation and Central Bank Credibility	-	-
6	Unemployment, Hysteresis, and Labor Market Rigidity	-	-
7	Fiscal Policy, Debt Dynamics, and Austerity Debates	-	-
8	Midterm Exam	-	-
9	Financial Frictions and Macroeconomic Instability	-	-
10	Inequality and Macroeconomic Performance	-	-
11	Climate Change and the Macroeconomy	-	-
12	Open Economy Macroeconomics and Exchange Rate Regimes	-	-
13	Student Paper Presentations I	-	-
14	Student Paper Presentations II + Wrap-Up	-	-

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

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