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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8ECON348CULTURE AND ECONOMY 3+0+03412.05.2025

 
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 Developing curiosity regarding other cultures.
Discussing some important dimensions of cultures in relation to economy.
Presenting examples of how cultures influence economic growth and economic structures of countries.
Providing knowledge about basic principles, methods and tools for analyzing problems in intercultural management settings.
Course Content Aim of the course is to introduce and examine, at an introductory level, different approaches to define, measure and evaluate culture, cultural values and culture-specific concepts. Possible impacts of cultural values and worldviews on the development and structure of a national economy as well as the impacts of economic growth and development on culture are discussed. Principal knowledge and instruments that will help in international working environments are presented throughout the course.
Course Methods and Techniques This course will utilize methods such as case studies, group discussions, and cultural comparisons. Students will explore the impact of different cultures on economic structures through examples and analyses. Additionally, basic analytical tools and methods will be applied to address intercultural management issues. The course will be structured to include both theoretical and practical work.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. HEIKO SCHUSS heiko.schuss@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
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Course Notes This course explores the impact of culture on the economy and how the two disciplines interact. The role of culture in economic growth, consumption habits, and economic structures will be discussed, along with examining differences across cultural dimensions. Additionally, fundamental methods and tools for analyzing intercultural management issues will be addressed. Various examples and case studies will be presented to show how culture shapes the economy, and students will be encouraged to develop curiosity about different cultures.
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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
Tartışma 12 1 12
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 3 42
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 14 14
Sunum 1 8 8
Okuma 14 1 14
Kişisel Çalışma 14 1 14
Takım/Grup Çalışması 14 1 14
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analyze culture and culture’s influences as multi-dimensional phenomena.
2 Analyze some of the important dimensions of culture.
3 Explain the influence of culture on economic growth and economic structure.
4 Suggest solutions for problems in intercultural management situations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the concepts of culture and economy, and their relationship. Read an article on the definition of culture.
2 Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory and its economic implications. Read a summary of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions theory.
3 The influence of culture on consumer behavior. Read a case study comparing consumer behaviors across cultures.
4 The impact of culture on economic growth. Read an article analyzing the impact of culture on economic growth.
5 The influence of culture and institutions on economic development. Read a report on the relationship between institutions and culture.
6 Cultural capital and its role in shaping economic structures. Read a chapter on Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of “Cultural Capital.”
7 Midterm Exam
8 The influence of cultural differences on international market strategies. Read a case study on the impact of cultural differences on marketing strategies.
9 The impact of globalization on cultural identity. Read an article on globalization and cultural identity.
10 Intercultural management and its impact on economic structures. Read a case study on intercultural management issues.
11 The role of culture in innovation and entrepreneurship. Read an article on the relationship between culture and innovation.
12 The relationship between cultural and economic inequalities. Read a report on cultural and economic inequalities.
13 The influence of work ethic and culture on the economy. Read an article on the relationship between culture and work ethic.
14 The impact of culture on sustainable economic development. Read an article on culture and sustainability.

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

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

  
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