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IKT3016Economic Growth and Development-II3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of ECONOMICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Bayram GÜNGÖR
Co-LecturerPROF. DR. Bayram GÜNGÖR,
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The main aim of this course is to develop the knowledge of students on socio-economic structures of different countries and country groups.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : list the models of development economics.2,61,
LO - 2 : assess the models.2,61,
LO - 3 : examine the applicability of models.2,61,
LO - 4 : explain the outcomes of the models.2,61,
LO - 5 : form the policy proposals with respect to the models.2,61,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Progress of Development Economics, Development Criterias, Classification of Nations, Profile of Less-Developed Countries, Theories of Development, Development Strategies, Finance of Development, Case-studies of Development, The Relationship between Globalization and Development .
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to economic development
 Week 2The measurement of development:human development index
 Week 3Measurement of development:gender related human development index, empowerment index
 Week 4Population and development
 Week 5Immigration:Harris-Todaro Model
 Week 6Structural adjustment model-Arthur Lewis, the model of stages of development-Rostow
 Week 7O-Ring Model:Kremer
 Week 8Vicious circle of poverty:Nurkse
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Sustainable growth:global warming
 Week 11Agriculture and development
 Week 12Income distribution and development
 Week 13Factor endowment
 Week 14The government
 Week 15Culture
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Todaro, Michael P. and Smith, Stephen C.2006; Economic Development, Pearson, USA
2Weil, David N. 2005; Economic Growth, Boston: Addison-Wesley, USA
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 05/04/2021 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 25/05/2021 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 8 14 112
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 2 30
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 12 3 36
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load225