ECTS - Theories of Political Economy I

Theories of Political Economy I (POEC603) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Theories of Political Economy I POEC603 1. Semester 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Ph.D.
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gürsan Şenalp
Course Assistants
Course Objectives In the scope of this course Theories of Political Economy are investigated.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • theories of Political Economy are investigated.
  • Traditions of Political Economy are investigated.
  • Learning Classical, Marxisim and Neoclassical Economy.
Course Content Main theories of political economy; classical, Marxist and neoclassical economic theories.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of Political Economy and its development James A. Caporasove David P. Levine. Theories of Political Economy Oct 1992
2 Definition of Political Economy and its development James A. Caporasove David P. Levine. Theories of Political Economy Oct 1992
3 Traditions of Political Economy The Livelihood of Man (Studies in social discontinuity)By Karl Polanyi, edited By Harry W. Pearson. New York, San Francisco, and London: Academic Press, 1977
4 From Mercantalism to physiocracy Related Literature
5 Classical Economists: Smith and Ricardo Adam Smith; Ulusların Zenginliği. Yeni Alan Yayıncılık İstanbul 2004.
6 Classical Economists: Smith and Ricardo David Ricardo. On the Principles of Political Economy and the Taxation.
7 Marxist Economy Ernest Mandel.Marksist Ekonomi El Kitabı. Özgür Üniversite Kitaplığı İstanbul 2009.
8 Marxist Economy Meghnad Desai. Marksist İktisat Teorisi. Efil Yayınları Yayınevi Ankara 2009.
9 Marxist Economy Alfredo Saad Filho ve Ben Fine. Marx’ın Kapitalı. Yordam Kitap İstabul,2008.
10 Marxist Economy Karl Marx. Kapital Cilt-1, Sol Yayınları Ankara,2000.
11 Marxist Economy Karl Marx. Kapital Cilt-3 Sol Yayınları Ankara,2000.
12 Development of Neoclassical Economy Related Literature
13 Development of Neoclassical Economy Related Literature
14 Development of Neoclassical Economy Related Literature
15 Development of Neoclassical Economy Related Literature
16 Presentation of Term Paper

Sources

Course Book 1. James A. Caporasove David P. Levine. Theories of Political Economy Oct 1992
2. The Livelihood of Man (Studies in social discontinuity)By Karl Polanyi, edited By Harry W. Pearson. New York, San Francisco, and London: Academic Press, 1977
3. Karl Polanyi. Büyük Dönüşüm, İletişim Yayınları İstanbul 2011.
4. Adam Smith; Ulusların Zenginliği. Yeni Alan Yayıncılık İstanbul 2004.
5. Ernest Mandel.Marksist Ekonomi El Kitabı. Özgür Üniversite Kitaplığı İstanbul 2009.
6. David Ricardo. On the Principles of Political Economy and the Taxation.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 10 4
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 50
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 12 64
Percentage of Semester Work 90
Percentage of Final Work 10
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To compare main theories and/or approaches in political economy and make a critical evaluation of each X
2 To compare main macroeconomic theories and/or approaches and make a critical evaluation of each X
3 To use complementary approaches from other relevant disciplines (e.g. political science, sociology) in order to solve problems requiring scientific expertise X
4 To develop the skills for establishing a micro-macro link in human and social sciences X
5 To analyze the main economic indicators and comment on them X
6 To acquire theoretical knowledge through literature survey and derive empirically testable hypothesis X
7 To be able to develop new approaches/theories for complex problems in political economy X
8 To apply critical thinking, statistical/econometric tools or other relevant quantitative and qualitative tools to new areas/problems X
9 To make a research design and carry it out within predetermined time frames X
10 To formulate and present policy recommendations based on academic research X
11 To continue learning and undertake advanced research independently X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 4 64
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 2 2
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 3 3
Total Workload 117