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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | ECON506 | Turkish | Compulsory | 0 + 1 | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to develop graduate students’ abilities to conduct scientific research, analyze academic literature, and present their findings within a selected topic in the field of economics. Within the scope of the course, students review the relevant literature, formulate research questions, and prepare a seminar study under the guidance of their advisors. The findings are reported according to academic writing standards and presented orally. |
| Course Content | Within this course, students conduct an extensive literature review on a selected topic in economics. The course covers the identification of a research problem, development of a theoretical framework, selection of appropriate data and methodology, academic writing rules, and research ethics. Students prepare a written seminar report and present their work in class for discussion. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Analyzes national and international academic literature related to a selected research topic in the field of economics in a systematic manner. |
| 2 | Develops an appropriate theoretical framework and research methodology for a defined research problem. |
| 3 | Identifies relevant data sources in the scientific research process and analyzes and interprets the findings. |
| 4 | Reports research findings in accordance with academic writing standards and principles of scientific ethics. |
| 5 | Presents and discusses the prepared seminar study both orally and in written form using academic presentation techniques. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to the seminar course, its objectives and structure; introduction to the academic research process. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Identification of research topics in economics and formulation of research questions. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork |
| 3. Week | Methods of academic literature review and the use of academic databases. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 4. Week | Review of the literature related to the selected research topic and development of a theoretical framework. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Determination of research methods and development of research design. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 6. Week | Identification of data sources and data collection methods. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Preparation and evaluation of preliminary seminar reports. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 8. Week | Academic writing rules, citation methods, and principles of research ethics. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 9. Week | Development of seminar studies and evaluation of advisor feedback. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 10. Week | Analysis and interpretation of research findings. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 11. Week | Preparation of seminar presentations and academic presentation techniques. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 12. Week | Student seminar presentations and in-class discussions I. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 13. Week | Student seminar presentations and in-class discussions II. | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14. Week | General evaluation of seminar studies and discussion of conclusions. | Research, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Synthesizes microeconomic and macroeconomic theories at an advanced level, and critically evaluates the assumptions and limitations of economic models within an analytical framework. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Systematically follows current theoretical and empirical studies in the economics literature, analyzes these studies from a scientific perspective, and integrates them into their own research. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Structures and analyzes complex economic events and processes using mathematical modeling techniques. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Analyzes and interprets economic datasets using advanced statistical and econometric methods, along with current analysis software (Stata, R, Python, EViews, etc.). | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Interprets national and international economic developments in the light of economic theories, and develops evidence-based policy recommendations and strategic evaluations. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Defines an original research question in the field of economics, determines the appropriate methodology, and manages an independent scientific study from the design phase to the reporting phase. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Develops innovative solutions to complex micro and macro-level economic problems by using theoretical and empirical knowledge from an interdisciplinary perspective. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Analyzes the structural characteristics, institutional framework, and current issues of the Turkish economy using advanced methods and evaluates its position within the global economy. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Fully complies with national and international ethical principles, academic integrity rules, and intellectual property rights in scientific research, publication, and application processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Reports research findings and complex economic analyses in writing according to academic writing standards and presents them orally at a professional level on various platforms (conferences, seminars, etc.). | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Uses a foreign language (English, etc.) at a level sufficient to continuously follow international academic studies in the field of economics and communicate with colleagues. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Contributes to the economic literacy and welfare of society by acting with an awareness of sustainable development, social welfare, and ethical responsibility in economic analysis. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Evaluates the relationship between historical economic developments and current economic policies to construct alternative scenarios for the future. | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes sectoral growth, productivity, competition, and foreign trade performance using sectoral data to develop policy recommendations. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Homework | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 22 | 1 | 22 | |
| Research | 20 | 3 | 60 | |
| Interview | 9 | 2 | 18 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 9 | 2 | 18 | |
| Practice | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Other Activities | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
