ANTALYA BİLİM
UNIVERSITY
Course Information Package
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an expanded command of academic and economics-specific vocabulary and use it accurately in both written and spoken contexts. |
| LO2 | Comprehend and interpret spoken academic discourse in economics (e.g., lectures, presentations, discussions) by identifying main ideas, supporting details, and key arguments. |
| LO3 | Read and critically analyze authentic economics texts, distinguishing main ideas from supporting details and evaluating the author’s perspective. |
| LO4 | Produce clear, coherent, and well-structured written texts (e.g., summaries, reports, short essays) in accordance with academic conventions. |
| LO5 | Participate effectively in academic discussions by expressing ideas clearly, using appropriate terminology, and responding to others’ viewpoints. |
| LO6 | Interpret and describe economic data, trends, and graphical information using appropriate language and analytical skills. |
| LO7 | Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate economic concepts, arguments, and real-world issues through discussion and written tasks. |
| LO8 | Collaborate in task-based and discussion-oriented activities by contributing ideas, asking relevant questions, and engaging in problem-solving processes. |
| Week | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, academic integrity, and introduction to economics. Study skills: dictionary use, basic language structures, topic sentences. |
| 2 | Unit 1: Economics in the Modern World. Role of economics and economists. Listening, note-taking, speaking, and vocabulary. |
| 3 | Unit 1 continued. Reading skills, identifying main ideas, summarizing, and oral expression. |
| 4 | Unit 2: How Economics is Organized. Macro vs microeconomics, stakeholders. Reading, writing, and listening skills. |
| 5 | Quiz. Academic listening, discussion, and note-taking. |
| 6 | Unit 3: Market Economies. Market concepts, equilibrium, marginality. Listening, vocabulary, speaking. |
| 7 | Unit 3 continued. Reading comprehension, data interpretation, note-taking. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam. |
| 9 | Support Unit. Mathematics in economics and terminology. |
| 10 | Unit 4: Economics and Technology. Economic change and financial technologies. Describing graphs and processes. |
| 11 | Unit 5: Globalization and Sustainability. Global economy and discussions. |
| 12 | Economics of climate change. Cause-effect writing, critical reading, discussion. |
| 13 | Unit 6: Macroeconomics and microfinance. Data analysis, synthesis, reporting. |
| 14 | Speaking task and economic theories (Keynesian vs Monetarist). |
| 15 | Final exam preparation and review. |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| 17 | Final Exam |
| Activity | Count | Duration (Hours) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| Pre-Class Individual Study | 14 | 2.00 | 28.00 |
| Post-Prectice Individual Study | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Midterm Exam/Preparation | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Final Exam/Preparation | 1 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Quiz Preparation | 2 | 4.00 | 8.00 |
| Research Presentation | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Total Workload (Hours) | 97 | ||
| ECTS Credit (Workload / 25) | 3 | ||
| # | Assessment Type | Contribution (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midterm Exam | %30 |
| 2 | Quiz | %15 |
| 3 | Quiz | %15 |
| 4 | Final Exam | %40 |
| TOTAL | %100 | |
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| # | Method Name | Description | Tools |
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| 1 | Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion | Listening and taking notes. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations) |
| 2 | Controversial Course | Listening and comprehension, critical thinking | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 3 | Brainstorming | The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 4 | Small Group Discussion | Listening and comprehension, processing observations/situations, critical thinking, question development | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector |
| 5 | Homework | Solving and analyzing homework questions using a computer and Excel. | Computer |
