MEKO 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Foreign Trade (Turkish)

Course Name

Macroeconomics

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
MEKO 102	Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Required
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Problem Solving Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Tolga GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Tolga GENÇ
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	This course aims to provide students entry level knowledge about the macro level market economics and to improve their ability to analyze various economic approaches.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Will be able to explain basic macroeconomic principles, key macroeconomic variables and measures of these variables Will be able to explain the basic relations between variables such as national income, unemployment, budget deficit, money supply, interest rate and trade deficit. Will be able to explain how the monetary and fiscal policies affects the economy Will be able to explain what the functions of money and measures of money supply are, Will be able to explain the effects of international economic and financial relations on economy
Course Description	This course includes the explanation of macroeconomic terms, and the analysis of general economic conjuncture in unemployment and national income headings.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Micro-Macro Economy Distinction, Historical Development of Macro Economy	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 1-10,
2	Basic Concepts in Macroeconomics and National Income	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 11-20
3	National Income Calculation Methods	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 23-36
4	Employment and Unemployment	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 39-46
5	Inflation	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 49-60
6	Inflation	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 49-60
7	Foreign Trade	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 147-159
8	MIDTERM WEEK
9	Total Demand and Total Supply	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 77-104
10	Economic Growth and Economic Development	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25, Sayfa: 175-210
11	Income Distribution	Eğilmez. M. (2014). Makroekonomi: Türkiye’den Örneklerle, Remzi Yayınevi, ISBN: 978 975 14 1366 6, Sayfa: 212-217
12	Economic Policies	Eğilmez. M. (2014). Makroekonomi: Türkiye’den Örneklerle, Remzi Yayınevi, ISBN: 978 975 14 1366 6, Sayfa: 219-251
13	Monetary Theory and Monetary Policy	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 63-73
14	Interest Rate and Equilibrium Level in National Income	Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu (2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25 8, Sayfa: 107-122
15	Review of the Semester
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Berber M. ve E.Bocutoğlu(2011). Makro İktisada Giriş, Ekin Basım Yayın. ISBN: 978 625 7667 25,

Eğilmez M. (2014). Makroekonomi: Türkiye’den Örneklerle, Remzi Yayınevi, ISBN: 978 975 14 1366 6

Suggested Readings/Materials

Bayrakdar S. (2024). Makroekonomik Verilerin Yorumlanması. ISBN: 978 605 033 231 5

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	15
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	35
Final Exam	1	50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	50
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	18	18
Final Exam	1	26	26
		Total	120

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to track current developments in the field of international trade and analyze its impacts.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To be able to possess knowledge of state aids, incentives, and grant programs related to foreign trade.	-	-	-	-	-
3	To be able to utilize online and software-based programs to obtain and report statistical data related to international trade.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to have knowledge about national and international legal rules and regulations used in foreign trade.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to apply branding, digital marketing, and promotional activities in the fields of international trade.	-	-	-	-	-
6	To be able to analyze risks arising from economic, political, legal, and social environmental conditions in foreign trade.	-	-	-	-	-
7	To be able to plan and implement decision-making processes in logistics and supply chain management.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to have knowledge about the current status and updates of national and international customs procedures and taxation processes.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to possess written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills and determine strategies suitable for cultural differences.	-	-	-	-	-
10	To be able to effectively use at least one foreign language to gather information and communicate in the field of foreign trade ("Common European Framework of Reference for Languages," A2 level).	-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to acquire basic knowledge in economics, finance, and accounting, be familiar with banking and exchange regulations, and follow developments in these areas from a foreign trade perspective.	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to assess knowledge in societal contribution topics such as environmental sustainability and economic development, and make decisions based on the principles of professional ethics, accountability, and responsibility.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to possess interdisciplinary working skills and apply these skills in professional life.	-	-	-	-	-