ECON496 POLITICAL ECON.OF MIDDLE EAST&N.AFRICA
| Course Code: | 3110496 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Economics |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ONUR YILDIRIM |
| Offered Semester: | Once in several years. |
Course Objectives
Course Content
This course examines the issues of development in the region from Morocco to Iran using the tools of analysis of development economics and political economy. The topics to be covered include the concept of development, an introduction to the economic history of the region, agrarian change, rural to urban and international migration, informal sector, industrialization with and without oil, external debt and the impact of restructuring and stabilization programs.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Use and develop skillfully economic concepts and theories, analyse economic behaviour and events by conceptualizing and evaluating via scientific methods (Has skills regarding theory and analysis) | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Evaluate how economic policies affect economic performance and how economic interest, relationship and interaction affect policy decisions (Knowledgeable about economic policies) | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Design and carry out studies regarding data collection, analysis and evaluation, that can be used in decision processes at every level (individual, firm, government, etc.)(Knowledgeable about quantitative and qualitative methods) | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Evaluate systematically and compare economic knowledge, phenomena and methodology; Develop critical, creative/innovative approaches to these (Critical, creative, innovative) | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Understand current economic phenomena and relevant political developments using information and data from various resources and provide multifaceted explanations (Concerned about current events) | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Follow developments in economic theory and methods; Be open to continuous learning (Open to continuous learning) | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Have skills to work independently and in a team (Individual and teamwork) | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Approach critically to economic and societal events and problems while being sensitive to social problems; Produce solutions to these problems by scientific approach; Share own thoughts (Sensitive to social problems) | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Communicate clearly, effectively and fluently (in English and Turkish) verbally and in writing, utilizing new technologies (Has effective communication skills) | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution