COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

European Studies

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

Offered to

European Studies

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand and to analyze themselves how changing technology can influence economic systems, and how economic factors bear upon decisions which change technology. In this regard, it specifically focuses on EU. The topics covered in the course are paradigm shift in the field of economics of innovation and technology, information and communication technologies, generation of knowledge, adaptation of human capital, education-instruction-learning organization, individual skills, innovation concept, tecno-parks and techo-cities, innovation and competition in a global world, technology and innovation polices for economic development, transformation of economies into Digital Economy, R&D and innovation outcomes in EU, Horizon 2020. Moroever, the course will also enable students to compare prospects and legacies of EU with Turkey.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

The reading list will be provided at the begining of each semester.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The lecture will be carried by researches and discussions related to the subject, besides classical lecture which is given by the lecturer. In this content, participation and attendance are important and also a critical factor which can determine in term and final performance of the student. It is also important that applicants should read the related material before lecture. Every applicant should prepare a term paper to present in the class and to deliver to lecturer at the end of the term. The paper in question must be appropriate to research Project format and scientific writing rules, in less than 20 pages. It also must be delivered at the very latest the day that the final exam declared and should be presented successfully at the declared date.

Assessment Methods

Successful / Unsuccessful

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will define basic concepts of innovation and technology.
2. The learner will be aware of possible causes and implications of emerging digital technologies and business methods.
3. The learner will use fundamental economic principles to illustrate the transformation in digital society.
4. The learner will analyze the wealth creation and social destruction effects of rapid and radical changes related to innovation and technology.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yeşim Üçdoğruk Gürel
yesim.ucdogruk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes