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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS UEC 4411 LABOR ECONOMICS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6

Offered By

ECONOMICS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GONCA KONYALI

Offered to

ECONOMICS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce learners with both the institutional and theoretical aspects of labor markets.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Describe the theoretical operations of labor markets so that he/she will be able to analyze the real world operations of labor markets. 2   Identify the methods of government intervention on the labor markets by clarifying different types of approaches to labor market policies. 3   Show understanding of the labor relations system in Türkiye by studying the history and role of organized labor in Türkiye. 4   Write a term paper in a given subject selected from major issues in labor relations such as labor law reform, wage inequality, and employment discrimination to demonstrate a deeper knowledge and understanding in the subject.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 introduction 2 lectures 3 lectures 4 lectures 5 lectures 6 lectures 7 lectures 8 presentations 9 presentations 10 presentations 11 presentations 12 presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture 2. In-class discussions 3. Writing term paper

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MT Midterm 2 TP TermProject 3 FN Final 4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.30 +TP * 0.30 + FN * 0.40 5 RST RESIT 6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.30 +TP * 0.30 + RST * 0.40 *** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly define labor market theories. 2. The learner will understand the labor relations system in Türkiye. 3. The learner will understand the rationale behind labor market policies. 4. The learner will express his/her views on a major issue in labor relations.

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)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 12 3 36 Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15 Preparation for final exam 1 15 15 Preparing assignments 1 25 25 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36 Preparing presentations 1 10 10 Midterm 1 2 2 Final 1 2 2 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 141

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 PO.7 PO.8 PO.9 PO.10 PO.11 PO.12 PO.13 PO.14 LO.1 5 5 LO.2 5 5 LO.3 5 5 LO.4 3 3 5 4 4