Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4İKT240Economy, Society and Civilization2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Bu dersin amacı, öğrencilerin ekonomi, toplum ve medeniyet arasındaki dinamik ilişkiyi anlamalarını sağlamak ve medeniyetlerin tarihi gelişiminde ekonomik ve toplumsal faktörlerin rolünü tartışmaktır.
Course Content Derste genel olarak, ekonomi, medeniyet ve toplum ilişkisini kalkınma ve gelişme çerçevesinde değerlendirmeyi içermektedir.
Course Methods and Techniques Ders, bir önceki haftanın konusunun kısa özeti ile başlar ve öğrenci katılımını da sağlayacak şekilde interaktif bir şekilde işlenir.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter -
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
Course Notes 1. Derse devam %70 oranında zorunludur.
2. Öğrenciler, dersin kitabı ve defteri ile katılması zorunludur.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 88

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Students will understand the interaction between economy, society and civilization.
2 Discuss the historical processes and the effects of economic changes on social structures
3 Analyze different economic theories and the role of these theories in the civilizations of societies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction and Conceptual Framework The topics to be covered are read from books and other Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
2 Economy and Society: Basic Concepts The topics to be covered are read from books and other • The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
3 Definition and Basic Elements of Civilization The topics to be covered are read from books and other • The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
4 Economic Systems and Society The topics to be covered are read from books and other • The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
5 The Birth of Civilization and the First Economic Structures The topics to be covered are read from books and other • The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
6 The Industrial Revolution and Social Structures The topics to be covered are read from books and other • The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
7 Capitalism and Modern Society The topics to be covered are read from books and other • The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9 The Birth of Socialism and Its Effects The topics to be covered are read from books and other The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
10 Globalization and Its Economic Effects The topics to be covered are read from books and other The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
11 The Collapse of Civilizations: Economic and Social Causes The topics to be covered are read from books and other The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
12 Technological Change and Society in Modern Economies The topics to be covered are read from books and other The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
13 Social Justice and Economic Distribution The topics to be covered are read from books and other The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
14 Economic Crises and Their Social Effects The topics to be covered are read from books and other The Wealth of Nations" - Adam Smith • "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" - Thomas Piketty • "Guns, Germs, and Steel" - Jared Diamond • "The Origins of Political Order" - Francis Fukuyama
15 EXAM WEEK

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant