Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7İKT439Middle East Economies2+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 To analyze the economic structures, development processes, and energy/resource policies of Middle Eastern countries.
Course Content Historical and economic background of the Middle East
• Energy resources and policies in the region
• Trade and investment relations
• Socio-economic transformations
• The role of the Middle East in the global economy
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures
Discussions
Analytical review
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay Bozan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ortadoğu Ekonomileri üzerine makaleler
Course Notes 70% attendance is mandatory.

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 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Identify the main characteristics of Middle Eastern economies
2 Evaluate the economic and political dynamics of the region
3 Analyze the impact of energy resources on regional economies
4 Discuss the strategic importance of the Middle East in the global economy

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Historical and Economic Background of the Middle East
2 General Characteristics of the Regional Economies
3 Natural Resources and Energy Policies in the Middle East
4 The Impact of Oil and Natural Gas on the Regional Economy
5 The Impact of Oil and Natural Gas on the Regional Economy
6 Investment and Financial Relations
7 Reform and Transformation Processes in Middle Eastern Economies
8 Midterm
9 The Middle East and the Global Economy
10 Soci-economic Issues in the Region
11 Economic Cooperation and Organizations in the Region
12 The Impact of Global Powers on the Middle Eastern Economy
13 Regional Development Policies and Projects
14 General Review
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 2
C1 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 1
C2 3 3 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 1
C3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 1
C4 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant