Introduction to Economics II
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN064 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- CELEN064
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
Students study how to explain and analyse economic issues and arguments, evaluate economic information, and organise, present and communicate ideas and judgements clearly. The syllabus covers a range of basic economic ideas, including an introduction to the price system and government intervention, international trade and exchange rates, the measurement of employment and inflation, and the causes and consequences of inflation. Learners also study the price system, the theory of the firm, market failure, macroeconomic theory and policy, and economic growth and development.
Target Students
Only available to students enrolled to IET on the Preliminary Year Programme at UNNC.
Classes
- One 1-hour-30-minute seminar each week for 5 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 30% weekly activities: E-learning activities for each week provided by the accompanying textbook.
- 70% Exam 1 (1-hour-30-minute): 1.5hrs exam
Educational Aims
To impart to students an understanding of basic macroeconomic theory so that they can then use it to make sense of the world in which they live.Learning Outcomes
Emphasized learning outcomes:
- Knowledge and understanding:
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of introductory microeconomic theories and they will be able to explain and present these concepts, both in writing and in verbal presentation.
- Intellectual Skills:
- Reason logically and work analytically.
- Evaluate and analyse theories and attempt at real-world application of Economics.
- Understand the context in which a problem is to be addressed.
- Transferable/Key Skills:
- Develop understanding of spoken and written academic discourse.
- Analyse and evaluate varied information sources.
Communicate and respond to arguments in an academic setting.
Conveners
- Dr Lefan Liu