ECO1090 : Introductory Economics (Study Abroad S2)
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Marco Lorusso
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To introduce basic concepts in economics to students not progressing to study degree in economics.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction.
Aggregate demand and supply; Money and interest rates; inflation and unemployment;
Open economy; Business Cycles
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Pre-recorded lecture materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 14 | 1:00 | 14:00 | PiP lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Time for students to complete formative and summative coursework & assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Estimated based on 3 hours of teaching per week (not necessarily to do in that week) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PiP seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 19:00 | 19:00 | balance to equal 100 overall |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ECO1017 | Introductory Economics |
| ECO1020 | Introductory Macroeconomics |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide overview. Small group classes support learning through exercises and opportunity for discussion.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | A | 100 | 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | In a seminar a planned answer to a past exam question (for paired module) is discussed. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Test depth of understanding.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ECO1090's Timetable