INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS 1 - 2023/4
Module code: ECO2052
Module Overview
The module progresses naturally from the macroeconomic models already encountered in first year Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO1019) to build intra-temporal and inter-temporal macroeconomic models from microeconomic principles to explore various macro topics, such as credit market, social security, banking, inflation and economic growth, and examines how macroeconomic policy influences economic performance. It serves as a foundation for Intermediate Macroeconomics 2 (ECO2046).
Module provider
Economics
Module Leader
DELLAS Harris (Economics)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 5
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 72
Lecture Hours: 20
Tutorial Hours: 5
Guided Learning: 33
Captured Content: 20
Module Availability
Semester 1
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
Indicative content includes:
- Micro-foundations for Macroeconomics;
- Inter-temporal optimization model;
- Consumption, investment, government deficit, and credit market;
- Money, banking, and inflation;
- Financial and global crises: applying the models;
Assessment pattern
Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
---|---|---|
School-timetabled exam/test | MIDTERM TEST (1 HR) | 30 |
Online Scheduled Summative Class Test | ONLINE QUIZ 1 (ONLINE WITHIN A 4HR WINDOW) | 10 |
Online Scheduled Summative Class Test | ONLINE QUIZ 2 (ONLINE WITHIN A 4HR WINDOW) | 10 |
Examination | FINAL EXAMINATION (2 HR) | 50 |
Alternative Assessment
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Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes and develop their global intelligence, employability skills, sustainability thinking, resourcefulness and resilience.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
30% midterm test – connected to learning outcome 1. Students are expected to solve macroeconomic questions.
2x10% online tests – connected to learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Students are expected to solve a variety of macroeconomic problems.
50% final exam – connected to learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4. It examines students’ understanding of underlying concepts and theories as well as technical aspects of the material.
Feedback
Students receive verbal feedback during workshops and tutorials. The marked group project provides students with individual feedback on their learning and identify potential weaknesses to enhance their performance. Feedback forms include comments on student performance and advice on how to improve, where appropriate. The solutions and comments for the class test and final exam will be provided after the assessment.
Module aims
- Provide students with knowledge of economic theories and models necessary for the study of modern macroeconomic problems.
- Help students to understand how macroeconomic policies influence economic performance.
- Build students' employability and professionalism by addressing real-world problem-based tasks.
Learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | Ref | ||
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001 | Develop the ability to solve macroeconomics problems within time constraints | KCP | RESOURCEFULNESS AND RESILIENCE |
002 | Apply macroeconomic theories and models to analyze real macroeconomic issues | KCP | SUSTAINABILITY; EMPLOYABILITY |
003 | Demonstrate effective work in an international team towards a shared goal | KCPT | EMPLOYABILITY; GLOBAL AND CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE; RESOURCEFULNESS AND RESILIENCE |
004 | Evidence a critical understanding of macroeconomic theories and models | KCT | EMPLOYABILITY; RESOURCEFULNESS AND RESILIENCE |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to develop students’ problem-solving and analytical skills as well as written and oral presentation skills.
-The 2-hour weekly workshops focus on the learning outcomes of the week, introducing the basic concepts and definitions, unfolding theories and setting up models used by economists to comprehend the actual world. In addition, to enhance student learning outcomes, the workshops are also interspersed with exercises practice through a polling platform and discussions on various macroeconomic scenarios.
-There is a 1-hour tutorial every other week to support students with more practice, ensuring that the learning outcomes have been achieved.
-The weekly guided learning provides students with references and reading material to develop a good understanding of the relevant theories.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: ECO2052
Other information
In line with Surrey’s Curriculum Framework, the School of Economics is committed to developing graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability and Resourcefulness and Resilience. This module is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities in the following areas:
Employability. The module enhances the skills of analyzing practical and policy issues related to the macroeconomy, preparing students for careers in government, banking and academia.
Sustainability. Students will discuss and explore macroeconomic performance in the context of rising energy prices and technological innovation.
Resourcefulness and Resilience. The assessments are designed to develop students’ ability to collaboratively and professionally address real-world problem-based tasks.
Programmes this module appears in
Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
---|---|---|---|
Politics and Economics BSc (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Economics and Mathematics BSc (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Business Economics BSc (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Economics BSc (Hons) | 1 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.