Tutorial Letter 101/3/2018 Economics 1B ECS1601 Semesters 1 and 2

1 INTRODUCTION We welcome you to Economics 1B. We hope that you will find this module interesting, mentally stimulating and rewarding. We shall do our best to make your study of this module successful. You will be well on your way to success if you start studying early in the semester and keep up the hard work throughout the semester. We also encourage you to interact with your tutors and with us, your, lecturers from the beginning of the semester. We trust that you will enjoy this module and wish you success in your studies! 2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES 2.1 Purpose The purpose of Economics 1B is to introduce you to fundamental macroeconomic theory. This module will expose you to different macroeconomic variables that explain the functioning of the economy. It will therefore provide essential knowledge for those of you who intend following a career (academic or otherwise) in economic analysis or wish to understand the functioning of a macroeconomic system. 2.2 Outcomes After you have studied this module, you should be able to: ■ explain the functioning of the economy as a whole ■ assess the performance of the economy You can find detailed outcomes at the beginning of each learning unit in your study guide. 3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS 3.1 Lecturer(s) We are available to assist you with any enquiries concerning the prescribed contents. If you have enquiries about administrative matters, contact the relevant administrative department. You may contact us during weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00 through the Department’s Administrator: Mrs Mpho Mudau 4 Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us using the following e-mail address: REGISTRATION PERIOD E-MAIL ADDRESS First Semester Second Semester If you use postal mail, address letters to us as follows: The Head Department of Economics PO Box 392 UNISA 0003 Please note that we expect Unisa personnel and all of you to communicate courteously with each other. If you write an e-mail or a letter, start with a proper salutation, for example, Dear Mr Mzangwa. If you are not certain to whom you are writing, start with a neutral greeting such as Good day. Indicate the purpose of your e-mail or letter very clearly. Use a proper form of leave-taking, for example, Yours sincerely or, Kind regards. When you write your name, you may use your first and last name or your title and surname. This will indicate how you prefer to be addressed when we reply. As we are in the business of education, we need to ensure that you become used to communicating in a proper manner at all times. Therefore, we will not answer e-mails and letters, which do not comply with these guidelines, even if they are sent from a cell phone. 3.2 Department The lecturer for this module will be available to take phone calls on academic matters and/or to attend to students who may prefer to visit personally for academic engagement. However, the days and times of lecturer’s availability will be communicated in the module page on myUnisa. These days and times are subject to change from time to time in order to accommodate the lecturer’s work schedule and other commitments. The changes on the days and times will be communicated by the lecturer in advance through the announcement option on myUnisa as and when this happen. Students are advised to check the module page on myUnisa before making phone calls or visiting the lecturer’s office for academic enquiries/engagements. For general enquiries regarding the administrative procedures of the Department of Economics, you may contact the Administrator