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ECONOMIC INTEGRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UTI304 ECONOMIC INTEGRATION 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to introduce basic concepts regarding economic integration and how to examine territorialisation in several regions around the world.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include basic concepts regarding economic integration, history and theory of regional commercial treaties, territorialisation practices around the world, political economy of territorialisation in Europe, expansionist policy of European Union, political economy of territorialisation in the American continent, political economy of territorialisation in the Asian continent, political economy of territorialisation in the African continent, World Trade Organisation and mega regional commercial treaties, early liberalization efforts of developing countries, import substitution economy period of Turkey, liberalization period in Turkey and responds against economic integration practices.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explain the necessity of economic integration in consideration of propositions and axioms in mainstream theories.
List trade associations as in Benelux, EFTA, AB, NAFTA, Mercosur, FTAA, ASEAN and APEC by laying emphasis on regional and political differences.
Examine economic integration with different ideological perspectives.
Evaluate the articulation process of Turkey to world economy by comparing it with other developing countries.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Basic Concepts Regarding Economic Integration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2 Reading The Concept, Criteria and Theories of Economic Integration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3 Reading Global Economic Integration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4 Reading Real Integration Theory Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5 Reading Monetary and Financial Integration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6 Reading Economic Integration and Fiscal Policy Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7 Reading Globalization and Income Distribution in the Process of Economic Integration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading Economic Integration and Poverty Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10 Reading Regional Integration Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11 Reading Integrations in the Americas Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12 Reading Integrations in Europe and Asia Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13 Reading Economic Integrations in BRICS Countries and Turkey Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14 Reading Reactions Against Economic Integration Practices Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15 Reading General Review Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Busra M. E. O. (2016). Uluslararasi Ekonomik Entegrasyonlar ve Ekonomik Kuruluslar. Bursa: Ekin Press.
Yardımcı, P. (2012). Kuresellesme ve Bolgesellesme Ekseninde Uluslararası Ekonomik Entegrasyonlar Teori ve Uygulama. Ankara: Detay Publications.
Carvalho, E. (2011). Economic Integration : Impacts and Alternative Responses. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag.
Bayraç, H. N. (Ed.). (2021). Uluslararası Ekonomik Entegrasyon: Teori, Politika ve Uygulamalar. 1. Baskı, Ankara: Gazi Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2
Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3
Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2
Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2
Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2
Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2
Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3
Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2
Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2
Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 2 26
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 7 5 35
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 4 20
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 125
Total Workload of the Course Unit 125
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0