Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
ITR411 |
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ORGANIZATIONS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
English |
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. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to improve the aptitude for recalling concepts regarding international organization, introduce the historical development process and interpret the relation between international trade organizations and activities by them through a determinist perspective. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Content of the course include conceptual definitions of international organizations, historical development of international organizations, League of Nations, United Nations, World Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, economic policy of international organizations. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Evaluate basic concepts of international trade organization in detail |
Categorize historical processes of international trade organizations chronologically |
Analyze the foundation reasons of International Monetary Fund and World Bank and their practices over examples |
Examine policies carried out by World Trade Organisation over examples |
Contrast functionality of World Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund and World Bank over applied practices. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
Reading |
Conceptual Definitions of International Organizations |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
2 |
Reading |
Historical Development of International Organizations |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
3 |
Reading |
League of Nations -1 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
4 |
Reading |
League of Nations -2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
5 |
Reading |
United Nations -1 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
6 |
Reading |
United Nations -2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
7 |
Reading |
World Trade Organisation -1 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Reading |
World Trade Organisation -2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
10 |
Reading |
International Monetary Fund -1 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
11 |
Reading |
International Monetary Fund -2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
12 |
Reading |
World Bank -1 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
13 |
Reading |
World Bank -2 |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
14 |
Reading |
Economic Policy of International Organizations |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
15 |
Reading |
General Revision |
Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Haerens, M. (2010).The World Trade Organization. London, United Kingdom: Cengage Gale. |
Kaya, T. (2015). Dunya Ticaret Orgutu (DTO) Anlasmalarinin Ic Hukukta Uygulanmasi. 1st Edition, Istanbul: Legal Publications. |
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 |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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5 |
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The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.
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The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.
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The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.
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The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
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5 |
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The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.
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The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
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5 |
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The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.
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The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.
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The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
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5 |
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The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.
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The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.
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The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.
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The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
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5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
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5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
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5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
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3 |
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5 |
1 |
The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.
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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 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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