Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UIT307 | ECO-POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. DİDEM TETİK KÜÇÜKELÇİ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the impact of economical and political phenomena in international commercial activities and to gain the ability to use them in commercial life. Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and practice the effects of economic and political events on business and commercial life. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; International trade theories; The birth and change of the modern world economy; structure of international trade system, international trade organizations and institutions, economic blocks; relation between politics and economy, energy; environment; migration; globalization. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Interpret the international trade policies of the countries based on the results of economic events. (Bloom 2) |
Analyze the effects of economic phenomena on the balance of power between countries. (Bloom 4) |
Summarize the importance of trade organizations in the development of international trade by using the phenomenon of globalization. (Bloom 2) |
Interpret the role of economic activities in international trade by using mercantilist and liberal approaches |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Related units of Course Book | Introduction to Economy Politics of International Trade | Lecturing |
2 | Related units of Course Book, lecture notes | Understanding the Fundamental Theoretical Tools of International Political Economy | Lecturing, Discussion, Brain Storming |
3 | Related units of Course Book, lecture notes | Theories of International Trade | Lecturing, Question and Answer |
4 | Related units of Course Book, lecture notes | History of economic thought and the birth of modern economy | Lecturing |
5 | Related units of Course Book | Protectionism in International Trade | Lecturing, Brain Storming |
6 | Related parts of Course Book, Reviewing Customs Legislation | Customs Policies and International Trade | Lecturing, Brain storming, Question-Answer |
7 | Relevant sections of the Course Book, previewing of Internet Pages of Trade Organizations | International trade organizations and globalization | Lecturing |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Relevant sections of the Course Book, previewing of Internet Pages of Trade Organizations | International Commercial Blocks and Globalization | Lecturing |
10 | Related units of Course book | Migration, energy and international trade | Lecturing, question and answer, Case Study |
11 | Related parts of Course Book, Reviewing of the Economy Pages of the Newspapers | Determination of exchange rates and exchange rate policies | Lecturing, Case Study |
12 | Related units of Course book | Relationship between income distribution and employment in international trade | Lecturing, Discussion |
13 | Related units of Course book | Relationship between Growth and Welfare in International Trade | Lecturing, Discussion |
14 | Relevant sections of the Course Book, pre-review of economic journals and newspaper | Current Issues in World Economy | Lecturing, Discussion |
15 | Related units of Course book | Student presentations | Lecturing, Questions-Answers |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Al, A. (Editor) (2017) Uluslararası Politik Ekonomi, Ankara: Savaş Yayın Evi |
Ünsal, E.M. (2005) Uluslararası İktisat: Teori, Politika ve Açık Ekonomi Makro İktisadı, Ankara: İmaj Yayınevi |
Kolektif (2017) Uluslararası Politik Ekonomi:1, Savaş Yayınevi |
Marrewijk, C. V. (2002) International Trade and the World Economy, Oxford University Press |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define concepts such as management, manager and leader.
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Analyze the accuracy, reliability and validity of the new information obtained from the data.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Report the obtained data.
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Prepare software and projects related with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the appropriate resources for data analysis related with the field.
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Analyze the work processes.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Manage projects as part of a team.
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Apply the material, techniques and analyzes in relation with the subject for project and work flows.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Fulfill responsibility with a focus on result in individual and team studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Recognizes what he/she knows about his/her field or not.
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Act the theoretical knowledge in real life with learning to learn approach.
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Apply different methods and techniques with an innovative approach in his/her research.
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the results obtained in accordance with voluntarism and social responsibility projects.
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Establish a healthy contact with colleagues
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Share the analyzes and obtained results with colleagues.
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Cooperate with colleagues at international level with the help of foreign language competency.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Behave in accordance with ethical values regarding the collection, analysis and reporting of data.
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Participate the design of work processes and systems with full quality.
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Cooperate with other employees for the continuation of sustainability in the profession.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 42 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |