ECONOMIC INTEGRATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITR304	ECONOMIC INTEGRATION	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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
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	Factors Driving Global Economic Integration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Regionalism: Trade in a World of Regions	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	The Theory of Economic Integration: a Review	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	The Effects of Economic Integration on Trade	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Customs Union Theory	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	General Review	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Economic integration in Europe	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	North and South American Economic Integration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Economic Integration in Asia: Key Prospects and Challenges	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Economic Integration in Africa: A Review of Problems and Prospects	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Economic Integration in Middle East and Turkey's Economic Integration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Limits of Economic Integration	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	General Review	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Carvalho, E. (2011). Economic Integration : Impacts and Alternative Responses. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Verlag.
Wolczuk , K. and Dragneva, R. (2013). Eurasian Economic Integration : Law, Policy and Politics. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Khalid, A. M. and Gaston, N. (2010). Globalization and Economic Integration : Winners and Losers in the Asia-Pacific. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Grimwade, N. (2013). Theory of Economic Integration: A Review. In: Palgrave Macmillan (eds.), The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
De Lombaerde, P., ed. (2006). Assessment and Measurement of Regional Integration. London: Routledge.
Fredrik Söderbaum (2015). Early, Old, New and Comparative Regionalism: The Scholarly Development of the Field. KFG Working Paper Series. No. 64 | October 2015. 27 pages.
Bela Balassa (1961). The Theory of Economic Integration. Greenwood Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)

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