INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTI102	INTERNATIONAL TRADE	2	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The purpose of this course is to give the basic understanding of the nature and the causes of production, trade, terms of trade, North-South trade relations, foreign debt, foreign direct investment, global production system, and the topics which form the basis of 'international political economy'.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Theories which attempt to explain international trade. Theories of comparative advantage based on labour productivity and natural resources. New trade theories. International factor movements. The instruments of trade policy. The political economy of trade policy. Trade policy in developing countries. Controversies in trade policy.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Upon successful completion of this course, the students are expected to: - Enhance their knowledge and skills needed for following developments and trends in the world trade,
Understand the working of the world trade, - Identify the major economic problems confronting the world trade, - Identify and explain the primary causes of these problems, - Identify and explain the principal political economy effects of these problems, - Critically analyze the reasons and welfare effects of international trade.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What Is International Economics About?	-
2	-	World Trade: An Overview	-
3	-	Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model 1	-
4	-	Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model 2	-
5	-	Resources, Comparative Advantage, and Income Distribution	-
6	-	Resources, Comparative Advantage, and Income Distribution	-
7	-	The Standard Trade Model	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	The Standard Trade Model	-
10	-	Economies of Scale, Imperfect Competition, and International Trade	-
11	-	International Factor Movements	-
12	-	The Instruments of Trade Policy	-
13	-	The Political Economy of Trade Policy 1	-
14	-	The Political Economy of Trade Policy 2	-
15	-	Trade Policy in Developing Countries and Controversies in Trade Policy	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Krugman, P.R. and M.Obstfeld, International Economics, Theory and Policy, 8th edition, Addison Wesley, 2009. Kreinin, E. M., International Economy: A Policy Approach, Pearson, 2010.

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	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.					4
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.					4
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.					4
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.					4
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.				3
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.			2
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.				3
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.				3
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To use Turkish in written and oral communication in accordance with the rules and effectively.					4
2	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.					4
3	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.					4
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.					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	7	2	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	5	10
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	2	4
Project Work	1	8	8
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	4	2	8
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	2	3	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	96