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INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE REGIMES AND FOREIGN TRADE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
UIT319 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE REGIMES AND FOREIGN TRADE 5 3 3 7

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 Assist.Prof. BURCU SAVAŞ ÇELİK
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course is designed to enable students to understand the relationship between international exchange regimes and foreign trade and to use them in business life. At the end of the course students will be able to understand and interpret international exchange regimes.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include; foreign exchange legislation, foreign exchange types, foreign exchange systems, payment methods, foreign trade elements, import-export and use of foreign exchange in foreign trade.

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

List the ways in which businesses can use foreign exchange in foreign trade by using exchange legislation. (Bloom 1)
Illustrate the operation of the exchange system and its importance for the economy (Blooms 2).
Interpret the exchange rate change in line with the supply demand concept. (Bloom 2)
Calculate the effects of exchange rate risk on enterprises by using numerical examples (Bloom 3).

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading and literature review Introduction to Foreign Exchange Regimes and Foreign Trade Narration, discussion
2 Reading and literature review Foreign Exchange Transactions and Foreign Exchange Documents Narration, discussion
3 Reading and literature review Preparing Documents Used in Foreign Exchange Transactions Narration, discussion
4 Reading and literature review Understanding and Using Foreign Exchange Legislation Narration, discussion
5 Reading and literature review Currency Market, Exchange Rate, Exchange Rate Systems Narration, discussion
6 Reading and literature review Understanding the types and importance of foreign trade Narration, discussion
7 Reading and literature review Understanding import and performing import transactions Narration, discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading and literature review Understanding Import Legislation Narration, discussion
10 Reading and literature review Performing export operations Narration, discussion
11 Reading and literature review Understanding License Agreements and Joint Investments Narration, discussion
12 Reading and literature review Foreign Direct Investments Narration, discussion
13 Reading and literature review Understanding the forms of payment in foreign trade and its use in trade Narration, discussion
14 Reading and literature review To prepare letter of credit and make risk analysis Narration, discussion
15 Reading and literature review Student Presentations Narration, discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Gökhan Terzi (Editor) (2017) Dış Ticaret-Gümrük-Kambiyo İşlemleri Ve Uygulaması, İstanbul: Gümrük kitap
Kaya, F. (2011), Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi Yeni Mevzuat ve Belgeler, İstanbul: Beta Basım Yayım
Cantekin, C. (2017) Dış Ticaret İşlemleri ve Uluslararası Bankacılık, (4. Baskı), Ankara: Seçkin Yayınevi
Aldcroft, D. H. (2001) Exchange Rate Regimes in the 20th Century, Edward Elgar Press

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

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.
3
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.
1
4
Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.
1

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.
2

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.
2

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.
1

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.
1
2
Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
2
3
To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.
2

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.
3

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 3 39
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 6 10 60
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 4 9 36
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 39 0 179
Total Workload of the Course Unit 179
Workload (h) / 25.5 7
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0