| Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKF351 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 
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 : | Compulsory | 
| Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - | 
| Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR | 
| Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. ŞÜKRAN KAHVECİ | 
| Course Prerequisite | No | 
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS | 
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| Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to provide the student with the ability to analyze the foreign trade performance of a country and the effects of international economic policies. | 
| Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects such as Development of International Economics, Theory of Advantages, Heckscher-Ohlin Model Factor Endowment Theory, New Theories in Foreign Trade Model, Tariffs and Balance of Payments. | 
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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| Compare the foreign trade strategies of countries.(4) | 
| Explain the theoretical infrastructure of foreign trade models.(2) | 
| Analyze the impact of foreign trade policy on many economic factors such as income distribution, growth and development.(4) | 
| Explain the primary accounts of balance of international payments.(2) | 
| Describe the instruments to be used in the elimination of foreign trade disequilibrium.(2) | 
| Analyze the international financial institutions, how they operate and how they influence foreign trade.(4) | 
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY | 
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| Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method | 
| 1 | Reading | Globalization- Introduction | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 2 | Reading | The Law of Comparative Advantage | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 3 | Reading | The Standard Theory of International Trade | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 4 | Reading | Demand and Supply, Offer Curves and the Terms of Trade | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 5 | Reading | Demand and Supply, Offer Curves and the Terms of Trade | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 6 | Reading | Factor Endowments and Heckscher-Ohlin Theory | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 7 | Reading | Factor Endowments and Heckscher-Ohlin Theory | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 8 | Reading | Economies of Scale, Imperfect Competition and International Trade | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 9 | Reading | Economic Growth and International Trade | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 10 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - | 
| 11 | Reading | Trade Restrictions: Tariffs | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 12 | Reading | Nontariff Trade Barriers and the New Protectionism | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 13 | Reading | Economic Integration: Customs Unions and Free Trade Areas | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 14 | Reading | International Trade and Economic Development | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 15 | Reading | International Resource Movements and Multinational Corporations | Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis | 
| 16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - | 
| 17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - | 
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING | 
                        
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| T. Pugel, International Economics (Mcgraw-hill Series in Economics), 2015 | 
| Krugman, P. Maurice Obstfeld and Marc Melitz (1996). International Economics: Theory and Policy | 
| S. Husted and M. Melvin, International Economics (9th Edition) (Pearson Series in Economics, 2012 | 
| Dominick, Salvatore: International Economics, 2019 | 
ASSESSMENT | 
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| Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description | Examination Method | 
| Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 | Classical Exam | |
| TOTAL | 2 | 100 | ||
| Level of Contribution | |||||
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 
KNOWLEDGE | 
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Theoretical | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
| 2 | 
                                             
                                                Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
                                             
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                                            4 | |||||
| 3 | 
                                             
                                                Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
KNOWLEDGE | 
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Factual | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
| 2 | 
                                             
                                                Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
                                             
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                                            4 | |||||
| 3 | 
                                             
                                                Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
                                             
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                                            3 | |||||
SKILLS | 
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Cognitive | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
                                             
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                                            3 | |||||
| 2 | 
                                             
                                                Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
                                             
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                                            4 | |||||
SKILLS | 
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Practical | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.
                                             
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                                            3 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL | 
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Autonomy & Responsibility | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL | 
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Learning to Learn | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL | 
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Communication & Social | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
                                             
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                                            2 | |||||
| 2 | 
                                             
                                                Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
                                             
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                                            2 | |||||
| 3 | 
                                             
                                                Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
                                             
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                                            3 | |||||
OCCUPATIONAL | 
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Occupational and/or Vocational | 
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| Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | 
                                             
                                                Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
| 2 | 
                                             
                                                Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
| 3 | 
                                             
                                                Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
| 4 | 
                                             
                                                Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
                                             
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                                            5 | |||||
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 | 13 | 2 | 26 | 
| Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Reading | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Assignment (Homework) | 6 | 3 | 18 | 
| 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 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 
| Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| TOTAL | 44 | 0 | 178 | 
| Total Workload of the Course Unit | 178 | ||
| Workload (h) / 25.5 | 7 | ||
| ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 7,0 |