TRADE GLOBALIZATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITR310	TRADE GLOBALIZATION	6	3	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce historical aspect of the process shaped following the articulation of countries with one another economically at the present time and positive and negative aspects of this process on countries.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include start of globalization, globalization of states and markets, globalization rise, Bretton Woods, customs tariffs and commercial practices, World Trade Organisation, globalization of the capital, communication and transportation costs, growth of multinational institutions, growth in disparities after globalization and poverty, change in the structure of labour force, employment and unemployment, informal sector, syndication and social security systems and social policies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compare processes of trade in the 18th and 19th centuries with internationalized commercial activities at the present time with a historical and political perspective
Explain the effects of international trade practices on periods by using a mainstream economical several financial perspectives
List economic crises generated as a result of neoliberal policies applied after 1980 by observing regional differences
Discuss proactive policies to be applied in current environmental problems as in “Food offer” ve “global warming”
Examine humanitarian development indicators and commercial globalization processes as parts of applied neoliberal policies

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Understanding Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Globalization In Historical Context	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Globalization and Economic Development	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Trade Globalization: a Type of Economic Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Theoretical Foundations of International Trade	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Globalization of Trade	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	General Review	Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Global Trade Flows	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Multilateral Trading System	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	The Setting of the Contemporary Global Trade System	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	The Role of TNCs and FDI	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Globalization in Transition The Future of Trade and Value Chains	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Global Trade at a Threshold	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision	Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Helpman, E. (2011). Understanding Global Trade. Cambridge, Mass., United States: Harvard University Press.
Lynch, D. A. (2010). Trade and Globalization : An Introduction to Regional Trade Agreements. Lanham, MD, United States: Rowman & Littlefield.
Nayyar, D. (2013). Trade and Globalization. New Delhi, India: OUP India.
C. Fritz Foley, James R. Hines, David Wessel (2021). Multinational Corporations in the 21st Century Economy. Brookings Institution Press, 2021. 22 pages.
Will Straw and Alex Glennie (2012). The Third Wave of Globalization. Report of the IPPR review on the Future of Globalisation led by Lord Mandelson.

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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.						5
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.				3
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	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.					4
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.					4
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	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.					4
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	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.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	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.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	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.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	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.				3
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.					4
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves 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	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.					4
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.						5
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market					4
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.					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	10	70
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	12	60
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	200