GLOBALIZATION AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITR428	GLOBALIZATION AND INCOME DISTRIBUTION	8	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 underlying reasons of effects of globalization on unemployment, poverty and income distribution and many other areas and which factors are related to the effects of changes in labour force on income distribution following the globalization.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include start and development of globalization, income distribution and methods used in measurement, global income distribution index, relation between income distribution and growth, effects of income distribution on development, effects of globalization on income distribution, approaches for globalization and income distribution disparity, the relation between globalization and income distribution from the point of neoliberal approach, approaches against neoliberalism, reasons for the income distribution disparities during globalization, income distribution disparities in developed and developing countries during globalization, underlying effects of divergence and strategies to be carried out by underdeveloped countries in convergence period.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze measuring methods for income distribution
Examine the relation between globalization and income distribution
Relate between income distribution, poverty and unemployment
List solutions to reduce disparity in income distribution

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Start and Development of Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	The Social Dimension of Globalization	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Classification of Countries by Income	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	The Implications of Globalization for the Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading	Understanding Income Inequality	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	How Income Inequality Is Measured	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	The Effect of Globalization on Inequality: An Overview	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Basic Facts About Income Inequality	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Global Income Distribution Over Years	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading	Effects of Globalization on Income Distribution	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Global Inequality and Extreme Poverty	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Income Distribution and Economic Growth	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Tadesse , B. and Yigezu, E. (2012). Determinant of Income Distribution. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.
Wolff, E. N., (2009). Poverty and Income Distribution. Chicester, United Kingdom: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
Heshmati, A. (2007). Global Trends in Income Inequality. New York, United States: Nova Science Publishers Inc.
Kavaljit Singh. (2005). Questioning Globalization. MADHYAM BOOKS: Delhi, ZED BOOKS: London & New York in association with ASIA-EUROPE DIALOGUE PROJECT: Berlin. 192 pages.

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.					4
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.				3

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.				3
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.			2

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.					4

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.						5

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.			2

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.					4
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market				3
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.						5

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