Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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UIT307 | ECO-POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA: |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
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Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the impact of economical and political phenomena in international commercial activities and to gain the ability to use them in commercial life. Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and practice the effects of economic and political events on business and commercial life. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; International trade theories; The birth and change of the modern world economy; structure of international trade system, international trade organizations and institutions, economic blocks; relation between politics and economy, energy; environment; migration; globalization. |
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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Interpret the international trade policies of the countries based on the results of economic events. (Bloom 2) |
Analyze the effects of economic phenomena on the balance of power between countries. (Bloom 4) |
Summarize the importance of trade organizations in the development of international trade by using the phenomenon of globalization. (Bloom 2) |
Interpret the role of economic activities in international trade by using mercantilist and liberal approaches |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Related units of Course Book | Introduction to Economy Politics of International Trade | Lecturing |
2 | Related units of Course Book, lecture notes | Understanding the Fundamental Theoretical Tools of International Political Economy | Lecturing, Discussion, Brain Storming |
3 | Related units of Course Book, lecture notes | Theories of International Trade | Lecturing, Question and Answer |
4 | Related units of Course Book, lecture notes | History of economic thought and the birth of modern economy | Lecturing |
5 | Related units of Course Book | Protectionism in International Trade | Lecturing, Brain Storming |
6 | Related parts of Course Book, Reviewing Customs Legislation | Customs Policies and International Trade | Lecturing, Brain storming, Question-Answer |
7 | Relevant sections of the Course Book, previewing of Internet Pages of Trade Organizations | International trade organizations and globalization | Lecturing |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Relevant sections of the Course Book, previewing of Internet Pages of Trade Organizations | International Commercial Blocks and Globalization | Lecturing |
10 | Related units of Course book | Migration, energy and international trade | Lecturing, question and answer, Case Study |
11 | Related parts of Course Book, Reviewing of the Economy Pages of the Newspapers | Determination of exchange rates and exchange rate policies | Lecturing, Case Study |
12 | Related units of Course book | Relationship between income distribution and employment in international trade | Lecturing, Discussion |
13 | Related units of Course book | Relationship between Growth and Welfare in International Trade | Lecturing, Discussion |
14 | Relevant sections of the Course Book, pre-review of economic journals and newspaper | Current Issues in World Economy | Lecturing, Discussion |
15 | Related units of Course book | Student presentations | Lecturing, Questions-Answers |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Al, A. (Editor) (2017) Uluslararası Politik Ekonomi, Ankara: Savaş Yayın Evi |
Ünsal, E.M. (2005) Uluslararası İktisat: Teori, Politika ve Açık Ekonomi Makro İktisadı, Ankara: İmaj Yayınevi |
Kolektif (2017) Uluslararası Politik Ekonomi:1, Savaş Yayınevi |
Marrewijk, C. V. (2002) International Trade and the World Economy, Oxford University Press |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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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 | ||
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Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
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Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
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Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
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Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
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Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
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Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.
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Communication & Social |
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Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
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Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
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Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.
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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 | ||
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Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
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Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
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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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Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.
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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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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 | 5 | 35 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 5 | 4 | 20 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 42 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |