FOREIGN TRADE AND EXCHANGE LEGISLATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ISL432	FOREIGN TRADE AND EXCHANGE LEGISLATION	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to build skills on using theory and application-oriented information on Foreign Exchange Transactions and Foreign Trade Transactions and skills on analysing foreign trade applications in Turkey and final situation of Turkey's foreign trade legislation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects on Foreign Exchange and Foreign trade concepts, foreign trade policies and strategies, financing in foreign trade, modes of International delivery and payment, foreign trade transactions, documents used in foreign trade, customs transactions in foreign trade, incentive practices 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)
Apply in sections on foreign trade in finance sector and real sector.
Interpret the international business promotions with the information he/she obtained.
Use modern analysis techniques and calculation methods needed in business life.
Analyze the Turkish foreign trade policy in its historical development process.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Introduction to Foreign Exchange and Foreign trade and basic concepts	Lecture & Discussion
2	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foreign trade policies and strategies	Lecture & Discussion
3	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foreign exchange market and balance of payments	Lecture & Discussion
4	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foreign exchange legislation	Lecture & Discussion
5	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foreign trade transactions	Lecture & Discussion
6	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Foreign trade transactions	Lecture & Discussion
7	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Export and import legislation	Lecture & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Documents used in foreign trade	Lecture & Discussion
10	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Institutions supporting foreign trade	Lecture & Discussion
11	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Types of International Payment	Lecture & Discussion
12	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Types of International Payment	Lecture & Discussion
13	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Types of International Delivery	Lecture & Discussion
14	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Types of International Delivery	Lecture & Discussion
15	The relevant chapter in the coursebook	Financing methods in foreign trade	Lecture & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Turhan, N. (2010). Dis ticaret ve akreditifli islemlerin uluslararasıi uygulamalari kilavuzu. Adalet Publications.
Yilmazer, M., Onay, M. (2015), Ithalat ve Ihracat Yonetimi, Nobel Akademik Publications, 2nd Edition
Gursoy, Y. (2010). Dis ticaret islemleri yonetimi. Ekin Publications.
Cook, T., Alston, R., & Raia, K. (2012). Mastering Import and export management. Amacom.

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 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	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	2	24
Assignment (Homework)	9	1	9
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	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	53	0	125