INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SBU340	INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY	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. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce relations between economic theories, international economic processes and political corporations, improve aptitude for analysing the interference of states to international economy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include international political economy theories, central role and importance of International Finance Corporation on the world monetary and credits system process; rise of hegemon states in the historical process and fall of them.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compare basic approaches in international political economy
Explain development of international finance corporations and their functions in the international system
Discuss effects of international economic developments on international relations
Interpret the reconstruction of international monetary and finance system after the global crisis within the context of international politics
Analyse economic- political effects of debts and credit programs in International Finance Corporation

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Fundamental Concepts of Political Economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Approaches in International Political Economy - Merchantilism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Approaches in International Political Economy - Liberalism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Approaches in International Political Economy - Marxism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Alternative theories of political economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Modern World Economy and the British Hegemony	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	The rise of American hegemony	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Production, finance, security and information structures of international political economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
9	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International trade and political economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Globalization and world economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Global economic crises	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International economic organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Multi-national companies and political economy	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Developing global economic system	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Altan, M. (2013), Uluslararasi Ekonomi Politik, Eskisehir, Anatolian University Publications.
Gilpin, R. (2013), Uluslararasi Iliskilerin Ekonomi Politigi, Ankara, Kripto.
Ozyakisir, D., Dikkaya, M. (2008), Kuresellesmenin Ekonomi Politigi, Ankara, Gazi Bookstore.
Bayraktutan, Y. (2010), Global Ekonomide Butunlesme Trendleri Bolgesellesme ve Kuresellesme, Ankara, Nobel.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

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 communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.	0
2	List the main features of communication in items.	0
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.	0
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.	0
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.				3
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.	0
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.	0
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.	0

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	5	65
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	1	12	12
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	31	0	131