GLOBALIZATION AND FOREIGN TRADE POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTI314	GLOBALIZATION AND FOREIGN TRADE POLICY	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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to comprehend the legal and institutional structure of the world trade system and to analyze the effects of this on the trade policies of the countries. At the same time, the course also aims to provide students with the ability to interpret the history and geography of international economic relations differently and to develop their international business management skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course covers the beginning of globalization, the rise of globalization, customs tariffs and trade practices, World Trade Organization and GATT, Trade Policy and Trade Agreements and Protectionism 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)
1. Explain the basic concepts of globalization. 2. Introduces the historical process of globalization. 3. Introduces the agreements and regulatory institutions that shape the trade policies of the countries. 4. Analyze the global background of international trade practices. 5. Shows with examples how the policies implemented with globalization affect international trade.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction of the course, the meaning of globalization, the periods of globalization	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
2	Reading	Industrial Revolution and First Globalization Period	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
3	Reading	The globalized world before the First World War	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
4	Reading	Interwar: Returning from globalization	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
5	Reading	The second period of globalization: The characteristics and drivers of globalization after the Second World War	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
6	Reading	Multilateral Trading System: GATT and WTO	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
7	Reading	Multilateral agreements that guide trade policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Safeguards Agreement	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
10	Reading	Protection measures against unfair competition: Measures against dumping and subsidized imports	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
11	Reading	Regulations on the protection of industrial property rights	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
12	Reading	Environmental protection and trade policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
13	Reading	Drivers of globalization in the future	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
14	Reading	Case Study	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
15	Reading	Group Projects	Lecture & Question Answer & Research & Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Halil Seyidoğlu, Uluslararası İktisat, 19. baskı, İstanbul:2013 (Beta Yancılık veya Der Dağımdan bulunabilir): 5-10, 17. Bölümler Jacques Adda, Ekonominin Küreselleşmesi ( La Mondialisation de l’economie, Çeviren: Sevgi İneci, İstanbul 2013:İletişim Yayınları World Trade Report 2008, Trade in a Globalising World, WTO (www.wto.org adersinde pdf olarak ulaşılabilir) World Trade Report 2013, Factors Shaping the Future of World Trade (www.wto.org. adresinde pdf olarak bulunabilir) Bauman, Z. (2014). Küreselleşme: Toplumsal Sonuçları Akter, B. (2014). Küresel Ticaret: Temelleri Riskleri ve Finansmanı Balan, Feyza. (2016). Türkiye’de Küresel Ticaret

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.

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	1	12	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	2	4	8
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	11	11
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	49	0	127