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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
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.
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	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