GLOBAL LOGISTICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ULT436	GLOBAL LOGISTICS	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:	The aim of this course is to understand the concepts of global logistics and the relationship between logistics and trade, to emphasize the strategic importance of important logistics bases and ports in the world, to have information about transportation management and transportation mode selection, to provide information about Turkey's global logistics vision through national and international examples, and to understand the role of transportation corridors in global logistics processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course covers basic topics such as global logistics management, logistics bases, ports and transport corridors. It also focuses on major logistics regions around the world and Turkey's logistics targets.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concept of global logistics.
Explain the relationship between global logistics and trade.
Analyzes the strategic role of global logistics bases and ports.
Understands Turkey's global logistics vision and can compare it with other examples from around the world.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	The concept of global logistics, its development and importance; the relationship between trade and logistics	Lecture & Question and Answer
2	Reading	Dimensions of Global Logistics: Geographic, sectoral and functional integration	Lecture & Question and Answer
3	Reading	Global Freight Transportation Management: Transportation planning, trade and equipment balance, transportation mode selection and transportation management	Lecture & Question and Answer
4	Reading	The concept of logistics base, types of logistics bases, basic features of logistics bases	Lecture & Question and Answer
5	Reading	Demand dynamics in the development of logistics base regions	Lecture & Question and Answer
6	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Netherlands-Rotterdam	Lecture & Question and Answer
7	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Belgium-Antwerp	Lecture & Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Germany-Hamburg	Lecture & Question and Answer
10	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Marseille-Fos, Italy and Spain	Lecture & Question and Answer
11	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Dubai	Lecture & Question and Answer
12	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai	Lecture & Question and Answer
13	Reading	Global Logistics Bases and Ports: Los Angeles	Lecture & Question and Answer
14	Reading	Türkiye Logistics Base Vision	Lecture & Question and Answer
15	Reading	Transport Corridors	Lecture & Question and Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ERDAL M., SAYGILI M.S., (2013) Küresel Lojistik Istanbul: UTIKAD Publications
Long, D. (2012) Uluslararası Lojistik-Küresel Tedarik Zinciri Yönetimi, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

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	13	3	39
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	4	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	126