ECO-POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UIT307	ECO-POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE	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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the impact of economical and political phenomena in international commercial activities and to gain the ability to use them in commercial life. Students will be able to evaluate, analyze and practice the effects of economic and political events on business and commercial life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; International trade theories; The birth and change of the modern world economy; structure of international trade system, international trade organizations and institutions, economic blocks; relation between politics and economy, energy; environment; migration; globalization.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the international trade policies of the countries based on the results of economic events. (Bloom 2)
Analyze the effects of economic phenomena on the balance of power between countries. (Bloom 4)
Summarize the importance of trade organizations in the development of international trade by using the phenomenon of globalization. (Bloom 2)
Interpret the role of economic activities in international trade by using mercantilist and liberal approaches

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Related units of Course Book	Introduction to Economy Politics of International Trade	Lecturing
2	Related units of Course Book, lecture notes	Understanding the Fundamental Theoretical Tools of International Political Economy	Lecturing, Discussion, Brain Storming
3	Related units of Course Book, lecture notes	Theories of International Trade	Lecturing, Question and Answer
4	Related units of Course Book, lecture notes	History of economic thought and the birth of modern economy	Lecturing
5	Related units of Course Book	Protectionism in International Trade	Lecturing, Brain Storming
6	Related parts of Course Book, Reviewing Customs Legislation	Customs Policies and International Trade	Lecturing, Brain storming, Question-Answer
7	Relevant sections of the Course Book, previewing of Internet Pages of Trade Organizations	International trade organizations and globalization	Lecturing
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Relevant sections of the Course Book, previewing of Internet Pages of Trade Organizations	International Commercial Blocks and Globalization	Lecturing
10	Related units of Course book	Migration, energy and international trade	Lecturing, question and answer, Case Study
11	Related parts of Course Book, Reviewing of the Economy Pages of the Newspapers	Determination of exchange rates and exchange rate policies	Lecturing, Case Study
12	Related units of Course book	Relationship between income distribution and employment in international trade	Lecturing, Discussion
13	Related units of Course book	Relationship between Growth and Welfare in International Trade	Lecturing, Discussion
14	Relevant sections of the Course Book, pre-review of economic journals and newspaper	Current Issues in World Economy	Lecturing, Discussion
15	Related units of Course book	Student presentations	Lecturing, Questions-Answers
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Al, A. (Editor) (2017) Uluslararası Politik Ekonomi, Ankara: Savaş Yayın Evi
Ünsal, E.M. (2005) Uluslararası İktisat: Teori, Politika ve Açık Ekonomi Makro İktisadı, Ankara: İmaj Yayınevi
Kolektif (2017) Uluslararası Politik Ekonomi:1, Savaş Yayınevi
Marrewijk, C. V. (2002) International Trade and the World Economy, Oxford University Press

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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	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	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	127