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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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	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	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