Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DTP204 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
|
---|---|
Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Lecturer SEREN FIRAT |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
|
---|---|
Objectives of the Course Unit: | Objective of the course is to teach the theory of international economics and to help students to gain the ability to analyze the international economic problems |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; International Trade theories, supply and demand models, foreign trade theory and economic growth analysis, foreign trade policy tools and the analysis of economic relations between countries |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
---|
Define the terms of international economics. (Define) (1) |
Explain neoclassical equilibrium using microeconomics tools (explain) (2) |
Interprets the terms and benefits of free foreign trade (interpret) (4) |
Interprets the socio-economic effects of the developments in the world economy on the countries (interpret) (4) |
Lists empirical studies on international economics (List)(1) |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Book reading, literature review | Introduction: Why International Economics is a Separate Field? | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
2 | Book reading, literature review | Patterns of Trade and the Gains from Trade: Insights from Classical Theory 1 | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
3 | Book reading, literature review | Patterns of Trade and the Gains from Trade: Insights from Classical Theory 2 | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
4 | Book reading, literature review | Trade between Dissimilar Countries: Insights from the Factor Proportions Theory | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
5 | Book reading, literature review | Trade between Similar Countries: Implications of Decreasing Costs and Imperfect Competition | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
6 | Book reading, literature review | The Theory of Protection: Tariffs and Other Barriers to Trade | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
7 | Book reading, literature review | Arguments for Protection and the Political Economy of Trade Policy | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Book reading, literature review | Regional Blocs: Preferential Trade Liberalization (The European Union) | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
10 | Book reading, literature review | Regional Blocs: Preferential Trade Liberalization (NAFTA) | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
11 | Book reading, literature review | Regional Blocs: Preferential Trade Liberalization (Other Regional Groups) | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
12 | Book reading, literature review | Commercial Policy: History and Recent Controversies | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
13 | Book reading, literature review | International Mobility of Labor and Capital | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
14 | Book reading, literature review | Trade and Growth | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
15 | Book reading, literature review | Issues of International Public Economics | Lecture, sample, question and answer |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
---|
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 |
The parties involved in the logistics field and recognizes the documents used.
|
0 | |||||
2 |
Logistics related to the field of theoretical and practical knowledge is based.
|
0 |
KNOWLEDGE |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Factual |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Transportation is required in the field to explain basic concepts of theoretical and practice-based.
|
0 | |||||
2 |
Defines the terminology in the field of logistics.
|
1 |
SKILLS |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cognitive |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues to win.
|
1 | |||||
2 |
The ability to use information and communication technology tools to win.
|
0 |
SKILLS |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Practical |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Sectoral legislation will have the ability to understand and practice.
|
1 | |||||
2 |
Professional ethical and theoretical gains the ability to use information contained in the application.
|
1 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autonomy & Responsibility |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Personal, professional and / or studies evaluating the risks and opportunities related to the field of knowledge and skills, social / cultural / economic value and high thinking / approach / technology / product takes responsibility for the conversion; develop entrepreneurial competencies individually or as a team member.
|
0 | |||||
2 |
Bringing innovation to the field of information, ideas, practices or technologies in the implementation of the risks and take responsibility.
|
0 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning to Learn |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
By identifying learning needs and learning objectives in line with his responsibilities under the plan activities aimed at improving the performance of individuals and manages.
|
0 | |||||
2 |
The acquired advanced knowledge and skills to critically evaluate.
|
0 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Communication & Social |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
A foreign language (English) at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 monitors developments in the field of using and communicate with colleagues.
|
0 | |||||
2 |
European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level, as defined in the competency using a computer based on the extent required by the field of information and communication technologies are used.
|
0 |
OCCUPATIONAL |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Occupational and/or Vocational |
|||||||
Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 |
Space-related activities, the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, preservation of culture, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues are executed in accordance with the acquired consciousness.
|
0 | |||||
2 |
Related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and act in accordance with ethical values.
|
0 |
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 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 46 | 0 | 130 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 130 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5,1 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |