INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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 BURCU DEMİR
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	Secondary-level qualification has been gained to date information in their respective fields based on textbooks, supplies, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has basic knowledge in the field.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade has acquired in the field of basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area at the same level or at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.				3
2	Foreign Trade has acquired basic knowledge about the area and using the skills, ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Decisions, actions and behaviors related to the field of foreign trade is the ability to use the knowledge gained.			2
2	Analyze information on foreign trade area, has the ability to interpret and evaluate.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area as the basic level to conduct an independent study.				3
2	Foreign Trade encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems to take responsibility as a team member.				3
3	Within the framework of a project under the responsibility of employees to conduct activities for development.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade gained in the field of basic knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, to determine and meet the learning needs.			2
2	An advanced education level education in the same field or the same level to direct a profession.			2
3	To gain an awareness of lifelong learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade issues related to the field have the basic knowledge and skills at the level of ideas through written and verbal communication to transfer.			2
2	Foreign Trade issues related to the field of ideas and proposals for solutions to problems and with people who are experts to share.			2
3	A foreign language, at least in the general level of European Language Portfolio A2 monitor and using the information in the field of Foreign Trade to communicate with colleagues.	0
4	Foreign Trade areas as required by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation least with computer software to use information and communication technologies.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Foreign Trade area related to the field of data collection, dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​have.				3
2	Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues have sufficient awareness.				3

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