INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTY114	INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE	2	3	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to comprehend international trade concepts, international trade terms in English, and to recognize the international economic institutions as in The European Union, IMF, World Trade Organization, IMF, G-7, G-8, G-20, G-24 Countries.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in general concepts in international trade, international trade terms in English, international marketing, The European Union, relationships between EU-Turkey, World Trade Organization, NAFTA, ASEAN, EFTA, IMF, G-7, G-8, G-20, G-24 Countries.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Use basic concepts in international trade.
Describe the elements separating international trade from local trade.
Use English terms in international trade correspondence and international trade documents.
Evaluate the institutional structure of the European Union and the relationship between EU-Turkey
Analyze the causes and functions of international economic organizations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Basic concepts in international trade, parties, scope of international trade	Lecture Discussion
2	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Elements separating international trade from local trade	Lecture Discussion
3	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	English Terms in International Trade	Lecture Discussion
4	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	English Terms in International Trade	Lecture Discussion
5	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Reasons of the Tendency of Firms to International Markets	Lecture Discussion
6	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Entry Methods of Firms to International Markets	Lecture Discussion
7	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Establishment and General Structure of the European Union	Lecture Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Institutions of European Union	Lecture Discussion
10	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Relationship between European Union - Turkey	Lecture Discussion
11	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	World Trade Organization	Lecture Discussion
12	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Economic Institutions: NAFTA, ASEAN, EFTA	Lecture Discussion
13	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	International Monetary Fund (IMF)	Lecture Discussion
14	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	G7 Countries, G8 Countries	Lecture Discussion
15	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	G20 Countries, G24 Countries	Lecture Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Oktay, N. (2009). Dis Ticarete Giris, Anadolu University Publications, Eskisehir.
Kaya, F. (2013). Dis Ticaret ve Finansmani, Beta Publications, Istanbul.
Akcay, B., Gocmen, I. (2012), Avrupa Birligi Tarihce, Teoriler, Kurumlar ve Politikalar, Seckin Publications, Istanbul.
Neipert, D.M. (1999), A Tour of International Trade, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

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 interpret the basic concepts, theories and approaches of international trade and logistics.						5
2	Students explain current information about the field with economics and business theories.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students analyze economic and financial data related to their field.				3
2	Students relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as sociology, political science and philosophy.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students prepare the technical infrastructure and content of international trade transactions.						5
2	Students use the theoretical knowledge in his/her field to determine new strategies.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students carry out the import and export transactions by applying the customs legislation and foreign exchange legislation.						5
2	Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field for academic and professional career.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students develop strategies to reach the sales and marketing targets.					4
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students organize participations in national and international fairs in the field.					4
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.						5
3	Students consider life-long learning as a principle and search on developments, changes and innovations in the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students manage all phases from finding the customers until delivery of orders.						5
2	Students cooperate with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students implement knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his / her legal, social and ethical responsibilities.					4

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	5	65
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	10	5	50
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	44	0	179