FREE ZONE PRACTICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTY220	FREE ZONE PRACTICES	4	3	3	6

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 introduce the importance of free zones in international trade and free zones legislation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subject as in the contributions of free zones to the development of the country and the functioning of these regions and free zone legislation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Analyze tax, accounting and incentive practices in free zones.
Compare free zone types.
Analyze the effects of free zones on the national economy.
Apply free zone applies of the foreign trade transactions.

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	Introduction	Lecture Discussion
2	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Description of free zones	Lecture Discussion
3	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Introduction to Free Zone Legislation	Lecture Discussion
4	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Customs and Customs Practices	Lecture Discussion
5	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Customs Legislation	Lecture Discussion
6	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Free Movement Concept	Lecture Discussion
7	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Free Movement Right	Lecture Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Free Movement Regime	Lecture Discussion
10	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Customs Documents	Lecture Discussion
11	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Customs Status Documents	Lecture Discussion
12	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Gaining Free Movement Right	Lecture Discussion
13	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Free Movement Right Documents	Lecture Discussion
14	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Tax Practices on Free Zones	Lecture Discussion
15	Literature Review, Reading the related subject in the coursebook	Social Security Practices on Free Zones	Lecture Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Canitez, M. (2008). Uygulamali Gumruk Mevzuati, Gazi Bookstore, Ankara.
Erdogan, E., Ener, M. (2004). Kuresel Pazarlarin Ekonomik Usleri Serbest Bolgeler, Nobel Publications, Ankara.
Farole, T., Akinci, T. (2011). Special Economic Zones: Progress, Emerging Challenges, and Future Directions (Directions in Development), World Bank Publications, U.S.A.

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.					4
2	Students explain current information about the field with economics and business theories.					4

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.			2
2	Students relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as sociology, political science and philosophy.		1

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.				3
2	Students use the theoretical knowledge in his/her field to determine new strategies.			2

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.					4
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.			2
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.		1

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.	0
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.			2
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.		1
2	Students cooperate with stakeholders in order to generate new ideas.					4

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.			2

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	4	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	159