TURKISH CUSTOMS TRANSACTIONS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UTY218	TURKISH CUSTOMS TRANSACTIONS APPLICATIONS	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 teach the students customs regulations and basic customs regulations and applications, especially the Customs Law No. 4458 and the secondary legislation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects as in customs legislation and customs tariff concept, compliance of the legislation on tariffs with technical legislation within the framework of international agreements, classification of goods, GTIP code, the origin of the goods and the value of the goods.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the scope and purpose of Customs Law.
Explain the importance of Turkish Customs Tariffs within the framework of Customs Law.
Evaluate the identification and determination of the section, chapter, sub-position of the goods subject to trade.
Demonstrate how Turkish Customs tariff schedule is applied in legislation.
Explain the importance of Turkish Customs tariff schedule in terms of taxes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Customs Legislation and Customs Tariff Concept – Technical Legislation Compliance Within the Framework of the Relationship with Turkey and EU / Relationship with International Organizations	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Reading	Turkish Customs Tariff Concept - Scope - Customs Tariffs, Goals of Customs Tariffs	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Reading	Classification of Goods – Principles of Harmonized System: part, section, position and lower-position notes	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Reading	Prospectus of Customs Tariff and Usage of Prospectus	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Homework Preparation	The Origin of the Goods – Binding Origin Information	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Reading	Value of the goods	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Reading	Article / Discussion / Group-Work	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Article / Discussion / Group-Work	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Reading	Customs Duties and Applications	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Reading	Declaration and Inspection in Customs	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Homework Preparation	Customs Fines and Objections	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Reading	Economic effects of Customs Union - Free Trade Agreements - (Discussion) – Interview	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Reading	Article / Discussion / Group-Work	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Reading	General Revision	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Dolek A., (2017). Gumruk Islemleri. Umut Kitap Publications. Istanbul

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

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.		1
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.			2
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.						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.				3
2	Students carry out the correspondence on orders, transportation and payment with the foreign customers.				3

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.		1
2	Students prepare the documentation used in import and export transactions.					4
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.			2
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.					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	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	3	9
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	153