Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
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Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Evaluates the effects of the global economy, which has become globalized with the liberalization of world trade, and the economic clusters of countries in foreign trade; relates and interprets how macroeconomic policies affect micro economies / companies in foreign trade within the context of risks and opportunities
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Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Identifies risks and opportunities and can create company policies and market strategies by correctly comprehending the international trade environment,
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2) By comprehending the institutions and legislation regulating foreign trade, specializes in trade processes in order to prevent loss of time in applications.
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3) Utilizes commonly used foreign trade practices effectively in activities.
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Competences
(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
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1) Manages foreign trade operations and easily adapts to current applications with a holistic perspective.
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Week |
Subject |
Materials Sharing * |
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
1) |
Introduction to International Economics and World Trade |
No prior preparation is needed for this week
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2) |
International Trade Theory Analyzes: Theory of Comparative Advantage |
(1) Reading: V. Gordon Childe
(2) Watching: National Geographic, first episode of "Guns, Germs & Steel" documentary.
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3) |
International Trade Theory Analyzes: Supply and Demand Models |
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4) |
Faktör Donatımı (Heckscher-Ohlin) Teorisi |
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5) |
Foreign Trade Theory and Economic Growth Analyzes |
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6) |
Foreign Trade Policy, Foreign Trade & Economic Development Relationship |
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7) |
Tariffs and Non-Tariff Trade Policy Tools |
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8) |
Liberalization of World Trade (Globalization, WTO) |
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9) |
Uluslararası Ekonomik Entegrasyonlar (Avrupa Birliği, NAFTA) |
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10) |
Financial Crisis Theories, Explanatory Models and Consequences |
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11) |
US 2008 Mortgage Loan Crisis |
Reading: Nouriel Roubini
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12) |
Exchange Rate Systems and Exchange Rate Change Theories |
(1) Watching: David Harvey, The Crises of Capitalism (short animation)
(2) Watching: Charles Ferguson, Inside Job, USA: Sony, 2010 (documentary).
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13) |
Global Trade Wars (US-China) |
Reading: Minqi Li
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14) |
Foreign Balance of Payments, Balance Sheet Balancing Mechanisms |
No prior preparation is needed for this week
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Prof.Dr.Halil Seyitoğlu, (2007). Uluslararası İktisat, Teori, Politika ve Uygulama, 21.Baskı, Güzem Can Yayınları
James Gerber, (2017). Uluslararası İktisat, 6.Baskı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Korkut Boratav, Türkiye İktisat Tarihi 1908-2015, 23. Baskı, Ankara: İmge Yayınevi
Paul Hirst ve Graham Thompson, Küreselleşme Sorgulanıyor, 4. Baskı, Ankara: Dost Yayınevi
Nouriel Roubini, Kriz Ekonomisi, (2017). Pegasus Yayınevi, İstanbul
Ahmet Söylemezoğlu, (2020). Küresel Ekonomi Düzeni: Kurumlar ve Kurallar, Remzi Kitapevi
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
1) |
Explains the basic and theoretical knowledge necessary for International trade and logistics. |
3 |
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1.1 Explains the basic functions and approaches in this area. |
3 |
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1.2 Evaluates different processes in this field with a systematic perspective. |
4 |
2) |
It also improves its vision of problem solving by making use of the case method on different topics in international trade and logistics. |
5 |
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2.1 Evaluates the knowledge and skills in the fields of international trade and logistics with a visionary approach. |
5 |
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2.2 Improves problem solving and scientific decision making skills in individual and team works. |
2 |
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2.3 It develops business strategies that may be suitable for different conditions. |
2 |
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2.4 Understands the need to adapt to the developments in the business and technology world. |
1 |
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2.5 Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in the business environment. |
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Can use theoretical knowledge in scientific research and decision making effectively and report the outputs with an analytical approach. |
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3.1 Solves the problems faced in the field by analyzing them with an analytical approach. |
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3.2 Gains the competence to produce projects that can create new opportunities in different fields. |
2 |
4) |
It meets the expectations in the field of international trade and logistics with its competencies. |
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4.1 It develops work study, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, independent decision making and taking responsibility. |
1 |
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4.2 Information; uses it to gain cultural awareness by evaluating with a critical and solution-oriented approach. |
4 |
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4.3 Associates the changes in the field with a visionary and ethical understanding with quality and cultural values. |
4 |
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WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES |
Teaching & Learning Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Course |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Application |
10 |
2 |
20 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Study Hours Out of Class |
10 |
8 |
80 |
Presentations / Seminar |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Homework Assignments |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities |
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146 |
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES |
Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
# of Activities per semester |
Duration (hour) |
Total Workload |
Quizzes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Midterms |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Semester Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities |
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4 |
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) |
150 |
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) |
6 |