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| Course Goals |
The main objective of this course is to show the student cultural and economic integration and new global issues that started with globalization and international trade. |
| Prerequisite(s) |
None |
| Corequisite(s) |
None |
| Special Requisite(s) |
None |
| Instructor(s) |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Barış Esen |
| Course Assistant(s) |
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| Schedule |
The course is not offered in this semester. |
| Office Hour(s) |
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| Teaching Methods and Techniques |
Oral Presentation, Lecture, Discussion |
| Principle Sources |
1. Course Notes
2. Presentations |
| Other Sources |
- Relevant reading passages
- Articles
- Online Resources (Youtube, Blogs etc.)
- Exercises and presentations shared in CATS |
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| Course Schedules |
| Week |
Contents |
Learning Methods |
| 1. Week |
Information, Purpose, Content and Rules. Course introduction and explanation of the fourteen-week program |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 2. Week |
Explanation of the concept of globalization, Definition and dimensions of globalization, Historical Process of Globalization Informing about the general functioning of international trade |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 3. Week |
World System Theory Transition process from industrial society to information society, information society, Network Society |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 4. Week |
Modernism and Postmodernism concepts Dimensions of modern society |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 5. Week |
Globalization and Culture Globalization Concept and consumption culture |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 6. Week |
Globalization, hybridizing culture and environment Homogenization Thesis |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 7. Week |
International Trade System Importance and basic concepts of international trade. Aims and tools of foreign trade policy |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 8. Week |
International Trade and Exchange Rate Policies The Effect of Currency Value on Foreign Trade Central Bank Policies |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 9. Week |
Midterm Exam Week |
Assessment |
| 10. Week |
Midterm Exam Week |
Assessment |
| 11. Week |
International Supply Chains Globalization and impacts on supply chains |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 12. Week |
Protectionism in foreign trade
US-China Trade War |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 13. Week |
Effects of coronavirus on foreign trade between countries |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
| 14. Week |
General review and discussion |
Discussion |
| 15. Week |
Final Exam Week |
Assessment |
| 16. Week |
Final Exam Week |
Assessment |
| 17. Week |
Final Exam Week |
Assessment |
| Program Outcomes |
| PO-1 | To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice. | | PO-2 | To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained. | | PO-3 | To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules. | | PO-4 | To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions. | | PO-5 | To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies. | | PO-6 | To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems. | | PO-7 | To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives. | | PO-8 | To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications. | | PO-9 | To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues. | | PO-10 | To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field. | | PO-11 | To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles. | |
| Learning Outcomes |
| LO-1 | To define the phenomenon of globalization and to analyze the economic literature on this concept. | | LO-2 | To explain the concept of international trade; to list the factors affecting international trade. | | LO-3 | To explain the dimensions of modern society and to evaluate the difference between modern and non-modern societies. | | LO-4 | To understand the importance of the international trade system; to interpret current economic developments accordingly. | | LO-5 | To explain the world system theory and analyze the difference between industrial society and information societies. | |
