The aim of this course is to provide knowledge on historical background and recent developments in the World Economy; to examine current problems of the world economy from different point of views; to analyse economic globalization with in the context of goods and services, capital and labour; and to evaluate the place of the countries in the world economic system.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof.Dilek Ünalan
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
The course is not offered this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Presentation aided by visual material
-Active participation through question/answer and discussions
-Research and presentation of research findings
Principle Sources
-M. Karagul, (4. Basim) Dunya Ekonomisi: Tehdit ve Firsatlariyla, Nobel Akademik Yayincilik, Ankara, 2018.
D. Harvey, D, Sermaye Muamması: Kapitalizmin Krizleri, Sel, İstanbul, 2014.
--Book chapters and notes to be uploaded by the course instructor
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Historical Background of World Economy
Presentation and discussion
2. Week
Globalization and Problems in the World Economics
Presentation and discussion
3. Week
Categorization and State of Economies in the Global System
Presentation and discussion
4. Week
The Role of International economic Organizations
Presentation and discussion
5. Week
International Trade and Investments
Uzerindeki Etkileri
Presentation and discussion
6. Week
Sustainable Development and Rethinking goals of the world economy
Presentation and discussion
7. Week
World Information Society and Economy of Knowledge
Presentation and discussion
8. Week
midterm
exam
9. Week
midterm
exam
10. Week
Impacts of the Internet on world economy
Student groups presentations
11. Week
Presentations
Student groups presentations
12. Week
Presentations
Student groups presentations
13. Week
Presentations
Student groups presentations
14. Week
Presentations
Student groups presentations
15. Week
final
exam
16. Week
final
exam
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
to analyse the problems of world economy considering production and share
LO-2
to discuss the problems and impacts of glabalization in the world economy
LO-3
to question impacts of regional economic integrations
LO-4
to interpret development progress of the world information and macroeconomic trends
LO-5
The role and the place of Turkey in World Economics
