The primary aim of this course is to equip students with globalization, international trade policies, balance of payments, and delivery and payment methods in international trade. At the same time, it is aimed to provide students with information about the political economy of international trade with a critical perspective.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Dr. ŞERİF YÜKSEL
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Assis. Namıka Elif Küçük
Schedule
The course is not offered this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and discussion
Principle Sources
Seyidoğlu, H. Uluslararası İktisat: Teori Politika ve Uygulama. 20. Baskı, Güzem Can Yayınları, 2015.
Krugman Paul R., Maurice Obstfeld ve Marc J. Melitz, Uluslararası İktisat: Teori ve Politika, Palme Yayıncılık, 10. Baskıdan Çeviri, Ankara, 2017.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
International Trade: Overview
Lecture/Discussion
2. Week
Liberalization of World Trade: Globalization
Lecture
3. Week
Liberalization of World Trade: Economic Integrations
Lecture
4. Week
Introduction to Foreign Trade Policies: Customs Tariffs
Lecture / Sample Question
5. Week
Intervention in Foreign Trade: Non-Tariff Barriers
Lecture
6. Week
Intervention in Foreign Trade: Non-Tariff Barriers-continued
Lecture / Sample Question
7. Week
Relations between Foreign Trade Policies and Economic Development
Lecture/Discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
10. Week
Political Economy of International Trade
Lecture/Discussion
11. Week
Balance of Payments
Lecture
12. Week
Incoterms
Lecture
13. Week
Payment Methods in International Trade
Lecture
14. Week
General Review
Lecture
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
20
Attendance
12
0
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
Comprehend international trade policies.
LO-2
Analyze the reasons for trading and the benefits of trading.
LO-3
Explain foreign trade policy tools.
LO-4
Evaluate the effects of trade policies on the economy.
LO-5
Explain in detail the delivery and payment methods used in international trade.
