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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 |
Oral presentation, Discussion |
15. Week |
Final Exam Week |
Assessment |
16. Week |
Final Exam Week |
Assessment |
17. Week |
Final Exam Week |
Assessment |
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. |
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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. |
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