Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
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Course Goals	The aim of this course is to give students knowledge of main methods used in an academic research and provide quideliness on accessing academic literature, preparing academic papers and presentations. It gives hands-on experience in drafting, organizing and revising academic texts. It helps to improve presentation skills.
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Course Schedules
Week	Contents	Learning Methods
1. Week	The meaning of science, academic research	Oral Presentation and discussions
2. Week	Academic Thought Methods: Deductive or Inductive	Oral Presentation and discussions
3. Week	Academic Research Fields	Oral Presentation and discussions
4. Week	Academic Research Methods	Oral Presentation and discussions
5. Week	Determining of Research Topic, Plan and Research Process	Oral Presentation and discussions
6. Week	The Techniques of Academic Writings I: Footnote Techniques, Quotations	Oral Presentation and discussions
7. Week	The Techniques of Academic Writings II: Tables, Charts, Graphs.	Oral Presentation and discussions
8. Week	Midterm	-
9. Week	Midterm	-
10. Week	The Techniques of Academic Writings III: Rerefences	Oral Presentation and discussions
11. Week	Qualitative and Quantitative Methods	Oral Presentation and discussions
12. Week	Presentation of Academic Research I	Oral Presentation and discussions
13. Week	Presentation of Academic Research II	Oral Presentation and discussions
14. Week	Presentation of Academic Research III	Oral Presentation and discussions
15. Week	Final
16. Week	Final
17. Week	Final

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Quizzes	1	10
Project(s)	1	40
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 can choose research topics they may work on it LO-2 explain a process in an organized way LO-3 distinguish between statements of fact and opinion LO-4 use eye contact and body language for a presentation LO-5 can write academic literature, chapters and edit text

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