Globalization and Current Issues of International Trade
Course Code
Semester
Course Name
LE/RC/LA
Course Type
Language of Instruction
ECTS
ISL0094
Globalization and Current Issues of International Trade
2/0/0
DE
Turkish
4
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, pınar sarp
Course Assistant(s)
Res.Asst. Aras Yolusever
Schedule
Wednesday 11:00-13:00 on CATS
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday 13:00-14:00 on CATS
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
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
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
10. Week
International Trade and Exchange Rate Policies The Effect of Currency Value on Foreign Trade Central Bank Policies
Oral presentation, Discussion
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
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Demonstrates a basic level of understanding in related disciplines (such as economics, sociology, psychology, quantitative sciences, etc.) that form a foundation for business administration, and makes use of and applies them to the field of business.
PO-2
Applies mathematical, scientific and social knowledge to business problems.
PO-3
Demonstrates a basic level of understanding in business functions and management (such as management, production, marketing, accounting, finance, human resources, behavioural sciences, etc.) and interprets the theoretical arguments focusing on interactions between the actors and the cultures in the field.
PO-4
Determines how to use acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to business in application and field analysis and applies them.
PO-5
Identifies and evaluates the relations in the field of business; describes the problems and presents analytical solutions through modelling and interpreting (critical thinking).
PO-6
Designs a business process in any functional stage that complies with identified objectives.
PO-7
Develops effective business communication skills (written-verbal/formal-informal).
PO-8
Owns effective working skills individually or on a team in business and multidisciplinary fields.
PO-9
Acts with a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Improves effective verbal and written communication skills in Turkish, and acquires competence in minimum one foreign language.
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.
