Course Code	Semester	Course Name	LE/RC/LA	Course Type	Language of Instruction	ECTS
UTC0009		GLOBALICATION AND CURRENT INTERNATIONAL TRADE ISSUES	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.
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Instructor(s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. Barış Esen
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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

Assessments
Evaluation tools	Quantity	Weight(%)
Midterm(s)	1	40
Final Exam	1	60

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 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.

Course Assessment Matrix:

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10
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