Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | UT306B | International Economic Theory and Policy | Compulsory | 3 | 6 | 5 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The functioning of the international economic system will be discussed theoretically |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ramazan SAYAR |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Learn comparative theories of classical and neoclassical foreign trade | 2 | Analyze supply and demand models in foreign trade | 3 | Interpret why countries trade with each other | 4 | Discuss how comparative advantage theory (Ricardo and HOS model) explains free trade | 5 | Evaluate the approaches of alternative trade theories to free trade |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
none |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
none |
Course Contents |
The aim of the course is to reveal the importance and contribution of international trade by presenting students with detailed information about international economy and policies, economic organizations, financial markets, economic integrations, Turkey-EU relations with world examples. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to International Trade | | | 2 | Early Trade Theories | | | 3 | Classical Trade Theory and Expansions | | | 4 | Neoclassical Trade Theory | | | 5 | Proposal Curves and Terms of International Trade | | | 6 | HecksherOhlin Business Theory | | | 7 | Economic Growth and International Trade | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | 9 | International Factor Movements | | | 10 | Transnational Corporations and Trade Theory | | | 11 | Tools and Effects of Trade Policy | | | 12 | Intrusive Trade Policies | | | 13 | Economic Integration | | | 14 | International Trade and Developing Countries | | | 15 | International Trade and Developing Countries | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Prof. Dr. Mithat Zeki DİNÇER, Uluslararası İktisat Teorisi Ders kitabı |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | none |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Homework | 2 | 10 | 20 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | LO2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | LO3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | LO5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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