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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
UT403Binternational tradeCompulsory475
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to examine the theoretical literature and trade policies in the field of international trade.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ramazan SAYAR
Learning Outcomes
1Students will gain the ability to apply advanced micro models to international trade.
2Students will gain the ability to apply advanced micro models to international trade.
3Gain basic knowledge of International Trade and understand the importance of international trade
4Learn the history of international trade, the importance of international trade for economies, the restrictions on international trade
5Learns international trade regulatory institutions and organizations, strategies for starting international trade and market research.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
The content of this course includes classical and neo-classical trade theories, world system theory, trade policy alternatives of states, technology and trade.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1General framework
2Classical Trade Theory
3Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem
4The effect of trade on wages
5Incomplete Competition
6Trade earnings
7Trade and Growth
8midterm exam
9World System Theory
10Trade Policy Tools
11Trade Policies in Emerging Economies
12GATT / WTO and related meetings
13Technology and Trade
14Technology and Trade
15Industrial Organization
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Feenstra, Robert C.(2002) Advanced International Trade: Theory and Evidence, N.J.: Princeton University Press Salvatore, Dominick (2011) International Economics: Trade and Finance, 10th edition, Singapore: John Wiley & Sons Grossman, Gene M. & Rogoff, Kenneth (1995) Handbook of International Economics Volume III, North Holland, Amsterdam: Elsevier Science Publishers B.V. Krugman, Paul R. & Obstfeld, M. (2009) International Economics: Theory & Policy, 8th ed., New York: Pearson. Pamuk, Şevket (2009) Osmanlı’dan Cumhuriyete Küreselleşme, İstanbul: İş Bankası Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination13030
Individual Study for Final Examination16262
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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