| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | UT309B.2 | Regional Analysis: America | Elective | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course is to give the basic information about the cultural, socioeconomic and political characteristics of the countries in North and South America in the light of their impact on the business environment. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To be able to explain the cultural, socioeconomic and political dynamics of the American continent and thus to comprehend the impact of these on the business practices that are effective in this region. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| none |
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| Course Contents |
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| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction: Socio-economic geography of the Americas | | | | 2 | Outline of North and South American history | | | | 3 | Main characteristics of North and South American cultures | | | | 4 | Main characteristics of North and South American cultures | | | | 5 | American economies in the context of political economy | | | | 6 | American economies in the context of political economy | | | | 7 | American economies in the context of country groups | | | | 8 | Midterm exam | | | | 9 | American economies in the context of country groups | | | | 10 | Comparative development experiences | | | | 11 | Comparative development experiences | | | | 12 | Regional cooperation and integration movements in North and South America | | | | 13 | Regional cooperation and integration movements in North and South America | | | | 14 | Homework presentations | | | | 15 | Homework presentations | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Homework | 12 | 4 | 48 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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