ECTS - Introduction to International Trade
Introduction to International Trade (LOG209) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Introduction to International Trade | LOG209 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The main purpose of this course is to give students an adequate understanding of international trade. With a historical approach and in a multidisciplinary manner, the course is designed to engage students with international trade theory and international trade policy. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Basic models of international trade, Ricardian Model, income distribution, The Heckscher-Ohlin Model, standard trade model, economies of scale, instruments of trade policy. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction World Trade: An Overview | Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 31-53 |
| 2 | Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model | Chapter 3, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 54-79 |
| 3 | Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model | Chapter 3, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 54-79 |
| 4 | Specific Factors and Income Distribution | Chapter 4, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 80-109 |
| 5 | Specific Factors and Income Distribution | Chapter 4, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 80-109 |
| 6 | Resources and Trade: The Heckscher-Ohlin Model. | Chapter 5, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 110-140 |
| 7 | Resources and Trade: The Heckscher-Ohlin Model. | Chapter 5, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 110-140 |
| 8 | The Standard Trade Model. | Chapter 6, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 141-163 |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 10 | External Economies of Scale and the International Location of Production | Chapter 7, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 167-184 |
| 11 | Firms in the Global Economy: Export Decisions, Outsourcing, and Multinational Enterprises | Chapter 8, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 185-221 |
| 12 | Firms in the Global Economy: Export Decisions, Outsourcing, and Multinational Enterprises | Chapter 8, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 185-221 |
| 13 | The Instruments of Trade Policy | Chapter 9, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 222-248 |
| 14 | The Instruments of Trade Policy | Chapter 9, International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012, pp. 222-248 |
| 15 | The Political Economy of Trade Policy Trade Policy in Developing Countries Controversies in Trade Policy | Chapter 10, Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 International Economics: Theory and Policy, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012; pp. 249-322 |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. International Economics: Theory and Policy, Paul Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Pearson Education Limited, 9th Edition, 2012. |
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| 2. International Business: Theories, Policies and Practices,Tayeb, Monır, Pearson Education Ltd. 2000 | |
| Other Sources | 3. Daniels, John, Lee Radebaugh and Daniel Sullivan. International Business: Environment and Operations, 11th ed. Pearson Education Ltd. 2007. |
| 4. Irwin, Douglas, Free Trade Under Fire. Princeton University Press, 2nd ed. 2005 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 1 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts, theory and methodology of international relations | |||||
| 2 | Having an interdisciplinary perspective that combines other related disciplines | |||||
| 3 | Having adequate knowledge about the history of international relations and being able to examine international actors, events and historical processes | |||||
| 4 | Acquiring the ability of analytical thinking, critical analysis and developing rational argument | |||||
| 5 | Acquiring the ability to make analytical interpretations about the contemporary global issues; the current and future positions of regional and international actors | |||||
| 6 | Being able to use professional English to transfer her/his knowledge about the international relations using verbal, written and visual communication methods effectively | |||||
| 7 | Understanding the importance of several topics such as professional ethics, sustainability, environmental awareness, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values; being able to manifest and analyze the legal results of these issues | |||||
| 8 | Being able to analyze the issues by using the qualitative and quantitative research techniques of international relations | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 92 | ||