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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI376
Course Name: Fundamentals of International Trade
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. ONAN ŞAHİN
Course Lecturer(s): Onan ŞAHİN
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, students will be able to recognize the basic components of foreign trade, identify the problems that arise in these elements and choose solutions that suit their needs. At the end of the course, they will be able to apply this knowledge by developing the knowledge that a foreign trade employee should have and the ability to use it.
Course Content: Foreign trade processes. State supports in foreign trade, exporters' associations, customs. finance and transportation methods, and payment/delivery methods in foreign trade.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) International Economic Organizations Lecture notes
2) The Theory of Comparative Advantage and the Return of Foreign Trade Lecture notes
3) Modern Trade Theories Lecture notes
4) Imperfect Competition and Foreign Trade Lecture notes
5) Imperfect Competition and Foreign Trade Lecture notes
6) Tariffs and Quotas Lecture notes
7) Foreign Trade Policy Lecture notes
8) Midterm exam
9) International Trade - Labor and Environmental Standards ​ Lecture notes
10) Balance of Payments Lecture notes
11) Exchange Rate and Exchange Rate Systems Lecture notes
12) Open Economy Lecture notes
13) Protectionism and Liberalization in Foreign Trade Lecture notes
14) Development and Structure of Foreign Trade in Turkey Lecture notes
15) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Adım Adım Dış Ticaret
References: Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, he has a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on international business and trade.
2) Possess the knowledge and skills related to different functions and interactions of international business and trade.
3) Possess the knowledge and skills to interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of international business and trade with scientific and technological methods.
4) Use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business and trade problems.
5) Explains the competitiveness of the countries with the requirements of international competition and interprets the functioning of the actors and regulatory structures in the international environment.
6) Develops and manages new trade projects by producing strategies within international market needs.
7) Solves complex business and global trade problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) Possess the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility and sufficient legal and regulatory knowledge.
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them.
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Using License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Using other social sciences and mathematics, he has a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on international business and trade.
2) Possess the knowledge and skills related to different functions and interactions of international business and trade.
3) Possess the knowledge and skills to interpret the data, concepts and ideas in the field of international business and trade with scientific and technological methods.
4) Use different theoretical approaches to understanding and solving various business and trade problems.
5) Explains the competitiveness of the countries with the requirements of international competition and interprets the functioning of the actors and regulatory structures in the international environment.
6) Develops and manages new trade projects by producing strategies within international market needs.
7) Solves complex business and global trade problems by using various statistical techniques and numerical methods and makes analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) Uses a foreign language at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) Develops teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
10) Possess the knowledge of universal ethical values, social responsibility and sufficient legal and regulatory knowledge.
11) Develops positive attitudes related to lifelong learning and identifies individual learning needs and carries out studies to correct them.
12) Students will be able to communicate their ideas and solutions both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Using License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 40
Final Pratik 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterms 1 41 41
Final 1 42 42
Total Workload 125