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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

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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) They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics.
2) They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy.
3) They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems.
4) They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs.
5) They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy.
6) They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy.
7) Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.
8) They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.
9) They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship.
10) They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law.
11) Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them.
12) They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.
13) They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License .

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have a broad and interdisciplinary perspective on economics using other social sciences and mathematics.	2
2)	They have knowledge and skill about different functions and interactions of economy.	3
3)	They use different theoretical approaches to comprehend and solve various economic problems.	3
4)	They are aware of the needs of society and use their knowledge of economics to meet these needs.	3
5)	They have in-depth knowledge on the current issues of the Turkish economy and the global economy.	2
6)	They have in-depth knowledge on the history of the Turkish economy and basic level knowledge on the history of the global economy.	1
7)	Using various statistical techniques and numerical methods, they establish correct economic models and make analyzes by using statistical programs effectively.	1
8)	They use a foreign language at least at the B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria according to the level of education.	1
9)	They improve their skills of teamwork, negotiation, leadership and entrepreneurship.	2
10)	They have universal ethical values, social responsibility awareness and adequate knowledge of business law.	3
11)	Being able to develop positive attitudes with regards to lifelong learning, they identify their individual learning needs and carry out studies to fulfil them.	3
12)	They express their ideas and solution proposals concerning their field both written and orally, and present and publish them on both national and international platforms.	3
13)	They use information and communication technologies together with a computer software required by the field at least at advanced level of European Computer Driving License .	3

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