International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of International Trade and Logistic
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01130003 | International Economics | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Bilge AFŞAR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Bilge AFŞAR | C-112 | [email protected] | 7233 |
Course Content
International Economics course covers topics such as international trade theories and policies, exchange rates and the international financial system, economic integration processes and global economic crises. In addition, the economic problems of developing countries and the role of multinational corporations in the global economy are emphasized. The course aims to provide students with the competence to understand and analyze global economic dynamics.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the International Economics course is to teach students the basic principles and functioning of the global economic system. This course aims to enable students to understand and analyze international trade, finance and economic policies. It also aims to develop students' ability to evaluate economic events and developments in global markets.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have current, theoretical and practical knowledge about International Trade and Logistics and to be able to use them in academic and professional contexts. | 4 |
| P2 | To be able to conduct scientific research in the field of International Trade and Logistics, including problem identification, data collection, analysis and reporting processes, and to be able to transfer the findings in written and oral form. | 3 |
| P3 | To be able to make evaluations and express opinions on economic, administrative, financial and commercial issues. | 4 |
| P4 | Monitor and evaluate the micro and macro actors involved in International Trade and Logistics processes, their activities, and their relationships and interactions with each other and with actors in other systems. | 4 |
| P5 | Ability to work in coordination with different disciplines and cultures. | 4 |
| P6 | To be able to plan and manage individual studies related to International Trade and Logistics and to take responsibility in group studies. | 1 |
| P7 | To be able to follow the theoretical and practical developments in issues related to International Trade and Logistics and to update their knowledge and skills in these matters. | 3 |
| P8 | To be able to access different information sources and make quantitative and qualitative analyzes by using software related to the field of international trade and logistics. | 1 |
| P9 | To be able to have the competence to conduct market and marketing research. | 1 |
| P10 | To follow the developments in the field of international trade and logistics in Turkish and English. | 3 |
| P11 | To be able to provide the necessary technical and social communication in Turkish and English with individual and institutional actors involved in international trade and logistics processes. | 1 |
| P12 | Ability to act with professional responsibility awareness and make fair, transparent and ethical decisions in international trade and logistics processes by adhering to ethical principles in accordance with international trade, logistics and customs legislation. | 1 |
| P13 | Being aware of the global and local economic, social, legal and environmental consequences of field practices and the responsibilities that these consequences impose on oneself and other actors in the field. | 3 |
| P14 | To be able to have strategic management skills to make suggestions on issues such as goals, objectives, mission, vision, target market, positioning, business portfolio design, market and marketing performance measurement related to the organization and to make medium and long-term plans related to these suggestions. | 1 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.1.1 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.2.4 | 1 | |
| O3 | P.3.6 | 1 | |
| O4 | P.4.4 | 1 | |
| O5 | P.5.2 | 1 | |
| O6 | P.7.1 | 1 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Foreign balance of payments items |
| 2 | Economic interpretation of the foreign balance of payments |
| 3 | Reasons for the imbalance of the external balance of payments |
| 4 | Foreign exchange market analysis |
| 5 | Foreign exchange market analysis |
| 6 | Future foreign exchange markets |
| 7 | Theories to explain the exchange rate |
| 8 | Balance of payments and balancing |
| 9 | Balance of payments and balancing |
| 10 | Relationship between balance of payments and price mechanism |
| 11 | Balance of payments and national income relationship |
| 12 | Foreign trade policy and economic development |
| 13 | International economic problems and underdevelopment |
| 14 | Direct capital investments and their economic effects |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | International Economy, Halil Seyidoğlu, 2015 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 114 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P5 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Öğrenciler uluslararası ekonomideki karşılaştırmalı üstünlük, döviz kurları, ticaret dengeleri ve uluslararası sermaye akışları gibi temel kavramları tanımlayabilecek ve tanımlayabilecektir. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Öğrenciler, Heckscher-Ohlin modeli, Ricardo modeli ve Mundell-Fleming modeli dahil olmak üzere uluslararası ticaret ve finansın temel teorilerini açıklayabilecektir. | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Öğrenciler uluslararası ekonomi teorilerini gerçek dünyadaki durumlara ve güncel küresel ekonomik konulara uygulayabileceklerdir. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Öğrenciler tarifeler, kotalar ve ticaret anlaşmaları gibi uluslararası ticaret politikalarının yerel ve küresel ekonomiler üzerindeki etkisini analiz edebilecektir. | - | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| O5 | Öğrenciler döviz kuru dalgalanmalarının ve uluslararası mali politikaların küresel ekonomik istikrar üzerindeki sonuçlarını değerlendirebilecektir. | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Öğrenciler ticaret dengesizlikleri, döviz krizleri ve küresel finansal istikrarsızlık gibi uluslararası ekonomik zorlukları ele almak için politika önerileri geliştirebilecek ve oluşturabilecektir. | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |