Foreign trade
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Foreign trade
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03641224 | The Green Deal and Foreign Trade Policies | 2026 | Spring | 4 | 2+1+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Course 1 consists of one midterm and one final exam. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There are no prerequisites. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Müşerref ARIK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Müşerref ARIK | B-123 | [email protected] | 7235 | Wednesday 11:00-12:00 |
Course Content
The purpose of this course is to teach sustainability-based foreign trade policies, particularly the European Union Green Deal, and to equip students with the ability to analyze the impact of environmental regulations on international trade.
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to introduce sustainability-based foreign trade policies, particularly the European Union's Green Deal, and to enable students to develop the ability to analyze the impact of environmental policies on international trade. The course covers carbon regulations, green transition policies, and sustainable trade approaches, with the goal of equipping students to evaluate future foreign trade practices.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | It discusses the effects of the green transition on companies' competitive strategies. | P.19.4 | 1 |
| O2 | It evaluates trade policies based on sustainability. | P.19.5 | 1 |
| O3 | Explains the Green Deal's impact on foreign trade policies. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O4 | It analyzes the effects of the CBAM and carbon regulations on international trade. | P.7.2 | 1 |
| O5 | It evaluates trade policies based on sustainability. | P.7.3 | 1 |
| O6 | Analyzes environmental risks and opportunities in foreign trade. | P.7.4 | 1 |
| O7 | It discusses the effects of the green transition on companies' competitive strategies. | P.7.5 | 1 |
| O8 | Conducts market research by analyzing foreign trade data. | P.7.6 | 1 |
| O9 | Assesses environmental risks and opportunities in foreign trade. | P.16.1 | 1 |
| O10 | It analyzes the risks that carbon regulations pose to foreign trade. | P.16.2 | 1 |
| O11 | It discusses the effects of the green transition on companies' competitive strategies. | P.16.5 | 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 | Course Overview, Basic Concepts, and the Sustainability Approach |
| 2 | The Historical Development of Global Environmental Policies |
| 3 | The European Union's Green Deal: Goals and Policy Areas |
| 4 | The Green Deal's Impact on Global Trade |
| 5 | The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Its Scope |
| 6 | The Impact of CBAM on Turkey's Foreign Trade |
| 7 | The Concept of the Carbon Footprint and Carbon Costs in International Trade |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Green transition and international competitiveness |
| 10 | Green logistics and sustainable supply chain |
| 11 | Green financing and foreign trade support mechanisms |
| 12 | Companies' Strategies for Compliance with the Green Deal |
| 13 | Examples of Applications from Turkey and Around the World – Case Analysis |
| 14 | Overall Evaluation and Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Ministry of Trade—Green Deal Action Plan 2021 |
| Funda Sezgin, Esra Yüksel Acı, Rana Atabay Kuşmu—The Green Economy Within the Framework of the European Green Deal |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 2 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P7 | P16 | P19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains the Green Deal's impact on foreign trade policies. | - | - | - |
| O2 | It analyzes the effects of the CBAM and carbon regulations on international trade. | - | - | - |
| O3 | It evaluates trade policies based on sustainability. | - | - | - |
| O4 | Analyzes environmental risks and opportunities in foreign trade. | - | - | - |
| O5 | It discusses the effects of the green transition on companies' competitive strategies. | - | - | - |
| O6 | Conducts market research by analyzing foreign trade data. | - | - | - |
| O7 | Assesses environmental risks and opportunities in foreign trade. | - | - | - |
| O8 | It analyzes the risks that carbon regulations pose to foreign trade. | - | - | - |
| O9 | It discusses the effects of the green transition on companies' competitive strategies. | - | - | - |
| O10 | It discusses the effects of the green transition on companies' competitive strategies. | - | - | - |
| O11 | It evaluates trade policies based on sustainability. | - | - | - |