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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURE ECONOMY PR. | |
| Code | TEP454 |
| Name | International Agricultural Relations |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA NECAT ÖREN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Due to international dependence, the production of agricultural and food products is seen as a problem not only for national economies but also for the global economy. Based on this fact, the main purpose of this course is to examine international relations in the field of agriculture and the policies that direct these relations and to provide a theoretical background (global perspective) that can discuss developments in this field from a national and global perspective.
Course Content
Definition, importance, scope and development of international relations; Tools and actors of international relations; International relations and trade; International agricultural relations and their causes; International agricultural and trade policies; The situation of underdeveloped countries in international agricultural relations; Effective institutions, treaties and mergers in international agricultural relations
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the reasons, importance and historical development of international relations. |
| LO02 | Knows the tools and actors of international relations. |
| LO03 | Counts and explains the reasons and theories of foreign trade |
| LO04 | Knows the objectives and tools of foreign trade policies. |
| LO05 | Knows and explains the importance and development of international agricultural relations. |
| LO06 | Knows the working subjects and aims of international agricultural policies |
| LO07 | Knows the position of underdeveloped countries in international agricultural relations and explains their reasons |
| LO08 | Explain the interaction between national and international agricultural policy. |
| LO09 | Knows about the main international organizations, agreements and mergers and works related to agriculture. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | is be able to explain and apply basic theories related to major science and engineering courses in order to form a foundation which enables him/her to understand advanced level subjects related to his/her profession | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | is able to describe, intorduce and evaluate crop and animal production techniques, tools and equipment used in this area and explain role, importance and development of agriculture in national and world economy | 2 |
| PLO03 | - | is able to describe characteristics and interrelations of all stages from production to consumption in agricultural sector; is able to describe basic concepts related to efficienct and sustianable use of resources; is able to explain and apply basic economic principles used for this purpose | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | is able to explain concepts, thought, theory and methods related to major economic, social, natural, cultural, institutional, organizational and legal factors affecting activities in agricultural sector and rural areas, also national and international forces and interaction between them, their universal and social effects | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | is able to apply basic principles of economics to the problemes encountered in agricultural sector | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | is able to show and express economic and social data to be used in agricultural decision making process in tables, graphs and mathematical symbols | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | is able to apply ecosystem, biodiversity, sustainable resource management, rural development, planning and technology use related knowledge to crop and animal production and marketing processes | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | determines required data related to the analysis of problems encountered in agricultural sector, critically examines and uses those data, selects a proper frame, model and method for the analysis, and evaluates results of the analysis | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | uses basic information technologies in the analysis of economic and social data and uses software prepared for this purpose and interpretes results | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | is able to carry studies related to his/her field independently and according to the legal procedures; is able to give consultancy, supervising, and expertise services in those fields; is able to join to team works | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | is able to get access to actual and updated information in the field; is able to inquire knowledge obtained and use them for public benefit according to the purpose selected | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | is able to communicate with sepacialist and non-specialist people both in verbal and written form; is able to select most appropriate communications methods; is able to develop cooperation with stakeholders on producer and organization basis | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | acquires general and professional foreign language command at a sufficient level to observe professional developments and communicate with colleagues;is able to use information and communication technologies | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | is able to identify problems that can be encountered in agricultural sector; determines their context, evaluates effects of solutions, projects and policies applied in this context, produces solutions, projects and policy alternatives, foresees possible effects of alternatives suggested by himself/herself or others, selects the most appropriate alternative in terms of the goals selected, applies, direcs and monitors project | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | is able to describe historical development of the profession, ethical principles obligatory during the performance of the profession and to be consicous of meticulous application of these principles | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition, importance and/or reasons of international relations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 2 | Scope and historical development of international relations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 3 | Tools and actors of international relations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 4 | International economic relations and trade | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 5 | Practical and economic reasons leading to international trade and theories of foreign trade | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 6 | Foreign trade policy: Definition, scope and objectives | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 7 | Foreign trade policy instruments | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 9 | International agricultural relations: Scope and historical development | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 10 | Causes of international agricultural relations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 11 | International agricultural policies and working subjects | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 12 | National and international agricultural policy relations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 13 | Common agricultural objectives and policies | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 14 | Status of underdeveloped countries in international agricultural relations | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 15 | International agricultural organizations, treaties and entegrations and Turkey-EU relations in agriculture | Lecture notes and recommended resources for the relevant sections | |
| 16 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources | |
| 17 | Term Exams | All lecture notes and resources |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||