ECOS309 International Economics

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PR. (ENGLISH)
Code ECOS309
Name International Economics
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The purpose of this course is to introduce basic theories of international trade and the effects of international economic policies on domestic and world welfare

Course Content

Ricardian Model - Heckscher-Ohlin Model -Increasing Returns And Monopolistic Competition - International Trade And Growth - International Trade Policy

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To understand basic concepts and theories of International Trade
LO02 To be able to explain reasons for international trade.
LO03 To be able to use the insights of economic theories to analyze international economic issues of today
LO04 To be able to evaluate the limitations of traditional theories


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and theories within the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to follow, interpret and apply problem-solving techniques focused on problem solving in different social fields of international and national dimension. 5
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods, develop and apply new working methods when necessary. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Recognize/apply social, scientific and professional ethical values.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility, leads and works effectively individually and/or in a team. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field and improves himself/herself.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic life and business life. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Analyzes data related to social sciences.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Define and analyze political, economic and social problems of international, regional and national context.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains critical thinking skills in the field of social sciences. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction of International Economics Lecture
2 Historical Background for International Trade Theories Lecture
3 Classical Trade Theories: Absolute Advantages, Comparative Advantages Lecture
4 Offer Curves and Terms of Trade Lecture
5 Alternative Cost and Gains from Trade Lecture
6 Factor Endowments Theorem Lecture
7 New Models in International Trade Lecture
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture
9 Relations between Foreign Trade and Economic Growth Lecture
10 Foreign trade policy Lecture
11 The Instruments of Trade Policy: Tariff Lecture
12 Other Instruments of Trade Policy: Nontariff Barriers Lecture
13 Arguments for Interventionist Trade Policies Lecture
14 The Political Economy of Trade Policy Lecture
15 Repetition Lecture
16 Term Exams Lecture
17 Term Exams Lecture


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 137
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,48
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 14.05.2025 09:54