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| Code | ECOS309 |
| Name | International Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
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
Yok
Resources
Halil Seyidoğlu, Uluslararası İktisat Teori, Politika ve Uygulama
Notes
Selected Articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Be familiar with basic concepts and theories of International Trade |
| LO02 | Explain the reason 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 |
| LO05 | Evaluate the balance of payments, external equilibrium, exchange rate |
| LO06 | Explain the international economic issues. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops critical thinking skills. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of International Economics | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Historical Background for International Trade Theories | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Classical Trade Theories: Absolute Advantages, Comparative Advantages | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Offer Curves and Terms of Trade | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Alternative Cost and Gains from Trade | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Factor Endowments Theorem | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | New Models in International Trade | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Relations between Foreign Trade and Economic Growth | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Foreign trade policy | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | The Instruments of Trade Policy: Tariff | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Other Instruments of Trade Policy: Nontariff Barriers | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Arguments for Interventionist Trade Policies | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | The Political Economy of Trade Policy | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Repetition | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Review | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||