Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6ITL218International Trade Theories3+0+03424.07.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course 1. Understand the different challenges business face when they operate in an international environment;
2. Understand the levels of globalization and explore two sides of creative destruction;
3. Understand trade and investment theory, foreign exchange and the determination of foreign exchange rates;
5. Appreciate the interaction of business and government as they relate to international commerce;
6. Develop insight into the management implications of international business strategy and operations.
Course Content This is introductory course in international trade theory including in financial issues. The basic content of the course includes (1) an overview of the means of conducting international financial system. , with an emphasis on what makes international different from domestic; (2) the effects of the social systems within countries on the conduct of international trade.; (3);) the financial exchange systems and institutions that measure and facilitate international transactions; (4) the dynamic interface between countries and companies attempting to conduct foreign business activities; (5) corporate strategy alternatives for global operations; and (6) international activities that fall largely within functional disciplines
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Zehra Vildan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Daniels, Radebaugh, Sullivan,International Business, Global Edition, 17th Edition, Pearson,2021. Charles W; Wee, Chow-How; Udayasankar, Krishna. International Business: An Asian Perspective. McGraw-Hill. 2012.

Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Quizzes 4 % 15
Attendance 1 % 5
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
7
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 1 20 20
Assignments 1 20 20
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 145

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Have basic conceptual knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the field
2 Develop solid understanding of the causal relationships in the theoretical models of the field
3 Can follow, analyze and interpret the basic theoretical relationships in the field related data
4 Develop the capacity to utilize and apply the knowledge learned in further education, in life-long analysis of events and decision making.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction and Course Overview
2 Globaization Technelogy and Trade
3 Foreign Exchange Markets
4 Foreign Exchange Systems
5 Foreign Exchange Systems
6 Review for exam
7 Midterm exam
8 The Political Economy of International Trade
9 The Political Economy of International Trade
10 Export and Import Strategies
11 Export and Import Strategies
12 Regional Economic Integration
13 Review
14 Quiz

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 3 4 2 2 4 3 1 2 4
C2 4 3 4 2 2 4 3 2 2 4
C3 3 3 5 3 3 4 4 2 2 4
C4 2 4 4 4 5 5 5 3 2 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant