Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7İKT425Economical Integrations2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to analyze the theoretical foundations and practical applications of economic integrations. Students will gain the ability to evaluate the historical, legal, and economic aspects of economic integrations and their impacts.
Course Content The concept and types of economic integration
Historical development of economic integrations
The European Union and economic integration
Free trade areas and common markets
Customs unions and their economic impacts
•The effects of economic integrations on developing countries
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures
Case studies
Group discussions
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay Bozan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources İktisadi Birleşmeler
Course Notes 70% attendance is mandatory.

Course Category
Social Sciences %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 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the fundamental concepts and types of economic integrations
2 Evaluate the historical and theoretical foundations of economic integration
3 Analyze the European Union and other integration models
4 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of economic integrations
5 Assess the effects of economic integrations on developing countries

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Concept of Economic Integration
2 Historical Economic Integrations
3 Theories of Economic Integration
4 Economic Integration of the European Union
5 Free Trade Areas and Common Markets
6 Customs Unions and Their Economic Impacts
7 Benefits and Costs of Economic Integrations
8 Midterm
9 Regional Economic Integration Models
10 Developing Countries and Economic Integrations
11 Political Impacts of Economic Integrations
12 Role of Integrations in the Global Economy
13 Turkey's Economic Integration Strategies
14 General Review
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 2
C1 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 2
C2 2 3 2 3 2 4 3 3 4 2 2 2
C3 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 2
C4 3 2 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 2
C5 3 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 2

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