Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
İKT-23-116	ULUSLARARASI İKTİSAT	Elective	1	1	5

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Analyzing the international dimension of the economy in real terms, to examine the reasons that lead countries to mutual trade with their theories, examine the economic integration and evaluate foreign trade structure of Turkey's

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Haktan SEVİNÇ

Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to explain reasons for international trade
2	To be able to understand basic concepts and theories of international trade.
3	To be able to use the insights of economic theories to analyze international economic issues of today
4	To be able to evaluate the limitations of traditional theories
5	To explain the role of economic agents in the economy
6	To be able to analyze the theories explaining international trade comparatively
7	To be able to distinguish inter industry trade from intra industry trade
8	To be able to discuss the contributions of new trade theories
9	To be able to criticize the world trading system and the role of underdeveloped countries by considering theories as to the interaction between trade and growth
10	To be able to understand the impacts ofalternative trade policies
11	To be able to compare and discuss alternative trade policies for economic growth and development
12	To be able to evaluate international economic problems and issues
13	To understand, evaluate and suggest solutions to the important international economic problems
14	To be able to use and explain international economic integration
15	To be able to distinguish the place of international international economics in general economics

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Classical, Neo Classical and Modern International Trade Theories- Analysis of International Trade Theory- Analysis of International Trade Theory and Economic Growth- Instruments of International Trade Policy-

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction of International Economics
2	Classical Trade Theories: Absolute Advantages, Comparative Advantages
3	Classical Trade Theories: Absolute Advantages, Comparative Advantages
4	Analysis of International Trade Theories: Supply and Demand Models
5	Factor Endowments Theorem
6	New Models in International Trade
7	Mid-Term Exam
8	Analysis of International Trade Theory and Economic Growth
9	International Trade Policy
10	Instruments of International Trade Policy:Tariff
11	Other Instruments of Trade Policy: Nontariff Barriers
12	Liberalization of World Trade
13	European Union
14	Economics Groupsin the World: Outside the European Union
15	Repetition
16	Repetition
17	Term Exams

Recommended or Required Reading

Halil Seyidoğlu, "Uluslararası İktisat, Trori Politika ve Uygulamala"

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	1	1
Makeup Examination	1	1	1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			3

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High