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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: IB3413
Ders İsmi: International Trade Theory
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 9
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HÜMEYRA ADIGÜZEL
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: This course aims at providing an introduction to the basis of international trade in order to provide students with a theoretical understanding of trade relations among the countries. The course is devoted to the examination of various theoretical approaches (i.e. Ricardian, Heckscher-Ohlin models, new trade theories) that help to explain several questions such as ‘what explains the patterns of trade?, ‘why do nations trade?, What is the basis for trade?, What are the welfare implications of trade liberalization?, Who gains from trade?’.
Course Content: 1st Week: General introduction: What is ‘international trade’? Trends in world trade in goods and services.
2nd Week: Classical Trade Model: Absolute Advantages and Opportunity Cost.
3rd Week: Classical Trade Model: The Ricardian Model and Comparative Advantage.
4th Week: Classical Trade Model: The Ricardian Model and Comparative Advantage.
5th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: The corollaries of ‘Heckscher-Ohlin’ model.
6th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: Factor endowments and ‘Heckscher-Ohlin’ model.
7th Week: Midterm examination
8th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: Stolper-Samuelson theorem; Rybczynski theorem; Factor-price equalization theorem.
9th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: Standard Trade Model.
10th Week: New trade theory: Economies of scale and imperfect competition.
11th Week: New trade theory: Economies of scale and imperfect competition.
12th Week: Implications of Trade New trade theory; strategic trade policy and intra-industry trade.
13th Week: Product cycle theory.
14th Week: Overall evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1st Week: General introduction: What is ‘international trade’? Trends in world trade in goods and services.
2) 2nd Week: Classical Trade Model: Absolute Advantages and Opportunity Cost.
3) 3rd Week: Classical Trade Model: The Ricardian Model and Comparative Advantage.
4) 4th Week: Classical Trade Model: The Ricardian Model and Comparative Advantage.
5) 5th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: The corollaries of ‘Heckscher-Ohlin’ model.
6) 6th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: Factor endowments and ‘Heckscher-Ohlin’ model.
7) 7th Week: Review
8) 8th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: Stolper-Samuelson theorem; Rybczynski theorem; Factor-price equalization theorem.
9) 9th Week: Neoclassical Trade Model: Standard Trade Model.
10) 10th Week: New trade theory: Economies of scale and imperfect competition.
11) 11th Week: New trade theory: Economies of scale and imperfect competition.
12) 12th Week: Implications of Trade New trade theory; strategic trade policy and intra-industry trade.
13) 13th Week: Product cycle theory.
14) 14th Week: Overall evaluation.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Temel kaynak kitap:
Required Text:
Krugman, P. and M. Obstfeld (2011), International Economics, 9th edition, Pearson, Addison Wesley.
References: Yararlı eserler:
Optional Texts:
Caves, Frankel and Jones (2007), World Trade and Payments: An Introduction, 10th edition, Pearson, Addison Wesley.

Seyidoğlu, Halil (2009), Uluslararası İktisat, 17. Baskı. (In Turkish).

Karluk, Rıdvan (2009), Uluslararası Ekonomi, 9. Baskı, Beta yayınevi. (In Turkish).

Pugel, Thomas (2009), International Economics, 14th ed., McGraw-Hill-Irwin.

Suranovic, S. (2010), International Trade Theory and Policy, Flat World Knowledge, online textbook.

Bhagwati, J. (2002), Free Trade Today, Princeton Univ. Press.

WTO (2007), World Trade Review 2007, Geneva: WTO.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). 2
2) They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. 2
3) They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. 2
4) Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 1
5) They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. 3
6) Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. 3
7) They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. 2
8) They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. 3
9) They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. 1
10) They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. 1
11) By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. 3
12) They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. 2
13) Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. 3
14) Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. 2
15) They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. 3

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 40
Study Hours Out of Class 16 101
Quizzes 2 2
Midterms 1 2
Final 1 2
Total Workload 147