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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
DIS2007 Banking and Foreign Exchange Transactions Fall 1 2 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor SERAP GÖKSU
Recommended Optional Program Components: There are no program components.
Course Objectives: The object of the course is to provide students; to have knowledge and application ability about banking and exchange transactions, international payment forms and foreign trade finance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Have knowledge about the context of foreign exchange transactions legislation and ability to comprehend procedures related with foreign currency.
2.Able to analyse foreign trade documentation.
3.Have knowledge and analyse ability about payment methods.
4.Able to comprehend banking transactions of imports and exports.
5.Have knowledge about foreign trade finance.


Course Content

Basic concepts and aplications of analyses and aplications of foreign exchange, banking and import, export transactions, documents, payment methods and trade finance applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description of foreign exchange transactions
2) Basic concepts of foreign exchange transactions
3) Foreign currency and its content and features
4) Procedures of banking in foreign trade
5) General principals of exports in foreign exchange legislation
6) Principals of imports in foreign exchange legislation.
7) General overview and applications of payment terms
8) Review
9) Advance payment
10) Payment againts goods.
11) Payment against documents
12) Pre-finance Loans
13) Country credits, forward, forfaiting.
14) T. Eximbank loans

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Abdurrahman Özalp, Dış Ticarette Akreditif, Riskler ve UCP, Türkmen Kitabevi.
2. Yaser Gürsoy, Dış Ticaret İşlemleri Yönetimi, Ekin Kitabevi.
References: Konularla ile ilgili güncel haberler.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 5
Application 2 % 10
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3