MEDICINE
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
IB3414	International Trade Policy	Fall	3	0	3	7

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. HÜMEYRA ADIGÜZEL
Course Lecturer(s):	Prof. Dr. YAVUZ GÜNALAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The main objective of this course is to provide students with an analytical perspective about international trade relations and negotiations by referring to the relationship between trade theory/trade policy instruments, and current trade relations. The course is divided into four parts: it starts with a theoretical approach to trade and trade policy instruments; then focuses on political economy of free trade and trade policy process. The third part is on international trade negotiations and the institutions (mainly the GATT and the WTO); their norms, principles and essential mechanisms; followed by a series of lectures on multilateral and regional trade arrangements and current topics in the global trading system

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learn the basic theoretical framework of trade policy analysis and apply this in particular cases
2. Learn the role and limitations of WTO and other international institutions governing the rule-based system of world economic order.
3. Learn about the widening scope of trade policy related issues such as environmental concerns, labor standards and intellectual property rights.
4. Learn about the role of domestic and international conflict of interests in determining trade policy.
5. Learn about regional economic integration and free trade agreements
6. Learn to access and interpret data on international trade policy.

Course Content

1st Week: International Trade Policy: An Introduction
2nd Week: Trade Policy instruments: Tariffs
3rd Week: Trade Policy instruments: non-tariff barriers
4th Week: Free trade vs. trade protection
5th Week: Political economy of trade policy: theoretical background
6th Week: Political economy of trade policy: rent-seeking
7th Week: Midterm
8th Week: International trade institutions: WTO
9th Week: WTO Multilateral Trade Arrangements: Industrial goods, trade in agriculture
10th Week: WTO Multilateral Trade Arrangements: Trade in services
11th Week: Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations
12th Week: Preferential trade arrangements and regionalism
13th Week: Trade-and-Beyond-the-Border issues
14th Week: Current topics in world trade

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1st Week: International Trade Policy: An Introduction
2)	2nd Week: Trade Policy instruments: Tariffs
3)	3rd Week: Trade Policy instruments: non-tariff barriers
4)	4th Week: Free trade vs. trade protection
5)	5th Week: Political economy of trade policy: theoretical background
6)	6th Week: Political economy of trade policy: rent-seeking
7)	7th Week: Review
8)	8th Week: International trade institutions: WTO
9)	9th Week: WTO Multilateral Trade Arrangements: Industrial goods, trade in agriculture
10)	10th Week: WTO Multilateral Trade Arrangements: Trade in services
11)	11th Week: Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations
12)	12th Week: Preferential trade arrangements and regionalism
13)	13th Week: Trade-and-Beyond-the-Border issues
14)	14th Week: Current topics in world trade

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

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There is no single textbook for this course. Relevant chapters in the following books are suggested as essential reading to provide a background:

Hoekman, B. and M. Kostecki (2009), The Political Economy of the World Trading System: The WTO and Beyond, Third Edition, Oxford University Press.

Barton, Goldstein, Josling and Steinberg (2006), The Evolution of the Trade Regime: Politics, Law, and Economics of the GATT and the WTO, Princeton University Press.

Trebilcock, M. and R. Howse (2005), The Regulation of International Trade, Third Edition, Routledge.

Van den Bossche, P. (2008), The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization: Text, Cases and Materials Second Edition, Cambridge University Press.

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

Bagwell, K. and Staiger, R. (2002), The
Economics of the World Trading System, The MIT Press.

Rodrik, Dani (2011), The Globalisation Paradox, Oxford University Press.

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 55
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 45
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 55
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	40
Study Hours Out of Class	16	102
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		146

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)	Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2)	In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3)	In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4)	Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5)	By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6)	Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7)	Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8)	Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9)	In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10)	Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11)	Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12)	Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13)	Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14)	Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15)	Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16)	Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17)	The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18)	Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19)	Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20)	Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21)	Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22)	In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23)	Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24)	Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25)	In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26)	Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27)	Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28)	Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29)	Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30)	Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31)	Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32)	Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process