School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code ECON 304
Course Title in English International Economics
Course Title in Turkish Uluslararası Ekonomi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Bahar
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 135 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites ECON 202 - Microeconomic Theory II
Expected Prior Knowledge Knowledge of microeconomic theory.
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To gain an understanding of the theoretical, empirical and policy issues relating to international economics.
Course Description The purpose of this course is to provide an analytical framework for the analysis of international trade issues. Our starting point will be the examination of models in traditional trade theory. Other topics covered in the class include understanding the reasons behind international trade across various trade models, the welfare gains and losses from trade, and trade policies and instruments of trade policy.
Course Description in Turkish Bu dersin amacı, uluslararası ekonomi konuları hakkında analitik bir çerçeve sağlamaktır. Geleneksel ticaret teorisindeki modellerden başlanarak, farklı modeller kapsamında dış ticaretin kaynakları, dış ticaret ve refah etkileri, dış ticaret politikaları ve enstrümanları incelenecektir.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics.
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics.
3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability.
5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies.
7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data.
8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information.
10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility.
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. H
2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. H
3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. H
4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. S
5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems. S
6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. H
7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. N
8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings. S
9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. H
10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. H
11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy H
Prepared by and Date NAZLI KARAMOLLAOĞLU , November 2023
Course Coordinator NAZLI KARAMOLLAOĞLU
Semester Bahar
Name of Instructor Doç. Dr. NAZLI KARAMOLLAOĞLU

Course Contents

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Required/Recommended ReadingsInternational Economics - 2017-2018 SPR Course ID: karamollaoglu69954 Course Materials: Krugman, International Trade: Theory and Policy, 10/e, Global Edition Author(s): Krugman, Paul | Melitz, Marc | Obstfeld, Maurice Textbook ISBN-13: 9781292060439
Teaching MethodsFlipped classroom
Homework and ProjectsAssignments and Homework
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseLab
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Ödev 3 % 30
Ara Sınavlar 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration nazli.karamollaoglu@mef.edu.tr

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ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Ders Saati 14 1.5 3 2 91
Ödevler 10 1 1 20
Küçük Sınavlar 4 1 0.5 6
Ara Sınavlar 1 6 2 8
Final 1 10 2 12
Total Workload 137
Total Workload/25 5.5
ECTS 5