COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

International Business and Trade

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR IBRAHIM ALPER ARISOY

Offered to

International Business and Trade

Course Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide the student with essential information on cultural, socio-economic and political characteristics of the countries of North and South America, with particular reference on their implications for the business environment.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

IBS 2014 - COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Course materials are drawn from a range of textbooks and journal articles.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Discussions
3. Group Studies
4. Case Studies

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will explain the cultural, socio-economic and political dynamics of the Americas, in order to conceive the particular business practices of this region, to make use of this information in his/her future business carrier.
2. The learner will recognize the major international cooperation and integration schemes among the countries in North and South America and make inferences on their implications for the changing business environment.
3. The learner will demonstrate the differing characteristics of business practices and traditions in the north and southern parts of American continent, in order to assess their implications for doing business in these regions.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 % of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Although the course is mainly based on lectures, around 20 % of each session is intended for class discussion, based on the lecture itself and assigned readings. Therefore, students are expected to be prepared for class participation at each session.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

alper.arisoy@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes