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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
ECO 4414	TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ELIF YAPRAK GÜLCAN

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

The course is designed to analyze the post-world configuration of international economic issues since World War II. The analysis focuses on the economic policies and institutions designed to manage international trade and financial and monetary affairs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	Get familiar with the global institutions designed to manage international trade and monetary affairs, in order to understand the world economic order especially after WW2.
2	Have a better understanding of the background of globalisation process.
3	Assess the impact of the ongoing globalization process on the economic growth, development and welfare of nations.
4	Develop individual ideas on past and modern problems regarding international economic relations and policies and express these ideas orally and written.
5	Apply advanced analytical tools in order to understand economic policy problems.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

ECO 3004 - INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	Introduction	Lecture
2	Globalization	What is it Where are we Costs /Benefits Lecture/Discussion
3	International Economic Institutions-Neoliberalism	IMF,IBRD,WTO Lecture/Discussion
4	Bilateral Trade Agreements	TTIP,TPP Lecture/Discussion- Assignment 1(1 page)
5	East vs. West	USA,EU BICS Turkey and some other emerging Economies- Lecture
6	Corruption and Development	Lecture/Discussion- Assignment 2 (1 page)
7	Presentation nand Discussion
8	presentation and discussion
9	presentation and discussion
10	presentation and discussion
11	presentation and discussion
12	presentation and discussion
13	presentation and discussion

Recomended or Required Reading

www.globalissues.org
www.weforum.org
The Origin of Wealth Eric Beinhocker
Dani Rodrik, Tek Ekonomi Çok Reçete
Joseph Stiglitz, various articles, www.josephstiglitz.com
Daron Acemoglu, www.whynationsfail.com

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Readings
3. Presentations
4. Discussions
there are 2 assignments in this course each worths 20 points. These assignments consist of two parts. First part will be an original essay stating students own analysis which worths 10 points. The second part which worths 10 points as well, will be given for the 5 minutes presentation of the essay. Due dates are stated on course outline. No late assignments.

1. What do you think about globalization
2. The second assignment subject can be choosen from one of the topics studied in the classroom.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	AS1	1.Assignment
2	AS2	2.Assignment
3	TP	TermProject
4	PRS	Presentation
5	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	AS1 * 0.20 + AS2 * 0.20 + TP * 0.40 + PRS * 0.20

*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Assignment grade will include readings, memos, discussion, and participation.

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly discuss the relationship between national economies and the world economy.
2. The learner will be able to explain the effects of international economic institutions and policies on development, growth and welfare.
3. The learner will present his/her ideas in an organized manner written and orally by preparing a research paper.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yaprak.gulcan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 11:45-12:45

Work Placement(s)