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Course Description Course Name : International Economics II Course Code : EC 302 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MURAT DOĞANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the foreign exchange market and the process of foreign exchange rate system Learns and calculates the balance of payments Comprehends the logic of international monetary economics Understands the relationship between internation economics and economic development of a country Introducts of the international monetary system and its development and Investigates macroeconomic policy analysis in open economies Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to introduce students the theoric base of international economics such as international monetary economics and open macroeconomic policies. So at that point, the students will be able to present new policy offerings. Course Contents : In this course, international monetary economics, analysis of exchange markets, theories of exchange rate, price mechanisms, international economics and economic development, underdeveloped countries, money and capital markets, foreign direct investments and capital flows, international services trade, international money systems, IMF, macroeconomic policy analysis in open economies: internal-external balance, will be taught. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the international monetary economics: Balance of payments Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 2 Analysis of foreign exchange markets and derivatives of exchanges, Theories of exchange rate Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 3 Theories of exchange rate Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 4 Money and capital markets Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 5 Foreign direct investments and capital flows Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 6 Foreign financing resources: foreign aids Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 7 Foreign savings and foreign (external) debts Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 8 Midterm Preperation for the exam Midterm exam 9 International money system: Its historical process and its present Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 10 International money system: Its historical process and its present Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 11 International institutions: IMF, World Bank etc. Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 12 International institutions: IMF, World Bank etc. Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 13 Macroeconomic policy analyses in open economies: internal-external balance Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 14 Macroeconomic policy analyses in open economies: internal-external balance Relevant chapter Lecture, problem session 15 General Review Review of topics Problem session and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preperation for the exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Uluslararası İktisat, Teori, Politika ve Uygulama, Halil Seyidoğlu, 2007. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Models problems with Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics 1 2 Explains Econometric concepts 1 3 Estimates the model consistently and analyzes & interprets its results 2 4 Acquires basic Mathematics, Statistics and Operation Research concepts 0 5 Equipped with the foundations of Economics, and develops Economic models 5 6 Describes the necessary concepts of Business 1 7 Acquires the ability to analyze, benchmark, evaluate and interpret at conceptual levels to develop solutions to problems 2 8 Collects, edits, and analyzes data 1 9 Uses a package program of Econometrics, Statistics, and Operation Research 0 10 Effectively works, take responsibility, and the leadership individually or as a member of a team 3 11 Awareness towards life-long learning and follow-up of the new information and knowledge in the field of study 3 12 Develops the ability of using different resources in the form of academic rules, synthesis the information gathered, and effective presentation in an area which has not been studied 4 13 Uses Turkish and at least one other foreign language, academically and in the business context 5 14 Good understanding, interpretation, efficient written and oral expression of the people involved 5 15 Questions traditional approaches and their implementation while developing alternative study programs when required 2 16 Recognizes and implements social, scientific, and professional ethic values 3 17 Follows actuality, and interprets the data about economic and social events 4 18 Improves himself/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 110 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4 ECTS Credit: 4