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Course Description Course Name : Foreign Trade And Exchange Course Code : EC 405 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. HARUN BAL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the dynamics of the development of international trade Understand the relationship between foreign trade-growth on economic theory and mechanism of the process of foreign trade policies Analyze international payment instruments, foreign exchange rates and foreign exchange management policy Learn basic institutional structure of foreign trade under the GATT and the WTO Learn institutions and organizations that help foreign trade transactions and their mechanisms Interpret and understand the latest developments in the scope of foreign trade and foreign exchange in general Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to provide students with information which is about the development of foreign trade in the scope of trade liberalization, national and international practices, methods of financing and institutions and organizations that help foreign trade transactions. Course Contents : Foreign trade regimes, exchange rate regimes, the use of foreign exchange transactions in foreign trade, application on Turkish economy Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The Dynamics of International Trade Development Reading course book Lecture 2 International Trade and Economy of Turkey Reading course book Lecture 3 International Trade and Monetary Side Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 4 The Relationship between Foreign Trade and Economic growth in the Theory of Economics Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 5 International Instruments of Payments, Exchange Rates and Currency Management Policies Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 6 Financial Risk Management Techniques Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 7 Delivery Methods Used in International Sales Contracts Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 8 Mid-term prepare to exam written exam 9 Documents Used in International Trade Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 10 Types of Payments in Foreign Trade Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 11 Main Financing Methods Used in Foreign Trade Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 12 International Supervision Companies Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 13 Foreign Trade-Related Basic Organizational Structure: GATT and WTO Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 14 International Trade, Contract Necessity, Risks, and Arbitration. Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 15 Supporting Institutions in Foreign Trade Transactions Reading course book Lecture, problem session, and case studies 16/17 Final Exam prepare to exam written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Harun BAL: Dış Ticaret ve Kambiyo Uygulamaları Ders Notları 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 Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy 2 2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 1 3 Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 4 4 Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 5 5 Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 3 6 Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 1 7 Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 5 8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 1 9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 1 10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 5 11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 1 12 Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. 4 13 Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 5 14 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 0 15 Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language. 2 16 Question traditional attitudes, applications and methods, develop and apply new methods when needed. 5 17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 1 * 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 3 42     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 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4