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Course Description Course Name : International Economics II Course Code : EC 302 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. FİKRET DÜLGER Assoc.Prof.Dr. HARUN BAL Asst.Prof.Dr. YELDA TEKGÜL Prof.Dr. MURAT DOĞANLAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand the foreign exchange market and the process of foreign exchange rate system. Learn and calculate the balance of payments. Comprehend the logic of international monetary economics Understand the relationship between international economics and economic development of a country Introduce the international monetary system and its development and investigate 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 : 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-solving 2 Analysis of foreign exchange markets and derivatives of exchanges, theories of exchange rate Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 3 Theories of exchange rate Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 4 Money and capital markets Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 5 Foreign direct investments and capital flows Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 6 Foreign financing resources: foreign aids Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 7 Foreign savings and foreign (external) debts Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 8 Mid-term 9 International money system: Its historical process and its present Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 10 International money system: Its historical process and its present Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 11 International institutions: IMF, World Bank etc. Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 12 International institutions: IMF, World Bank etc. Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 13 Macroeconomic policy analyses in open economies: internal-external balance Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 14 Macroeconomic policy analyses in open economies: internal-external balance Relevant chapter Lecture, Problem-solving 15 Review None Lecture 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Uluslararası İktisat Teori, Politika ve Uygulama. Halil Seyidoğlu, İstanbul: Güzem Yayınları, 2007 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 40 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 5 2 Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 3 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 4 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. 2 8 Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. 1 9 Apply the methods of economic analysis. 4 10 Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 3 11 Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. 3 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. 5 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. 3 17 Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4 * 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 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 129 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.16 ECTS Credit: 5