Department of International Relations

International Economy(RI208)

Course Code Course Name Semester Theory Practice Lab Credit ECTS
RI208 International Economy 4 3 3 0 3 3
Prerequisites
Admission Requirements
Language of Instruction French
Course Type Compulsory
Course Level Bachelor Degree
Course Instructor(s)
Assistant
Objective This course aims to teach essential theories of international trade, trade policy and instruments.
Content Undergraduate
Course Learning Outcomes 1.The reasons for international trade.
2. The situation and outlook for world trade.
3.The reasons for trade restriction and problems posed by protectionist policies.
4.Trade policy instruments
5.Pricing policies
6.Non-tariff barriers
7. Trade creations and diversions in trade agreements
Teaching and Learning Methods Theoretical
References -Michel Rainelli Commerce International
Halil Seyidoğlu Uluslararası İktisat Teori ve Politika ve Uygulama, Der Yayınevi 2017.
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Theory Topics
Week Weekly Contents
1 Introduction: Situation and Perspective of the World Economy
2 Why Nations Trade :Comparative Advantage - The Simple Ricardian Model
3 Scale Economies As a Basis for Trade
4 Imperfect economies As a Basis for Trade
5 How Nations Trade: International Equilibrium on trade
6 Factor Endowments: The Hecksher-Ohlin-Samuelson Model
7 Political Economy of Trade: Tariffs and Trade Theory, Restrictions on trade
8 New geographical Economy and The role of The Multinational
9 The Balance of Payments
10 Open Economy, National Budget Identity and Balance of Payments Accounts
11 The Exchange Rate and International Monetary Equilibrium
12 International Capital Movements
13 International Factor Movements
14 Current problems of international economy
Practice Topics
Week Weekly Contents
Contribution to Overall Grade
  Number Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade 1 50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade 1 50
Toplam 2 100
In-Term Studies
  Number Contribution
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 50
Project 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Other Applications 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0
Reports 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Other 0 0
Make-up 0 0
Toplam 1 50
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system X
2 To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations X
3 Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée X
4 To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region X
5 In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner
6 To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system
7 To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector
8 Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs
9 To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level X
10 To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work X
Activities Number Period Total Workload
Class Hours 14 3 42
Working Hours out of Class 14 3 42
Assignments 0 0 0
Presentation 0 0 0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation) 1 8 8
Project 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Other Applications 0 0 0
Final Examinations (including preparation) 1 8 8
Quiz 0 0 0
Term Paper/ Project 0 0 0
Portfolio Study 0 0 0
Reports 0 0 0
Learning Diary 0 0 0
Thesis/ Project 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Make-up 0 0 0
Total Workload 100
Total Workload / 25 4.00
Credits ECTS 4
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