International Economics(RI208)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI208 | International Economics | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Mehmet Emin ARDA mehmarda@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course aims to cover the theoretical basis of international trade and monetary relations and the coverage of the course goes beyond international trade theory to open-economy macroeconomics. |
| Content | Undergraduate |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this course, students will be eable, to understand the basic principles guiding international trade and financial flows, upon the rules of relevant international institutions, to explain the critical assess policies implemented to improve international economic developpement, to explain and discuss the main problems on international monetary policy. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Theoretical |
| References |
Krugman, Paul & Obstfeld Maurice, Economie internationale, Pearson, Paris, (Krugman & Obstfeld International Economics: Theory and Policy) • Burda, M & Wyplosz, C. (2009) Macroéconomie, Une perspective européenne, de Boeck. • Mucchielli, J-L & Mayer T (2006), Economie Internationale, Hyper Cours, Dalloz. |
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 | International Labor Migration |
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 | 25 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 1 | 20 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 5 |
| Toplam | 3 | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 143 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,72 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||