Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN
Associate Prof. Dr. İsmail ŞİRİNER

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Evaluate general structure of global economy, and current developments.
2) Recognize fundamental issues and global mechanisms.
3) Evaluate developed economies.
4) Recognize developing countries.
5) Identify emerging markets.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle
	2	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle
	3	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle
	4	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle
	5	High	Middle	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	High	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

This course covers open economy, microeconomics, demand, supply, international trade and welfare, national economy in world economy, ,nternational investment and financial flows, international trade: goods and countries, commercial policy, political economy of trade policy, trade restrictions and macroeconomy, WTO, exchange rate systems, International reserves, International debt and Turkey in the world economy.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Historical Patterns of the World Economy
3) Economic Indicators
4) Developed Economies
5) Developing Economies
6) Newly Industrializing Economies
7) Transformation Economies
8) Midterm
9) Emerging Markets
10) Poverty- Food- Energy
11) Economic Foundations of Globalization
12) Economic Integrations
13) Global Trade
14) Capital Movements
15) Financial Crises
16) Final Examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)