FREE ZONES

SEÇ135

Course Code: SEÇ135
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Learn the definition, types and history of Free Zones.
Learn the functioning of Free Zones.
Learn to scan publications about Free Zones and follow current events.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The "Free Zones" course examines the definition, types, functioning, and economic impacts of free zones through both national and international examples. Throughout the course, students gain a broad understanding of the historical development of free zones as well as the legal regulations and practical implementations in Turkey.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	General Information About the Course
2^nd Week	Free Zone Definition, Characteristics and Purposes
3^rd Week	Free Zone Types
4^th Week	Positive-Negative Effects of Free Zones on Economies
5^th Week	Development and History of Free Zones in the World
6^th Week	Development and History of Free Zones in Turkey
7^th Week	Free Zone Applications in Turkey
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Free Zones Law and Incentives in Turkey
10^th Week	Effects of Free Zones on Turkish Economy
11^th Week	Management Structure of Free Zones
12^th Week	Examining Mersin Free Zone on Examples
13^th Week	Examining the Aegean Free Zone with Examples
14^th Week	General Overview

Recommended or Required Reading

Mustafa Toprak, Serbest Bölgeler ve Dış Ticarete Etkileri, Nobel Bilimsel Eserler, Ankara, 2020.
Serbest Bölgeler, F. Bahar ÖZDOĞAN, Siyasal Kitapevi, 2006.
www.ticaret.gov.tr

*** If you need academic adaptation due to your disability, please contact the instructor of the course.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	3	42
Preparation for Final exam	14	3	42
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	7	3	21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2
K3	X	X
K4
K5
K6
K7		X
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13