| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Have knowledge about how foreign trade operations are carried out.
- Have knowledge about the points that need to be taken into consideration while carrying out foreign trade activities.
- Gains knowledge about how to conduct potential and target market research before foreign trade activities.
- Have information about marketing activities in foreign trade.
- Have information about intelligence channels in foreign trade.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | International trade is not just a process in which commodities and services are traded. Many concrete and intangible elements are included in the scope of international trade. Within the scope of the course, the factors that keep international trade alive are examined and current events, current practices and current trends are emphasized. Economic, demographic, political and cultural characteristics of countries; Features of businesses such as market finding operations, marketing structures, customer base and environment are discussed. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
General Information About the Course |
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2nd Week |
The effect of foreign trade on economic growth, its importance, theory and characteristics |
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3rd Week |
New trends to watch in foreign trade |
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4th Week |
Innovation processes in foreign trade |
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5th Week |
Marketing and market research in foreign trade |
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6th Week |
Determination of potential market and target market in foreign trade |
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7th Week |
Use of commercial intelligence channels in foreign trade |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Sustainability and green economy policies in foreign trade |
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10th Week |
Supply chain and logistics operations processes in foreign trade |
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11th Week |
The importance and impact of culture in foreign trade |
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12th Week |
Current events in foreign trade, Case Study-1 |
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13th Week |
Current events in foreign trade, Case Study-2 |
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14th Week |
Current events in foreign trade, Case Study-3 |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Resources such as presentation slides, articles, examples etc. prepared by the instructor.
*** If you feel you need academic accommodation due to your disability, please contact the course instructor. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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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 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
8 |
7 |
56 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
7 |
3 |
21 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
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| Total Work Load | 177 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.9 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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