Information Package

Program of International Trade and Finance

TBS407

GLOBALIZATION AND TURKISH ECONOMY

Course Code
TBS407
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand international trade models.
  2. Understand the impact of multinational corporations on the global economy.
  3. Learn the structure and historical development of the Turkish economy.
  4. Understand Turkiye's place in international trade.
  5. Evaluate the phases through which the Turkish economy has gone and assess the effectiveness of the policies implemented.
  6. Gain knowledge about the liberalization of capital movements and economic crises.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsULT316 World Economy and Institutional Structure
Course DescriptionThis course examines the historical development of Turkiye's economy and foreign trade. The aim is to understand the current position of Turkiye's economy in the context of global developments and its role in the international economic landscape.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Globalization and international trade
2nd Week Turkiye's position in the world economy
3rd Week The late Ottoman period and the early years of the Republic
4th Week The Turkish economy before 1980
5th Week Neoliberal economic policies
6th Week The 1994 crisis and Customs Union
7th Week Causes and consequences of the 2001 crisis
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week The Turkish economy after the 2001 crisis
10th Week External debt issues and the persistent crisis period
11th Week Capital liberalization and economic independence
12th Week Chronic problems of the Turkish economy
13th Week The current state of the Turkish economy
14th Week Policy recommendations for enhancing the current state of the Turkish economy
Recommended or Required ReadingBoratav, K. (2023). Türkiye iktisat tarihi (1908-2015) (26th ed.). İmge Kitabevi.

Yeldan, E. (2022). Küreselleşme sürecinde Türkiye ekonomisi (19th ed.). İletişim Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Project 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
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 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load151
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.03
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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