Information Package

Program of International Trade and Finance

ULT115

THE HISTORY OF SOCIETY AND INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Course Code
ULT115
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the evolution of human and societies in the historical process.
  2. Gain an understanding of how trade evolved and the emergence of foreign trade within societal development.
  3. Have knowledge of international trade concepts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe emergence of trade is driven by human beings' desire to meet their needs. Due to the limited availability of production and resources, individuals seek to acquire goods or services that they do not possess, leading to bartering with the goods they have.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and overview
2nd Week Development of the human species
3rd Week Development of social life
4th Week Historical development of international trade
5th Week Role of international trade in the economy
6th Week Role of international trade in economic policy
7th Week Concept of customs
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Basic concepts of goods trade
10th Week International transportation
11th Week Basic concepts of service trade
12th Week Overview of world trade
13th Week History and present of Turkish trade
14th Week Review
Recommended or Required ReadingAllaadin Şenel (2014), İnsanlık Tarihi, İmge Kitabevi.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
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
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load144
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
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K4 X X X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10