MDST223 International Trade OrganizationsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Foreign Trade General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Foreign Trade
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: MDST223
Course Name: International Trade Organizations
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department/Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. MÜRÜVVET AKAR
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. SELÇUK SUNAY
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide basic information about the reasons for international organization of states and related theoretical discussions, general characteristics of international organizations, the first international organizations and major international organizations.
Course Content: This Course includes theories of International organization and examples of leading global and regional international organizations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) May be available in international systems analysis
2) Interpret how the development of international organizations affects the international system.
3) Evaluate the efforts to maintain international peace and security in the world.
4) Define the organizations established for regional security purposes.
5) List the activities of organizations that shape the global economy.
6) Recognize regional economic integration movements and analyze the benefits and costs of these integrations.
7) Have the knowledge and skills to discuss how civil society is organized at the international level and its effects.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition and Emergence of International Organizations -
2) Historical Development of International Organizations -
3) League of Nations Experience -
4) United Nations System -
5) United Nations Organization -
6) The International System and the United Nations -
7) United Nations Specialized Organizations -
8) Midterm exam -
9) The European Union as an Example of Supranational Organization -
10) Institutional Structure of the European Union -
11) Institutional Structure of the European Union -
12) Military-Security Alliance Organizations -
13) Regional Integrations-Political Organizations -
14) Non-Governmental International Organizations -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Çınar ÖZEN-Özgür TONUS(ed.), Uluslararası Örgütler, Anadolu Üniversitesi, 2001.
References: Erdem DENK, Birleşmiş Milletler Sistemi, Ankara, Siyasal Kitabevi,2015.
Mehmet GÖNLÜBOL, Milletlerarası Siyasi Teşkilatlanma, AÜSBF Yayınları, 1975.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Being knowledgeable in the field of foreign trade and knowing the various documents used
2) Having basic knowledge about export and customs legislation
3) Having the knowledge of associating foreign trade with logistics management
4) To have knowledge about international trade organizations and European Union
5) To have knowledge of foreign trade financing
6) To have the practice of researching and reporting information with graduation Project
7) Being conscious about Atatürk Principles and having knowledge about History of Turkish Revolution
8) To have basic knowledge in business administration and vision of international business
9) To have knowledge about basic methods used in financial accounting
10) Having effective communication skills in oral and written
11) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being knowledgeable in the field of foreign trade and knowing the various documents used 2
2) Having basic knowledge about export and customs legislation 2
3) Having the knowledge of associating foreign trade with logistics management 1
4) To have knowledge about international trade organizations and European Union 1
5) To have knowledge of foreign trade financing 2
6) To have the practice of researching and reporting information with graduation Project 3
7) Being conscious about Atatürk Principles and having knowledge about History of Turkish Revolution 3
8) To have basic knowledge in business administration and vision of international business 4
9) To have knowledge about basic methods used in financial accounting 4
10) Having effective communication skills in oral and written 5
11) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language 3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 2 % 20
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 3 39
Homework Assignments 2 6 12
Quizzes 2 8 16
Midterms 1 14 14
Final 1 15 15
Total Workload 135