Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
4VFT216Political Econmy Of Asia And America3+0+036

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Foreign Trade (English)
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course The aim of this lecture is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the political economy of Asia and America. The course will explore the interplay between politics and economics within these regions, examining how political structures, economic policies, and historical contexts have shaped their development. By the end of the lecture, students should be able to critically analyze the similarities and differences in the economic strategies and political systems of Asian and American countries, understand the impact of globalization on these regions, and evaluate current issues and future challenges in their political economies.
Course Content Geoeconomic dynamics of Asia-Pacific and America
Course Methods and Techniques
Lectures, presentations,assignments and in-class discussions, midterm and final exams
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Sibel Karabel sibel.karabel@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Gearóid Ó Tuathail, Simon Dalby, Paul Routledge, The Geopolitics Reader, Taylor&Francis, 2003.
In the form of ppt and assigned readings
Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M.Harris, War by Other Means, 2016, kitap ve makaleler, ilgili resmi dokuman ve görsel materyal
Sunumlar
yarı sınav, sunum ve final sınavı

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 10 9 90
Assignments 3 1 3
Presentation 3 1 3
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 144

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 They will be able to explain the fundamental theories and concepts in the field of political economy.
2 They will be able to identify current economic and political issues in Asia and America.
3 They will have knowledge of trade policies, financial systems, and international economic agreements in these regions.
4 They will have the opportunity to compare the region through geopolitical and geoeconomic analyses.
5 They will be able to examine important figures in geopolitics and apply this knowledge to current issues in the Asia-Pacific region.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Political Economy Overview of political economy Key concepts and frameworks Introduction to the regions: Asia and America Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M.Harris, War by Other Means, 2016
2 Historical Context: The relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics War by Other Means
3 The leading figures of Geopolitical School: Halford Mackinder Gearóid Ó Tuathail, Simon Dalby, Paul Routledge, The Geopolitics Reader, Taylor&Francis, 2003.
4 Geopolitical Leading Scholars: Alfred Mahan Gearóid Ó Tuathail, Simon Dalby, Paul Routledge, The Geopolitics Reader, Taylor&Francis, 2003.
5 Leading Figures of Geopoltiics: Nicholas Spykman Gearóid Ó Tuathail, Simon Dalby, Paul Routledge, The Geopolitics Reader, Taylor&Francis, 2003.
6 Seçilen Asya ülkelerinin jeopolitik değerlendirmesi. Ödevlerin sunumu.
7 Evaluating the subjects for the preparation of midterm exam. In-class discussions
8 Mid-term exam
9 Jeoekonomik kavramının tarihsel ve ontolojik tanımları. Peu Ghosh, International Political Economy: Contexts, Issues and Challenges, Routledge, 2024.
10 Evaluating international trade and supply-chain system through the lens of economic statcraft Peu Ghosh, International Political Economy: Contexts, Issues and Challenges, Routledge, 2024.
11 Trade sanctions as a geoeconomic tool: Case Study: U.S.-China Trade War Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M.Harris, War by Other Means, 2016
12 Economic Sanctions as Geoeconomic tool: Case Study: Sanctions on Russia Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M.Harris, War by Other Means, 2016
13 Geoeconomics and Trade Disruptions: The Geoeconomic Relationship between the U.S. and China Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M.Harris, War by Other Means, 2016
14 Review and Final Exam Preparation Review of key concepts and themes Final exam preparation
15 Final Exam


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 4 4 4 4
C2 3 5
C3 5 5
C4
C5 4

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