Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4VFT246Politicial Economy of Asia and America II3+0+03622.11.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Foreign Trade (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course has two primary objectives:
1.To equip students to understand basic concepts and frameworks of political economy of the interactions between Asia and America.
Explore the historical and contemporary trade relations and issues between Asia and America.
Course Content This course builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in Political Economy of Asia and America I (VFT216). It focuses on advanced topics in the political economy, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of geoeconomics in Asia and America. Students will explore case studies on trade disputes, technology competition, regional economic cooperation, and the role of multinational corporations. The course also examines contemporary issues such as the U.S.-China economic rivalry, the effects of regional trade agreements, and the global implications of economic nationalism
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, in-class discussions with the lecturer’s moderation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Sibel KARABEL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (2017). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. 7th edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Richard Devetak, Jim George and Sarah Percy (2017). An Introduction to International Relations, 3 rd Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Jeffry A. Frieden, David A. Lake and J. Lawrence Broz (2017) International Political Economy, New York: V.W. Norton& Company
Course Notes Devetak & George & Perc Notes

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
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 3 14 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 152

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Analyze the advanced concepts of political economy and their application to Asia and America
2 Apply knowledge of political economy to current events and policy debates
3 Explore the historical and contemporary trade relations between Asia and America.
4 Understand the geoeconomic dimensions of U.S.-China relations and their global implications.
5 Critically assess the role of multinational corporations and technology in the political economy.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the class: basic definitions of the lecture
2 Trade Wars and Economic Rivalries: U.S.-China trade war and beyond
3 Regional Trade Agreements I: The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
4 The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Economic development or geopolitical strategy?
5 Technology and the Political Economy: Semiconductor wars, 5G, and AI
6 Foundational Institutions of Global Trade and Finance: World Bank
7 Global Supply Chains and Resilience: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
8 Mid Term Examination
9 Mid-Term Review & Discussion: Recap of key concepts
10 Economic Nationalism: The resurgence of protectionism in Asia and America
11 Student presentations: Trade Wars
12 Student presentations: Economic Nationalism
13 Student presentations: Technology and Economy
14 Student presentations: Belt and Road Initiative
15 Final recap of semester content Open forum for questions and clarification
16 Final Examination

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 3
C1 3 4 3 3 4 2 2 4 3 3 4 4
C2 2 5 4 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 3
C3 3 2 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 2 3 4
C4 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 4 3 4
C5 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3

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