COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Foreign Trade (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLÜZAR KURT GÜMÜŞ

Offered to

Foreign Trade (English)

Course Objective

The course aims to provide detailed analyses on the business practices and traditions across the Middle East countries. The course will examine the role of oil, water, demography and economic policies in the Middle East. The course is designed to provide insight on economics of Gulf countries, structural imbalances, trade relations, political systems, culture and religion.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Relevant articles and books will be supplied.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussions, group study.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Detailed descriptive and explanatory analysis of business culture and traditions in Middle East;
2. Comparison of institutional mechanisms of economic and business environment across the Gulf countries;
3. Analysis of current business and economic developments in and around the Middle East, with particular respect to their impact on global economy.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time. Otherwise will not be accepted.
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Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes