School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ International Entrepreneurship
Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
In this course, Turkey's Regional Economy, Turkey's geopolitics and economy are examined, including energy resources, services and products. The course also covers the development of resources and products, market structures, regulations, regional agreements and environmental impacts.
Textbook and / or References
Sources indicated in course Syllabur and Class Notes. In addition, recommended: 1. Phil Thornton (2014). The Great Economists. (FT/Pearson).
2. Dış Politika Enstitüsü 50. Yıl Özel Sayisi (50th Anniversary Special or Foreign Policy Institute) ( 31.12.2024) https://foreignpolicy.org.tr/fpi-50th-anniversary-special-dpe-50-yil-ozel-sayisi/
This course aims to advance students' general knowledge about Turkey and Turkiye's regional economy. The course aims to provide students with information about concepts such as Turkey and regional economy, public institutions and governance. The weekly readings, discussions, activities, simulations, group projects and presentations in this course aim to make the class more interactive for online sessions.
The main objectives of the course are;
• Gain general knowledge about regional economies and policies of Turkey and surrounding regions (such as the Middle East, Central Asia, the Balkans and the Caucasus) as well as energy diplomacy and recent developments.
• Understand very basic concepts of political economy and natural resources and their relationships with other disciplines.
• Understand and interpret the interaction between national and regional economies and internal dynamics, foreign trade, energy security, emerging markets and environmental issues.
• Gain basic knowledge about the roles of private sector, government and civil society organizations in the development of foreign economic policies.
• Develop analytical approaches to current issues.
• Transfer the knowledge and experience gained from the course to their academic and professional lives.
1. To have the ability to show an analytical approach to current issues related to the Turkish Economy and Regional Economy.
2. To be able to determine the main factors in the international system, analyze and/or criticize them verbally and in writing.
3. To be familiar with the basic concepts of international political economy,
4. To develop presentation skills.
5. To be able to apply the skills and knowledge acquired in this course to future academic and professional studies.
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Globalization and International Relations, Concepts and Major Actors
Week 3: History of Globalization
Week 4: Global Politics and International Theories in International Relations
Week 5: Economic Globalization, Multinational Corporate Firms
Week 6: Free Trade
Week 7: Midterm Exam
Week 8: Global Governance and Human Rights
Week 9: Globalization and Cultural Impact, Group Presentations
Week 10: Criticisms of Globalization, Group Presentations
Week 11: Anti-Globalization and Major Issues (Cases). Group Presentations
Week 12: Group Presentations/Final Presentations.
Tentative Assesment Methods
• Midterm 25%
• Final 25%
• Participation and Assignments 25%
• Film Presentations 25%
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