AUM
American University of Madaba
Faculty of Business and Finance
Department of banking and Finance
Course Syllabus
Fall Semester 2013-2014
1. Course Specifics
Course Title
Course Number:
Credit Hours
Lecture Days & Time
Class Location
International Economics
500301
Lecture: 3 CH - Lab: 0 CH
Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00 - 11:30
BA-G03
2. Academic Staff Specifics
Name
Dr. Marwan Al-Nahleh
Academic
Rank
Assistant
Professor
Office Number,
Location and Tel.
Ext.
Business Building
Second Floor
Office
Hours
E-mail Address
1–2
Mon-Thu
m.alnahleh@aum.edu.jo
3. Course Components
Resources:
 Text book:
International Economics, Global Edition, 9/E
Steven Husted, University of Pittsburgh
Michael Melvin, Arizona State University
ISBN-10: 027376828X • ISBN-13: 9780273768289
©2013 • Pearson • Paper, 424 pp
 On line Resources:
World Trade Organization (WTO) https://www.wto.org/
The International Monetary Fund (IMF): http://www.imf.org
World Bank: http://www.worldbank.org
Central Bank of Jordan http://www.cbj.gov.jo/
Course Description:
This course begins with an introduction to International Economics. Next, it introduces a
framework for learning about Tools of Analysis for International Trade Models. We then turn our
attention to Tariffs & Nontariff Barriers and Arguments for Protection, International Trade and
Economic Growth will be covered as an important topic, then we will elaborate major topics in The
Balance of Payments, The Foreign Exchange Market, and International Monetary Systems. The
final section of the course provides an introduction to some of the more advanced topics in
International Banking, Debt and Risk.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)/Competencies:
After completing this course, students should have developed a range of skills enabling them to
understand economic concepts and use those concepts to analyze specific questions.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
 Understand what is International Trade is about.
 Understand International Trade Models.
 Analyze different models of International Trade.
 Understand Tariffs & its implications to a range of policy questions.
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American University of Madaba
Faculty of Business and Finance
Department of banking and Finance
Course Syllabus
Fall Semester 2013-2014
Understand Nontariff Barriers and Arguments for Protection.
Realize the relationship between International Trade and Economic Growth.
Grasp the concept of International Banking, Debt and Risk
Teaching Methods:
The structure of this course is elaborated throughout lectures, classroom debates, assignments,
exercises, homework and projects.
Assessment Instruments
Mark
30%
20%
10%
First Exam
Project
Quizzes, Homework, Assignment and
Participation
Final Exam
Total
Course Academic Calendar
50%
100%
Basic and support material to be covered
Weeks
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9:
Homework/report
s and their due
dates
Chapter 1: An Introduction to International Trade
Chapter 2: Tools of Analysis for International Trade
Models
Chapter 6: Tariffs
Chapter 7: Nontariff Barriers and Arguments for
Protection
Midterm Exam
Chapter 10: International Trade and Economic Growth
Chapter 11: The Balance of Payments
Chapter 12: The Foreign Exchange Market
Chapter 13: International Monetary Systems
Chapter 18: International Banking, Debt and Risk
Final Exam
Course Policies
University regulations are applied to this course, regarding class attendance; punctuality, exams,
late submissions; absence with permission; penalties for cheating; and policies for assignments and
projects – if any. Students should be aware of all these regulations in addition to other regulations
stated and described in the student’s handbook.
General Policies for the Course: students must comply with:
A) Lecture Management
1- Students should behave appropriately during lectures, in order to reflect the good reputation of
the university.
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AUM
American University of Madaba
Faculty of Business and Finance
Department of banking and Finance
Course Syllabus
Fall Semester 2013-2014
2- Students should grasp the course objectives from the first day of attendance in order to work on
achieving these objectives through the course duration.
3- Faculty members encourage students constantly to get involved in class discussions. Therefore,
students should make use of these discussions in order to enhance their educational experience.
4- Students should not leave classrooms during lectures except for compelling reasons.
B) Scientific Honesty
The university prohibits students from any actions inconsistent with scientific honesty,
including cheating in exams whether by giving or receiving information, or submitting
assignments done by others. In case of breach of this sort, the student will be subject to an
effective university punishment, which he/she should be well aware of.
C) Late Attendance or Absence for Lectures
1- Students attending a lecture more than 10 minutes late will be marked as "late attendant", and
every four late attendances will be count for one day absence.
2- Students attending the lecture more than 20 minutes late will be allowed to enter the classroom
but will be marked as "absent".
3- If absences exceed 15% of the lectures, then the student will be disqualified from the course, and
will get the university zero mark for the course.
D) Absence from exams
1- Absentees from a short test (quiz) will not be allowed for a make-up test.
2- Official excuses for missing any exam must be provided to the lecturer for the appropriate
actions to be taken.
3- Special forms designed for absence from final exams are available at the Admission and
Registration Department. The Dean of the related course must be provided with these forms by
the student within seven days from the date of the missed exam in order to take the appropriate
action.
4- Medical excuses must be signed officially and stamped by the Medical Centre.
5- All make up exams will be given only once during the same semester.
6- Make up for the final exam must be held during the first two weeks of the following semester.
7- No excuse will be accepted in case of failing to attend the makeup exam. There will be no other
chance for another make up exam.
E) Additional Instructions
1- Cell phones must be turned off during lectures and exams.
2- Students should refer to additional references and do extra reading for the course.
3- Students should submit their assignments within the due time.
4- In case of absence or late registration for the course, the student is fully responsible for the
follow up of the missed lecture.
5- Students are advised to keep copies of their assignments as a reference and record.
6- Objection on final exam result is limited to the specific procedures developed by the university.
Students have to refer to the Department of Admission and Registration to view relevant details.
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