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Baybars   Karacaovali   ECON362A, Spring 2014

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 362A - Trade Policy and Globalization
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   86737 (001)    


1.   Class Level (pick one) - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Freshman (1)  Sophomore (2)  Junior (3)  Senior (4)  Grad (5)  Other (6) 
3.9 10 0.57   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(20%) 7(70%) 1(10%) 0(0%)
2.   Course - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Elective (1)  Required (2) 
1.6 10 0.52   4(40%) 6(60%)
3.   The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.7 10 0.67   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(10%) 1(10%) 8(80%)
4.   The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.7 10 0.67   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(10%) 1(10%) 8(80%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.6 10 0.84   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(20%) 0(0%) 8(80%)
6.   I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.5 10 1.08   0(0%) 1(10%) 1(10%) 0(0%) 8(80%)
7.   I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.4 10 1.26   0(0%) 2(20%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(80%)

8.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
The 20 minute presentation. That does a really good job in giving us experience public speaking, which i think is very valuable.
I have to say I learned a lot from this class. I enjoyed reading the material in class and how the prof. gave us an easy speech over the topics.
Better learned how trade happened internationally.
His PowerPoint was well organized, and it helps to learn about trade policy effiently.
Videos, handouts, final project.
I really enjoyed the learning about trade policy. The most valuable aspect or assignment was the final presentation. I was able to implement the material that I had learned through lecture and course readings into an outside topic.I thoroughly enjoyed the writing assignments as well.
How he shows current events/videos that relate to the topic's he is discussing in class.
Real world examples - seeing economic theory play out in the real world. Seeing the intricate interactions between corporations, governments, and NGOs. Interesting and engaging reading selections.
I enjoyed the ethics side of the course, which the professor was able to clearly demonstrate through various methods. It was a side of economics I had never thought of before.


9.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
The class only had a take-home final. While that does help my writing skills, it doesn't help me learn much, and a test that would be taken in class would force me to study, which would help me learn more.
Prof should try to engage the class. Make it more entertaining than a couple videos. I'm more interested in the prof. Experience in the real world than a Hollywood film. Great class and a great prof.
Some of the math equations I did not find necessary.
Nothing
Could have used a few more in class quantitive examples.
I think all the aspects of the course were valuable.
A lot of the stuff here and there were not valuable to me, as most of the time we would just watch video's for most of the class.

10.   The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside class.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.9 10 0.32   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(10%) 9(90%)
11.   The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.7 10 0.67   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(10%) 1(10%) 8(80%)
12.   Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this INSTRUCTOR?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Very Poor (1)  Poor (2)  Average (3)  Good (4)  Excellent (5) 
4.6 10 0.97   0(0%) 1(10%) 0(0%) 1(10%) 8(80%)
13.   The writing assignments helped me understand the course content.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.8 10 0.42   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(20%) 8(80%)
14.   The writing assignments helped me develop abilities to solve problems.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.7 10 0.67   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(10%) 1(10%) 8(80%)
15.   The instructor was fair in grading and criteria of grades.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.6 10 0.52   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 4(40%) 6(60%)

16.   Other comments:
Great teacher, It was my second class with this professor and I think he is great.
I would take his class again. He is a great professor.
Awesome professor. I enjoyed the content and structure of the course. Definitely, gained a lot of valuable information from this course.
Very interesting untraditional economics class. It was nice to see theory play out in the real world through the readings. So many economics classes only draw in the real world through trite examples here and there with small 1-3 page examples in the textbook. Being able to get a better feeling of FDI-led development is important in understanding the current global economy and the contexts of popular anti-corporate sentiment in various regions. Most importantly, where many professors looking at similar issues from a more political context would be willing to point at the faults and talk about the need for change in the world, we were able to contextualize, realize the benefits of current institutions, and finally look a bit at potential reforms in these institutions.