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Baybars   Karacaovali   ECON362, Spring 2015

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 362 - Trade Policy and Globalization
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   88757 (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) 
3.79 19 0.42   0(0%) 0(0%) 4(21%) 15(79%) 0(0%) 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) 
1.74 19 0.45   5(26%) 14(74%)
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) 
4.75 20 0.44   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 5(25%) 15(75%)
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) 
4.75 20 0.44   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 5(25%) 15(75%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.65 20 0.49   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 7(35%) 13(65%)
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) 
4.6 20 0.5   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(40%) 12(60%)
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) 
4.6 20 0.5   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(40%) 12(60%)

8.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
lots of diverse views on modern economics versus the usual mundane and monotone defense of global capitalism
Real life trade policy applications and ethical analysis were most valuable
Writing assignment were great. It helped reinforce and apply the material that we learned in class to the reading that we were assigned to. It makes the material in class and readings go hand in hand.
Looking at different perspectives of economists in regards to globalization.
broadening my knowledge of international trade policies. I know he is passionate about what he teaches and it shows in his enthusiasm for the subject. Professor Baybars is always available for his students for any matters we bring to him wether its for the class or economics related.
Professor gave us very useful knowledge and information about my major!
The readings were interesting as well as the material we went over
Discussions, and writing assignments
the presentations and the actual theory discussed in class
All good.
Incorporating the class into more realistic events. I like how Prof. is not like those other typical Prof., who just do lecture without even realizing the impact of their teaching on students learning development.
The lectures about globalization of materials. Real life examples were most helpful
Going over the essay questions.


9.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
overall was good.
All parts were good
none
I did not like the way the writing assignments were framed. We were looking for the answers in the book, I would rather do some extensive research paper and do quizzes to see if we are keeping up with the readings.
Although the power points are great for learning more about trade policy which correlates back to the books. I feel we should talk about the books little more other than after we complete the writing assignment.
I wish to look at more recent stories in news
The powerpoints, as they hardly pertained to the writing assignments.
All good.
A lot of writing assignments

10.   The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.7 20 0.47   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 6(30%) 14(70%)
11.   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) 
4.5 20 0.69   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 6(30%) 12(60%)
12.   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) 
4.65 20 0.49   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 7(35%) 13(65%)
13.   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) 
4.63 19 0.5   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 7(37%) 12(63%)
14.   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) 
4.45 20 0.6   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 9(45%) 10(50%)
15.   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) 
4.4 20 0.68   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 8(40%) 10(50%)
16.   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) 
4.63 19 0.6   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 5(26%) 13(68%)

17.   Other comments:
valuable input into current global economics that is very much absent in the economics department here which seems to adhere uniformly to US political conservatism and disregards other views from around the globe.
Great professor. Cares about his students. Teaching style is great and makes sure that material taught in class is clear.
Good course. I would like to have done some more research project regarding trade and welfare. Possibility to start from the beginning to work on a research topic in trade and globalization and come up with an argument and support it with facts and historical background information. Not to say the course was lacking, I would prefer a more rigorous writing method to the course than questions about the authors.
I enjoyed this class and the professor.
i feel like we relied to much on the first book and discuss a lot on the other two or especially the last one ,Bhagwati. More real life discussions could have been made. ways to present ethics could have been explained an emphasized
All good.