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Course Survey Results


Baybars   Karacaovali   ECON362, Fall 2015

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 362 - Trade Policy and Globalization
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   79551 (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 21 0.3   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 19(90%) 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) 
1.55 20 0.51   9(45%) 11(55%)
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) 
4.9 21 0.3   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 19(90%)
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) 
4.86 21 0.36   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 3(14%) 18(86%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.9 21 0.3   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 19(90%)
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) 
4.62 21 0.59   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 6(29%) 14(67%)
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) 
4.52 21 0.6   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 8(38%) 12(57%)
8.   I developed greater awareness of societal problems.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.9 21 0.3   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(10%) 19(90%)
9.   I learned to value new viewpoints.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.76 21 0.44   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 5(24%) 16(76%)

10.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
very educational on what i would like to study
It was very valuable for the course to explore all views and arguments on a certain topic from all sides. The course didn't just explore a topic from the view of one certain group but made effort to examine debates and topics from all sides giving deeper and more complete insight on a topic.
The aspects that I believed to be most valuable where the videos which helped me visually comprehend what we where learning. Also working in groups was a great way to learn from others.
Learning about the trade policies was extremely valuable. I never really thought much about it until this class! I also like the ethics section!
Gaining an understanding on the importance of trade and how it affect other countries. I feel like I gained a deeper understanding of how global trade works and why countries create trade policies as they do.
Numerical explanation of economic theories were easy to follow. Concepts were related to real-life situations.
international policy and how they were regulated
The reading assignments really helped me understabd the content. The group activities were very helpful!
Very interesting subject that can be used outside of school.
Presentations, research and real life case studies
Aside from the requirements that the class fulfilled, it was interesting to learn about the different trade policies specifically. Though I didn't need the writing intensive requirement, I enjoyed the readings that were assigned for the writing assignments.
There wasn't any aspect that stood out above all. I feel like all aspects of the course supported our overall learning. The handouts for each lecture powerpoint was very helpful for following the concepts.
Overall, the course materials were very interesting. I also enjoyed reading the required books for the papers.
I never viewed trade in so many different perspectives which was refreshing as well as intriguing to me.
The presentations were a nice touch to the course and were also interesting. However, I wished we could've had a mid-semester check-up to make sure everyone is on track, has their topics and have a general idea of what they're going to do, so that the presentation doesn't sneak up on them.
I like the WI and economic concepts in the beginning and saving presentations for the end of the semester. Allowing students to freely choose their topics of global trade/globalization engages the class and makes the topics discussed in class relevant.


11.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
lots of reading
Some of the points in the book, especially those about globalization seemed to twist and turn things to so that the author could prove a point. Sometimes given the evidence it was really hard to agree or acknowledge the validity of the arguments made by the author.
NONE!
n/a
Some readings were a bit longer than needed. Sections could have been sufficient to understand some material.
none
Sometimes I felt like we spent too much time on one slide. Even more group activities would help!
I liked everything.
Nothing comes to mind.
I think it is too generous to let the students sign the attendance sheet even if they come in at the end of the class.
NA
- Excessive reading, although some of it was very interesting, but we don't always have the time to read everything.
N/A

12.   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) 
4.71 21 0.56   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 4(19%) 16(76%)
13.   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) 
4.75 20 0.44   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 5(25%) 15(75%)
14.   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) 
4.81 21 0.4   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 4(19%) 17(81%)
15.   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) 
4.86 21 0.36   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 3(14%) 18(86%)
16.   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) 
4.62 21 0.59   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 6(29%) 14(67%)
17.   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) 
4.29 21 0.72   0(0%) 0(0%) 3(14%) 9(43%) 9(43%)
18.   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) 
4.52 21 0.6   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(5%) 8(38%) 12(57%)

19.   Other comments:
baybars is the man!
I thoroughly enjoyed Professor Baybars' class and felt that I took away a lot.
the class was very interesting and very helpful to understand international trading.
He is a great professor who really cares about his students!
Great teacher and I really learned a lot despite my ever growing "senior-itis", he managed to keep my attention in the concepts we were learning!