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Course Survey Results


Baybars   Karacaovali   ECON362, Fall 2017

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 362 - Trade Policy and Globalization
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   79174 (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) 
4.0 17 0.35   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(6%) 15(88%) 1(6%) 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) 
1.47 17 0.51   9(53%) 8(47%)
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) 
5.0 17 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 17(100%)
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) 
5.0 17 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 17(100%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
5.0 17 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 17(100%)
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) 
4.88 16 0.34   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 2(13%) 14(88%)
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) 
4.76 17 0.44   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 4(24%) 13(76%)

8.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
I liked the fill in the blank aspect of the notes. It was easy to keep track of where we were and what the important points are.
MNCs
The books we read were interesting and relevant to the topic.
The course materials and class reading provided a foundation and added to classroom presentations. I also enjoyed the final project presentation, because it allowed me a chance to pursue a topic I was interested in withing the framework of what I had learned in the class. The paper write-ups based on the assigned readings gave me a chance to better understand the material as I formulated a response to the questions.
The lectures and the writing assignment reviews
Morality studies of the economy
Many aspects of this course were valuable but the aspects that I took away most were that it is easy to say that globalization is good in the beginning but that is until you realize the negative consequences that follow with globalization.
Everything Was Valuable
Great feedback and review of assignments. Clear objectives for assignments.
I liked the reading selection. It taught me a lot about different concepts regarding global trade that I didnt know before.
Lecture slides going over the concepts
ethical concepts
I really like that Baybars provides all of the slides ahead of time and it is your responsibility to print and fill them out.


9.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
The review session of the homework/writing assignments were pretty lengthy and I feel like could be covered more briefly.
None
There was an attempt to make the course more interactive, but since a majority of the students never wanted to speak up I think that thwarted some of the professor's attempts to engage the class in discussing the readings, the ethics of the concepts presented, and the perspectives some students could have shared about the class.
The videos
None
I feel that there were no aspects of the course that were least valuable.
Nothing was not valuable
The slides could be a little more interactove. You could spend 2-5 mins on class discussion for important topics between slides.
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mandatory 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) 
4.94 17 0.24   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(6%) 16(94%)
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) 
4.59 17 0.8   0(0%) 0(0%) 3(18%) 1(6%) 13(76%)
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) 
4.94 17 0.24   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(6%) 16(94%)
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) 
4.94 17 0.24   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(6%) 16(94%)
14.   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) 
4.82 17 0.39   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 3(18%) 14(82%)

15.   Other comments:
Homework was graded really strictly, only criticism, just because the books did cover a lot of content it was a bummer to lose points for specific details not included in lengthy answers.
Terrific class! Specifically took this course despite having completed all the courses necessary for my economics degree, mostly because I enjoyed ECON 321. At the end of this course I believe I have a more nuanced view of globalization than before. Like most issues, there are multiple sides, and this course provided the tools for me to analyze the situation and form my own opinions. UH will miss your talents and abilities, and I wish you the best for your next adventures in life!
Professor Baybars genuinely cares about us (the students) and wants us to succeed and grasp the content he is teaching us.
I love this guy. Professor Karacaovali is beyond outstanding. He is an incredibly smart, and a phenomenal teacher. Very fair grader, Plus a really nice guy. Raiden
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