COURSE SYLLABUS. FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Fall 2014

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1 1 COURSE SYLLABUS FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Fall 2014 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER International Apparel Trade Issues FDM 471/77630 CLASSROOM LOCATION ONLINE CLASS DAYS AND HOURS Whenever you want to join BUT you need to make the deadlines for assignments and quizzes INSTRUCTORS INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR NAME Dr. Youngjin Bahng TEACHING ASSISTANT NAME MR. Trevor Rogers OFFICE LOCATION Miller 201C OFFICE PHONE NUMBER OFFICE HOURS TR 1:00-2:00 PM or by appointment ALTERNATE CONTACTS DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER DEPARTMET FAX COURSE DESCRIPTION International Apparel Trade Issues gives students the opportunity to explore and understand key theories, concepts and problems relating to the international trade of textiles and apparel businesses in the global economy. Readings and assignments define the scope and challenge of the international market with regard to products, services and intellectual property and how those challenges affect social/cultural, political, economic, and ethical issues around the world relative to international trade. Attention is given to importing and exporting theory and practices. This course has a Contemporary Ethical Issues (E) Focus designation. Contemporary ethical issues are fully integrated into the main course material and will constitute at least 30% of the content. At least 8 hours of class time will be spent discussing ethical issues. Through the use of lectures, discussions and assignments, students will develop basic competency in recognizing and analyzing ethical issues; responsibly deliberating on ethical issues; and making ethically determined judgments. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS Lecture with media presentations including computer programs and DVDs and videos. Readings from textbook, hand-outs and current periodicals. Discussions online, individual or group assignments.

2 2 In order to analyze and deliberate on contemporary ethical issues, the class will use the framework Markkula Center for Applied Ethics ( has suggested as below: 1. Recognize an ethical issue 2. Get the facts 3. Evaluate Alternative actions (by using five approaches-the utilitarian approach, the rights approach, the justice approach, the common good approach, and the virtue approach) 4. Make a decision and test it 5. Act and reflect on the outcome Additional materials regarding the ethical topics will be used. For example, when the topics such as cheap labor and poor working environment, Code of Business Conduct from large corporations (e.g., Gap Inc.) will be employed. To make good ethical decisions between several choices, small group discussions will be conducted sharing the insights and different perspectives of others. REQUIRED TEXTS TEXTBOOK Kunz, G. I., & Garner, M. B. (2011). Going Global: The textile and apparel industry (2 nd ed.). Fair Child: NY SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS It is also critical that you have access to the most recent copy of the APA manual (6 th edition) and some of the following as a supplemental texts. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington DC: American Psychological Association, COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the unit of instruction, students will be able to: (1) Acquire critical thinking skills relative to social, political, economic, and ethical issues related to international trade. (2) Gain an awareness of major international trade agreements, domestic and foreign trade policies and agreements and the impact of those agreements on international trade and the United States. (3) Acquire and understanding of the organization, characteristics and economic importance of textiles and apparel in the United States and globally. (4) Understand the social, political, and economic forces that affect production and consumption of products and services, and to understand the interactive, interdependent social/cultural, political, and economic relationships of people and countries that trade internationally. (5) Gain a basic understanding of practices and conduct of import and export trade and become aware of the challenges and rewards for US companies that export goods and services. (6) Acquire knowledge about the impact of research, and changes in technology, marketing and promotion, supply chain management and financing on these internationally traded products.

3 3 EVALUATION Points 9 Quizzes (50 X 9 = 450) 450 Article Posting & Summary 50 Discussion on the posted articles 10 Individual Ethics Paper 50 Presentation Slides 50 (Topic related to any ethical issues) Discussion on the posted slides 20 Business Ethics Paper Presentation Slides (Topic - fashion business or trade ethical issues) Discussion on the posted slides Students introduction DVD Worksheets & discussions Final Project - Fact Sheet Paper 100 Total 1000 Course grades will be based on total points accumulated during the semester. The ranges are as follows: A+ = A = A- = B+ = B = B- = C+ = C = C- = D+ = D = D- = F = Below 599 GRADING SCALE A B C D F 599 < Superior performance in all aspects of the course with work exemplifying the highest quality. Unquestionable prepared for subsequent courses in field. SUPERIOR, OUTSTANDING, EXCEPTIONAL High quality performance in some of the course; satisfactory performance in the remainder. Good chance of success in subsequent courses in field. VERY GOOD, COMMENDABLE, ABOVE AVERAGE. Evidence of some learning but generally marginal performance. Marginal chance of success in subsequent courses in field. AVERAGE, COMPETENT, SATISFACTORY, SOLVED PROBLEM Very minimal learning and very low quality performance in all aspects of the course. Highly doubtful chance of success in subsequent courses in the field. BELOW AVERAGE, MARGINALLY ACCEPTABLE Little evidence of learning. Poor performance in all aspects of the course. Almost totally unprepared for subsequent courses in field. UNACCEPTABLE FOR COURSE CREDIT OBTAINING GRADE INFORMATION Grades will be posted on Laulima. Grades cannot be ed to students because is not a secure form of communication; nor can grades be given over the phone. This policy applies during the semester as well as after class has ended.

4 4 DESCRIPTIONS OF REQUIREMENTS Quizzes Quizzes You will complete online quizzes posted for Each textbook chapter. o Quizzes are available under the Tasks, Tests, & Surveys link on Laulima o questions long o due each FRIDAY by Midnight HST (Hawai i Standard time) o You are supposed to take 10 quizzes during the semester; however, only 9 quiz scores will be added to your final grade after dropping the lowest score. Thus, no excuses will be accepted (e.g., untaken quiz due to technical problems) o NOT available after the due date completion points go away when the quizzes go offline o There will be NO exceptions to this deadline. Discussions Introduction In the first week, you will complete discussion activity about yourself, such as: where you are from, what your major is, what you want to do after you graduate, anything you like or you don t like, why you take this course, what you want to learn in this class, and anything about you that you want to share with this class, like your families and friends, etc. This should be between words in length. Discussions You will complete discussion activities on posted issues. These are: at least 100 words in length per discussion activity due in the Assignments section on Laulima each FRIDAY of the week by Midnight HST - There will be NO exceptions to this deadline. Each Opinion will be graded on the following five criteria created by Dr. Lori Yancura: 1. Relevance: how applicable it is to the assigned issues: 2. Integration: how well it covers the assigned readings: 3. Creativity/Insight: evidence of thought and effort put into the opinion: 4. Technical qualities (spelling, grammar, organization). Criteria used to judge them are as follows: Criteria Relevance Not related to course material Relevance Sort of related Recognizably Related Strongly related of reading Integration Creativity/ Insight Technical Qualities Does not address issue No evidence of thought or effort Many errors of writing and organization *Created by Dr. Lori Yancura (2013) Covers some aspect Shows a little thought Covers 1 or 2 aspects Average Response Covers it from several perspectives Above Average Response Some errors Acceptable Either wellwritten or wellorganized Illustrates core features Covers several perspectives & ties together Interesting & Novel Both wellwritten & wellorganized

5 5 Assignments Article summary Select any non-fiction book, trade journal textile/apparel trade press, news magazine or business periodical article having to do with social, political or economic issues affecting international trade (textbook excluded). A copy of the article(s) - one article or a series of 2 articles related to the topic of your choice- should be posted on Discussions. They should be scanned and then posted if needed. You can post the internet link of your article(s) if possible along with the copy. Publication date of books should be 2013 or after. Articles must be within one calendar year. The summary of the articles should be at least 250 words in length in your own words and should go to Assignments by attaching MS word file: The contents should include (student s name and article title, publication information and dates in the header), key components of the article and how it relates to information covered in the textbook; identify the specific audience to whom the article is directed and include a brief update on any actions that have been taken since the book or article was published. Detailed guidelines, format and criteria for grading are posted on Laulima. Individual ethics paper and presentation slides A 5 page paper focusing on ANY ETHICAL ISSUES in our lives. The paper and PowerPoint slides should cover 1) key components of the issue 2) how it can be solved by the government, UN, or companies and 3) your opinions, experience and solutions based on the framework Markkula Center for Applied Ethics ( has suggested. Your paper goes to Assignments and PowerPoint slides should be posted on Discussions. Detailed guidelines, format and criteria for grading are posted on Laulima. Business ethics paper and presentation slides A 7 page paper will focus on ANY FASHION BUSINESS OR TRADE ETHICAL ISSUES discussed or addressed in either during class or out of class. The paper and PowerPoint slides should cover 1) key components of the issue, 2) how it can be solved by the government, UN, or companies, and 3) your opinions, experience, and solutions based on the framework Markkula Center for Applied Ethics ( has suggested. Your paper goes to Assignments and PowerPoint slides should be posted on Discussions. Detailed guidelines, format and criteria for grading are posted on Laulima. Fact sheet A 7 page paper will focus on either importing from or exporting to a particular trade region or partner as defined in required textbook. Students should analyze and discuss opportunities and problems associated with sourcing apparel in the selected area or country and provide information for deciding whether region or partner should be considered. The fact sheet should include political, demographic and economic conditions of the region or partner. IE: Geographic location and relevance; level of economic/industrial development; present technology; items produced, exported and imported; political considerations; labor force demographics and psychographics; trade restrictions and present role in trade and apparel; wholesale and retail systems; and the advantages and disadvantages of involvement in the textiles/apparel business in this country. Detailed guidelines, format and criteria for grading are posted on Laulima.

6 6 Late Assignments Assignments and projects are due on the date noted on the weekly schedule or as announced on Laulima. Assignments that are turned in late will be docked one letter grade per day. Late assignments longer than 3 days will not be accepted. University of Hawaii at Manoa Student Conduct Code: All students are expected to abide by the University of Hawaii at Manoa Student Conduct Code. Please visit the following site for more information, It is your responsibility to be aware of all rules and procedures regarding the UHM Student Conduct Code. Use of previous projects, homework, or similar materials, completed by others or you, is one example of Conduct Code violation. Academic integrity is paramount to the students education. A student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive an automatic zero (0) for that assignment. A second offence will result in an automatic F for the course. Cheating includes but is not limited to giving unauthorized help during an exam; using inappropriate sources of information during an exam; altering the record of any grade; altering an answer after an exam has been submitted; falsifying any official UH record; misrepresenting facts in order to obtain exemptions from course requirements Plagiarism includes but is not limited to submitting any document that has been copied in whole or in part- even one or two sentences from another individual s work without putting and citations or without rephrasing the sentences plus citations; submitting the same material in more than one course without obtaining permission from the instructors involved; representing as one s own work any materials prepared by someone other than the student. Hand-writing assignments will NOT be accepted. The student HAWAII.EDU account address is the only recognized in official UHM records. Students are responsible for receiving and reading this from UHM faculty and staff in a timely manner. If you have problems with your account call the help desk.

7 7 FDM 471 International Apparel Trade Issues FALL 2014 ***TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE LECTURE AND ACTIVITY*** Date Topic Quizzes/Assignments/Readings should be read or completed by date posted Week 1 8/25~ 8/29 Week 2 9/1~ 9/5 Week 3 9/8~ 9/12 Week 4 9/15~ 9/19 Introduction and overview of the course Introduction of students on Discussion Ch.1-1. Introduction to Globalization Ch.1-2. Introduction to Globalization (Cont.) Ch.2-1. Consumers, Consumption, and Well-being Ch.2-2. Consumers, Consumption, and Well-being (Cont.) DVD watching and worksheet : Made in Asia: Fast, cheap, and fair Introduction due (8/29) LSA accepting statement Survey Reading Ch.1 Quiz 1 (Ch.1) Reading Ch.2 Quiz 2 (Ch.2) Reading Ch.3 Article and summary due (9/19; 2-3 articles related to a topic of your choice) DVD worksheet and discussion due 9/19 Week 5 9/22~ 9/26 Ch.3-1. Textile and Apparel Supply Matrix Ch.3-2. Textile and Apparel Supply Matrix (Cont.) Quiz 3 (Ch.3) Reading Ch.4 Article discussion due 9/26 Week 6 9/29~ 10/3 Week 7 10/6~ 10/10 Week 8 10/13~ 10/17 Ch.4-1. Developing Sustainable Supply Chains Ch.4-2. Developing Sustainable Supply Chains (Cont.) DVD watching and worksheet: Ch.5-1. Global Sourcing Ch.5-2. Global Sourcing (Cont.) Quiz 4 (Ch.4) Reading Ch.5 Individual ethics paper and PowerPoint slides due (10/10; any ethical topic of your choice) DVD worksheet and discussion due 10/10 Quiz 5 (Ch.5) Reading Ch.6 Ethical issues discussion due 10/17

8 8 Week 9 10/20~ 10/24 Week 10 10/27~ 10/31 Week 11 11/3~ 11/7 Week 12 11/10~ 11/14 Week 13 11/17~ 11/21 Week 14 11/24~ 11/28 Week 15 12/1~ 12/5 Week 16 12/8~ 12/12 Ch.6-1. Trade Barriers and Regulations Ch.6-2. Trade Barriers and Regulations (Cont.) Ch.7-1. Illegal and Unethical Trade Activity Ch.7-2. Illegal and Unethical Trade Activity (Cont.) Ch Europe and European Union Ch Europe and European Union (Cont.) Ch The Americas and Caribbean Basin Ch The Americas and Caribbean Basin (Cont.) DVD watching and worksheet: THANKSGIVING BREAK!! Ch Asia and Oceania Ch Asia and Oceania (Cont.) Project Week for Final project (Fact sheet) Quiz 6 (Ch.6) Reading Ch.7 Quiz 7 (Ch.7)Reading Ch.9 Quiz 8 (Ch. 9)Reading Ch.10 Quiz 9 (Ch. 10) Reading Ch.11 Business ethics paper and PowerPoint slides due (11/21: any ethical topic related to international trade or business) DVD worksheet and discussion due 11/21 Quiz 10 (Ch.11) Business ethical issues discussion due 12/5 Week 17 12/15~ 12/19 Final exam (Final project) Final project- Fact Sheet Due (12/15: a country or region of your choice you think the U.S. needs to increase or begin trade with) NO exceptions will be made to the exam schedule.

9 9 The instructor and University of Hawaii at Manoa reserves the right to make changes in scheduling and content at any time. Lecture may be replaced with a variety of activities. Activities include DVD watching, online discussions, and/or case study.