COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE II

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IRE 4504 DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

International Relations

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ILKIM ÖZDIKMENLI ÇELIKOĞLU

Offered to

Political Science and International Relations
International Relations

Course Objective

This course aims to introduce diplomacy, diplomatic language and types of diplomatic correspondence. The course aims at creating awareness for diplomacy as a profession.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Demonstrate understanding of diplomacy in general, and use diplomacy terms and diplomatic language.
2   Obtain expertise on a specific country or organisation
3   Become familiar with various diplomatic concepts such as public diplomacy, summit diplomacy etc
4   Be able to identify and formulate diplomatic notes such as signed note, verbal note and other diplomatic message
5   Obtain knowledge and information about diplomacy as a profession and the life of a diplomat
6   Develop their skills in writing formal essays both in English and Turkish.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course
2 "The evolution of Diplomacy", Harold Nicholson
3 "Education in Diplomacy", Smith Simpson
4 "International Relations in a Changing World: A New Diplomacy ",Edward Finn, Perceptions,2000
5 "What is Public Diplomacy Past Practices, Present Conduct, Possible Future" Walter R.Roberts, 2007 Mediterranean Quarterly, 2007
6 "Public Diplomacy and Soft Power" Joseph S.Nye , The Annals of the American Academy, March,2008
7 "The Technique of Negotiation"
8 Diplomatic Speeches
9 Diplomatic Speeches
10 Diplomatic Speeches
11 Exercise on note writing
12 Exercise on note writing
13 Digital diplomacy
14 Overview

Recomended or Required Reading

1. "Temel Lisan Kursları- Diplomatik Yazışma Dersleri ve Müzakere Tekniği". Dışişleri Bakanlığı Matbaası, Ankara, 1985
2. "Ingilizce Diplomatik Muhaberat Dersleri", Dışişleri Akademisi Yayınları, Sayı:21, Ankara, 1975

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

There will be lecture and exercise sessions about diplomacy, diplomat and diplomatic language.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 FN Final
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

At the end of this course the learner :
1. will demonstrate understanding of diplomacy, specific terms used in diplomacy.
2. will write essays in English and Turkish
3. will identify and formulate diplomatic notes.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Violations of plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken
3. Participation is necessary for the success in the course.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced

Office Hours

to be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 115

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.44
LO.53
LO.65