COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE II

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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

Offered to

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 Exercise on note writing
11 Oral Presentations - International Expertise Project
12 Oral Presentations - International Expertise Project

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

1. Lecture: There will be lecture sessions about diplomacy, diplomat and diplomatic language.
2. Weekly oral reports: Students will give short information about the developments in their project countries.
3. Presentations: Students will give presentations at the end of the term.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 ASS Assignment
3 PRS Presentation
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 +ASS * 0.20 +PRS * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

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 study a country or organisation(International Expertise Project) by following the daily developments and present this information in every lesson.
4. 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)

untac.turker@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparing assignments 12 1 12
Preparing presentations 1 15 15
Preparing assignments 2 5 10
Midterm 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 117

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

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