Diplomatic History (RI451) | GSÜ - ECTS Information Guide

Content

Objective

To learn the historical evolution of the diplomatic practice, its institutions and its instruments.

Course Content

Cf. Weekly Plan

Course Learning Outcomes

The student who will validate this course,
1. Will learn the history of diplomatic relations
2. Will learn the instruments of diplomacy
3. Will learn the rights and duties of diplomats
4. Will learn negotiation techniques and tactics.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lecture, Q and A, Debate

References

Lecture notes

Weekly Contents

Theory Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
1	Introduction
2	The historical evolution of diplomacy
3	The historical evolution of diplomacy
4	The historical evolution of diplomacy
5	The historical evolution of diplomacy
6	Diplomatic traditions of different countries
7	Main characteristics of Turkish diplomacy
8	Diplomatic rights and privileges
9	Bilateral Diplomacy
10	Multilateral Diplomacy
11	Public Diplomacy
12	Public Diplomacy
13	Public Diplomacy
14	Paradiplomacy

Practice Topics
Week	Weekly Contents
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14

Assessment System

Contribution to Overall Grade
Activities	Number	Contribution
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade	1	50
Contribution of final exam to overall grade	1	50
Total	2	100

In-Term Studies
Activities	Number	Contribution
Assignments	0	0
Presentation	0	0
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	0	0
Project	0	0
Laboratory	0	0
Other Applications	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Term Paper/ Project	0	0
Portfolio Study	0	0
Reports	0	0
Learning Diary	0	0
Thesis/ Project	0	0
Seminar	0	0
Other	0	0
Total	0	0

Relation of Proficiency

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have a detailed knowledge on the principal concepts, actors and components of the international system					X
2	To master the fundamentals such as history, law, economics, sociology and political science required by the multidisciplinary nature of International Relations					X
3	Pouvoir analyser la pratique à partir d’une infrastructure théorique assimilée					X
4	To have acquired the capability of specializing on a particular theme and/or region					X
5	In the light of Galatasaray University’s traditional and institutional links with Europe, to have developed the ability to contribute to Turkey’s accession process to the EU in a concrete manner					X
6	To interpret and explain Turkish foreign policy through its domestic components as well as from the perspective of the international system					X
7	To have reached the necessary level of competence to be able to undertake a career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as other state institutions and/or the private sector					X
8	Possess the required skills to work at various international organizations and NGOs					X
9	To be in perfect command of French, teaching language of Galatasaray University, and of English, its mandatory language, at the academic -with a view to write a thesis/project/book in the field of International Relations- as well as the professional level					X
10	To have the capacity to utilize the methodological instruments acquired throughout the studies at any conceptual and/or academic work					X

ECTS

Activities	Number	Period	Total Workload
Class Hours	14	3	42
Working Hours out of Class	14	3	42
Midterm Examinations (including preparation)	2	10	20
Final Examinations (including preparation)	1	21	21
Total Workload			125
Total Workload / 25			5.00
Credits ECTS			5