Methods and Practices of Diplomacy (RI441)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI441 | Methods and Practices of Diplomacy | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Tolga BİLENER tbilener@gmail.com (Email) HATİCE BERİL DEDEOĞLU bdedeoglu@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The objective of the course is to discuss on the conduct of diplomatic relations, its rules and institutions and how diplomacy is used as a foreign policy tool by diverging players of the international scene. |
| Content | Cf. Weekly Program |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The student who validates this course, 1. has learned the rules and institutions of diplomatic practice, 2. has learned how diplomatic relations are being conducted, 3. has learned different aspects of diplomatic relations. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Whole-group presentation, Q & A, Participative Discussion |
| References |
Kerridge, G. R. A Dictionary of Diplomacy, New York, Palgrave, 2001. Girgin, Kemal. Hariciye Tarihimiz, İstanbul, Okumuş Adam, 2005. Iskit, Temel. Diplomasi, İstanbul, Bilgi Üni., 2007. Kissinger, Henry. Diplomacy, New York, Touchstone, 1995. Villepin, Dominique de. Histoire de la diplomatie française, Paris, Perrin, 2005. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | The concept of diplomacy, its rules and institutions |
| 3 | Historical Evolution of Diplomatic Relations |
| 4 | Diplomacy and International Law |
| 5 | Diplomatic Negotiation |
| 6 | Diplomatic Negotiation - II |
| 7 | Partial Exam |
| 8 | Public Diplomacy |
| 9 | Humanitarian Diplomacy |
| 10 | Health Diplomacy, Gastrodiplomacy |
| 11 | Cultural Diplomacy, Musical Diplomacy |
| 12 | Religious Diplomacy |
| 13 | Digital Diplomacy, Scientific Diplomacy |
| 14 | General Assessments |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 40 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 40 |
| 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 |
| Toplam | 1 | 40 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 8 | 6 | 48 |
| Assignments | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 19 | 19 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 5 | ||