ECTS - Theory and Practice in Diplomacy
Theory and Practice in Diplomacy (IR403) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Theory and Practice in Diplomacy | IR403 | Elective Courses | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objectives of the course are: • to introduce key concepts of diplomacy; • to familiriaze students with the theories and practices of diplomacy; • to acquire knowledge on theoretical arguments on diplomacy and practical aspects of diplomacy; • to introduce key aspects of diplomacy, such as prenegotiations, and the modes of diplomacy. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The key concepts, theories and practices of diplomacy; various theoretical perspectives; historical and practical aspects of diplomacy, including prenegotiations, `around?the-table negotiations, momentum, packing agreement as well as the modes of diplomacy, such as bilateral diplomacy. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | None |
| 2 | What is Diplomacy? | Berridge et al., pp. 1-6 |
| 3 | Machiavelli | Berridge et al., s. 7-32 |
| 4 | Guicciardini | Berridge et al., s. 33-49 |
| 5 | Grotious | Berridge vd., pp. 50-70 |
| 6 | Richelieu | Berridge et al., pp. 71-87 |
| 7 | Wicquefort | Berridge vd., s. 88-105 |
| 8 | Callieres | Berridge et al., pp. 106-124 |
| 9 | Kissenger | Berridge et al., pp. 181-210 |
| 10 | Midterm Exam | None |
| 11 | The Art of Negotiation: Prenegotiations | Berridge, Chapter 2 |
| 12 | The Art of Negotiation: ‘Around-the-Table’ Negotiations | Berridge, Chapter 3 |
| 13 | The Art of Negotiation: Diplomatic Momentum | Berridge, Chapter 4 |
| 14 | Diplomacy in the Screens: Watching a Movie | - |
| 15 | The Art of Negotiation: Packing Agreement | Berridge, Chapter 5 |
| 16 | Final Exam | None |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Berridge, G. R. (2010). Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. New York: Palgrave. |
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| 2. Berridge, G. R., Keens-Soper M. and Otte T.G. (2001). Diplomatic Theory from Machiavelli to Kissenger. New York: Palgrave. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 1 | 20 |
| Project | 1 | 40 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 2 | 1- Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts and methodology of international relations. | X | ||||
| 3 | 2- Acquiring the skills of analyzing international relations from a theoretical level. | X | ||||
| 4 | 3- Acquiring the ability to make logical interpretations about the recent either global or national political events. | X | ||||
| 5 | 4- Acquiring different perspectives on Turkey’s relationship with the other states. | X | ||||
| 6 | 5- Improving the ability to make logical predictions about the future prospects of Turkey and the world states. | X | ||||
| 7 | 6- Developing relevant academic and applied research skills in political areas. | X | ||||
| 8 | 7- Improving the ability to use the modern software, hardware and/or technological devices. | X | ||||
| 9 | 8- Developing in-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork skills. | X | ||||
| 10 | 9- Acquiring an open-minded behavior through encouraging critical analysis, interpretation, discussions, and/or continuous learning. | X | ||||
| 11 | 10- Adopting work ethic and social responsibility. | X | ||||
| 12 | 11- Developing the skills of communication. | X | ||||
| 13 | 12- Improving the ability to effectively develop arguments in both Turkish and English. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Project | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 100 | ||