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 | Area Elective | 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 | ||
| 1 | Acquiring the skills of understanding, explaining, and using the fundamental concepts, theory and methodology of international relations | X | ||||
| 2 | Having an interdisciplinary perspective that combines other related disciplines | X | ||||
| 3 | Having adequate knowledge about the history of international relations and being able to examine international actors, events and historical processes | X | ||||
| 4 | Acquiring the ability of analytical thinking, critical analysis and developing rational argument | X | ||||
| 5 | Acquiring the ability to make analytical interpretations about the contemporary global issues; the current and future positions of regional and international actors | X | ||||
| 6 | Being able to use professional English to transfer her/his knowledge about the international relations using verbal, written and visual communication methods effectively | X | ||||
| 7 | Understanding the importance of several topics such as professional ethics, sustainability, environmental awareness, social responsibility, cultural, social and universal values; being able to manifest and analyze the legal results of these issues | X | ||||
| 8 | Being able to analyze the issues by using the qualitative and quantitative research techniques of international relations | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
