| POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POL2244 | Diplomacy | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. ESRA ALBAYRAKOĞLU |
| Course Objectives: | This course offers students a detailed analysis of international issues that have an effect on diplomacy. It features a unique design based on first-hand experiences to be shared every week by an embassy or consulate representative. Students will have comprehensive insight into the changing nature of diplomacy, diplomatic procedures and diplomatic correspondence from the respective viewpoints of listed states. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define diplomacy and related concepts; 2. Interpret the changing nature of diplomacy; 3. Grasp the intricacies of diplomatic correspondence; 4. Compare and contrast the diplomatic principles and practices of various states; 5. Develop competencies with respect to active inquiry and critical thinking. |
| Lectures by diplomats from a variety of countries, to be followed by Q&A. The course is integrated with another course on COURSERA titled “Global Diplomacy-Diplomacy in the Modern World”. The students have to complete the requirements of this course for their 20%of grade. Teaching Methods and Technologies: Case study, lecture, individual study, discussion, reading, technology-enhanced learning |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Ukraine | |
| 3) | Denmark | |
| 4) | Georgia | |
| 5) | Japan | |
| 6) | Republican Day Break | |
| 7) | India | |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | |
| 9) | Indonesia | |
| 10) | Türkiye | |
| 11) | Hungary | |
| 12) | The United Arab Emirates | |
| 13) | Sri Lanka | |
| 14) | Republic of Korea | |
| 15) | General Assessment |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1) İlgili ülkelerin dış işleri bakanlık ve elçilik internet siteleri. 2) G. R. Berridge and Alan James, A Dictionary of Diplomacy, 2nd Ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2005 (BAU Kütüphanesi'nde mevcuttur) 3) Diego Brasioli and Anna-Lena Högenauer (eds.), Diplomacy in the Post-Globalized World: New Challenges and Strategic Priorities, University of Luxembourg (Açık erişimli kaynak olup, şu linkten erişilebilir: https://www.uni.lu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/Diplomacy-in-the-Post-Globalized-World.pdf). 4) Elçilerin paylaşabileceği sunum dosyaları. |
| References: | 1) Foreign ministry and embassy websites of featured states. 2) G. R. Berridge and Alan James, A Dictionary of Diplomacy, 2nd Ed., Palgrave Macmillan, 2005 (Available at BAU Library) 3) Diego Brasioli and Anna-Lena Högenauer (eds.), Diplomacy in the Post-Globalized World: New Challenges and Strategic Priorities, University of Luxembourg (Open access resource at https://www.uni.lu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/Diplomacy-in-the-Post-Globalized-World.pdf). 4) Some ambassadors and consul generals may share their PPTs. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 30 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 70 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 13 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 68 |
| Project | 1 | 40 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1.5 |
| Final | 1 | 1.5 |
| Total Workload | 150 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice. | 5 |
| 2) | Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies. | 5 |
| 3) | Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences. | 2 |
| 4) | Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments. | 5 |
| 5) | Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy. | 5 |
| 6) | Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member. | 3 |
| 7) | Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development. | 2 |
| 8) | Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies. | 5 |
| 9) | Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives. | 5 |
| 10) | Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments. | 5 |
| 11) | Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era. | 5 |
| 12) | Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics. | 2 |