International Relations
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

UIS404

Course Name:

Diplomatic Correspondence Methods

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to do preparatory work for the students who will work in the international relations and diplomatic correspondence-related fields, especially in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and equip them with necessary information and skills for these areas.
Course Content:	The Concept of Diplomacy; Diplomacy Theories; Institutions and Goals of Modern Diplomacy; Bilateral Diplomacy; Multilateral Diplomacy; Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities; Diplomatic Protocol; Diplomacy Implementation; Diplomatic Correspondence; Diplomacy of Turkish Republic and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns how to write diplomatic documents in a detailed way.
2) Learns how to use diplomatic language and expression
3) Gains the ability of using the time effectively in diplomacy area
4) Practices the protocol rules of the diplomacy
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting, introducing the course plan to the students	None
2)	Execution of International Relations and Activities, Aims and Tools of the Foreign Policies of the States, Political Impact Tools: Diplomacy and Propaganda	Related part in the main book
3)	What is Diplomacy, Who is Diplomat, Who is Ideal diplomat, What is diplomatic correspondence, Diplomatic languages and historical process	Related part in the main book
4)	Diplomatic correspondence forms, Diplomatic nota, Nota Signee definition and Sections, Diplomatic Address Forms	Related part in the main book
5)	Nota Signee examples, Nota Signee Writing	Related part in the main book
6)	Note Verbale Examples, Writing Nota Verbale	Related part in the main book
7)	Midterm exam	None
8)	Different Nota Forms: Collective Note, Identic Note, Aide Memoire, Memorandum, Bout de Papier, Nonpapier, Protest Notes	Related part in the main book
9)	Credentials, Letters of Recall, Recredentials and Letters De Cabinet	Related part in the main book
10)	Treaty, Convention, Protocol, Memoranda of Understanding, Final Act	Related part in the main book
11)	Agreement, Trade Agreements, Ultimatum, Fin de Non Recevoir, Interim Agreements/Modus Vivendi, Declaration, Agreed Minutes, Exchange of Notes	Related part in the main book
12)	Duties, Responsibilities, functioning and exams of T. C. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Procedures applied to correspondence in Ministry of Foreign Affairs.	Related part in the main book
13)	Diplomacy of Turkish Republic and Ministry of Foreign Affairs	Related part in the main book
14)	Summary and general evaluation of the course	None
15)	Final exam	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Tahir Şentürk, Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Dışişleri Bakanlığı Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları No: 66, Ankara, 1995.
References:	Yok- None

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2) Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3) Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4) Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.
5) Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6) Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.
7) Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.
8) Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.
9) Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Students will able to explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of International Relations, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.	4
2)	Students will able to employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.	3
3)	Students will able to categorize the basic concepts of Turkish politics, comparative politics, international relations, diplomatic history and foreign policy.
4)	Students will able to analyze and critically evaluate local and global dynamics of contemporary socio-economic and political developments, foreign policy making and conflict resolution with all aspects.	3
5)	Students will able to discover and create novel opportunities with an entrepreneurial spirit and use expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.	3
6)	Students will able to apply their knowledge in international institutions and multicultural environments and develop an interdisciplinary approach enabling them to relate and synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines and draw novel conclusions.	3
7)	Students will able to communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of International Relations.	5
8)	Students will able to appreciate and defend human rights and multi-cultural diversity, and should emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings.	3
9)	Students will able to identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	15	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	15	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	45
Midterms	15	45
Final	15	45
Total Workload		180