International Relations | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code: | UIS404 | ||||||||
Course Name: | Diplomatic Correspondence Methods | ||||||||
Course Semester: | Spring | ||||||||
Course Credits: |
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Language of instruction: | TR | ||||||||
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Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
Type of course: | Department Elective | ||||||||
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Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HASAN DENİZ PEKŞEN | ||||||||
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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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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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 |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Tahir Şentürk, Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Dışişleri Bakanlığı Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları No: 66, Ankara, 1995. |
References: | Yok- None |
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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. |
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 |
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Lesson | |
Reading | |
Homework |
Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing) |
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 |
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 |