FACULTY OF BUSINESS
Department of Political Science and International Relations
PSIR 370 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Diplomatic Correspondence
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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PSIR 370
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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Course Coordinator | - | |||||
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Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to introduce basic concepts of diplomacy, its main actors and tools, key aspects of diplomatic correspondence and negotiation, developing written and verbal communication skills in the field of diplomacy. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Introduction of the concept of diplomacy, its basic tools and actors, develop skills to communicate both orally and written in diplomatic language, become familiar with the implementation of diplomacy especially in the changing digital world. The students will be expected to contribute through term projects. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Course Description and Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Diplomacy: * Diplomacy, Diplomat, Diplomatic Correspondence *The Importance and Role of diplomacy In International Relations | To be a Diplomat, Iver B. Neumann, The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Diplomacy, Nicolson, Diplomacy in the 21st Century, Sharp |
2 | History of Diplomacy: Evolution of Diplomacy from Ancient Times to the Present | Diplomacy, Sir Harold Nicolson, Diplomasinin Evrimi, Tuncer , Diplomacy in a Globalising Wold, Kerr and Wiseman, The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy |
3 | Practice of Diplomacy : *Actors, Structures and Institutions, Legal Framework *Types, Methods and Topics of Diplomacy (Examples: Public Diplomacy, Digital Diplomacy, Economic Diplomacy, Energy Diplomacy, Culture Diplomacy, Education Diplomacy, Health Diplomacy, Sports Diplomacy, Disaster Diplomacy, Refugee Diplomacy, Environmental Diplomacy) | Diplomasi Tarihi,Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması, İskit, The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Diplomacy in a Globalising World, Kerr and Wiseman, Sage Handbook of Diplomacy, Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations |
4 | Multilateral Diplomacy and International Organisations (Case Study: The United Nations System) Diplomatic Language and Forms of Diplomatic Correspondence (Part I): *Basic Diplomatic Terms and Definitions *Analysing Diplomatic and Foreign Policy Texts | Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Şentürk , Diplomacy in a Globalising World , Kerr and Wiseman The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, The UN Charter, A Dictionary of Diplomacy, Berridge and James, |
5 | Diplomatic Language and Forms of Diplomatic Correspondence (Part II) : * Diplomatic Notes (Note Signee, Note Verbale) * Basic Diplomatic Terms and Definitions *Analysing Diplomatic and Foreign Policy Texts | Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Şentürk, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Metinlerinden Örnekler, Tulun, A Dictionary of Diplomacy, Berridge and James, Diplomatic Handbook, Feltham, Modern Diplomacy, Barston |
6 | Diplomatic Language and Forms of Diplomatic Correspondence (Part III) : *Diplomatic Notes (Note Identique, Note Collective, Note Circulaire) *Basic Diplomatic Terms and Definitions *Analysing Diplomatic and Foreign Policy Texts | Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Şentürk, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Metinlerinden Örnekler, Tulun, Modern Diplomacy, Barston, A Dictionary of Diplomacy, Berridge and James, Diplomatic Handbook, Feltham, |
7 | Diplomatic Language and Forms of Diplomatic Correspondence (Part IV) : *Aide Memoire and Memorandum *Basic Diplomatic Terms and Definitions *Analysing Diplomatic and Foreign Policy Texts Class Simulation: Contemporary Global Challenges and Diplomacy: Refugee Crisis | Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Şentürk, A Dictionary of Diplomacy, Berridge and James, Diplomatic Handbook, Feltham, Modern Diplomacy, Barston |
8 | MID-TERM EXAM | |
9 | Diplomacy and Negotiation, Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts | Diplomasi Tarihi, Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması, İskit, Sage Handbook of Diplomacy, Diplomacy in a Globalising World , Kerr and Wiseman, Modern Diplomacy, Barston, |
10 | Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Digital Diplomacy (Part I) Practice of Diplomacy in the Digital Space | What is Digital Diplomacy and how is it Practiced Around the World,I.Manor, Digital Diplomacy, Theory and Practice, Bjola and Holmes , The Power of Diplomacy, New Meanings and Methods for Understanding Digital Diplomacy, Singh, |
11 | Digital Diplomacy (Part II) Practice of Diplomacy in the Digital Space | Digital Diplomacy, Theory and Practice, Bjola and Holmes , The Power of Diplomacy, New Meanings and Methods for Understanding Digital Diplomacy, Singh, What is Digital Diplomacy and how is it Practiced Around the World, A Brief Introduction, Manor |
12 | Students' Presentations | |
13 | Students' Presentations | |
14 | Students' Presentations | |
15 | Review of the Semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Barston, R.P., Modern Diplomacy, New York: Routledge, 2014
Berridge, G.R., James, A. , A Dictionary of Diplomacy, New York: Pelgrave Macmillan, 2003
Bjola,C. ,Holmes M., Digital Diplomacy, Theory and Practice, New York: Routledge,2015
Feltham, R.G., Diplomatic Handbook, New York: Longman, 1998
Fletcher,T.,The Naked Diplomat, London: HarperCollins Publishers, 2017.
Kerr, P., Wiseman, G., Diplomacy in a Globalizing World, Theories and Practices, New York: Oxford University Press, 2013
Manor,I. What is Digital Diplomacy and how is it Practiced Around the World, A Brief Introduction, Diplomatist Magazine, Annual Review, 2016.
Neumann,I.B., To Be A Diplomat, Oxford Journals, Oxford University Press, International Perspectives, February 2005, Vol.6, N. 1, pp.72-93
Nicolson,H., Diplomacy,Washington: Georgetown University, 1988.
İskit,T., Diplomasi Tarihi, Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması, İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi yayınları, 2020.
The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, (Cooper, Heine, Thakur ed.),London: Oxford University Press, 2013
The Sage Handbook of Diplomacy (Constantinou, Kerr and Sharp ed.), London: Sage Publications, 2016
Satow, E., A Guide To Diplomatic Practice, London: Longmans Green and Co., 1922
Singh,J.P., The Power of Diplomacy, New Meanings and the Methods for Understanding Digital Diplomacy,New York: Routledge, 2015
Şentürk,T., Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Ankara: Dışişleri Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları, 1995
Sharp, P., Diplomacy in the 21st Century, New York: Routledge, 2019
Tulun, B., Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Metinlerinden Örnekler, Ankara: Dışişleri Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları, 2014
Tuncer, H., Diplomasinin Evrimi, İstanbul: Analiz Basım Yayın,2009
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_1_1961.pdf
The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_2_1963.pdf
Charter of the United Nations, https://treaties.un.org/doc/publication/ctc/uncharter.pdf |
Suggested Readings/Materials | İngilizce Diplomatik Muhaberat Dersleri, Şükrü Elekdağ, Emekli Büyükelçi
The Role of Foreign Languages in the Diplomatic Service, Lecture given by Sir Horace Philips, British Ambassador to Turkey, on May 4, 1976 in Ankara
Eminence Grice of the Turkish Foreign Service: Numan Menemencioğlu, by Dr. Yücel Güçlü, Ankara, May 2002
Sosyal Davranış Kuralları ve Protokol by Alptekin Ünlütürk, Retired Ambassador
Protokol Dersleri, Yalçın Kurtbay, Emekli Büyükelçi
Dış Politikada Oyunun Kuralları Ercüment Yavuzalp, Emekli Büyükelçi, Ağustos 1998
Berridge, G.R, James,A., A Dictionary of Diplomacy, New York: Pelgrave MacMillan, 2001.
Feltham, R.G., Diplomatic Handbook, Essex: Addison Wesley Longman Limited, 1970. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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20
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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25
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Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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15
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Final Exam |
1
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20
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
8
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75
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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25
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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2
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32
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
3
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8
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24
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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20
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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16
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16
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Final Exam |
1
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28
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28
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Total |
168
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To be able to use the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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2 | To be able to have the basic knowledge of, and make use of other disciplines which contribute to the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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3 | To be able to distinguish the differences between classical and contemporary theories and to assess their relationship. |
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4 | To be able to recognize regional and global issues, and develop solutions based on research. |
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5 | To be able to assess the acquired knowledge and skills in the areas of Political Science and International Relations critically. |
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6 | To be able to transfer ideas and proposals on issues in the areas of Political Science and International Relations to other people and institutions verbally and in writing. |
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7 | To be able to identify the historical continuity and changes observed in the relations between the actors and institutions of national and international politics. |
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8 | To be able to examine concepts, theories, and developments with scientific methods in the areas of Political Science and International Relations. |
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9 | To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member. |
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10 | To be able to act in accordance with the scientific and ethical values in studies related to Political Science and International Relations. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the areas of Political Science and International Relations and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout human history to their field of experience. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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