Diplomacy
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| INTS1019 | School of International Studies | 1 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- INTS1019
- School
- School of International Studies
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
This module introduces students to the history, theory, and practice of diplomacy. It provides an advanced theoretical understanding of diplomacy. The module offers an investigation of the history of diplomacy, diplomatic practices and theories. In addition, newer forms of diplomacy such as feminist foreign policy and public diplomacy will be introduced. The core questions students will be engaged with in this module is: What is the role of diplomacy in today’s global politics? To that end, contemporary issues, conflicts and diplomatic challenges will be examined.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of in Autumn semester. First sit/ Resit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
School of International Studies and other Schools at UNNC There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Available to Exchange students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 30% coursework1: 1,200 words Essay
- 20% presentation: group presentation
- 50% Examination (2-hour): 2 hour exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is for students to gain understanding on the intricacies (both practical and theoretical) of diplomacy as it is used as a means of foreign policy.Learning Outcomes
a Knowledge and understanding
• Knowledge and understanding of basic terms and notions of diplomacy.
• Knowledge and understanding of key foreign policy analysis approaches.
b Intellectual skills
• The skill to utilise a particular foreign policy analysis approach to evaluate diplomatic relations
• The skill to interpret and critique contemporary diplomatic issues and crises.
c Professional practical skills
• Research and writing of abstract subject matters.
• Oral and written presentations.
d Transferable (key) skills
• Use of information resources: electronic sources, library, newspapers, others.
• Group work and division of labour in group projects.
• Writing skills; especially related to writing academic essays.
The module aims to enable the participants to develop:
• Professional communication through engaging in regular seminar group discussion and debates and through the oral reporting of group discussion outcomes related to understanding a diplomatic crisis
• Co-ordinating with others in undertaking groupwork as well as persuading others of their views through a seminar debate.
• Digital capabilities through the honing of skills related to conducting online academic searches
Conveners
- Dr Kerstin Tomiak