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  Course Description
Course Name : Diplomacy

Course Code : IR 415

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Reads and learns conceptual learning information.
Able to understand the art of diplomacy.
Lerans about the traditional and modern diplomacy techniques.
Comprehends the multidirectional charactertistics of political and diplomatic thought.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Students are acquainted with the concept of diplomacy as a set of agreements governing international relations,´s foreign policy and its proximity to the historical process of the emergence of diplomacy, to represent the country in international meetings and work in a foreign country, and the task of managing the negotiation and diplomatic solution to the original problem-solving techniques that aim to teach without war . Restructuring of the state and the diplomatic history and modern, Ottoman diplomacy, diplomacy techniques, types of diplomacy and TC Describes the organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and equipped to provide information to students about it.

Course Contents : Ancient times to begin to describe conceptually explain the Diplomacy with historical situations and events.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Class room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of the course content, Diplomatic Theory Giving references, content, and method Attend to course
2 Contributors to Diplomacy theory The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing
3 Historical background to Diplomacy The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing
4 Institutilisation period of Diplomacy The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing
5 European Diplomacy The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing
6 Ottoman Diplomacy The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
7 Modern Diplomacy with Institutes and Tools The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
8 MID TERM EXAM MID TERM EXAM MID TERM EXAM
9 Diplomatic technics The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
10 Negotiations and protocole semples The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
11 Intelligence The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
12 Diplomatik Missions and Order The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
13 Diplomatic Rules and Types The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
14 21.century´s Diploması The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
15 Turkish Republic´s Diplomacy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs The references were relevant sections carefully read, understand, Lecturing , presentation
16/17 General Evaluations General evaluation with students Lectures, presentations, discussion with students


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Yurdusev N. Ottoman Diplomacy.ODTU.Ders notları.2007
 İskit T. Diplomasi. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları. Istanbul.2012
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 4
2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 2
3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 4
4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 5
5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 4
6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 5
7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 2
8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 3
9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 4
10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5
11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 1
12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 2
13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 12 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6