Practical psychology in diplomacy

Course: Diplomacy and International Cooperation

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Practical psychology in diplomacy
Code
ВБ 1.1
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
1. To know and understand the nature, sources, and directions of evolution of international relations, international politics, foreign policy and diplomacy of states, the state of theoretical research of international relations and world politics. 5. To know the nature of international communications, various formats of international cooperation, the problems of development of states and international regions in global, regional, and local contexts. 10. To carry out activities in diplomatic and other areas related to international cooperation. 18. To evaluate the results of own work and be responsible for personal professional development.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Positive results in courses about diplomatic service and work. 2. Knowledge of the basic principles and mechanisms of multilateral structures and international organizations. 3. Analytical skills
Course content
Personal factor in diplomacy 1.Personality of the diplomatic agent. 2. High level contacts and interpersonal diplomacy. Psychological aspects of diplomacy as profession 3.Psychology of analytical and informational activity. 4.Psychological problems of diplomatic staff. 5.Psychologe of the cultural differences. 6.Psychologacal aspects of crisis diplomacy.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, final essay, test
Assessment methods and criteria
1.Work during the practical lessons(seminars) – reports, discussions – up to 30% from the final mark. 2. Independent work (must be presented during the seminars) - up to 30% from the final mark. 3. Final essay – up to 40 % from final mark.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Olena Kovtun
International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations