Fundamentals of diplomacy and diplomatic work

Course: International business (compulsory study of two foreign languages)

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Fundamentals of diplomacy and diplomatic work
Code
ВБ.4.04.01
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
The discipline is devoted to the study of such issues as the concept and history of diplomacy and diplomatic service, establishment of diplomatic relations, establishment of diplomatic missions, accreditation of diplomatic agents, structure and functions of diplomatic missions, classes, ranks and positions of diplomats, privileges and immunities of diplomats and other staff members. , establishment of consular relations, opening of consular offices, appointment of consular staff, peculiarities of appointment and status of freelance consular officials, functions of consular posts, consular privileges and immunities, institute of special missions in modern diplomatic practice, functions, privileges and immunities of special missions and their staff, institute of missions to international organizations, functions, privileges and immunities of missions to international organizations and members of their staff
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Have general knowledge of the history of international relations and the history of Ukraine in particular. Be able to analyze the dynamics of interstate diplomatic cooperation. Possess basic skills of political analysis, analysis of international situations and forecasting
Course content
Topic 1. The concept of diplomacy and diplomatic service. The system of foreign relations. Topic 2. Establishment of diplomatic relations and opening of diplomatic missions. Topic 3. Diplomatic representation: structure and functions. Topic 4. Diplomatic privileges and immunities. Sectoral diplomacy. Topic 5. Establishment of consular relations. Opening of consular offices. Consular functions. Topic 6. Special missions as a tool of diplomacy. The practice of multilateral diplomacy. Topic 7. Methods and means of diplomatic communication Topic 8. Protocol support of the diplomatic service
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, individual work, discussion
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral answers, comments, participation in discussion, presentation Completion of an individual work Module control work
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Natalia Yakovenko
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