Diplomatic and Consular Service
Course: International business (compulsory study of two foreign languages)
Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations
Title
Diplomatic and Consular Service
Code
ВБ.4.04.02
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the discipline is to familiarize students with the main content, features and components of the rational organization of modern diplomatic and consular work of foreign diplomatic missions; with the concepts of diplomatic documents and diplomatic correspondence, the principles and forms of diplomatic communication.
acquisition by students of necessary basic knowledge and skills of work in the central state bodies in the field of realization of foreign policy of Ukraine and practical skills of professional diplomatic activity in foreign bodies of foreign relations of the state
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Have general knowledge of the history of international relations and the history of Ukraine in particular.
2. Be able to analyze the dynamics of interstate diplomatic cooperation.
3. 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.
Topic 6. Consular functions. Consular privileges and immunities.
Topic 7. Special missions as a tool of diplomacy. The practice of multilateral diplomacy.
Topic 8. Methods and means of diplomatic communication
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, individual work, discussion
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Oral answers, additions, participation in the discussion, presentation
2. Performing individual independent work
3. Modular control work
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Departments
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