Fundamentals of diplomacy and diplomatic service

Course: Foreign policy

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Fundamentals of diplomacy and diplomatic service
Code
ОК 11
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1. To identify, assess and forecast political, diplomatic, security, social and other risks in the field of international relations, foreign policy and global development. 2. To participate in professional discussions in the field of international relations, foreign policy, public communications and regional studies, respect opponents and their views, convey to professionals and the public information, ideas, problems, solutions and personal experience on professional issues. 3. To evaluate events and processes of international relations and foreign policy taking into account the peculiarities of modern diplomatic service and norms of diplomatic protocol and etiquette, be able to apply this specific knowledge in foreign policy practice and for organizing and conducting international negotiations.
Form of study
External form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To have basic knowledge of the history of international relations, jurisprudence. 2. To have basic skills of political analysis.
Course content
Topic 1. The concept of diplomacy and diplomatic service. Topic 2. The system of foreign relations. Topic 3. Establishment of diplomatic relations. Diplomatic missions: structure and functions. Topic 4. Diplomatic agents. Topic 5. Diplomatic privileges and immunities. Topic 6. Establishment of consular relations. Functions of consular offices. Topic 7. Special missions as a tool of diplomacy. Topic 8. The practice of multilateral diplomacy.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, reports.
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular control: for two modules - up to 60 points (30 + 30) Exam control: written exam work - up to 40 points
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Viktor Matviienko
International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations
Roman Petiur
International Organizations and Diplomatic Service Chair
Educational and scientific institute of international relations