Theory and Practice of Modern Diplomacy

Course: Diplomacy and International Cooperation

Structural unit: Educational and scientific institute of international relations

Title
Theory and Practice of Modern Diplomacy
Code
ОК 1
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
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. To apply modern scientific approaches, methodologies and techniques to the research of international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy issues. To develop and implement applied research projects in the studies of international relations, world politics, foreign policy and diplomacy of states. To participate in professional discussions in the field of international relations, foreign policy and diplomacy, public communications and regional studies, respect opponents and their views, convey to professionals and the general public information, ideas, problems, solutions and personal experience on professional issues. To defend professionally the interests of Ukraine in various spheres of international relations.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To have general knowledge of the history of international relations and the history of Ukraine in particular. 2. To be able to analyze the dynamics of interstate diplomatic interaction. 3. To possess basic skills of political analysis, analysis of international situations and forecasting.
Course content
Module 1 1. Current issues of theory and practice of modern diplomacy in the context of the transformation of international relations. 2. Trends in modern diplomacy 3. Changes in information and communication technologies and modern diplomatic practice. Module 2 4. The specific features of modern diplomatic work 5. Methods and tools of diplomatic communication 6. Features of the daily work of a diplomatic agent. Practical dimension of information and analytical work of a diplomat.
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, comments, participation in discussion, presentation – up to 35 points. 2. Completion of an individual work – up to 13 points. 3.Module control work – up to 12 points. 4. Written exam – 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

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

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