Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5POLS 317Diplomatic Correspondence3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BA Program in Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to give information about the history and methodology of diplomacy to the students.
Course Content Diplomatic procedure, experience and history will be examined.
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures: Traditional lectures to provide foundational knowledge and theoretical frameworks.
Readings: Assign readings from textbooks, academic articles, and policy documents to deepen understanding.
Class Discussions: Engage students in debates and discussions about current security issues.
Guest Speakers: Invite experts and practitioners in the field to share real-world insights.
Case Studies: Analyze historical and contemporary security crises and responses.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Ali Aslan
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. ALİ ASLAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988
Nicholson, Sir Harold, The Evolution of Diplomatic Method, The University Press, Glasgow, Reprinted July 1960.
Active participation is imporatant.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 1 % 10
Project 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 30
Total
5
% 90

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Assignments 1 10 10
Presentation 1 10 10
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 134

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learning about different historical diplomatic systems
2 Learning diplomatic institutions and their functioning


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Diplomacy in Antique Greece Nicholson, Sir Harold, The Evolution of Diplomatic Method, The University Press, Glasgow, Reprinted July 1960. chapter-1
2 The Italian System Nicholson, Sir Harold, The Evolution of Diplomatic Method, The University Press, Glasgow, Reprinted July 1960. chapter-2
3 The French System Nicholson, Sir Harold, The Evolution of Diplomatic Method, The University Press, Glasgow, Reprinted July 1960. chapter-3
4 Transition between the old diplomacy and new icholson, Sir Harold, The Evolution of Diplomatic Method, The University Press, Glasgow, Reprinted July 1960. chapter 4
5 Diplomatic Realtions Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988 chapter-1
6 the ministry of foreign affairs and guest speaker Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988 chapter-2
7 THE DIPLOMATIC MISSION Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 3
8 PROTOCOL AND PROCEDURE Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 4
9 DIPLOMATIC PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 5
10 CONSULAR OFFICERS AND CONSULAR POSTS Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 6
11 THE UNITED NATIONS Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 7
12 INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND AGREEMENTS OUTSIDE THE UNITED NATIONS Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 7
13 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND PRACTICE Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 9
14 Conferences, the diplomat and media Feltham, R. G., Diplomatic Handbook, Longman, London and New York, First published 1988, chapter 10-11


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1
C2

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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