TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Instructor Ahmet Zeki Bulunç
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) write notes, messages, invitations, diplomatic documents, disclaimers, and diplomatic letters in a qualified manner in accordance with diplomatic correspondence rules and correspondence formats. 2) utilizes the language and expression style used in diplomacy, and frequently used special words and phrases appropriately and effectively. 3) apply and employ the protocol rules necessary for diplomatic invitations and visits.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	No recommended optional programme components.
COURSE DEFINITION	Basic information and concepts related to the main subject of the course in International Relations and Conducting Activities, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy will be covered as an introduction to the course, and information about diplomacy will be given. In the light of the basic information explained, language and expression style used in diplomacy, diplomatic correspondence, special words and phrases that are widely used, common mistakes and misuse in correspondence, sample texts on diplomatic correspondence and speech (notes, memorandums, messages, diplomatic invitations, some important diplomatic documents Definitions of diplomatic documents, structure (form) used in diplomatic correspondence, distinctive features and special expressions will be taught, protocol rules required by these correspondences will be explained.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Foreign Policy Aims and Means of States. How International Relations and its Operations are realized. Diplomacy and Propaganda. Diplomatic Protocol 2nd Week Legal Status of the States' Representatives. Diplomatic Relations. Diplomatic Immunity 3rd Week Diplomatic Vocabulary. Definitions and Examples of Notes, Note Signee 4th Week Writing and Analyzing of Note Signee 5th Week Definition and Examples of Note Verbale 6th Week Writing and Analyzing of Note Verbale 7th Week Memorandum. Frequently used words and idioms in diplomacy 8th Week Bout de papier, notice, non paper. Different messages (Congratulations, invitation, condolence). Frequently used words and idioms in diplomacy 9th Week Protocol Rules. Credentials, Recredentials. Lettre de cabinet, Lettre de provision. Exequator 10th Week Invitations, Invitation Carts. Cartes de visite 11th Week Memorendum of Understanding. Agreed Minutes 12th Week Address and other speech texts. Examples 13th Week Negotiation Tactics. Bi-lateral and multilateral negotiations 14th Week Turkish Republic Diplomacy and Turkish Foreign Ministry's Obligations and Responsibilities
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Tahir Şentürk, Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Dışişleri Bakanlığı Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları No: 66, Ankara, 1995. Berin Tulun, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Metinlerinden Örnekler (İngilizce- Türkçe), T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları No.68, Ankara, Mayıs 1996. Mete Akkaya, Diplomatik Yabancı Dil, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Teknikleri Ders Notları, Bölüm I, Temel Bilgiler ve Örnekler, A.Ü. Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi Yayını, t.y. Mete Akkaya, Diplomatik Yabancı Dil, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Teknikleri Ders Notları, Bölüm II, Çeşitli Metinler, A.Ü.Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi Yayını, t.y. Temel İskit, Diplomasi Tarihi, Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, No: 166, İstanbul, Mart 2007. Alptekin Ünlütürk, Sosyal Davranış Kuralları ve Protokol, Grafiker Ltd., Ankara, Ocak 2000.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Assignment 1 15 Total(%) 55 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 2 28 Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1 1 Homework 1 15 15 Total Workload 152 Total Workload / 30 5,06 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No