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
There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
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
Conducting International Relations and Activities I
2nd Week
Conducting International Relations and Activities II
3rd Week
Conducting International Relations and Activities III
4th Week
Note Signee I
5th Week
Note Signee II
6th Week
Note Verbale
7th Week
Memorandum, Other Correspondence, Miscellaneous Messages
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Some Diplomatic Documents and Protocol Rules I
10th Week
Some Diplomatic Documents and Protocol Rules II
11th Week
Invitations, Invitation Carts
12th Week
Treaties, Memorandum of Understangin and Agreed Minutes
13th Week
Creting Political Influence with Political Tools, Negotiation Tactics
14th Week
Foreign Ministry, Obligations and Responsibilities, Functioning and Exams
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. Hüner Tuncer, Eski ve Yeni Diplomasi, 4. B., Ümit Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2005. Hüner Tuncer, Diplomasinin Evrimi-Gizli Diplomasiden Küresel Diplomasiye, Kaynak Yayınları, Nisan 2009. Hüner Tuncer, Küresel Diplomasi, Ümit Yayıncılık, Ocak 2006. 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. Hüner Tuncer, Eski ve Yeni Diplomasi, 4. B., Ümit Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2005. Hüner Tuncer, Diplomasinin Evrimi-Gizli Diplomasiden Küresel Diplomasiye, Kaynak Yayınları, Nisan 2009. Hüner Tuncer, Küresel Diplomasi, Ümit Yayıncılık, Ocak 2006. Seha L. Meray, Devletler Hukukuna Giriş, C.I, 3.B., Ankara Üniversitesi Basumevi, Ankara, 1965 Sevin Toluner, Milletlerarası Hukuk Dersleri, BETA Basım-Yayın, 4. B., Nisan 1989, İstanbul Hüseyin Pazarcı, Uluslararası Hukuk, 2.B., Turhan Kitabevi, aNKARA, 2004. Faruk Sönmezoğlu, Uluslararası Politika ve Dış Politika Analizi, Filiz Kitabevi, İstanbul, 1989 Mehmet Gönlübol, Uluslararası Politika, 4.B., A.Ü. SBF Yayınları, Ankara, 1985. Henry Kissinger, Diplomasi, Çev. İbrahim H. Kurt, Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları, Ankara, Mart 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
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
