Глобальная дипломатия

Бакалавриат 2020/2021

Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»

Статус: Курс по выбору (Востоковедение)

Направление: 58.03.01. Востоковедение и африканистика

Кто читает: Институт востоковедения и африканистики

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа социальных наук

Когда читается: 4-й курс, 1 модуль

Формат изучения: с онлайн-курсом

Преподаватели: Кривохиж Светлана Валентиновна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 4

Контактные часы: 8

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World course will provide a panoptical view of diplomacy in the 21st Century. Bringing together cutting-edge research in the broad fields of Diplomatic and International Studies, and award-winning blended pedagogic delivery, the course will address a range of relevant issues such as Gender, Human Rights and the role of International Organisations. The course also offers students with study skills to develop and enhance their practice in communication and negotiation in a professional setting. Whatever your circumstances in taking this course you will benefit from increasing your exposure to leading research in diplomatic practice, and the experience of learning with others through an innovative approach to learning about diplomacy.

Learning Objectives

The ability to demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and development of global diplomacy, drawing on a variety of relevant contributing disciplines in the broad field of International Studies.
An understanding of changes in diplomatic practices and pro-cedures and the relationship of those changes to contemporary politics.
A sound grounding in both theo-retical and empirical approaches to debates in diplomacy so that students have been exposed to the and skills needed to analyse global diplomacy.
Knowledge of issues in global diplomacy in historical and contemporary contexts.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Theoretically and historically informed understanding of the practice of global diplomacy, broadly conceived.
Developed the ability to think critically, with reference to theoretical and empirical (historical and/or contemporary) content about international studies and diplomacy.
Able to analyse, evaluate and reflect critically on information received.
Able to develop and present new ideas coherently and concisely extracting key elements from complex information.
Able to identify and solve problems, selecting and applying competing theories and methodologies appropriately.
Able to gather, organise and deploy data and evidence to form balanced judgements and to develop and support critical argument and policy recommendations.
Able to competently and convincingly publicly present the results of their activities (scientific, professional, etc.), using various forms and techniques.
Able to organize a search for contacts with representatives of countries of the East and ensure their maintenance.
Able to formulate goals for intercultural communication.
Able to study problems based on incoming information, organize and support the discussion of various options for solving problems in the field of intercultural communication.

Course Contents

Online course
The discipline is taught in a blended format. Students have to self-study online course «Diplomacy in the Modern World» in English language on the Coursera Platform [coursera.org] https://ru.coursera.org/learn/global-diplomacy. The course developer is The University of London.
Week 1. What is Diplomacy?
We will question the nature of diplomacy and construct a definition. Essential readings: Morgenthau, Hans, Diplomacy, The Yale Law Journal, No.55 Vol.5 August 1946, pp.1067-1080.
Week 2. Success and Failure in Diplomacy.
This module will explore what constitutes Success and Failure in Diplomacy. Essential readings: Robert Lansing - 'The Peace Negotiations - A Personal Narrative' (1921)
Week 3. The Qualities of a 'Good' Diplomat.
This module will discuss qualities of a 'good' diplomat. Essential readings: Ambassador Chas W. Freeman, Jr., USFS (Ret.), Remarks to the American Foreign Service Association, The Foreign Service Club, Washington, DC, 11 January 1995
Week 4. Diplomacy in Action.
This module will explore where we see diplomacy in action. Essential readings: 'Alan K. Henrikson, "The Future of Diplomacy? Five Projective Visions", Clingendael Discussion Paper in Diplomacy 96, The Hague, Clingendael Institute, January 2005'
Week 5. Reflections on Diplomacy and seminars (team presentations and discussion).
In this module we reflect on what we have learnt about diplomacy. Esssential readings: Rudin Harry R., 'Diplomacy, Democracy, Security: Two Centuries in Contrast', Political Science Quarterly, 71/ 2, (June, 1956) pp. 161-181. Seminar 1. Discussing cultural aspects of diplomatic work. Seminar presenters will be expected to present overview of the following topics: 1. Diplomats as cultural bridge builders; 2. Communication barriers to negotiations; 3. Challenges facing women in overseas diplomatic positions. Sources for preparation: https://www.diplomacy.edu/ Seminar 2. Discussing language of diplomacy. Seminar presenters will be expected to present overview of the following topics: 1. Use of Ambiguities in eace agreements; 2. Historical rhetoric and diplomacy; 3. Language and negotiations. Sources for preparation: https://www.diplomacy.edu/ Seminar 3. Discussing diplomatic structures of different countries. Seminar presenters will be expected to examine and compare the international structures of several ministries of foreign affairs, their training programmes and rotation principles. - China; - Japan; - South Korea; - Vietnam; - Saudi Arabia; - UAE. Sources for preparation: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/ https://www.mofa.go.jp/ http://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/index.do http://www.mofahcm.gov.vn/mofa/en https://www.mofa.gov.sa/sites/mofaen/pages/default.aspx https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en/ Seminar 4 Discussing Negotiations. Seminar presenters will be expected to present the basic principles of succesful negotiations. Sources for preparation: William L. Ury, Roger Fisher, and Bruce M. Patton. 1991. "Chapter 1: Don't bargain over positions," and “Chapter 3: Focus on Interests Not Positions," in Getting to Yes, 2nd Ed. Penguin Books, pp. 3-7; 40-55
Exam preparation

Assessment Elements

Presentation
Depending on the number of students, presentations can be either individual or prepared in groups by 2-3 students. The time limit for presentation is 20 minutes and should not be exceeded. Students are expected to read literature recommended in the syllabus, as well as to search for extra sources, especially in order to get most up-to-date information on the topic of their presentation. If a student is not able to be present at the seminar due to illness or any other legitimate reason (relevant document should be provided), he/she should approach lecturers to be assigned with alternative task.
Exam
The final exam will take the form of test (20 questions of different types, 60 minutes), based on the materials of the course and literature.
Online component
Students have to self-study an online course at the Coursera platform: The Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World https://ru.coursera.org/learn/global-diplomacy. In order to get grade for the online course students have to take tests based on the online-lecture material. The grade for the online course is calculated by the Coursera platform in %.

Interim Assessment

Interim assessment (1 module)
0.5 * Exam + 0.25 * Online component + 0.25 * Presentation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Ciot, M.-G. (2014). Negotiation and Foreign Policy Decision Making. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=790735
Kelley, J. R. (2014). Agency Change : Diplomatic Action Beyond the State. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=876184
Lansing, R. 1864-1928. (1921). The peace negotiations, a personal narrative. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.1E27C97F
Metzler, J. J. (2014). Divided Dynamism : The Diplomacy of Separated Nations: Germany, Korea, China (Vol. 2nd ed). Lanham Md: UPA. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=761846

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Herzl, T. (2015). Madame Ambassador : Behind the Scenes with a Candid Israeli Diplomat. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=926472
Murray, S., Sharp, P., Wiseman, G., Criekemans, D., & Melissen, J. (2011). The Present and Future of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Studies. International Studies Review, 13(4), 709–728. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2486.2011.01079.x
Neumann, I. B. (2005). To Be a Diplomat. International Studies Perspectives, 6(1), 72–93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-3577.2005.00194.x
Yang, J. (2014). China’s Diplomacy: Theory And Practice. Hackensack, NJ: World Century Publishing Corporation. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=689800

Course Syllabus