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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "PL 373"
COURSE NAME: "The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2016
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Alberto Schepisi
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS: TTH 10.00-11.15

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines the way that diplomacy is actually conducted, in light of the leading realist and idealist theories of it. It will analyze the changing agenda of diplomacy and the implications for diplomatic methods, skills, and actors; assess the problems of coordinating diplomacy within and among governments; discuss the influence of democratic government on the content and conduct of diplomacy; and describe the craft of diplomacy.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

1)Definition of diplomacy. The role of diplomacy and International law in International relations

2)   Traditional or bilateral diplomacy

3)Modern or multilateral diplomacy

4) Globalization and global diplomacy

5)Diplomacy in the United Nations system

6)The reform of the United Nations

7)Diplomacy in the International society: the role of NGO’s

8)Diplomacy and global issues: terrorism and organized criminality

9)Environment and climate changes

10)Diplomacy and the geopolitics of energy

11)Development, poverty and hunger

12)Diplomacy and human rights

13)Humanitarian interventions

14) Global governance and regionalism

15)The process of European integration

16)Identity and globalization

17)Cultural Diplomacy

18)The new structure of the global society

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1) understanding the new role of diplomacy in the current situation of International relations
2) Ability to understand the “variable institutional structure” of global governance 
3)Analysis of the major international challenges and issues of the 21st century and the role of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy in dealing with them.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Diplomacy. Theory & Practice 4th edition G.R. Berridge Palgrave MacMillan978-0-230-22960-0     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberComments
The globalization of world politics Baylis Smith Owens V edOxford University Press978-0-19-956909-0   
The United Nations in the 21st century 3rd editionMingst and KarnsWestview Press(Perseus Books Group)13-978-0-8133-4346-4   

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberComments
Multilateral DiplomacyMuldoon and othersWestview Press (perseus Books Group)0-8133-4310-0   
The Practice of DiplomacyKeith Hamilton and Richard LaghorneRoutledge0415104750  
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Attendance , participation and contribution to class discussion 20%
Midterm examination one hour and fifteen minutes written exam consisting in multiple essay questions covering the first half of the course20%
Final examination2 and a half hours written exam consisting in multiple essay questions.30%
Final paperten to fifteen pages on a topic related to the class program30%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the University catalogue for the attendance and absence policy
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

Lesson 1:

Introduction:

Definition of diplomacy, the international society the role of diplomacy and International law in international relations,

 

Lesson 2:

The origins of diplomacy:the old world

 

Lesson 3 :

Bilateral or traditional (modern) diplamacy

 

Lesson 4:

Globalization and multilateral or global diplomacy

 

Lesson5:

conferences,summits,public diplomacy,telecommunications

 

Lesson 6:

The League of nations and the United Nations

 

Lesson 7:

 Diplomacy in the United nations Charter:Ch.6 and 7

 

Lesson 8:

the diplomacy of peacekeeping operations

Lesson 9:





The reform of the United Nations

 

Lesson10:

The diplomacy of other actors :NGO’s

 

Lesson 11:

 The structures of diplomacy: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Lesson 12:

Embassies,consulates,diplomatic immunities

 

Lesson 13:

Diplomatic relations  and diplomacy without diplomatic relations

 

review

mid term exams

 

Lesson 14th:

Diplomacy and global issues:terrorism and International criminality

 

Lesson 15:

the geopolitics of energy

Lesson 16:

Development, poverty and hunger

Lesson 17:

Human rights(1)

 

Lesson 18:

Human rights(2)

 

Lesson 19:

Human security

 

Lesson 20:

Humanitarian interventions

 

Lesson 21:

Global governance and regionalism

 

Lesson 22:

The processo of European integration

 

Lesson 23:

Cultural Diplomacy

 

Lesson 24:

Sport Diplomacy

 

Lesson 25:

Diplomatic protocol

 

Lesson 26: 

Conclusions :the future of

Diplomacy in a global world