History And Practice Of Diplomacy

1. Trace the historical development of diplomacy
2. Analyze the basic traditional perspective on diplomacy
3. Understand the analytical approaches to diplomacy
4. Enlighten the students about the historical development of the practice of diplomacy
5. Educate the students on the analytical approaches to understand diplomacy

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Conceptualisation of Diplomacy

   • Unit 1: Definitions of Diplomacy · 2 hours

     Read definitions of diplomacy by different authors.. Discuss reasons for varying definitions.. Explain the meaning of diplomacy and its importance in international relations..

2. Week 2Module 1: Conceptualisation of Diplomacy

   • Unit 2: Diplomacy and Foreign Policy · 2 hours

     Explain the relationship between diplomacy and foreign policy.. Discuss the nature of diplomacy and its role in implementing foreign policy.. Analyze the differences between foreign policy and diplomacy..

3. Week 3Module 1: Conceptualisation of Diplomacy

   • Unit 3: Dimensions of Diplomacy · 2 hours

     Explain the dimensions of modern diplomacy.. Discuss topical issues in modern diplomacy.. Evaluate the contents of diplomacy and identify key players..

4. Week 4Module 1: Conceptualisation of Diplomacy

   • Unit 4: The Scope of Diplomacy · 2 hours

     Discuss the scope of diplomacy in international relations.. Analyze the factors influencing the scope of diplomatic activities.. Evaluate the limitations and challenges in the scope of diplomacy..

5. Week 5Module 2: Historical Perceptions of Diplomacy

   • Unit 1: Diplomatic History · 2 hours

     Discuss the historical development of diplomacy.. Explain the origin of modern diplomacy.. List the conditions for new diplomacy and their impact on international relations..

6. Week 6Module 2: Historical Perceptions of Diplomacy

   • Unit 2: Appointments, Reception and Recall of Diplomats · 2 hours

     Discuss the importance of appointing career diplomats as ambassadors.. Explain the protocols of receiving diplomatic envoys.. Discuss the reasons for recalling diplomats and their implications..

7. Week 7Module 2: Historical Perceptions of Diplomacy

   • Unit 3: Characteristics/Qualities of Diplomats · 2 hours

     Discuss the qualities expected in a good diplomat.. Explain the dangers of appointing non-professionals as ambassadors.. Give reasons why a career in the foreign office is an enviable one..

8. Week 8Module 2: Historical Perceptions of Diplomacy

   • Unit 4: Functions of Diplomatic Missions · 2 hours

     Discuss the roles and services expected of foreign missions.. Discuss the duties of Ministers of Foreign Affairs and ambassadors.. Explain the importance of maintaining foreign missions by the home government..

9. Week 9Module 3: Patterns of Diplomatic Relations

   • Unit 1: Types of Diplomacy · 2 hours

     Discuss the different types of diplomacy.. Explain the meaning of personal diplomacy.. Identify the categories of people who can be accepted by nations for personal diplomacy.. Evaluate the importance of diplomacy..

10. Week 10Module 3: Patterns of Diplomatic Relations

    • Unit 2: Diplomatic Nomenclatures · 2 hours

      Explain the administrative structures that make up diplomatic missions.. Explain the hierarchies of diplomatic missions.. Discuss the specification of functions that exist in foreign missions.. Identify the links between foreign missions and foreign affairs..

11. Week 11Module 3: Patterns of Diplomatic Relations

    • Unit 3: Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges · 2 hours

      State some special attributes of diplomatic missions.. List some of the privileges and immunities as regards diplomatic envoys.. Enumerate some of the rules concerning relations with envoys.. Discuss the environment of diplomatic activities and relations with receiving states and governments..

12. Week 12Module 3: Patterns of Diplomatic Relations

    • Unit 4: Breach of Diplomatic Relations · 2 hours

      Discuss the meaning and effects of declaring a diplomat persona non grata.. Discuss modalities involved in severing diplomatic relations between two countries.. List some issues that can result in breaching of diplomatic relations between nations..

13. Week 13Module 4: Diplomacy in a Changing World

    • Unit 1: Diplomacy at the United Nations · 2 hours

      Explain the structure of the global organization, the United Nations.. Discuss ways the world body is being misused by the powerful nations.. Distinguish between open and private diplomacy.. List the main functions of the United Nations in diplomatic relations among nation states..