DIPLOMACY AND NEGOTIATION
- Course
- INRE414 - DIPLOMACY AND NEGOTIATION
- Department
- International Relations - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of diplomacy as well as negotiation, both in theory and practice. It intends to acquaint students with the main diplomatic concepts, structures and processes as well as the conduct of negotiations.
DIPLOMACY AND NEGOTIATION
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | What is Negotiation? What is Diplomacy? |
| Week 3 | Why Negotiation and Diplomacy Matters in International Relations |
| Week 4 | Understanding Conflict: Positions vs. Interests |
| Week 5 | Types of Conflict and Conflict Styles |
| Week 6 | Conflict Analysis: Galtung’s Conflict Triangle |
| Week 7 | Approaching Conflict Resolution |
| Week 8 | Midterm Exams |
| Week 9 | Foundations of Negotiation Theory |
| Week 10 | Communication and Persuasion in Negotiation |
| Week 11 | Diplomacy: Actors, Institutions, and Practices |
| Week 12 | Mediation and Third-Party Intervention |
| Week 13 | Negotiation in Peace Processes |
| Week 14 | Crisis Diplomacy and High-Stakes Negotiation |
| Week 15 | Review |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. Wallensteen, Peter. Understanding Conflict Resolution, Sage, (2007).
- 02 2. The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy. Edited by Andrew F. Cooper, Jorge Heine, and Ramesh Thakur. Oxford Handbooks Online, 2013.
- 03 3. Fisher, R. and Ury, W., 1981. Fisher R. Getting to Yes: negotiating agreement without giving in.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
- P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
- P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
- P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
- P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
- P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
- P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
- P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
- P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
- P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
- P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
- P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
- P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
- P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
- P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
- P20 Should have the ability to access information.
- P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
- P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
- P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
- P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
- P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
- P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
- P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
- P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
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