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 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
- P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
- P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
- P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
- P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
- P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
- P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
- P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
- P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
- P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
- P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
- P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.
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