DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE

POLI468

Course Code: POLI468
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Ahmet Zeki Bulunç

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

write notes, messages, invitations, diplomatic documents, disclaimers, and diplomatic letters in a qualified manner in accordance with diplomatic correspondence rules and correspondence formats.
utilizes the language and expression style used in diplomacy, and frequently used special words and phrases appropriately and effectively.
apply and employ the protocol rules necessary for diplomatic invitations and visits.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

No recommended optional programme components.

Course Description

Basic information and concepts related to the main subject of the course in International Relations and Conducting Activities, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy will be covered as an introduction to the course, and information about diplomacy will be given. In the light of the basic information explained, language and expression style used in diplomacy, diplomatic correspondence, special words and phrases that are widely used, common mistakes and misuse in correspondence, sample texts on diplomatic correspondence and speech (notes, memorandums, messages, diplomatic invitations, some important diplomatic documents Definitions of diplomatic documents, structure (form) used in diplomatic correspondence, distinctive features and special expressions will be taught, protocol rules required by these correspondences will be explained.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Foreign Policy Aims and Means of States. How International Relations and its Operations are realized
2^nd Week	Diplomacy and Propaganda. Diplomatic Protocol
3^rd Week	Legal Status of the States' Representatives. Diplomatic Relations. Diplomatic Immunity
4^th Week	Diplomatic Vocabulary. Definitions and Examples of Notes, Note Signee Writing and Analyzing of Note Signee Definition and Examples of Note Verbale
5^th Week	Writing and Analyzing of Note Verbale
6^th Week	Memorandum. Frequently used words and idioms in diplomacy
7^th Week	Midterm Exam
8^th Week	Bout de papier, notice, non paper. Different messages (Congratulations, invitation, condolence). Frequently used words and idioms in diplomacy
9^th Week	Protocol Rules. Credentials, Recredentials. Lettre de cabinet, Lettre de provision.
10^th Week	Exequator Invitations, Invitation Carts. Cartes de visite
11^th Week	Memorendum of Understanding. Agreed Minutes
12^th Week	Address and other speech texts
13^th Week	Negotiation Tactics. Bi-lateral and multilateral negotiations
14^th Week	Turkish Republic Diplomacy and Turkish Foreign Ministry's Obligations and Responsibilities

Recommended or Required Reading

Tahir Şentürk, Courses on Diplomatic Correspondence, Dışişleri Bakanlığı Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları No: 66, Ankara, 1995.
Berin Tulun, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Metinlerinden Örnekler (İngilizce- Türkçe), T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı Eğitim Merkezi Yayınları No.68, Ankara, Mayıs 1996.
Mete Akkaya, Diplomatik Yabancı Dil, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Teknikleri Ders Notları, Bölüm I, Temel Bilgiler ve Örnekler, A.Ü. Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi Yayını, t.y.
Mete Akkaya, Diplomatik Yabancı Dil, Diplomatik Yazışma ve Konuşma Teknikleri Ders Notları, Bölüm II, Çeşitli Metinler, A.Ü.Siyasal Bilgiler Fakültesi Yayını, t.y.
Temel İskit, Diplomasi Tarihi, Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları, No: 166, İstanbul, Mart 2007.
Alptekin Ünlütürk, Sosyal Davranış Kuralları ve Protokol, Grafiker Ltd., Ankara, Ocak 2000.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Assignment	1	15
Total(%)		55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		45
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	35	35
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	30	30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	1	15	15
Total Work Load			152
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4	X	X	X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9	X	X	X
K10
K11
K12
K13