Public Diplomacy in International Relations

Course Code:

SPRI 412

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Application:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

Fransızca

Courses given by:

Gökçe BAYINDIR GOULARAS

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to present the essential characteristics of the concept of public diplomacy from both a historical and practical standpoint. This lesson helps to understand the perception of civil society: public opinion, public authorities, companies, associations, and lobbying process.

Course Content:

The main scope will be Turkish public diplomacy, by focusing on other countries such as China, the US or France to allow a comparison between various strategies. This class will allow the students to explore in a practical way how to conduct public diplomacy in today's globalized world.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching & Learning Methods	Asssesments Methods
Understands the importance of using the cartography in social sciences.	1,2,7,9	1,3,12	A,C
Learns how to examine geographical information and analyze a map.	1,2,3,7	1,3,12	A,C
Learns the methods and sources to collect scientific data.	1,2,5,7,9	1,12	A,C
Learns the basic use of software for map design and production.	1,3,7,8	1,12	A,C
Provides knowledge related with the creation of the thematic maps on social sciences	1,2,3,6,8,9	1,12	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction: What is Public Diplomacy?
2	History and Aims of Public Diplomacy
3	Tools and Methods of Public Diplomacy in the Modern World
4	Public Diplomacy in the World: USA
5	Public Diplomacy in the World: European countries
6	Public Diplomacy in the World: BRIC countries
7	MIDTERM EXAM
8	History and Development of Public Diplomacy in Turkey
9	Public Diplomacy in Turkey: State Actors
10	Public Diplomacy in Turkey: Non-State Actors
11	Public Diplomacy in Turkey: Turkishs Living Abroad
12	Conclusion: The Future of Public Diplomacy
13	Student Presentations - Application Studies
14	Student Presentations - Application Studies
15	QUESTION-ANSWER
16	FINAL EXAM

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

F. Roche, B. Piniau, Histoire de la diplomatie culturelle des origines à 1995, Paris, La Documentation française, 1995.

Courmont, B., Niquet, V., & Nivet, B. (2011). Quelle Evolution de la Notion de Puissance et de ses Modes d’Action à l’Horizon 2030, Appliquée aux États-Unis, à l’Europe et à la Chine? Institut de
Relations Internationales et Stratégiques.

Pahlavi, P. (2013). La diplomatie publique. Traité de relations internationales, 553-606.

Additionnal Resources

Placidi, D. (2007). La transformation des pratiques diplomatiques nationales. Théorie de la régulation: l’état des savoirs, 95-112.

Kandel, M. (2010). Une diplomatie des diasporas?. Relations internationales, (1), 83-97.

Huang, Z., & Arifon, O. (2018). La diplomatie publique chinoise sur Twitter: la fabrique d’une polyphonie harmonieuse. Hermès, La Revue, (2), 45-53.

Saint-Guilles, L. (2015). Diplomatie publique et stratégie de sécurité national aux Étas-Unis, de la Guerre froide à la Guerre contre le terrorisme. Res Militaris, 5, 1.

Roche, F. (2006). La diplomatie culturelle dans les relations bilatérales. Sens Public.

Kastoryano, R. (2003). Les Turcs d'Europe et leur désir d'Europe. CEMOTI, Cahiers d'Études sur la Méditerranée Orientale et le monde Turco-Iranien, 36(1), 141-158.

Üstel, F. (1993). Les «Foyers turcs» et les «Turcs de l'extérieur». CEMOTI, Cahiers d'Études sur la Méditerranée Orientale et le monde Turco-Iranien, 16(1), 47-61.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents		The documents related to the course will be shared with the students during the semester.
Assignments		Homework topics and preparation methods will be shared with students during the semester.
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	30
Quizzes	0	0
Assignment	10	20
	Total	50
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADES		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADES		50
	Total	100
COURSE CATEGORY	Elective

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
		1	2	3	4	5
1	Students gain written and oral expression skills in French and Turkish languages at a level to follow the developments in the international arena.					x
2	Students can learn Turkey's political and social structure, the position of Turkey in the international system and can learn to defend their views on this issue.					x
3	Students can develop creative and analytical thinking and research skills based on collaboration and group work.				x
4	Understands and uses the basic concepts and theories of disciplines such as law, economics and sociology				x
5	Students participate in social responsibility projects and activities and gain awareness of social problems.			x
6	Students understand the scientific thinking skill using research methods in social sciences, make an oral presentation and write a dissertation.				x
7	Students evaluate the knowledge and skills related to the field and can be open to professional development.					x
8	Students can learn the structure of national and international institutions, understands their functioning, and creates solutions to problems by using the concepts and theories of its field.					x
9	Students internalize the concepts of social justice and the universality of law, understand the importance of social development and global competition, and analyze the similarities and differences between political systems.					x

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course duration ( Including the exam week; 16* Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off the classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Mid-terms	1	10	10
	0	0	0
Homework	10	1	10
Final	1	20	20
Total Workload			130
Total Workload / 25 (h)			5,2
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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