IR 312 DIPLOMACY OVERVIEW AND COURSE LOGISTICS Dr

IR 312 DIPLOMACY OVERVIEW AND COURSE LOGISTICS Dr. Jared O. Bell, Assistant Professor of International Relations and Public Administration Faculty of Business and Administration International University of Sarajevo

Welcome to IR 312 Diplomacy! Let’s get to know each other…. tell us your name where you come from what are your particular interest in the international relations field (Human Rights, Diplomacy, IR Theory, trade, development, etc). what you are excited about learning from this course

Course Aims to develop students understanding of key diplomatic terms and concepts to develop student’s understanding of the fundamentals of diplomatic negotiations to enable student’s understanding of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy to enable student’s understanding of subjectspecific diplomacy to enable student’s understanding of what makes a document a “treaty

Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course the student will be able to: demonstrate understanding of what international diplomacy is familiarize with the idea of ‘soft power’ familiarize with the current debates surrounding diplomatic theory and diplomatic processes examine recent cases of major diplomatic engagement such as Dayton 1995 (Bi. H), The Rambouillet Agreement (Kosovo), and the Iran P 5+1 Nuclear Negotiations

Assessment Weighting Attendance/Participation: 10% Attendance and participation in this course is mandatory. Essay: 10% This essay will be a 3 -5 page reflection paper on the film “Thirteen Days”. In this paper you are to reflect on the diplomatic skills and techniques being used throughout the film and how it relates to many of themes, definitions, and ideals about diplomacy discussed in this course. Quiz: 20% The quiz will cover material and presentations assigned in readings and discussed in class from all weeks during the course 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Midterm exam: 25% The exam will cover material and presentations assigned in readings and discussed in class from weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Final exam: 35% The exam will cover selected material and presentations assigned in readings and discussed in class from all weeks during the course.

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Important Course Notes Exams: During the exams and quizzes you can used only pen of blue or black colour. Pencils are not allowed! Attendance policy: Absence from lectures should not exceed 30% (12 hours). Students who exceed the limits without a medical or emergency excuse that is acceptable and valid will not be allowed to take the final examination and will receive a mark of N/A for the course. The written medical excuse should be submitted within five (5) days of the student's return from the absence. Students who need to attend seminars, workshops, study trips and similar during the semester should submit a valid written excuse minimum one (1) week prior to the event. Academic Honesty: Any cheating on examinations and/ plagiarism is regarded as a serious offense to the academic integrity and will lead to a ZERO score/ Failed grade for the course and serious disciplinary actions. Student responsibilities: You are expected to attend class on time. Late comers will not be allowed to enter and disrupt the lecture! Your are responsible for coming to class prepared and to fulfil all the required assignments. It is your responsibility to attend the lecture in order to be able to take the final examination. It is also your responsibility to do all of the assigned readings. You will be expected to be familiar with the content and main arguments of the required reading assignments and should be able to discuss and debate them in class. Respect: Students must be respectful to the lecturer and to their fellow classmates at all times. This means keeping excess talking and disruptions to a minimum and being kind and respectful even when disagreeing with another classmate’s perspective. Technology: No cell phones are permitted during class! Laptops and i. Pads maybe used with permission from the professor.

Course Schedule Week Lesson / Date Topics to be covered Class activities Lab activities 1. 03/10/16 Overview of course & logistics No lab activities 05/10/16 2. 10/10/16 12/10/16 17/10/16 19/10/16 4. 24/10/16 26/10/16 Understanding Diplomacy and International Societies I Track I & Track II Diplomacy 31/10/16 02/11/16 None No lab activities Sharp (2009). pp. 111 -148 Sharp(2009). pp. 149169 No lab activities Mapendere( 2007). pp. 66 -81 Hottinger (2005). pp. 56 -59 Multi-Track Diplomacy Building Peace and Transforming Conflict: Multi-Track Diplomacy in Practice No lab activities D'Amato (1962). pp. 1 -28 3 Steps to a Treaty Steps to the Treaty Making Process Multi-track Diplomacy What are treaties and why treaties are they made? Steps to making a treaty 5. Readings Introduction to key diplomatic terms and concepts Understanding Diplomacy and International Societies II 3. Problems/ Assignments (Homework) Understanding the role of an ambassador? How Embassies Function & diplomatic protocol Rana (2004). pp. 2037 Rana (2011). pp. 130147 Rana (2011). pp. 229246

Course Schedule (Cont 2. ) 6. 07/11/16 Quiz No lab activities None Globalized Diplomacy and Multilateral Approaches No lab activities Rana (2011). pp. 11 -37 United States Institute of Peace(2000 ). pp. 4 -48 09/11/16 7. 14/11/16 16/11/16 Simulation on Sri Lanka: Setting the Agenda for Peace 8. 21/11/16 23/11/16 Midterm Exam No lab activities None 9. 28/11/16 Understanding the Concept of Public Diplomacy No lab activities Snow, Taylor (2009). pp. 19 -39 Snow, Taylor (2009). pp. 63 -85 No lab activities Snow, Taylor (2009). pp. 334 -352 Preventive Diplomacy and International Violence Prevention Mc. Mahon, Western(2009)pp. 69 -83 30/12/16 Applying Public Diplomacy 10. 05/12/16 Diplomacy in Action 07/12/16 Diplomatic Successes and Failure Globally Video: Rwanda Genocide Documentary Video: The Debate Syria Diplomacy 11. 12/12/16 14/12/16 The Power of Negotiation in Diplomacy View Film and Discussion: Thirteen Days No lab activities Meerts (2016). pp. 17 -42 Video: Thirteen Days

Course Schedule (Cont. 3) 12. 19/12/16 21/12/16 13. 14. 16. No lab activities Joint Action Negotiations on the Iran Nuclear deal Simulation 26/12/16 Diplomacy and Mediation 28/12/16 Simulation on the Case of “Palmyra” 02/01/17 Challenges to Diplomacy in the 21 st Century 04/01/17 15. Understanding Aspects of Diplomatic Negotiation No lab activities Diplomacy & Technology 09/01/17 *(Essay Due) 11/01/17 Review for the Final 16/01/17 18/01/17 Final Exam No lab activities

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