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This course explores the origins, theory, manifestations, and practice of diplomacy. This is achieved via a series of lectures, seminars, practical exercises, and simulations. Appropriate focus is also given to diplomatic skills (oral, written, and strategic). The course provides an understanding of diplomacy and how it functions.
Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course explores the origins, theory, manifestations, and practice of diplomacy. The topics covered are
Appropriate case studies will be examined throughout.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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Assessment Weeks | 40 | Feedback Weeks | ||
Feedback |
Word Count: 2,000 Information and feedback will be provided both in written and oral form. |
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Conceptual | Understand | Understand the key actors, theory and practice of diplomacy. |
Factual | Remember | Recognize the origins and different forms of diplomacy. |
Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge and theory to diplomatic case studies. |
Procedural | Create | Produce diplomatic briefings and analyses based upon scenarios. |
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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Assessment Weeks | 34 | Feedback Weeks | 36 | |
Feedback |
Word Count: 1,000 Information and feedback will be provided both in written and oral form. |
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Conceptual | Understand | Understand the key actors, theory and practice of diplomacy. |
Factual | Remember | Recognize the origins and different forms of diplomacy. |
Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge and theory to diplomatic case studies. |
Procedural | Create | Produce diplomatic briefings and analyses based upon scenarios. |
There are no assessments for this course.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
Feedback |
Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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Factual | Remember | Recognize the origins and different forms of diplomacy. |
Procedural | Apply | Apply knowledge and theory to diplomatic case studies. |
Conceptual | Understand | Understand the key actors, theory and practice of diplomacy. |
Procedural | Create | Produce diplomatic briefings and analyses based upon scenarios. |
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