Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Prof. Halim Emre ZEREN

Prof. İlyas KARABIYIK

Assoc. Prof. Belgin TARHAN

Assoc. Prof. Eren Alper YILMAZ

Lec. Ahmet Bora TARHAN

Lec. Ali Arda YÜCEYILMAZ

Lec. Hilal YÜCEYILMAZ

Lec. Murat YILMAZ

Res. Assist. Burcu DEMİRDÖVEN

Diplomacy and Diplomatic Language

Course Code	: KAY411
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 6

Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with diplomatic language, which is different from the language used in ordinary life. The difference stems mostly from the terms and expressions used that have a meaning other than those found in dictionaries. The course is an introduction to the art of communication and finesse employed in the diplomatic profession and as such, should be taken only by those who are interested in seeking employment in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1.	To learn documents used in diplomatic correspondence.
2.	To recognize the basic concepts of diplomacy.
3.	To learn the theoretical framework of diplomacy.
4.	To learn the basic formal correspondence technique
5.	To have knowledge about the development of diplomacy

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Henry KISSINGER, Diplomasi, İşbankası Kültür Yayınları, İstanbul, 2007.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Mastering the technique of diplomatic correspondence and translation: Understanding sentence unity, coherence, word choice, tone, strategy, structure and usage of language in diplomacy and translation.

Week 2 - Theoretical

Week 3 - Theoretical

Standard forms of diplomatic correspondence: Notes (Signed Note, Verbal Note, Collective Note, Circular Note) Aide-Memoire and Memorandum, Non-paper, Talking points, White Paper

Week 4 - Theoretical

Standard forms of diplomatic correspondence: Notes (Signed Note, Verbal Note, Collective Note, Circular Note) Aide-Memoire and Memorandum, Non-paper, Talking points, White Paper

Week 5 - Theoretical

Various diplomatic documents and texts: Credentials, Letters of appointment and recall, messages of congratulations, of thanks and condolences, invitations, visiting cards, Letters of Provision (Letters of Commission) and Exequatur for Consular officers, treaties, full powers, final act, memorandum of understanding (MOUs),agreed minutes (proces verbal),interim agreements ( ad referendum), declarations (policy statements), joint Communiqués, Agreements, evasive replies( Fin de non recervoir) and rejection of diplomatic correspondence, ultimatum, UN resolutions and decision

Week 6 - Theoretical

Week 7 - Theoretical

Week 8 - Theoretical

Diplomatic and executive manners and protocol

Week 9 - Intermediate Exam

Midterms

Week 10 - Intermediate Exam

Midterms

Week 11 - Theoretical

Diplomatic and executive manners and protocol

Week 12 - Theoretical

Human relations at work, the art of diplomatic communication and conversation, common errors

Week 13 - Theoretical

Human relations at work, the art of diplomatic communication and conversation, common errors

Week 14 - Theoretical

Entertainment, invitations and replies, proper forms of address, table manners and placing, gift giving, flowers, thank yous,welcomes, congratulations and condolences.

Week 15 - Theoretical