Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diplomatic Correspondance
Course Code: INT204
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of diplomacy, major theorists of diplomacy, the historical evolution of diplomacy from antiquity to the present day (including the diplomatic history of the Ottoman Empire and the modern Republic of Türkiye), the tools used in diplomatic correspondence, terminology employed in diplomatic practice in English, Latin, and French, as well as diplomatic privileges and immunities, and the rules of diplomatic protocol.

Course Content

This course offers an overview of the historical evolution and practice of contemporary diplomacy. It begins with analysis of what a modern diplomat currently does, both at home and abroad, set within the context of diplomatic history and theory. The normal practice of diplomacy and the various techniques of international negotiation will be addressed by using both historical and contemporary examples. It will familiarise students with the activities of a modern diplomat within a wider historical and theoretical context.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Öncel SENÇERMAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to learn the concept of diplomacy and its types
2.To be able to learn the evolution of diplomacy
3.To be able to analyse the cases of diplomatic correspondance
4.To develop proficiency in the English, French, and Latin terminology frequently used in diplomatic correspondence.
5.To acquire knowledge about diplomatic institutions, structures, missions, personnel, as well as diplomatic privileges and immunities.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tezok, A. F. (2014). Diplomacy and Diplomatic Correspondence, Ankara: Hacettepe University.
2.Nicholson, H. (1963). Diplomacy, London: Oxford University Press.
3.Feltham, R. G. (1988). Diplomatic Handbook, London: Longman.
4.Barston, R.P. (1988). Modern Diplomacy, London: Longman.
5.Lord Gore-Booth (Ed.) (1979). Satow's Guide to Diplomatic Practice, London: Longman.
6.İskit, T. (2007). Diplomasi Tarihi, Teorisi, Kurumları ve Uygulaması, İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
7.Kırımlı, O. (2006). Osmanlı’da Modernleşme ve Diplomasi, İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi.
8.Nicholson, H. (1960). The Evolution of Diplomatic Method, Glasgow: The University Press.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Diplomacy in General
Week 3 - Theoretical
Diplomacy Theory and its contributors
Week 4 - Theoretical
Evolution of Diplomacy; Greek, Roman and Modern
Week 5 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Diplomacy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Ottoman Westernization and Diplomacy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Diplomatic Relations and Diplomatic Methods
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Mission and Consular Officers/Posts
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diplomatic Agents in General
Week 11 - Theoretical
Negotiation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of Diplomatic Correspondence – Principal Forms 1
Week 13 - Theoretical
Types of Diplomatic Correspondence – Principal Forms 2
Week 14 - Theoretical
Types of Diplomatic Correspondence – Principal Forms 3
Week 15 - Theoretical
Diplomatic Protocol
Week 16 - Final Exam
Finan Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Individual Work52325
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
3
3
4
3
3
4
OÇ-2
4
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
4
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026