As taught Spring Semester 2011

Dr Pauline Eadie, School of Politics and International Relations

This resource presents the module handbook for The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy module.

Overview of Module:

This module focuses on the changing nature of diplomatic practice, together with the range of conceptual tools that seek to explain this international activity. Its focus is contemporary. It provides a political analysis of new developments such as the public diplomacy, the decline of resident embassies and foreign ministries, and the role of regional/multinational organisations and summitry. It also encourages students to consider future theoretical and practical developments in this field.

Module Codes: M14322 (20 credits), M14323 (15 credits)

Suitable for study at: Postgraduate Level

Method and Frequency of Class: 1 x 1 hour seminar per week, 1 x 1 hour lecture per week

Target Students: MA Diplomacy students have priority. Available to JYA/Erasmus students. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Offering School: Politics and International Relations