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Lehrende: Dr. Maren Hofius
Veranstaltungsart:
Seminar
Anzeige im Stundenplan:
AM 2: Diplomacy
Semesterwochenstunden:
2
Credits:
4,0
Unterrichtssprache:
Englisch
Min. | Max. Teilnehmerzahl:
10 | 23
Anmeldegruppe: AG AM2 (HF, ab WiSe 14/15)
Weitere Informationen:
Verwendbar in folgenden Studiengängen bzw. Modulen:
- B.A.-Hauptfach Politikwissenschaft: Aufbaumodul 2 - Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen oder Wahlbereich
- B.Sc. Volkswirtschaftslehre (FSB ab WiSe 2016/17), Ergänzungsfach Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen: Aufbaumodul 2 - Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen
- B.A.-Nebenfach Politikwissenschaft: Fachbezogener Wahlbereich
Das Seminar ist nicht für den Freien Wahlbereich anderer Studiengänge geöffnet.
Kommentare/ Inhalte:
In today's globalised world, we are confronted with the so-called diplomacy puzzle[1]: While state-based diplomacy is said to be in decline, the demand for diplomacy to manage international crises is growing. So what kind of diplomacy is needed to manage today's crises effectively? And how is modern diplomacy adapting to global governance processes that are increasingly complex - where policy-making is transnationalised, shaped by a growing number of non-state actors and influenced by new technologies that compress both time and space?
In this course, we will be looking at the key trends and challenges for diplomacy in the 21st century, examining the main actors, sites and practices that are shaping it. To assess the changing nature of diplomacy, we begin with a general overview of the historical evolution of modern diplomacy and survey its main institutions as well as a diplomat’s functions and practices. Through case studies, we then address the general shift taking place from modern forms of diplomacy to contemporary modes of diplomatic engagement, ranging from new trends in frontline and crisis diplomacy over the rise of digital technologies such as social media and their impact on public diplomacy to various forms on non-state diplomacy, including EU diplomacy, celebrity and pariah diplomacy. In each of these cases, participants will discuss and evaluate the effects these new modes and tools of diplomatic engagement have on diplomacy as an institution and practice.
[1] Kerr, P. & Wiseman, G. (2018) Introduction. In: Kerr, P. & Wiseman, G. (eds.) Diplomacy in a globalizing world: Theories and practices, Second edition. Oxford University Press, New York, p 1.
Lernziel:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- understand the nature, principles and practice of diplomacy and its role in world politics
- demonstrate familiarity with key terms, concepts and approaches towards understanding the dynamics of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy
- identify the changing conditions under which diplomacy takes place and critically reflect on the challenges traditional diplomacy faces in contemporary world politics
- evaluate the concepts and approaches discussed in class and critically apply these to a concrete research problem, leading to a research paper to be submitted at the end of the semester
Vorgehen:
Classes will comprise a mix of literature-based group discussions, teamwork in class and subsequent project work in small-sized groups. While early semester sessions primarily comprise literature-based discussions in class, later sessions are more project-based and open up the space for students to work in teams and apply specific concepts to contemporary issues in world politics.
Leading questions for early seminar sessions provide guidance and sharpen the focus of discussion. Independent self-study and reading of the required texts at home as well as active participation in class are prerequisites to follow this course.
Literatur:
The syllabus with required and further readings will be provided at the start of the semester.
Zusätzliche Hinweise zu Prüfungen:
Leistungsanforderungen:
- B.A.-Hauptfach Politikwissenschaft, Aufbaumodul 2 - Regieren in inter- und transnationalen Institutionen: Studienleistungen (siehe A); zusätzlich kann in dem Seminar eine Hausarbeit als Modulabschlussprüfung des AM 2 absolviert werden (siehe B); dafür ist eine zusätzliche Anmeldung in der Vorlesungszeit erforderlich (Modulbaustein: Modulprüfung Aufbaumodul 2…).
- B.A.-Hauptfach Politikwissenschaft, Wahlbereich: Studienleistungen (siehe A); Hausarbeit nicht möglich.
- B.Sc. Volkswirtschaftslehre: Studienleistungen (siehe A) und Hausarbeit (siehe B).
- B.A.-Nebenfach Politikwissenschaft, Fachbezogener Wahlbereich: Studienleistungen (siehe A); Hausarbeit nicht möglich.
A) Studienleistungen (unbenotet):
Kurzreferat/Präsentation, Beteiligung an einem Gruppenreferat
B) Modulprüfung:
Prüfungsart: Take-Home-Exam
Bewertungsschema: benotet (RPO)
Umfang: 6 Seiten
Abgabetermin: 31.1.-6.2.2022
Abgabeort: OpenOLAT
Ausgabeort der bewerteten Prüfungsleistung: OpenOLAT
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