INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOL, ETHICS AND ETIQUETTE MANAGEMENT
1.0 COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is a core course provides a general introduction to the discipline of International Relations and to major themes in world politics. Major theories and approaches to world politics are covered, including Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, Marxism, Feminism, and Postcolonial and Critical Approaches. Topics to be covered will include issues of war and peace, power, global economy, identities and ideologies, regionalism, foreign policy analysis, global civil society, justice and human rights, international organisations and empire. The course pays particular attention to the relationship between the discipline of International Relations as a field of knowledge and its application and/or relevance to the experience and interests of actors in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
2.0 OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE
Knowledge of the major theories and approaches in the discipline of International Relations
Ability to critically evaluate and apply such theories and approaches Knowledge of majorsubstantive themes in International Relations
Ability to think critically about the relevance of mainstream theories of International Relations and their relevance to experience and interests of actors in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Basic understanding of the major international and regional institutions in world politics as well as significant developments in world politics Ability to analyse world politics from a variety of perspectives
Ability to apply theories to case studies
3.0 COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction: Development of the International System History of state development
Westphalian system Cold War
Post-Cold War Beyond Europe
International system USA, China, Japan, UK Europe
References: (Bayly 2004) (Baylis, Smith et al. 2011) (Calvocoressi and Calvocoressi 2009)
- States and Other Actors Sovereignty
Nationalism
States, IGOs, TNAs Territory, borders and regions European integration
- Global Issues
Globalisation
International trade, internationalization of companies Internet, E-Commerce
Climate change Health
Wealth, Poverty and Development
- Facts about inequality
- Why does it matter?
- Relief, development, aid
- Foreign Policy
Power, competition and cooperation Diplomacy
Domestic politics and the outside world, public opinion
- International Institutions
United Nations, Security Council, General Assembly, UN
agencies
World Bank / IMF
Regional organisations: NATO, ASEAN
- War ….
What causes wars?
- Inter-state wars:
- Case: start of WW1
- Security dilemma
- Nuclear weapons
- Intra-state war
- Inequality, weapons, ethnicity, resources, borders, regional issues, state fragility
- Terrorism and guerrilla insurgencies
- Intervention
Crisis response, stabilisation Iraq, Afghanistan
Human rights, Humanitarian intervention, R2P
- … and Peace
How is peace maintained?
Negative/positive peace Conflict settlement Conflict prevention
Post-conflict consolidation, state-building, ’liberal peace’ Peacebuilding
Reconciliation, apology, TRCs
- The Relevance of International Relations Theory IR as an academic field
Sub-fields covered in lectures: Intl History, FPA, ICR, Intl Security
Realism, Liberalism, Marxism, Social Constructivism Structure or Agency?
Later theoretical developments Relevance to Current Issues
- Rise of China
- Russia, Europe and Ukraine
- Middle East, Israel and Palestine
- Radical religion
- Arab Spring, Egypt, Libya, Syria
10. Introduction To Protocol And Etiquette:
What Diplomacy is All About: Historic evolution of diplomatic protocol; Vienna Convention (key provisions and basic principles); changes in diplomacy; practical differences between multilateral and bilateraldiplomacy; historical background of protocol; how the unwritten rules of courtesy and ceremonial acted ascatalysts in the development of protocol procedures as we know them today; the importance of first impressions; how handshakes act as a means of communication when meeting someone for the first time.
11. Introductions And Business Cards:
the importance of making a proper introduction: When does one introduce oneself? When do we introduce others? Commonly made mistakes during introductions; the history of visiting cards and their use as adopted by different countries.
- Establishment Of Diplomatic Relations And Presentation Of Credentials:
an introduction to the procedures normally followed for the establishment of diplomatic relations, the appointment of an ambassador, and his arrival in the host country; how the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) relates to the life of a diplomat.
13. Order Of Precedence, Titles And Forms Of Address
What is an order of precedence and how is it applied at formal functions? What kind of precedence exists among the diplomatic corps and what does the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) say aboutthe order of precedence? The importance of titles and forms of address; how dignitaries should be addressed in a manner appropriate to the office they occupy; how to address such dignitaries in writing.
- Invitations: how invitations originated; the difference between formal and informal invitations; the proper wording used on diplomatic invitations; forms of replies and
- Attending events and planning table seating: attending receptions; the receiving line; official luncheons and dinners; and various seating
- Diplomatic Entertaining: the list of host duties when hosting various functions and therespective duties of the guests; the purpose of toasts, when they are given and the general format used when giving a toast; table manners and other important issues related to diplomatic
- State visits: preparation for state visits; the programme involved; dress codes, decorations and flag etiquette.
e) Grooming and Suit Education
- Deportment
- Professional Make-Up Course (Women)
- Grooming
- Suit Education and Fitting (Men)
- Tea Etiquette
- Entertaining and Dining
- Business meetings over the table
- Where to seat everyone
- Taking your seat
- Ordering meals and hospitality limits
- Cutlery placement
- Setting the table
- Do’s and don’ts of dining
- Home entertaining
- Wine tasting and etiquette
f) International Etiquette – Northern Cultures
- Understanding and working professionally with North Americans
- The cultural differences and etiquette of dealing with Europeans
- Working with British colleagues, contacts and suppliers
- Cultural differences of Scandinavia, including Sweden and Denmark
- The Russian way, how to work with colleagues from the Soviet Union and near neighbours
g) International Etiquette – Southern and Eastern Cultures
- Understanding and working professionally with India
- The cultural and legal differences and etiquette of dealing with China
- Working with African colleagues, contacts and suppliers
- Cultural differences of Japan and other Asian countries, including Korea and the Philippines
- Brazil and South American cultures and social mannerisms
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