BMET 25A03 - Workshop in Diplomacy and International Negotiation

The philosophy of this course is to offer a blended approach on Diplomacy and International Negotiation focused on theory and practice. It is built around a series of lectures that will discuss the logics of negotiation and diplomacy, intertwined with workshop sessions during which the student will have an opportunity to use their learning by engaging with others in role-plays, dispute resolution exercises and simulations. The lectures will review the key challenges that globalization has imposed on the traditional diplomatic practices as well as the art of negotiation as a function of diplomacy. The students will also review iconic case studies, discuss the relevance of traditional and modern diplomatic practices, assess the triangle between media-politics-society, and distinguish the strategies to succeed. Finally, an emphasis on intercultural negotiation will be offered in order to broaden the perspectives of the course.
Jean STUDZINSKA
Atelier
English
Autumn 2022-2023
A comprehensive oral examination will take place during the last weeks of classes, it will account for 50% of the final grade. The lessons will be punctuated with two graded workshops that will account for 40% of the final grade. An evaluation of the students' participation in the debate during the course will account for the remaining 10%.
The course will develop through 12 lessons of 2 hours each. A PowerPoint presentation or other media will accompany each lesson. The interactive aspect of the course will gradually increase in the second part of the course.
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