BMET 25A13 - Diplomacy & International Negociation

The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the arts of diplomacy and negotiation. To this end, the course will offer both a theoretical and practical approach. During the lectures, we will present the key concepts and tools behind the arts of diplomacy and negotiation. We will analyze the links between diplomacy and negotiation as well as the main challenges attached to traditional and modern diplomatic practices; we will discuss the impacts of globalization on the evolution of diplomatic practices and more specifically the impact of culture on international negotiation; we will identify the main tools and strategies for successful negotiations: therefore, the course will also serve as an introduction to communication techniques. The students will put into practice all these tools and concepts during workshop sessions, where they will exchange with each other in group debates, crisis and negotiation simulations. The course is designed to be very interactive: students will be expected to actively participate in class and their communication skills will be assessed.

Djenabou CISSE

Atelier

English

Spring 2022-2023

Class participation: 10% Workshops (group exercises involving role-playing, crisis simulation, or dispute resolution): 40% Final oral presentation: 50%