K2SP 3615 - Cooperation and cultural diplomacy : challenges and perspectives

The course will focus on defining cultural diplomacy and presenting the theoretical and practical issues of international cooperation policies.

In particular, it will question cultural diplomacy today in a context of international relations marked in particular by increased competition between States and other actors in international relations (infra and supra-state) and the models used.

It will examine the discourses and practices of cultural diplomacy by different states and stakeholders as well as the tools mobilized or to be mobilized.

While the very principle of the effectiveness or relevance of cultural diplomacy is challenged, the course will examine the different points of view and their ideological and practical foundations.

The course will also confront the theoretical notions of cultural diplomacy with real-life situations.

None

As a rule, the sessions will include one hour of class followed by one hour of individual presentations (15 minutes) or in a group (1/2 hour presentation and discussion) and/or an external intervention.

Each student will make an individual presentation that will count for 40% of the final grade. They will make a group presentation or dossier for 50% of the grade. A participation score will be awarded (10% of the final grade)

A limited reading list will be given at the beginning of the semester. The preparation of individual and group presentations involves personal work in the library.