Module Descriptors
DIPLOMACY AND THE GLOBAL WORLD
HIPOXM0045
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Alan Russell
Email: A.M.Russell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 22
Independent Study Hours: 128
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
G. R. Berridge, Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (1995)
K. Hamilton & R. Langhorne, The Practice of Diplomacy: Its Evolution, Theory and Administration (1995)
C. Archer, International Organizations, (1992)
D. Held & A. McGrew, Governing Globalization (2002)
J. Baylis and S. Smith, The Globalization of World Politics (2001)
K. Hamilton & R. Langhorne, The Practice of Diplomacy: Its Evolution, Theory and Administration (1995)
C. Archer, International Organizations, (1992)
D. Held & A. McGrew, Governing Globalization (2002)
J. Baylis and S. Smith, The Globalization of World Politics (2001)
Module Resources
Overhead projector and video player
Module Indicative Content
What is diplomacy? Diplomacy as communication: origins and function. From Greek city states to early state system. Emergence of the formal diplomatic system and multilateral diplomacy.
The contemporary diplomatic system: diplomacy as a state instrument; contemporary multilateral diplomacy and international organisation. Theories of international organisation.
Diplomacy and globalisation: Transgovernmentalism and policy networks; diplomacy and the media. Media led issues and using the media. North-South diplomacy. The future of diplomacy.
The contemporary diplomatic system: diplomacy as a state instrument; contemporary multilateral diplomacy and international organisation. Theories of international organisation.
Diplomacy and globalisation: Transgovernmentalism and policy networks; diplomacy and the media. Media led issues and using the media. North-South diplomacy. The future of diplomacy.
Module Additional Assessment Details
The essay will require you to integrate concepts and general themes with detailed research appropriate to the topic chosen. The essay will also require you to apply conceptual and theoretical insight to a problem associated with a substantial aspect of diplomacy; whether historical or contemporary. These requirements will give you every opportunity to demonstrate the three general learning outcomes.
A pass is awarded only when all of the assessment is complete and the work meets the learning objectives of the module.
A merit performance in the module will be indicated by an exemplary performance in meeting the learning objectives of the module.
A distinction performance in the module will be indicated by excellence in meeting the learning objectives of the module.
A pass is awarded only when all of the assessment is complete and the work meets the learning objectives of the module.
A merit performance in the module will be indicated by an exemplary performance in meeting the learning objectives of the module.
A distinction performance in the module will be indicated by excellence in meeting the learning objectives of the module.
Module Learning Strategies
A programme of 11 lectures will provide background knowledge, structure to the module and identify highly significant themes, concepts and theories. 11 tutorial sessions will be used for discussion and debate on substantive issues drawn from the programme and structured weekly by a module handbook. Video presentations will also be made. 128 hours are allocated to self-directed study aided by the handbook and comprehensive reading lists. This time should be used for researching topics and theoretical material, preparing for tutorial discussions and working on the essay required for assessment.