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DiploFoundation February 2013 Courses

Diplo offers six postgraduate-level online courses starting the week of 18 February 2013 Diplomatic Theory and Practice Prof. GR Berridge, Mr Haraldur Þór Egilsson, Mr Christiaan Sys Public Diplomacy Ambassador Kishan Rana and Mrs Liz Galvez Language and Diplomacy Dr Biljana Scott and Mr Andrej Skrinjaric Multilateral Diplomacy II: Current Issues in the United Nations Mr Amr Aljowaily, Dr Petru Dumitriu and Ms Katharina Höne Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette   (available only as certificate course) Mr Olaph Terribile Introduction to Internet Governance  Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Ms Virginia Paque   For more information on each course please click on the titles above. These online courses are available as University of Malta Accredited Courses (application deadline: 17 December 2012) and Diplo Certificate Courses (application deadline: 14 January 2013). Please note that the application deadline for the certificate course Introduction to Internet Governance is 31 December 2012. Who should apply? Working diplomats, professionals involved in international relations, and others who wish to learn about new topics in the field of diplomacy or expand and refresh their knowledge of more traditional topics.  How much study time will I need? Ten weeks of part-time study, around seven to ten hours per week. How does the online course work? You will work through study materials provided in the online classroom together with other participants, following a weekly cycle. Each week, you read lecture texts, adding questions and comments and responding to those added by other participants and the lecturer(s). Other weekly activities may include self-assessment quizzes, short assignments, discussion forum topics and group tasks. At the end of the weekly cycle, you will meet with other participants and lecturers in an online chat room to discuss the topic for the week. For more information on studying online and to apply, please visit Diplo’s courses website or contact admis...@diplomacy.edu.   There is no greater sense of dynamism than to explore developments as they unfold. Humanitarian aid, intervention in Libya, responsibility to protect, United Nations Security Council reform, drafting and analysis of UN documents … these are but a sample in the rich field of topical issues and practical application through which Dr Petru Dimitriu and his knowledgeable team expertly guided Multilateral Diplomacy II. I now evaluate world events with keener insight and have a wider appreciation of the gargantuan challenges in tackling global concerns.  Anna Durante - Crown Counsel, Government of the Virgin Island Diplomatic Theory and Practice Why do we need diplomats? Diplomats are members of a profession developed over many centuries. But why do we still need them in a world transformed by electronic communications? This course examines the nature of diplomacy; when it is appropriate; the advantages and disadvantages of different diplomatic methods; and the lexicon of diplomacy. By the end of this course, participants should be able to: Describe and explain with clarity the shape and functions of the contemporary world diplomatic system. Identify and describe the different stages of negotiations, the objectives for each stage, and techniques for securing agreement, providing examples from diplomatic practice. Compare and contrast the various missions, offices, conferences, techniques and procedures of bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. Analyse what contributes to successful mediation. Justify the role of summits and their place in the negotiating arena. Defend the value of diplomacy with authority and enthusiasm. Public Diplomacy Public diplomacy is a hot topic today, yet only a decade ago, it was a very specialised term. There is a new transparency in the interactions between governments and countries in the international system, influenced by such factors as the democratisation of diplomacy, globalisation, the resurgence of methods of bilateral, regional and multilateral diplomacy, and the spotlight on external and internal issues. With more public interest in foreign affairs than ever before, ordinary people are demanding open diplomacy. Governments are obliged to respond with public information about the spending of the funds they receive and the results that they achieve. This course covers the goals and methods of public diplomacy, outlining what it can and cannot do, with case studies. By the end of the course, participants should be able to: Define public diplomacy and its key features. Describe the tasks and methods of public diplomacy, and provide examples. Analyse different approaches to public diplomacy and identify realistic and workable tools and methods for different situations. Plan strategies for country image-building activities, based on best practices. Assess and evaluate the impact of public diplomacy programmes. Language and Diplomacy What makes one set of words more convincing than another, and how can language best be put to work in the service of diplomacy and international relations? This course promotes language awareness as a means of improving the skills of opinion shapers. Close attention is paid to case studies of treaties, presidential speeches, public announcements, government advertising and media materials in order to link theoretical discussion to practical examples. Since effective communication has much to do with reading intentions and contexts correctly, insights are provided into relevant cultural, social and psychological variables.  By the end of this course, participants should be able to: Define and explain selected concepts in the field of linguistics, including Speech Act theory, semantics, speech communities, and politeness. Define and explain concepts and techniques related to politics and international relations, including soft power, persuasion, and spin. Explain and provide examples of common linguistic tools such as ambiguity, metaphor, analogy and inference. Analyse textual materials (treaties, speeches, governmental advertising, media) using the linguistic tools presented in the course. Analyse images in terms of their influence on our perception of the world. Construct effective textual and visual messages employing the tools presented in the course. Multilateral Diplomacy II: Current Issues in the UN Journey through the complex activities of the United Nations to examine the most intricate examples of multilateral diplomacy in action. Participants in this course will study the most critical areas of work of the United Nations and examine contemporary issues high on the UN agenda. The course assumes and builds on prior knowledge of the structure, methods and processes of multilateral diplomacy, demonstrating how these processes influence the policy and operational activities of the United Nations. The course combines academic perspectives with first-hand knowledge and practical experience of working with the UN. In each module, course materials define principal concepts and terms, introduce participants to the historical evolution of the subject area, clarify core issues, identify principal actors and explain their main positions, and explore open questions. The materials examine each subject area in the context of the wider work of the UN. By the end of the course, participants should be able to: Describe comprehensively the areas of work of the UN and the main subject areas it deals with. Identify and describe the salient current issues on the UN agenda. Explain the interaction of processes and policies in the United Nations. Assess and compare the effectiveness and efficiency of the UN across different fields and arenas.  Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette Protocol is an important part of diplomatic practice linked with history, royalty, religion, culture and language. Protocol involves etiquette on a local and international scale, and the practice of good manners on a daily basis. It evolved as a result of old traditions, when in the early days of civilization hospitality was extended to an arriving guest. Today it is particularly important because it not only covers the ceremonial rules that are followed during official functions and how to behave on these special occasions, but it also provides a set of established rules of courteousness that are to be respected in society. This course introduces participants to the ceremonial aspect of protocol procedures, behavior of etiquette, rules of courteousness in society, and respect for precedence. It also helps business executives master the basics of etiquette and get a better understanding of multicultural manners. By the end of this course, participants should be able to: Introduce themselves and others appropriately and engage in initial conversation. Present themselves, and their organisations, with confidence. Use handshakes effectively and present and receive business cards appropriately. Use correct titles and forms of address in different contexts. Prepare invitations for various events and different levels of formality; prepare notes of acceptance and decline for events. Plan and prepare for hosting important events and meeting dignitaries. Plan seating arrangements and balance table seating. React in an appropriate and proactive manner to arising protocol-related questions and issues. Introduction to Internet Governance  The Introduction to Internet Governance course introduces Internet governance (IG) policy and covers main issues, including Infrastructure and Standardisation, Legal, Economic, Sociocultural, and Development aspects, and a section on IG processes and actors. The course covers broadband policy; management of domain names and IP addresses, including the transition from IPv4 to IPv6; network neutrality; jurisdiction, intellectual property rights, open source and piracy; privacy protection; data security and cybersecurity; child protection; human rights; content management; digital signatures; emerging issues such as policies related to social networks and cloud computing, and more, with space for regional and other issues raised by the participants. The course topics include: Introduction to Internet Governance – Issues, Process and Actors Evolution, International Context, Basic Terminology, Guiding Principles Infrastructure and Standardisation Basket: Infrastructure, TCP/IP, DNS, Root Servers, Internet Service Providers, Economic Models, Security, Network Neutrality Legal Basket: Legal Mechanisms, Jurisdiction, Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights, Cybercrime Economic Basket: E-Commerce, E-Banking and E-Money) Socio-Cultural Basket: Content Policy, Privacy and Data Protection, Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity Development Basket: The Digital Divide, Access to Knowledge, Capacity Development Process: WSIS, IGF, ICANN Actors: ICANN, RIR, ISOC, UN, ITU, Regional Organisations, Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society

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