About this course: The Global Diplomacy course is a unique offering to the MOOC environment. Bringing together cutting edge research in the broad fields of Diplomatic and International Studies, award winning distance learning delivery and the instructors previous experience of delivering a successful MOOC. Please see the volume Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types and Models authored with Dr Alison Holmes, (Westview, 2016), and the Understanding Research Methods MOOC from Coursera. The Global Diplomacy MOOC has a direct heritage in the University of London International Academy/SOAS Global Diplomacy MA Programme launched in April 2013 which have attracted hundreds of students from around the world. The Global Diplomacy MA Programme is provided by the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy which has been teaching postgraduate courses in Diplomacy for over twenty five years. After completing the 'Global Diplomacy' MOOC, learners will have: 1. The ability to demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature and development of global diplomacy, drawing on a variety of relevant contributing disciplines in the broad field of International Studies. 2. An understanding of changes in diplomatic practices and procedures and the relationship of those changes to contemporary politics. 3. A sound grounding in both theoretical and empirical approaches to debates in diplomacy so that students have been exposed to the and skills needed to analyse global diplomacy. 4. knowledge of issues in global diplomacy in historical and contemporary contexts.
Taught by: Dr J. Simon Rofe, SOAS, University of London, Senior Lecturer in Diplomacy and International Studies, Global Diplomacy Programme Director, Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy,
SOAS, University of London
| Commitment | 5 weeks of study, 1-2 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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- Reading: Read Me First
- Reading: Course Outline
- Reading: Classic Diplomatic Texts
- Reading: Instructions
- Video: What is Diplomacy?
- Reading: Hans Morgenthau, "Diplomacy"
- Video: Simon discusses the key characteristics of Global Diplomacy
- Reading: Instructions
- Video: Success in Diplomacy
- Video: Failure in Diplomacy
- Reading: Robert Lansing - 'The Peace Negotiations'
- Reading: Instructions
- Video: What are the qualities of a good diplomat?
- Reading: Chas Freeman, Diplomacy as a Profession
- Video: Simon identifies the key characteristics of a good diplomat
- Video: Simon addresses the question of what is an Ambassador?
- Reading: Instructions
- Video: Where have you seen diplomacy in action?
- Reading: Alan Henrikson, "The Future of Diplomacy? Five Projective Visions"
- Reading: Instructions
- Video: Dr Michele Acuto
- Video: Prof Jason Dittmar
- Video: Dr Dan Plesch
- Video: Mr John Worne
- Video: Dr Martin Brown
- Video: Prof Naoko Shimazu
- Video: Baroness Valerie Amos
- Video: Prof Stephen Casey
- Video: Prof Stephen Hopgood
- Video: Mr Omah Salha
- Video: Dr Richard Woodward
- Video: Dr Mark Laffey
- Reading: Action Group for Syria Final Communiqué
- Reading: Rudin Harry R., 'Diplomacy, Democracy, Security: Two Centuries in Contrast'
- Peer Review: E-tivity 5: Reflections on Diplomacy
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Great content but the peer reviewed marking system was too simplistic. There were assignments that I evaluated that were given 100% based on the rubric as they simply made the effort and discussed the topic, even if it was a half-hearted effort.
I thought this course was fantastic. It was definitely my favorite class one in a while. In which it helped me understand the roles of Diplomatic relations in detail. Again well done all who made this course available and will be looking for more courses like this. Alex Ehrhardt (Malta/Europe)
First time for me to try an online course. I was afraid it's gonna be complicated and difficult, but on the contrary of my expectation, it was interesting, enjoyable, and simple. A really great experience.
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An excellent and well designed course. Be sure to read all of the assigned reading to procure the most from this MOOC.