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May 18, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POLS 202 - International Diplomacy in Simulation
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: ENGL 111 - English Composition , and COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking
PROGRAM: Social Sciences
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Studies the role diplomacy plays in the relations between independent states. Emphasis will be placed upon assessing the impact intergovernmental organizations have on the interactions between state and non-state actors within the global community. Multilateral and bilateral treaties and agreements will be addressed, and the policy positions of state and non-state actors on political, social, and security issues will be analyzed. The course culminates in students participating in a simulation of the United Nations or other intergovernmental organization (out of state travel is required as part of this activity; students should expect to incur additional costs beyond tuition to cover expenses of the simulation conference).
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain the role diplomacy plays in the interactions among state and non-state actors in the international community.
- Identify events of historical significance in regards to diplomatic efforts to resolve international conflicts and disagreements.
- Describe the structure and operations of various intergovernmental organizations, including the United Nations, as they pertain to international diplomacy.
- Identify various international treaties and agreements that help to govern the interactions between independent states and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues faced by the international community.
- Identify the positions of various state actors on current international issues.
- Compose, in the proper format, sample briefing papers and international agreements, such as United Nations resolutions, that would potentially address current issues faced by the international community.
- Speak from a position of authority on current issues faced by the international community.
- Explain the options state actors have in regards to negotiating agreements with other state actors.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in all course material through the participation in a regional, national, or international conference that conducts a simulation of an intergovernmental organization.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- History of international diplomacy
- Realist and liberal approaches to diplomacy
- The United Nations
- Regional and global security and economic organizations
- International treaties and agreements
- Rationales behind how state and non-state actors make decisions relative to international diplomacy
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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