Diplomacy
Objectives
a) To acquire a general knowledge about the diplomatic activity, both as regards its legal framework as to how specific aspects of that activity, with emphasis on negotiation.
b) To develop the ability to analyze situations in the area of international relations, in particular with regard to its diplomatic component.
General characterization
Code
01101396
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Joana da Costa Afonso Lino Gaspar
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
None
Bibliography
BROWNLIE, Ian, Princípios de Direito Internacional Público. Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1997. P. 367-386
COOPER, Andrew, Jorge Heine, and Ramesh Thakur (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy (2013; online edn, Oxford Academic, 1 Aug. 2013)
MAGALHÃES, José Calvet, A Diplomacia Pura, Edição/reimpressão; 2005, Ed. Bizâncio; Manual Diplomático, Edição/reimpressão: 2001, Ed. Bizâncio
MAGALHÃES, José Calvet, Manual Diplomático - Direito diplomático - prática diplomática, Ed. Bizâncio, 2013
MARSHALL, Peter, Positive Diplomacy, Palgrave Macmillan; New Ed., April 1999
NICOLSON, Harold, DIPLOMACY, Oxford University Press, 1964
PAULOURO DAS NEVES, José César, Rituais de Entendimento, Teoria e Prática Diplomáticas, Apontamentos, Lisboa, Instituto Diplomático, Junho 2011
SATOW,E. A Guide to Diplomatic Practice, 1917, 6ª ed.por Ivor Roberts, Oxford University Press, 2009
SERRANO, José Bouza, O Livro do Protocolo, A Esfera dos Livros, 2011
TELES, Patrícia Galvão Coord., Convenção de Viena Comentada, Instituto Diplomático, 2022
Teaching method
Classes have a theoretical-practical component aimed at developing program content in interaction with the student body.
Exhibition methods as well as media resources and online tools will be used to promote participation and interaction.
As it is a theoretical-practical course, students will be invited to participate in simulations and practical exercises with the aim of consolidating theoretical knowledge.
Evaluation method
Various assessment tools will be integrated in accordance with academic regulations, such as:
1. Participation in classes, including attendance, active participation and intervention in classes, and the resolution of questions/practical cases proposed throughout the semester (either in a group or individually).
2. Individual essay.
3. Exam
The weighting will be 20% for attendance and practical work during classes, 20% for essay and 60% for exam.
Subject matter
1. History of Diplomacy
1.1 Beginnings
1.2 Ancient Greece and Rome
1.3 Byzantium
1.4 Diplomacy in the Middle Ages
1.5 Italian city states: start of permanent embassies
1.6 European diplomacy after Westphalia
1.7 French diplomatic method
1.8 Congress of Vienna
2. Diplomacy Theory
2.1 General notions
2.2 Definition
2.3 Theoretical framework
3. Types of Diplomacy
3.1 Traditional versus Modern
3.3 Bilateral versus Multilateral
3.3.1 Concepts
3.3.2 Actors
3.3.3 Procedures
3.4 Strength and Diplomacy
4. Diplomatic Law
4.1 Sources of Diplomatic Law
4.2 Immunities and Privileges
4.2.1 Fundamentals
4.2.2 Inviolability of people and goods
4.2.3 Immunity from jurisdiction
4.2.4 Tax immunity
4.3 Diplomatic Asylum
4.4 Multilateral diplomatic law
5. Diplomatic representation
5.1 Formal representation
5.1.1 The diplomatic mission
- Types of bilateral/multilateral missions; permanent/temporary; non-residents; themed; laptop ambassadors
5.1.2 Members of the diplomatic mission
- Categories
-Duties
- Persona non grata declaration
5.1.3 The Diplomatic Corps
5.1.4 Protocol and ceremonial
- Appointment, recruitment and presentation of credentials
- Precedence
5.2 Informal representation
6. Diplomatic Protection
7. Diplomatic Information
7.1 Formal information
7.2 Informal information
8. Diplomatic negotiation
8.1 Nature of negotiation
8.2 Negotiation phases
8.3 The negotiator
8.4 Negotiation techniques
9. Diplomatic promotion
9.1 Public diplomacy
9.2 Areas of promotion or qualified diplomacy
10. Protocol and Ceremonial
11. The diplomat's profile
Programs
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