COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
PIR 227	A	3	3	0	0	3	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Niuton Mulleti nmulleti@epoka.edu.al , Wednesday, 11:30-12:30 - nmulleti@epoka.edu.al
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	D-104, Wednesday, 08:40-11:30
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	75%
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	The course aims at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of diplomacy as a discipline, diplomatic language and diplomatic law as well as at introducing students to the writing techniques and various types of texts used in diplomatic correspondence.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Diplomatic language.
2	Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
3	Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
4	Types of diplomatic correspondence.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Explanation of the course syllabus. Definition of diplomacy, diplomat and diplomatic language.
2	History of diplomacy and basic terms related to diplomacy.
3	Diplomatic immunity and privileges. Diplomatic sanctions.
4	Establishment of consulates. Duties and categories of consuls.
5	Various diplomatic correspondence and texts. Guarantee letters, recall letters, Lettres De Cabinet and other correspondence.
6	Congratulations, Thank you, Condolences and Invitation messages.
7	Agreements and Commercial Agreements. Departure procedures and the departure of the Head of Mission.
8	MID-TERM EXAM
9	NATIONAL HOLIDAY - November 29, 2023
10	Examples of notes, the exchange of the instruments of approval.
11	Protocol, Memorandum of Understanding. Temporary Notes.
12	Declarations.
13	Diplomacy in the contemporary world.
14	Refusal responses and refusal of diplomatic communication. Ultimatum and negotiation techniques.

Prerequisite(s):	No
Textbook(s):	Mary Jane McCaffree, Pauline Innis and Richard M. Sand. Protocol: The Complete Handbook of Diplomatic, Official and Social Usage, 25th Anniversary Edition. Durban House Press (2002). 1963 Vienna Convention Diplomatic Relations. 1965 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.
Additional Literature:	No
Laboratory Work:	No
Computer Usage:	No
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Helps maintain international communication by using the diplomatic correspondence techniques in various contexts and time periods.
2	Analyzes the basic information concerning the concept and historical development of diplomacy.
3	Simulates the terminology used in diplomatic correspondence.
4	Examines the role of diplomatic correspondence in interstate relations.
5	Creates examples of diplomatic correspondence.
6	Makes use within context and effectively of the language and modes of expression as well as of the special words and phrases commonly used in diplomacy.
7	Controls the suitability of protocol rules as requested by diplomatic correspondence, diplomatic invitations and visits.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Political Science and International Relations (3 years) Program
1	Having and using advanced knowledge and comprehension supported by textbooks including actual knowledge in political sciences and international relations literature, materials and the other scientific resources.	5
2	Analyzing data, ideas and concepts of current political issues and international relations, determining complex events and topics, making discussions and developing new suggestions in accordance with researches.	5
3	Having knowledge and thought about actual topics and problems together with their historical, social and cultural aspects.	5
4	Introducing those who are interested in politics and international events with the topics of Political Science and IR and teaching clearly the problems and the types of solutions.	5
5	Improving skills of working together with the main social science disciplines and other disciplines which are related to Political Science and International Relations.	5
6	Improving critical thinking and skills in making research independently.	3
7	Developing solutions about the problems and conflicts which are common in national and international arena.	3
8	Improving skills for leadership and research and analyze capacity of those who is responsible with national and international ones.	3
9	Knowing any foreign language enough to communicate with colleagues and understand actual researches and articles.	3
10	Gaining IT skills to use computer and technology) in order to reach actual knowledge.	1
11	Gaining skills to follow societal, scientific and ethic values during collecting, interpreting, conducting of data related to social and political developments.	4
12	Having consciousness about human rights and environment.	4
13	Gaining the skills to follow actual developments and pursue long-life learning.	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Project	1	10
Quiz	4	5
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	2	32
Mid-terms	1	12	12
Assignments	4	2	8
Final examination	1	20	20
Other	1	5	5
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

N/A