Ethics in Diplomat's Work Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Ethics in Diplomat's Work
Module code: W3-MS-S1-EDW
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the module is to familiarize students with the ethical principles that should guide the actions of diplomats. The classes are designed to raise awareness of the complexity of a diplomat's professional role. Students will learn ethical norms, values and standards and develop the skills to make informed and responsible decisions in a diplomatic career.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the importance of responsibility in diplomatic work and the consequences of his actions. [EDW_K01]
 MS_1_K03 [4/5] MS_1_K04 [5/5]
The student can resolve ethical dilemmas and make decisions in conflict and morally complex situations guided by ethical principles. [EDW_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [4/5] MS_1_U03 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [5/5]
The student is able to perceive ethically complex situations, critically analyze them and propose ways to solve them ethically. [EDW_U02]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U03 [4/5] MS_1_U04 [4/5]
The student knows the most important ethical theories and how to apply them in the work of a diplomat. [EDW_W01]
 MS_1_W06 [4/5] MS_1_W07 [3/5]
The student knows legal regulations and codes of ethics that create ethical standards in diplomacy at the national and international levels. [EDW_W02]
 MS_1_W02 [4/5] MS_1_W08 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W3-MS-S1-EDW_Wr] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work EDW_K01 EDW_U01 EDW_U02 EDW_W01 EDW_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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