Diplomacy and Intercultural Relations: Module 1 - Diplomatic Protocol Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Diplomacy and Intercultural Relations: Module 1 - Diplomatic Protocol
Module code: W1-FA-AD-S2-PDE-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The module acquaints students with the notion of diplomatic protocol and the history of its development. It introduces the principles of professional etiquette and emphasizes the importance of linguistic and non-linguistic behaviours in official communication situations. The scope of the module also envisages the discussion of rules of diplomatic ceremonial in Poland and in other cultural circles - particularly in Anglophone cultures - and the development of practical skills concerning the principles of professional conversation as well as skills concerning the analysis and unassisted editing of professional correspondence.
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
is aware of the importance of the official models of behaviour in a variety of cultural contexts [AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5] FA2_K03 [2/5]
employs the principles of etiquette and savoir-vivre to increase his or her efficiency in communications [AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_2]
 FA2_K02 [4/5]
is able to critically interpret situations of a varying degree of formality and to adopt verbal and non-verbal strategies appropriate to each situation, taking into account the uniqueness of the cultural context of the interaction. [AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_1]
 FA2_U03 [2/5] FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U08 [3/5]
can write and edit simple texts in English that meet the requirements of professional correspondence in international contexts [AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_2]
 FA2_U06 [3/5] FA2_U07 [3/5]
is able to apply the acquired knowledge of the diplomatic protocol to resolve unusual conflicts, as well as to express objection, dissatisfaction or disapproval without running the risk of an open conflict [AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_3]
 FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U10 [3/5]
has in-depth knowledge of linguistic etiquette and knows the fundamentals of diplomatic protocol; has knowledge of the role etiquette and protocol play in diplomacy and is aware of their impact on shaping intercultural relations [AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_1]
 FA2_W01 [3/5] FA2_W08 [4/5]
knows the principles of composing and analyzing diplomatic correspondence and knows the sources in which he/or she may find models and templates of standard documents [AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_2]
 FA2_W01 [2/5] FA2_W06 [2/5] FA2_W08 [4/5]
has in-depth knowledge of the principles of establishing and maintaining efficient professional and diplomatic relations in intercultural contexts [AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_3]
 FA2_W08 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Individual or group projects (optional) [AD-S2-DP1-PD_w_1]
Assessment of the student's knowledge and skills in the field of diplomatic protocol and professional etiquette on the basis of the content of individual or group projects.
 AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_3 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_3
Written assignments [AD-S2-DP1-PD_w_2]
Students write a text (or texts) representing the genre of diplomatic correspondence (e.g. official or unofficial letter, ceremonial / occasional letter, diplomatic note, power of attorney) based on provided templates.
 AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_3 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_3
Control interview (optional) [AD-S2-DP1-PD_w_3]
Students are assessed on an ongoing basis with respect to the level of their preparation for class activities and their involvement in class discussion
 AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_K_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_U_3 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_1 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_2 AD-S2-DP1-PD_W_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [AD-S2-DP1-PD_fs_1]
Inductive (inquiry based), deductive (delivery based) and interactive methods; work in a group work and team work; analysis of the elements of the diplomatic protocol on the basis of class discussion
 30
The reading of texts assigned by the instructor, preparation of group or individual projects, preparation for discussion during classes, independent analysis of the source material provided by the instructor, preparation of written assignments.
 30 Individual or group projects (optional) [AD-S2-DP1-PD_w_1] Written assignments [AD-S2-DP1-PD_w_2] Control interview (optional) [AD-S2-DP1-PD_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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