Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7PSIR470Ethiquette and Protocol3+0+03510.12.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction French
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course 1. Understand the principles of ethical behavior and protocol in politics and international relations.
2. Develop critical thinking skills regarding the application of ethics in diverse cultural and political contexts.
3. Gain practical knowledge of diplomatic etiquette and professional communication.
4. Enhance awareness of cultural variations and their impact on global interactions.
5. Apply the concepts learned in simulations and real-world scenarios.
Course Content This course explores the principles of ethics and protocol in the fields of political science and international relations. The course addresses the foundations of ethical behavior, cultural sensitivities, diplomatic protocols, and their applications in real-world settings. By the end of the course, students will gain a deep understanding of the importance of ethics and protocol in fostering professional and effective communication in global interactions.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion-based lecture.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Murat Aslan murat.aslan@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources 1. Jean Serres, International Protocol. 2. Kishan S. Rana, 21st Century Diplomacy: A Practitioner’s Guide. 3. Michael Walzer, Just and Unjust Wars. 4. Joanne B. Ciulla, Ethics, the Heart of Leadership. 5. Geert Hofstede, Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind.
Course Notes Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to realize CLO-1 Fundamental Concepts and Theories, CLO-4 Multi-disciplinary study, CLO-5 Independent study, CLO-6 Assume responsibility.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 30 2 60
Assignments 6 2 12
Presentation 13 1 13
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 CLO-1 Fundamental Concepts and Theories, CLO-4 Multi-disciplinary study, CLO-5 Independent study, CLO-6 Assume responsibility.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Ethics and Protocol in Political Science John Stuart Mill, Utilitarianism, Chapters 1-2. Peter Singer, Practical Ethics, pp. 1-25.
2 Ethical Theories and Foundations Immanuel Kant, Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, pp. 1-30. Alasdair MacIntyre, After Virtue, pp. 15-45.
3 Cultural Relativism and Ethics Clifford Geertz, The Interpretation of Cultures, pp. 123-145. Michael Walzer, Thick and Thin: Moral Argument at Home and Abroad, pp. 3-22.
4 Introduction to Protocol Mary M. Mitchell, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Etiquette, pp. 1-40. Jean Serres, International Protocol, pp. 10-35.
5 Diplomatic Etiquette Jean Serres, International Protocol, pp. 40-70. Kishan S. Rana, 21st Century Diplomacy: A Practitioner’s Guide, pp. 75-100.
6 Professional and Workplace Ethics Michael Davis, Ethics and the Bureaucrat, pp. 12-45. Sissela Bok, Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life, pp. 50-75.
7 Case Studies in Ethical Decision-Making Case Studies provided by the instructor.
8 Midterm Exam
9 Protocol in Multilateral Organizations Kishan S. Rana, 21st Century Diplomacy: A Practitioner’s Guide, pp. 101-135. Jean Serres, International Protocol, pp. 80-100.
10 Ethical Issues in International Relations Michael Walzer, Just and Unjust Wars, pp. 3-50. Amartya Sen, Development as Freedom, pp. 210-235.
11 Communication and Negotiation Protocol Roger Fisher and William Ury, Getting to Yes, Chapters 1-3. Kishan S. Rana, 21st Century Diplomacy: A Practitioner’s Guide, pp. 136-160.
12 Protocol in Digital Diplomacy Corneliu Bjola and Marcus Holmes, Digital Diplomacy: Theory and Practice, pp. 45-78.
13 Ethical Leadership in Politics Joanne B. Ciulla, Ethics, the Heart of Leadership, pp. 1-30. Barbara Kellerman, Bad Leadership: What It Is, How It Happens, Why It Matters, pp. 10-40.
14 Cross-Cultural Sensitivities in Protocol Geert Hofstede, Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, pp. 100-125. Fons Trompenaars, Riding the Waves of Culture, pp. 50-75.
15 Review and Simulation None (Preparation materials provided by the instructor).
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 1 1 2
C1 2 2 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant