Diplomacy and International Affairs

foreign languages
general courses

Introduction to the world of diplomacy and foreign affairs. A view into the practice of diplomacy, and bi/multilateral relationships of countries, economic and political groups, as well as the reprise of todays and tomorrows main challenges for the commonwealth of countries.

During the lectures we will learn about the beginning of diplomatic relations between human groups, the development of modern states and their interactions, the role of foreign affair ministries and diplomats. Further on, some milestone cases will be presented, to example the delicate connections between countries, interests groups, transnational companies, etc. Also, the rights and responsibilities of modern states in the 21st century, with example like Poland, the USA, China, Peru and South Africa, amongst others, will be discussed.

Classroom

Introduction to the world of diplomacy and foreign affairs. History, current events and possible future scenarios for Europe and the Americas.

An introduction to the main aspects and actors of the diplomatic world and international relations, which seeks to contribute to the understanding of complex international relations, with emphasis on the links between Europe and the US, together with the Latin American countries, its impact on the global news and in the personal lives of each one. Issues such as democracy and politics; Ecology and environment, as well as migration, refuge and diplomatic protection will be treated during the programme.

The following book will be used mainly, but not exclusively:

- Diccionario de Relaciones Internacionales - Ernesto Pinto Bazurco Rittler, Ernesto José Pinto-Bazurco Barandiarán - Fundación Academia Diplomática del Perú

- Manual de Derecho Diplomático - Javier Pérez de Cuellar – Editorial FCE, Mexico.

- Relaciones Internacionales Modernas: teoría - practica – visiones - Ernesto Pinto Bazurco Rittler, Ernesto José Pinto-Bazurco Barandiarán - Presa Universitarǎ Clujeanǎ, 2011

The main intention is to help the students to obtain a better understanding of the foundations of the international theater and of the practice of diplomacy, to better understand the political and social events of our times and in what ways it affects their lives.

Likewise, information will be provided on the diplomatic relations between Europe and America, to strengthen their knowledge of the history and the international political culture of both continents, to provide the students with the capacity to better understand the world and its politics, and help them to develop a more global view of current history and events.

Group and personal assignments. Exams according to the university’s customs. The goal is to evaluate the students understanding of the topic and the use of the information taught with their own criteria.