Economic Diplomacy

(tylko po angielsku) The course introduces students to the theories and analytical frameworks relating to decision- making and negotiation in international economic relations and to apply these to cases. It includes coverage of the respective roles of the main actors, institutional settings and processes involved in domestic decision-making and international negotiation, and their interaction with each other.

In this changing world, new technology, new actors, new issues and the breakdown of distinctions between foreign and domestic policy have undermined diplomats' monopoly over international relations. Foreign services have been overtaken by these changes and are no longer up to the challenges of defending and promoting national interests. Nevertheless, an effective foreign service is ever more essential to a country's security, economic and social welfare. Understanding the process of decision making in foreign economic policy is thus crucial for various students studying international relation, government, politics or economics.

This course is structured in several sections. First, we attempt to describe the theoretical principles of economic diplomacy. The second part invokes the main working tools of economic diplomacy, institutional aspects and methods. The third section attempts to do a comparative analysis of some models of economic diplomacy, including country studies and global governance institutions. And finally, the fourth part allows the students to experience their own simulation exercise of an economic diplomacy summit.

(tylko po angielsku) EW 5: Graduate knows and understands the importance of diplomacy in contemporary world, particularly its role in prevention of armed conflicts and humanitarian crises

EW 6: Graduate knows and understands at an advanced level the workings of international system both in institutional and legal-normative perspective

EU 1: Graduate can classify and interpret phenomena in the field of international relations; can form and express personal views and account for the advanced processes in the said field using acquired knowledge of theories, methods and research tools

EU 3: Graduate can pursue tasks in strategic planning and management of international projects both in the public and the private sector

EW1: Graduate knows and understands in depth the place of research tasks in International Relations and Diplomacy, particularly in political science and generally in social sciences

EU 4: Graduate can think critically on contemporary global issues, especially on the modern civilizational challenges concerning intercultural relations, globalization and the influence of new technologies on social life

EU 5: Graduate has team management and leadership skills, can engage in interdisciplinary research or teamwork

EU 6: Graduate can prepare both individually or in cooperation with others the written reports, can prepare talks or PP presentations using acquired knowledge in international relations and public diplomacy

EK 1: Graduate is ready for employment in the sectors pertaining to international relations and public diplomacy, particularly in diplomatic service, international organizations, international corporations and critical journalism

EK 2: Graduate is ready to participate in the work benefiting his/her own political community and global community that requires knowledge of conflict solution, cooperation and institutional framework

EK 3: Graduate is ready to efficiently work in multicultural environment based on his skills of intercultural cooperation

EK 4: Graduate is ready to acknowledge the role of knowledge in addressing cognitive and practical issues

EK 5: Graduate is ready for self-development through the recognition of specialist knowledge and life-long learning

LO1: Has knowledge of mechanisms that constitute equilibrium and value-added in the economy as a whole, as well as in understanding the concepts and methods behind analyzing the international political economy.

LO2: Has knowledge of the main economic actors, institutions and political cultures within the global economy.

LO3: Has knowledge of the approaches and concepts used to study long and short-term economic effects and consequences.

LO4: Has knowledge of the characteristics and determinants of national and international economic policy making.

LO5: Is able to evaluate the theory and practice behind international economic relations and foreign economic policy.

LO6: Is able to analyze the process of economic diplomacy in national and global economies.

(tylko po angielsku) Students will be asked to participate in a class simulation session held live. Prior to this, they will need to prepare a policy brief or analytical paper. Having completed these two assignments, a short exam will follow during the exam session consisting of several written essay questions. Participation and discussion during the classes is mandatory.

(tylko po angielsku) An analytical essay or policy brief (maximum 3000 words) (30%)•Group assignment/ simulation exercise (30%)• Class discussion (20%)•Class exam (20%).

(tylko po angielsku) Student’s own work:

Participation in classes – 30 h

Study of books and other resources, preparation for classes – 35 h

Policy brief preparation and preparation for exam 35 h

Presentation preparation – 20 h

Total – 120 h (4 ECTS)

International Relations and Public Diplomacy, studia stacjonarne drugiego stopnia, rok 1