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POL231: Essentials of International Relations and Diplomacy
POL 231 Essentials of International Relations and Diplomacy is a threecredit unit course designed to facilitate your understanding on the essential concepts and theoretical assumptions in the study of international relations and diplomatic practice. It introduces you to the meaning, nature, scopeand subject areas of international relations. It covers the nature and level of participationsin international diplomacy.The course is structured into 5 modules. Each module is structured into 5 units. In all, the course constitutes 25 units. A unit guide comprises of instructional material. It gives you a brief of the course content, course guidelines and suggestions and steps to take while studying. You can also find self-assessment exercises for your study.
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On successful completion of the course, you are expected to achieve the following specific objectives:
i. explain the meaning, nature and scope of international relations as well as describe the structure of the international system;
ii. identify and distinguish between different subject areas of international relations, such as international politics, diplomacy, international law and organizations and etc.;
iii. explain the origins and development of international diplomacy and describe the levels of participations in international diplomacy; and
iv. explain some of the basic concepts and theoretical assumptions in the study of international relations with particular reference to Realism, Idealism, National Interest, Alliance and Collective Security, Globalization and Foreign Policy Analysis.