The Global Diplomacy course is a unique offering to the MOOC environment. Bringing together cutting edge research in the broad fields of Diplomatic and International Studies, award winning distance learning delivery and the instructors previous experience of delivering a successful MOOC. Please see the volume Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types and Models authored with Dr Alison Holmes, (Westview, 2016), and the Understanding Research Methods MOOC from Coursera.
Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
Instructor: Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London
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There are 6 modules in this course
Welcome to Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World.
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3 readings
In this E-tivity we will question the nature of diplomacy and construct a definition.
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2 videos2 readings1 peer review
Welcome to the second week of Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World. This module will explore what constitutes Success and Failure in Diplomacy
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2 videos2 readings1 peer review
Welcome to the third week of Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World. This module will discuss qualities of a 'good' diplomat.
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3 videos2 readings1 peer review
Welcome to the fourth week of Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World. This module will explore where we see diplomacy in action.
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1 video2 readings1 peer review
Welcome to the final week of Global Diplomacy: Diplomacy in the Modern World. In this module we reflect on what we have learnt about diplomacy. This extra challenge exercise will add to your understanding.
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12 videos3 readings1 peer review
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Reviewed on Jul 21, 2020
A Very interesting course, I personally have learned a lot and it did broaden my scope indeed! I would recommend it in case you are a person interested in International Relations and Diplomacy.
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Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
Great course especially for beginners in the diplomatic field. Would have loved at least a one-off online lecture by the organizers nevertheless, for me, it was a great refresher's course.
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Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
Un curso muy amplio en saberes, didáctico y entretenido que brinda la oportunidad de aprender de expertos en diplomacia y dinámicas globales con pares de todo el mundo. Me encantó de principio a fin.
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