Interested in studying diplomacy from scratch?
New to International Relations?
Say no more, this course is for you!
What comes to your mind when you hear the term "diplomacy"? Perhaps an image of two persons shaking hands in formal suits will pop into your mind. Maybe you will also remember how your state leader speaks on a podium in a well-ordered language. Even more, you may also remember the United Nations and its gruelling sessions.
However, not many know that diplomacy has been carried out by humans since ancient times and its practice has developed until now. We may also practice the elements indirectly in our daily life without knowing them.
Different from other courses on diplomacy which may emphasize legal-formal aspects and prepare their participants to engage in the official diplomatic practice, this course provides a more conceptual understanding that can reach audiences from various backgrounds. I believe that the study of diplomacy belongs not only to those who formally work in government but to all people, even those who have no prior knowledge in International Relations. That's what this course is for.
Why learn this course?
This course is designed as an introduction for students who want to know the basics of diplomacy in a simple and no-nonsense manner.
The themes chosen in this course are tailored to the needs of beginners to learn the essence of diplomacy that is relatable to everyday life.
This course will equip participants with an essential understanding of what diplomacy is, how it has developed from time to time, as well as contemporary diplomacy themes whose practice cannot be separated from the reality of our daily lives.
This course will demystify the concepts of diplomacy to make it accessible to people from all backgrounds and is no longer a "too sophisticated" subject for everyone to learn.
Participants can test their understanding through the assignment provided at the end of the course. Relevant feedback will also be provided.
Participants will be able to understand diplomacy not as a study that only professional diplomats need, but as knowledge to better understand global phenomena.
Most importantly, impress your friends with your new international perspective!
PS: The profits gathered from this course will go directly to educational aid for Indonesian children whose parents died due to Covid-19. Purchasing this course also means donating to their cause.
