Diplomacy For Beginners
What you'll learn
- Learn how diplomacy is fundamental to international politics
- Discover how diplomacy is related to our daily lives, even for non-diplomats
- Understand the development of diplomacy from the ancient era to the modern era
- Recognise the non-traditional types of diplomacy which we can do everyday
- Discover how citizens can play a role in modern diplomacy
Requirements
- No prior knowledge in International Relations is needed. Complete beginners are welcome!
Description
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.
Who this course is for:
- International Relations Students
- High School Students
- Teachers of Social Science
- Policy practitioners wanting to familiarise themselves with diplomacy
- All individuals interested in learning the basics of diplomacy
Instructor
- 4.3 Instructor Rating
- 38 Reviews
- 136 Students
- 1 Course
Ario Bimo Utomo is an assistant professor at the Department of International Relations, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur, Indonesia. He specialises in diplomacy, particularly by cities and de facto states.
Ario is a published author, having written books and journal articles in the field of International Relations. He also has a five-year experience in teaching Diplomacy as a course subject for undergraduate students. Prior to that, he was also an assistant lecturer at the Department of International Relations, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
Apart from teaching, Ario is also a researcher. He began his career as an assistant researcher at the ASEAN Studies Center Universitas Gadjah Mada. At the moment, he is a researcher at the Center for Identity and Urban Studies, a study center that focuses on the study of international urban issues. There, he carries out projects related to inter-city relations in collaboration with several government agencies such as the US Consulate General, the Kitakyushu City Government, and the Surabaya City Government.
Qualifications:
BA - International Relations (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
MIR - International Relations (The University of Sydney, Australia)
PhD - Social Sciences (Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia)
CIQnR - Certified International Quantitative Researcher (International Quantum Human Resource Management)
Honours:
Kautilya Fellow India Foundation - 2020
Australia Awards Alumni Grant Scheme - 2020
Indonesian Education Endowment Fund Scholarship - 2015
McKinsey Young Leaders for Indonesia - 2014
Second Best Paper and Presenter of Indonesian Conference of International Relations Students - 2012