Cultural Diplomacy and Ir Study Guide

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1. Structure and organization of studies The MA International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy program can be broken down accordingly: Year 1, Semester 1 (36 Credits) Academic Study at Dubrovnik International University Year 1, Semester 2 (36 Credits) Academic Study at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin * The first year’s Studies can start either in Berlin or in Dubrovnik Year 2, Semester 1 (18 Credits) Professional Development at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin Year 2, Semester 2 (30 Credits) Writing of MA Dissertation/Thesis * The second year’s studies can start either in Berlin or in Dubrovnik Mandatory courses are worth 8 credits each and students are required to take three of these in each of the first two semesters. In addition, students are required to take two elective courses in each semester during the first year. Students will therefore take a total of 36 credits in each semester and 72 credits over the course of the first year.

List of courses offered: Semester 1: Dubrovnik International University A – Mandatory Courses for all Students (8 ECTS credits) 1. Theories of International Relations (A1) 2. Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods (A2) 3. The Art of Diplomacy (A3) B – General Electives (6 ECTS credits): Choose TWO 1. Comparative Legal and Political Systems (B1) 2. Political Concepts and Ideologies (B2) 3. Ethics in International Relations (B3) 4. Philosophy of Politics (B4) 5. Diplomatic Techniques and Skills (B5) 6. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (B6) 7. International Trade (B7)

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Semester 2: Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin) C – Mandatory Courses for all Students (8 ECTS credits) 1. The History and Evolution of the Field of Cultural Diplomacy (C1) 2. International Case Studies of Cultural Diplomacy (C2) 3. Future Trends in Cultural Diplomacy (C3) D – General Electives (6 ECTS credits): Choose TWO 1. Nation Branding and Unilateral Cultural Diplomacy (D1) 2. Contemporary... [continues]

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