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

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 Sep 20, 2021
This course contained some remarkable reading materials and quality videos with educated professionals. It was fun completing this MOOC with peer reviews and earning the certificate. Kudos UOL!
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2017
A great course with a unique style of instruction. The interactions with many teachers, researchers and persons with experience in diplomacy gave some amazing insights about global diplomacy.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2019
Absolutely incredible course in diplomacy that gives you a perfect glimpse of understanding how diplomacy works in practice and what achievements you need to posses in order to become a good diplomat.
Recommended if you're interested in Social Sciences
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