COURSE SYLLABUS

LIBERAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

A globally competitive institution, faithful to the teachings and tradition of the Catholic Church working
VISION towards the development of the person following the examples of St. Arnold Janssen and St. Joseph
Freinademetz.
To develop and enhance the capabilities of the person to become responsive to the demands of the
MISSION
society with respect for cultural preservation.
 To intensify quality education, that produces globally competitive professionals who will become
catalysts of change.
 To promote the preservation of cultural diversity and heritage.
 To develop versatile individuals in the areas of instruction, research and community extension
GOALS
services.
 To promote morally upright individuals who respond and adopt to the fast changing demands of
society, guided by Catholic values, inspired by the example of Sts. Arnold Janssen and Joseph
Freinademetz.
CORE
Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Evangelization
VALUES
Course
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PRACTICES
Title
Course
POL SC
Code
School
Year and 2016 – 2017: 2nd SEM
Semester
Don Zian P. Encarnacion
Faculty Instructor, Political Science
E-mail: donzian@yahoo.com
Course
Pre- Pol Sci 1
Requisites
The aim of this course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge of protocol and etiquette in
general and also for Foreign Service officers in a diplomat world. The course will introduce Vienna
Convention in 1961 and Vienna Convention 1963 – related to Consular. Students will gain confidence
Course
in communication especially in international relations. Students also know how different roles and the
Description
procedure in receiving foreign guests, manner of host country and how to behave when hosted by
another country. Students also get to understand the roles of diplomat in consular and embassy
offices.
1. To introduce into diplomacy and the theory of international negotiations.
2. To provide a discussion of global issues and current world problems, such as peace and
Course
security, climate change and international trade.
Objectives
3. To expand their understanding of diplomacy, global geopolitics and international relations.
4. To analyze and interpret basic data relevant to comparative government and politics.
Course  Define different definition, the roles and responsibilities, privileges given to diplomat working
Learning in embassy and consular offices,
Outcomes  Equip students with fundamental skills in governmental etiquette both in theory and practice.
 Analyze and prepare for different cases in consular offices and in working with foreign
colleague.
 Improve the persuasive skills in a logic manner that can be applied both in personal
 discussion as well as general discussion.
Session
Course Learning Instructional Delivery/Strategies/
Number Topic/Content Assessment
Outcomes Activities
(by week)

What is Diplomacy? Write a Critique Paper

Identify the basic How do we define Research on this reading: on the reading given
terms in the area the scope of to be evaluated using
of interstate diplomacy? Vienna Conventions on a set of rubrics.
cooperation and (Introduction to the Consular and Diplomatic Affairs
Week 1- 2 their importance Theory and Practice
of Diplomacy)

1. What is the
organizatio
n of
Take note of the
diplomacy?
evolution and
1. Academic
significant
2. What is the Presentations will be
developments in
role of based on a uniform
diplomacy
1. Academic Presentations on format to be
diplomacy
THE VIENNA CONVENTION evaluated using
and certain criteria
1963 ON CONSULAR
Internation
Week 3-4 RELATIONS
al law in 2. Cases for case
internation 2. Case study study will be provided
al by the instructor and
relations? will be evaluated
(Introductio using a set of rubric
n to the
Theory and
Practice of
Define the Diplomacy)
concepts
Week 4-5 appertaining to 1. What is the 1. Academic Presentations on 1. Academic
how diplomatic structure the concept of how nations Presentations will be
relations are and conduct and establish based on a uniform
established diplomatic relations format to be
relationship
evaluated using
of certain criteria
diplomacy
and 2. Research on this reading:
internation 2. Write a Critique
al law? Vienna Convention on Paper on the reading
(Introductio Diplomatic Relations given to be evaluated
using a set of rubrics.
n to the
Theory and
Practice of
 Diplomacy)

2. How are
diplomatic
relations
established
?
Introduce and (Introductio
identify how n to the
embassies work Theory and
and the concept of
Practice of
diplomatic
immunity Diplomacy)

1. How do
embassies
work?
1. Academic
(Introductio Presentations will be
n to the based on a uniform
Theory and 1. Academic Presentations on format to be
Practice of Democracy, Democratization evaluated using
Diplomacy) and Democratic Theory and certain criteria
Practice
2. What are
Week 5-6 2. Write a Critique
the pros Paper/conduct a
and cons of 2. Lecture and Discussion / debate on the nature
diplomatic Debate of diplomatic immunity
immunity? based on the lectures
Identify the idea of
(Introductio and discussions made
how the concept of
n to the to be evaluated using
public diplomacy
a set of rubrics
was developed Theory and
and how it had Practice of
evolved Diplomacy)

1. Academic
Presentations on 1. Academic
diplomatic Presentations will be
What is meant by based on a uniform
communications
the concept of format to be
diplomatic evaluated using
2. Research on the
Week 6-7 communication? certain criteria
following readings:
What is public
diplomacy?
Identify the basics (Introduction to the Public Diplomacy: 2. Write a Critique
on the concept of Theory and Practice diplomacy and public Paper on the readings
how diplomatic of Diplomacy) opinion given to be evaluated
relations are done using a set of rubrics.
Week 7-8 How is the 1. Academic 1. Academic
 Presentation
Presentations on s will be
establishment and
Functions of diplomatic based on a
termination of
mission, diplomatic uniform
diplomatic relations
agents, diplomatic format to be
being done?
immunities and evaluated
(Introduction to the
privileges. using certain
Theory and Practice
criteria
of Diplomacy)
2. Short quiz

1. Academic Presentations on 1. Academic

crisis management Presentations will be
based on a uniform
format to be
Identify how crisis evaluated using
management/confli How are conflicts certain criteria
ct resolution is resolved? What are 2. Research on this reading:
done the steps towards
an effective crisis 2. Write a Critique
Week 9-10
management? Paper on the given
(International Cuban Missile Crisis /Suez
reading to be
Conflict Resolution) Canal Crisis
evaluated using a set
of rubrics

Week 11- 1. Academic

13 1. Academic Presentations will be
What is the idea of Presentation based on a uniform
bilateral and s on how format to be
multilateral bilateral and evaluated using
relations? (Diplomac multilateral certain criteria.
relations are
y: Theory and
conducted
Identify the Practice)
concepts of 2. Research on 2. Presentation and
federalism and this reading: discussion of results
decentralization of case study
Negotiating
Across
Cultures:
International
Communicat
ion in an
Interdepend
ent World.
 1. How are
diplomatic
1. Academic
relations 1. Academic Presentations on
Presentations will be
conducted with Special Missions and
based on a uniform
different Representatives to International
format to be
Organizations
international evaluated using
and regional certain criteria
Week 14- 2. Research on this reading:
16 Introduce the organizations?
concept of (Diplomacy: Paradiplomacy" and diplomatic
diplomacy in 2. Write a Critique
Theory and relations
relation to Paper on the given
Practice) reading to be
international
organizations evaluated using a set
of rubrics

1. Academic
Presentation
1. Academic s will be
Presentations on based on a
1. How are Learning From Current uniform
negotiations Issues in Diplomatic format to be
done in Relations evaluated
diplomatic and using certain
consular 2. Conduct an evaluation criteria
Week 17-
relations? of the performance of
18
(Foundations of selected policies being 2. Discussion of
Comparative implemented by the the
Politics) local government in the Summary,
last five yeras using a Findings and
given questionnaire Conclusions
drawn from
the result of
the
evaluation
Course References:
Berridge, G., Keens-Soper, M., Otte, T. Diplomatic Theory from Machiavelli to Kissinger. Palgrave Macmillan. (2011)

Kishan, R. 21st Diplomacy. A Practitioner’s Guide. (2011)

Berridge, G.. Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. Palgrave Macmillan. (2010)

Barston, R. Modern Diplomacy. Pearson Education. (2006)

Additional Supplementary Materials: Students can use other resources with higher priority on printed materials and
published books and researches. Online resources may be used extensively.
Course Requirements: None
Course Policies:
 1. Students are allowed 11 absences for MWF classes and 7 for TTh classes inclusive of
tardiness. Excessive absences shall result to a grade of FA (Failure due to absences).
2. Cellular or mobile phones are not allowed during class hours. They should be in silent mode.
3. Honesty is the rule during examination. Cheating is not allowed at all times. It will merit a grade
of zero (0).
4. Any complaints regarding teaching, grades, etc. against the teacher or classmates related to
the course should be properly addressed to the professor.
Students are expected to observe the Institution’s Academic Policies and Code of Conduct and Discipline. In
addition, the following guidelines shall be observed:

For Critique Papers: Students must always submit on time and must avoid plagiarism. Format to be provided
should be strictly followed. There will be 10 critical thinking writing exercises. These assignments will be three pages
in length. They will be done in Microsoft Word with a Font size 12 and double spaced. Students will turn in a hard
copy of the critique papers on the day the critique papers are due, and must also submit an electronic copy to the
donzian@yahoo.com or receive a 0 on the activity for failing to do so.

Your essays also must demonstrate reading beyond what is required for class assignments and must reflect
knowledge of current political events. Late papers will lose points.

For Forum:
The forum  is a meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be
exchanged.
The class will work as a group and will be selecting a rural community of their choice.

General Guidelines
1. Students shall form among themselves a body to organize the said forum with designation of roles to be
determined within the group.
2. The group shall evaluate beforehand, the community according to their community profile.
3. A survey questionnaire shall be formulated and administered to the community with atleast 20 respondents
which shall assess the basic human needs of the community and how their local government is, and should
be responding to it.
4. Conduct the forum regarding the concept of rural development and the role of the local government through
a decentralized system in rural development.

For Symposium on Current Local Issues: At the end of the semester, a symposium will be held as a final culminating
activity.

General Guidelines
1. The class will make efforts in inviting local government officials as the guests.
2. Five current issues will be selected by the organizing class wherein the guests will be giving their
perspective and interpretation of the topic in a given span of time.
3. A moderator and timer will be assigned from the class to monitor the symposium.
The class will organize other details related to the symposium.
Grading System
Class Standing:
Prelim 12.5 %
Midterm 25% a. Recitation 25%
Pre-Final 12.5% b. Quizzes 25%
Final 25% c. Project 25%
Class Standing 25% d. Behavior 25%
100% 100%

Consultation Period MWF 9:00-10:00 MW 4:00-5:00 TTH 5:00-6:30 (AB Faculty)

ASSESSMENT
 COURSE PERFORMANCE EVIDENCES OF
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
OUTCOMES INDICATORS PERFORMANCE
Demonstrate a
familiarity with relevant Write scholarly and
concepts in analytical critique
comparative politics. papers; organize a Following a set of rubrics,
forum; organize the students are expected to
symposium on accomplish and/or present
Evaluate the strengths current local the following:
and weaknesses of the issues; share Critique Papers; academic
ways of comparing personal reflections presentations on topics
political systems on topics assigned; Matrices; Mock
75% compliance on all the
discussed; Petition, records of
performance indicators
Use public speaking accomplish surveys personal sharing (lectures,
and writing as a means and interpret them; discussions and debates);
of self-expression, present and create Survey Questionnaires,
matrix and Interpretation of surveys;
critical inquiry, creative
informative Case Study; Forum;
expression, materials pass all Symposium on Current
argumentation, examinations Local Issues;
communication, and (formative and
exploration. summative)

Prepared by:

Mr. Don Zian Encarnacion

Noted by:

Mr. Richard Victor P. Saturay

Mr. Dennis S. Alcaraz

Approved by:

DR. ALELI C. DUGAN, CPA

Vice President for Academic Affairs