Diplomacy Language

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

What makes one set of words more convincing than another, and how can language best be put to work in the service of diplomacy and international relations? This course promotes language awareness as a means of sharpening the students’ analytical skills, as well as improving their communication skills in preparation for a potential future career in the field of diplomacy. Close attention is paid to case studies of treaties, presidential speeches, public announcements, government advertising and media materials in order to link theoretical discussion to practical examples. Since effective communication has much to do with reading intentions and contexts correctly, insights are provided into relevant cultural, social and psychological variables.