Cultural Diplomacy:Pol.Prac

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course will provide students with an understanding of cultural diplomacy from conceptual, historical and empirical perspectives. It will examine how cultural heritage policies as well as cultural industries (sports, music, fairs, etc.) are used as means of diplomacy, influence and persuasion in the frame of international relations. After considering the development of cultural diplomacy and the theory of soft power, students will explore the evolution of cultural diplomacy in postcolonial context. Cases will highlight the means objectives and objectives pursued by states and international institutions such as UNESCO. Next, we will compare the strategies of emerging actors such as China, United Arab Emirates, or India in a context of globalization using new channels such as social media. Featuring class discussions, lectures, multimedia illustrations and case studies, this course will allow the students to explore in a practical way cultural diplomacy in today's world.