Selected aspects of specialised language - French for future diplomats 3304-1DX3O-PNJF-JS03

The person studying:

in terms of knowledge

knows and understands the place of the French language in diplomatic, European and international communication;
K_W01, K_W07

knows and understands basic issues related to diplomacy, international relations, European Union institutions and institutional Francophonie;

knows and understands the vocabulary and language structures characteristic of French used in diplomacy, European politics and international relations;
K_W08, K_W09

knows and understands the principles of analysing French-language formal, press, institutional and diplomatic texts, including EU documents;
K_W09

has knowledge of professional development opportunities in European institutions, international organisations and the diplomatic service;
K_U11, K_K05

in terms of skills

is able to understand longer oral and written statements concerning European and global politics, diplomacy and international relations;
K_U07, K_U08

is able to understand selected EU documents, institutional communications and formal texts related to diplomacy and European administration without major difficulty;
K_U03, K_U07, K_U09

reads and understands reports, press articles and source materials concerning contemporary diplomacy, international negotiations and intercultural relations;
K_U03, K_U04, K_U09

is able to analyse and interpret French-language texts on diplomacy and international relations, using appropriate terminology;
K_U03, K_U04, K_U06

is able to formulate oral and written statements in French in selected situations of diplomatic, institutional and professional communication;
K_U06, K_U07

is able to prepare a public presentation in French on a selected issue related to diplomacy, international politics or the European Union;
K_U05, K_U07

is able to draft selected formal documents in French, including texts useful when applying for traineeships, European programmes or institutional opportunities;
K_U06, K_U07, K_U11

is able to use French-language online resources of European and international institutions, including materials intended for officials, traineeship candidates and people interested in careers in EU institutions;
K_U09, K_U11

is able to establish contact and communicate with an interlocutor representing another culture, taking into account politeness conventions as well as formal and intercultural norms;
K_U07, K_U10, K_K02

in terms of social competences

is ready to critically assess their own linguistic, communicative and intercultural competences in the context of diplomacy and international relations;
K_K01

is sensitive to linguistic and cultural diversity and ready to communicate with people representing different social, national and institutional contexts;
K_K02

is ready to actively participate in French and Francophone culture and to use French-language media, documents and institutional sources;
K_K04, K_K05

is ready to observe the principles of professional communication ethics, to use sources reliably and to respect intellectual property when working with authentic documents.
K_K06

Graded pass (the final assessment will be written in class / on-site)

Preparation of 1 article from the French press regarding diplomatic relations

Consistent independent study and active participation in class are required. Up to 2 absences are permitted – in the case of more absences, the student will be required to complete an additional assignment.

* Erasmus program students will be required to complete an additional group project.

Detailed course completion requirements will be presented by the instructor during the first class.

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-Bassi, C., & Chapsal, A.-M. (2005). Diplomatie.com. CLE International.
-Balzacq, T., Charillon, F., & Ramel, F. (dir.). (2018). Manuel de diplomatie. Presses de Sciences Po.
-Delcorde, R. (2023). Manuel de la négociation diplomatique internationale. Bruylant.
-Journal officiel de l’Union européenne. EUR-Lex.
Documents officiels disponibles sur les sites: europa.eu, diplomatie.gouv.fr, francophonie.org.

-Dahan, P. (dir.). (2014). Diplomates. Dans le secret de la négociation. CNRS Éditions.
-Berridge, G. R. (2022). Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. Palgrave Macmillan.
Cohen, R. (1997). Negotiating Across Cultures. United States Institute of Peace Press.
-Presse française et francophone: Le Monde, Le Figaro, France 24, RFI, TV5MONDE.