Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
-1PSIR365Theory Of Digital Diplomacy3+0+03611.07.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and İnternational Relations (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to give awareness about the foundations of industrial revolution, the concept of digitalization, digital technologies and theory of digital diplomacy to the students.

Moreover, aims to teach the ways of the adoption of the digital diplomacy(ie.the use of social media ,data analytics methods, digital technologies for diplomatic purposes) to the students.
Course Content This course gives a brief understanding about the foundations of Digital Diplomacy. Moreover, evolution of industrial revolution and digital technologies shaping today’s global, post-covid 19 conditions will be emphasized. In this course, students will have a chance to deeply understand:

Evolution of Industrial Revolution

The terms of Digital Transformation, Digital Disruption, Techno-diplomacy, Digital Diplomacy

Evolution of Digital Diplomacy

Risks and Opportunities of Digital Diplomacy

Digital Technologies shaping Diplomacy and International Relations
Course Methods and Techniques Powerpoint Slides, Articles, Audio-Visual Support Materials(Video), Book
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Dr. Umut Köksal
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Vacarelu, Marius(2021): Artificial Intelligence: To Strengthen or to Replace Traditional Diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diplomacy Book(pp.1-23)
Bjola,Corneliu and Marcus Holmes,(2015):Digital Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (Routledge New Diplomacy Studies) (New York: Routledge)? (*RECOMMENDED)
Manfredi and Morales(2024): Generative AI and the future for China’s Diplomacy, March 2024 Place Branding and Public Diplomacy
Liaw,Jessica Ong Hai(2020):Digital Diplomacy: The Role of Social Media, November 2020 Solid State Technology 63(6):7551

Course Category
Engineering %30
Social Sciences %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 6 84
Mid-terms 1 13 13
Final examination 1 26 26
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 165

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To learn the evolution of industrial revolution, specifically Industry 4.0
2 To understand the differences between Digitalization and Digital Transformation
3 To learn of the concept of Digital Diplomacy and Evolution of Digital Diplomacy
4 To understand the risk and opportunities facing Digital Diplomacy
5 To comprehend technologies shaping Digital Diplomacy in different perspectives
6 To understand the effect of Digital Diplomacy on International Relations in a macro perspective

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Industrial Revolution
2 Industry 4.0
3 Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 and Digitalization vs Digital Transformation
4 Digital Diplomacy: What is Digital Diplomacy, Goals of Digital Diplomacy
5 Digital Diplomacy: History of Digital Diplomacy
6 Digital Diplomacy: Risks and Benefits of Digital Diplomacy
7 Technopolitics and Digital Diplomacy
8 Big Data and Digital Diplomacy
9 The Role of Social Media in Digital Diplomacy
10 Roles of AI in Digital Diplomacy
11 How AI Could Revolutionize Diplomacy
12 Blockchain,Fintech and Digital Diplomacy
13 Blockchain,Fintech and Digital Diplomacy
14 Digital Diplomacy and It’s Effect on International Relations

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3
C1 5 5
C2 5
C3 5 5
C4 5
C5 5 5
C6 5 5 5

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