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This course will critically reflect upon what Public Diplomacy can achieve, where its limits are and its strengths. It will explore how the United States have been using cultural diplomacy as an effective tool of foreign policy. A brief historical survey will discuss the U.S. cultural influence in Europe from World War II throughout the Cold War up until today to provide a basis for discussion. This course will go beyond the theoretical study of policy papers. It will acquaint students with a practical approach to cultural diplomacy by providing a closer study of events organized by the U.S. Embassy Cultural Section and the role the Embassy Press Section plays in promoting cultural diplomacy. It will explore how Public Diplomacy is conducted in other Embassies or cultural institutions such as Goethe-Institut Inter Nationes, British Council, etc. and non-governmental institutions.Practitioners from such institutions will be invited as guest-speakers . Students will prepare group projects in which they explore different approaches to Cultural Diplomacy and conduct interviews with representatives of above mentioned institutions. They will report back to the group on their findings and present a written summary. Together we will explore the possibility of publishing their findings in an e-journal.The course will be conducted in English. It will meet on Fridays, 15:00-17:00 (s.t.). Please note that due to the late start in the semester, we will have full two-hour sessions. First meeting: Friday, November 14.Course requirements: - successful group work
- a presentation in class (no longer than 20 minutes; quality of content, delivery, and support materials)- a written summary of your findings (publishing quality)
- active participation
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