Image Building and Protocol with Ceremonial Rules in Politics and Diplomacy 2751-KONJA-IB

The main aim of the lecture is to make students acquainted with rules of image building, diplomatic protocol and ceremonial, as well as good manners and etiquette, which can make existing in contemporary world much more easier. During the lecture basic principles of savoir-vivre in Poland, Europe and all over the world will be discussed. Among others below mentioned subjects will be talk through: preparation to and behaving during social and business meetings, dress code, intercultural negotiations, the most common mistakes and faux-pas and the best tips how to avoid it.

1. Organisational aspects.
2. Diplomatic protocol, savoir-vivre and etiquette – origins, basic vocabulary. Do we still need to bother with good manners and image building? Is knowledge of good manners necessary in contemporary world? - discussion.
3. Image building
- image components
- greeting and welcoming (i.e. hand shaking and kissing)
- the rule of precedence
- distance zones
4. Official meetings and ceremonies (1/2)
- welcome and farewell events
- flag protocol - basic rules
- the rule of precedence
5. Official meetings and ceremonies (2/2)
- ceremonial signing of contracts and agreements (technical and organizational aspects)
- family photo
- seating arrangements
6. Business cards
- design of a perfect business card
- student's presentation of their business cards (send me your designs via e-mail at least 1 day before class)
7./8. Official and business parties - types, management, rules
- types of social and business meetings and parties
- table arrangement
- invitations
- menu card, name cards
- seating arrangements
9./10. Proper behaving at the table
- beverages - basic information, selection, serving
- dishes - basic information, selection, serving
- behaving at the table
- tricky dishes
- speeches and toasts
11. Gifts and flowers in official circumstances
12. Dress code in business situations
- men's outfits
- women's outfits
- accessories
- overdressed and underdressed
13. Phone conversations and netiquette:
- phone conversations
- internet correspondence – netiquette
14. Final exam.
15. Final meeting.

Total student workload

5 ECTS – 5 x 25 h (125 h in total) of workload Lectures (contact hours) – 30 h Preparation to the lectures – 30 h Gathering and reading additional materials (time spent in the library, searching for the materials on the internet) – 45 h Preparation to the final exam – 20 h

Learning outcomes - knowledge

K1: A student has in-depth knowledge of the specificity of political science and its interdisciplinary nature (K_W01) K2: A student has systematic knowledge of international relations with regards to diplomatic relations and etiquette (K_W02)

Learning outcomes - skills

S1: A student searches for, selects, analyses and processes information from written and electronic sources regarding diplomatic relations (K_U01) S2: A student is able to consistently and transparently express himself orally and in writing, including in a foreign language (above B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages), about issues of interest in international relations, using the achievements of various scientific disciplines and justifying his statements and interpreting them from the point of view of international relations problems (K_U05) S3: A student can use acquired knowledge in practical situations connected to functioning diplomatic and consular institutions (K_U09)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

SC1: The student is ready to autonomously and critically evaluate the information regarding the international relations (K_K01) SC2: The student can think and act in a creative manner (K_K05)

Teaching methods

Conventional lectures, case studies, PP presentation, short films, discussion regarding internet sources and contemporary events.

Expository teaching methods

- discussion
- narration
- description

Exploratory teaching methods

- practical
- brainstorming
- experimental
- case study

Online teaching methods

- methods developing reflexive thinking
- methods referring to authentic or fictitious situations
- exchange and discussion methods

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic issues in the field of savoir-vivre, good manners and norms of social coexistence. Current knowledge of events in the world of diplomacy and business (national and international). Awareness of the need to take actions to build a public image.

Course coordinators

Joanna Modrzyńska

Assessment criteria

Final exam – written or oral (over 50% – K1, K2, S1, S2, S3), attendance at lectures, pluses obtained for active participation in the lecture (K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, SC1, SC2).
Two absences are allowed during the semester without the need to provide an excuse.
All information regarding, for example, Individual Study Organization (IOS) should be reported within the first month of the start of the course.

Bibliography

1. Modrzyńska J., Protokoł dyplomatyczny, etykieta i zasady savoir-vivre'u, Wolters Kluwer, Warszawa 2022
2. Debrett’s New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners, various editions
3. Debrett’s A-Z of Modern Manners, various editions
4. Beyfus D., Modern Manners, Hamlyn, 1992
5. Rees N., Guide to Good Manners, Bloomsbury, 1992

Additional information

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