Diplomatic Protocol (in English)

Teaching results

The aim of the course Diplomatic Protocol is to provide students with systematic knowledge in the field of diplomatic protocol and social behavior. The protocol of social behavior addresses the basic attributes of interpersonal relationships and communication in accordance with the requirements of the socio-economic situation. It points out the basic criteria of social conventions in verbal and nonverbal communication. Simulation of model situations will also be a part of the teaching.
Knowledge
Students will gain knowledge about the history of diplomacy, embassies, the consular agenda and their current importance, the importance of protocol principles, diplomatic and social correspondence, the use of state symbols in practice, dress code, social events, the use of business cards and basic attributes of intercultural communication.
Competences
Students can use the acquired knowledge and skills in practice in various forms of working meetings, especially in contact and communication with representatives of state administration and self-government bodies, in organizing events with their participation, in contact with representatives of embassies, but as well in social relations and meetings, or negotiations with foreign partners.
Skills
Students will learn to correctly identify actors in diplomatic relations, determine the order within the social and diplomatic hierarchy, learn the protocol principles and rules applied in the Slovak Republic, including the rules of social and diplomatic correspondence. They will gain an overview of the rules of verbal and nonverbal communication. They will gain practical skills that will help them adequately prepare for and participate in social events and meetings with foreign partners.