Undergraduate Seminar (398-0-74)

Topic

Media & Public Diplomacy

Instructors

Banu Akdenizli

Meeting Info

Northwestern Qatar Room 2-258: Tues, Su 2:30PM - 3:45PM (AST)

Overview of class

"This course is an overview of the role of media and communication in public diplomacy and the rise of soft power as an instrument used by states and non-state actors to communicate, understand, and influence attitudes and behaviors. Public Diplomacy has been long regarded as an important tool in building and managing relationships; it influences thoughts and actions in the international arena via three major components: the government, the media, and public opinion. The media have played an integral role shaping and influencing images of countries through news or entertainment programming. With the advent of globalization and new communication technologies, the field has seen further changes, most significantly the increasing significance of the use of social media in global politics and social movements.Some of the particular themes explored in this course are: (1) social media and digital diplomacy; (2) the difference between propaganda and soft power; (3) international broadcasting; (4) culture and exchange diplomacy. By the end of the course, students will be able to: (1) identify how public diplomacy and the
media interact; (2) recognize major concepts related to public/digital diplomacy and public opinion; (3) analyze the evolving role of state and non-state actor's practices of soft power. "

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Open to Sophomores and above

Open for cross registration

Satisfies Media & Politics Minor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for sophomore, juniors, and seniors only.