Course Description: This advanced course immerses participants in the formalities, ceremonies, and power dynamics of global protocol as a cornerstone of diplomatic excellence. Students will explore the nuances of state visits, official correspondence, ceremonial precedence, and the unspoken codes that govern elite diplomacy. Drawing on real-world diplomatic case studies, the course empowers future leaders to navigate high-level environments with confidence, precision, and cultural intelligence—maximizing influence through mastery of protocol and prestige.
Course Length: 6 weeks (36 total instructional hours)
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Prerequisite:
Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiency
Course Objectives:- Interpret and apply international protocol standards in diverse diplomatic settings.
- Analyze the role of ceremonial prestige in international relations.
- Demonstrate appropriate diplomatic etiquette across cultures.
- Distinguish between formal and informal protocol in bilateral and multilateral contexts.
- Prepare official diplomatic documents and correspondence in proper protocol format.
- Coordinate high-level diplomatic events and state visits.
- Apply the rules of precedence and rank across governments and international organizations.
- Recognize cultural sensitivities and avoid protocol faux pas.
- Evaluate real-world diplomatic incidents involving protocol successes or failures.
- Design and implement a full diplomatic protocol strategy for a hypothetical foreign mission.
