European Union Science Diplomacy (SZF_179)
About Study Course
Objective
(1) gain an in-depth understanding of European Union (EU) support programmes and instruments for science, the latest generation of technologies and various innovations and how they contribute to EU external action objectives and support EU diplomacy in different geographical contexts.(2) to be familiar with several related terms, such as innovation diplomacy, education diplomacy, technology diplomacy, knowledge diplomacy, which are used in academic discussions and policy to discuss scientific and practical research cooperation.(3) acquire multilateral consulting skills and the formulation of a national position in the regional role-playing format “Model CBSS” in order to understand the multilateralism of geopolitical, scientific and practical considerations in the day-to-day practice of scientific diplomacy.
Prerequisites
(1) basic knowledge of EU history, EU key institutions and areas of responsibility of such institutions.(2) prerequisites on diplomacy, its history and modern practice implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the EU Member State.(3) understanding the basic structure of the EU multiannual budget and the traditional programming time frame.
Learning outcomes
1.A comprehensive understanding of the three traditional taxonomies of scientific diplomacy for /var iations/types and their use in the academic and policy field.
1.Organizing the team and collaborating effectively.
1.Ability to critically and versatile evaluate the content of various initiatives in scientific diplomacy.
