Protocol and etiquette

Protokol in etiketa

Course credits:

6.00 ECTS / 60 (20 hours of lectures, 40 hours of exercises, 0 hours of seminars, 0 hours other forms of work)

Course holder:

prof. dr. Boštjan Udovič

Lecturers:

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Jana Arbeiter

Type:

Elective general

Language:

Slovenian

Semester:

First semester

Study degree

1. level

Course execution:

• Undergraduate Programme of Communication studies - Marketing Communication and Public Relations
• Undergraduate Programme of Cultural studies - Studies of Culture and Creativity
• Undergraduate Programme of Defence Studies
• Undergraduate Programme of International Relations
• Undergraduate Programme of Journalism
• Undergraduate Programme of Media and Communication Studies
• Undergraduate Programme of Political Science - Public Policies and Sdministration
• Undergraduate Programme of Political Science - Studies of Politics and the State
• Undergraduate Programme of Social Informatics
• Undergraduate Programme of Sociology
• Undergraduate Programme of Sociology - Human Resources Management

Prerequisits:

Students are allowed to participate in the course if they have completed the enrolment procedure.

Objectives and competences

OBJECTIVES The objectives of the course are: (a) to explain the basic of the protocol, ceremonial and etiquette; (b) to empower students to behave adequately on ceremonial events; (c) to explain the basic characteristics of the diplomatic correspondence; (d) to increase the awareness of the importance of the ‘appropriate behaviour’ on diplomatic receptions, ceremonial events etc. COMPETENCES: Students will be able to: (a) understand the main characteristics of protocol, ceremonial and etiquette; (b) apply the absolved theoretical knowledge in practice (simulations); (c) prepare some of the basic text in diplomatic and business correspondence; (d) develop their abilities to prepare holistically for a ceremonial event.

Content (Syllabus outline)

The course covers the following topics: -introduction to the state and business protocol and etiquette; -titles, forms of address in different functions; -basic ceremonial rules; -basics of diplomatic intercourse, planning table seating, receptions; -flags distribution, order, basics of ceremonial communication.

Intended learning outcomes:

Students will have the knowledge of: (a) basic s of protocol, ceremonial and etiquette; (b) dressing culture; (c) modern good manners; (d) basic characteristics of the diplomatic and business correspondence.

Learning and teaching methods:

Lectures, Simulations, Role playing, Individual/group work.

Assessment

Written exam 100 %, different activities (role-play, presentation of different problems) are compulsory and can increase a grade for 1.

Obligatory literature

Additional literature