Course code:
This course provides a substantive introduction to the theory, art, and practice of international negotiation. Students will study theories of both diplomacy and negotiation; the organization of global negotiations, in particular the organization of treaty regimes; and the roles and practice of various actors in intergovernmental negotiations, including states and non-state actors, political blocs, international organizations, and treaty secretariats. Readings will include primary negotiating texts and scholarly analysis.
As part of their work in the course, students will prepare for and participate as observers in intergovernmental negotiations. The course will emphasize comparative study of the treaty or other regimes in which students will actively participate, which will vary from year to year. Indicative topics include oceans and marine issues, climate change, food and agriculture, humanitarian issues, biodiversity, or sustainable development.
Students will be evaluated based on their participation in negotiation role plays, regular writing assignments reflecting on course readings, a class presentation, and a final synthetic essay reflecting on their participation in negotiations.
Prerequisites:
Global Environmental Politics or Introduction to Global Politics, and permission of instructor.
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