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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Māris Cepurītis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Communication Science; Information and Communication Science; Political Science
Language:English, Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
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Objective

Provide students with an understanding of the role and impact of social media in international relations, diplomacy, and public diplomacy, as well as develop skills in creating and managing digital diplomacy campaigns.

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge in international relations and diplomacy - understanding of international relations, diplomatic protocol, and international legislation, as well as communication skills, information technology literacy, critical thinking skills, knowledge of ethical standards, and understanding of basic issues in cybersecurity.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knows information about the use of social media in digital diplomacy.

Skills

1.Skills in analyzing the digital diplomacy activities conducted on social media by international actors.

Competence

1.Create digital diplomacy campaigns on social media designed to implement the interests of international actors.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
International Relations and Diplomacy3Master'sLimited choiceMāris Cepurītis, Marta Rībele, Māris Cepurītis, Marta Rībele, Marta Rībele, Māris Cepurītis
International Governance and Diplomacy3Master'sLimited choiceMāris Cepurītis, Marta Rībele, Māris Cepurītis, Marta Rībele, Marta Rībele, Māris Cepurītis