Faculty First Year Seminars 197LLC4 - Diplomacy and Foreign Service

Imagine you are a diplomat stationed in Moscow, Russia. The Putin regime has just arrested one of the most important public figures in the country. What do you do? Or, you are posted to Beijing, China, where massive student demonstrations have just been crushed by the Chinese military. How do you explain what happened to policymakers back home? A Foreign Service Officer must see the world from multiple points of view at once, considering not just politics but also religion and culture, economics and business, history, society, and science and technology. In this seminar we will explore the world of diplomacy through real-world simulations that will challenge you to think through important and fascinating international issues. In the process, you will gain analysis and writing skills that will help you in the rest of your college and professional careers, no matter what subject you choose as a major.

Freshmen Only