Communication & International Relations

Catalog description

Seminar exploring the nature, role and influence of globalization and technology on communication and international relations. Examines how these impact the media, the audience and policymakers. Considers the context in which this communication occurs and how this has changed over time with particular reference to globalization and technology. Examines how these communication changes have altered media manifestations in terms of both time and space and how these have affected the conduct and understanding of international relations. Examines the processes of diplomacy as well as the actors in the making of policy and explore public diplomacy by states and citizen diplomacy. Explores negative aspects of globalization, such as terrorism.