Public Diplomacy Minor

What is Public Diplomacy?

Public Diplomacy is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field of inquiry and practice that brings together critical perspectives from the humanities and social sciences to promote respect for diversity, peace, and stability globally. The field encompasses both public communication and information management—especially combatting disinformation—and applied cultural work. Leading with culture, this field centers positive agendas for broad, diverse audiences with the goal of building international trust, respect, and shared values across diverse communities. Its goals include the promotion of civil society through person-to-person exchange and cultural programs, often in arenas such as sport, art, or performance with reduced language barriers. It fosters communication outside of traditional diplomatic channels and supporting international relationships that lend stability at times of political transition.

Who should consider the minor?

A Minor in Public Diplomacy complements many major programs of study, including Arts and Cultural Administration, Classical Humanities, History, International Studies, and Modern Languages, Political Science, and Politics, Philosophy, and the Public. The proposed curriculum offers students with interests in international issues an opportunity to explore opportunities in governmental, private, and not-for-profit organizations and to gauge interest in pursuing a Masters level program in the field.

The minor contains many courses which meet core curricular requirements and count toward multiple major and minor programs of study, making it possible for nearly all interested students to complete!