Practice turn in ir
When it was Atty. Archill Capistrano’s turn to talk, she consolidated and summarized all the topics that were discussed by other teachers who participated in the forum. One of the topics discussed was Dr. Adiong’s Muslim Global Affairs. The discussion of Atty. Capistrano was very interesting because she explained how are concepts/topics came to be by focusing on the practices. Every concept has its history, and practices play a big role. Practices are socially meaningful patterns of behavior. Every concept is born from the specific practices made by the people. These were what the people repeatedly do until it evolved and form a bigger concept. To have a better understanding of the concepts, it is important to look into the roots and take practices as a category of analysis on how these practices structure concepts. This was what the talk meant, practice turn in IR.
For me, it was a great opportunity to be able to attend the forum because it was really helpful, crucial and productive. As an IR student, the discussions were vital to me because it will enhance our knowledge. The practice turn in IR discussion also enlightened my misconceptions about the topic and provided me a lot of informations. It helped eradicate our ignorance to the discipline. Further, I can say that the topics were special because it can capture interest not only mine but to others as well and it is worth sharing for.
Cornut J, (2017, November). The Practice Turn in International Relations Theory
+S.10.3 Vasquez, JGR
PRE-HISPANIC
In the pre-colonial times, Butuan was known as the Rajahnate of Butuan, an Indianized kingdom known for its metallurgic industry and sophisticated naval technology. The rajahnate flourished at the 10th and 11th centuries CE, and had an extensive trade network with the Champa civilization and the Srivijaya Empire. By 1001, the rajahnate had established contact with the Song dynasty of China. The History of Song recorded the appearance of a Butuan mission at the Chinese imperial court, and the rajahnate was described as a small Hindu country with a Buddhist monarchy, which had a regular trade connection with Champa. The mission, under a Rajah named “Kiling”, asked for equal status in court protocol with the Champa envoy, but ultimately was denied by the imperial court. However, under the reign of Sri Bata Shaja, the diplomatic equality was eventually granted to the kingdom, and as a result the diplomatic relations of the two nations reached its peak in the Yuan dynasty.
+S 11. 1 Kim, G H
practice of a diplomat
Retired ambassador Corsino mentioned the importance of the theory of constructivism for it accounts for the cultural sensitivity among ambassadors and the country they are assigned to, as constructivism contends that norms and beliefs make up society.
Interests of countries are also taken into consideration as a diplomat for these form part of the state’s foreign policy.
He then connects theory and praxis by giving the thought that IR theories not only apply and is constrained in research but can also be applicable in practice.
Lastly, from what I could recall, establishing connections is an important practice of a diplomat. Connections is a precursor to fulfilling a country’s interest as stipulated in their foreign policy. Connections is what brings trust among nations as it establishes mutually beneficial relationship between ambassadors and the nations they represent. Connections allows nations to share knowledge and also gain knowledge. This is why establishing connections is essential to the practice of being a diplomat.
+S.11.2 Conol F
MUSLIM GLOBAL AFFAIRS
There are a couple of points raised by Dr. Adiong during PHISO that students of International Studies should learn before they call herself as one. Different scholars who contributed so much in this field were highlighted, to name some, they were Machiavelli, Marx, Thomas Hobbes and others. He also talked about Rational knowledge over faith-based knowledge and also the discord of pre-modern and modern world. But one thing that Dr. Adiong highlighted on the conference that I get interested into was his study about Islam in International Relations, specifically the notion on Muslim community, that the people, when talking about Muslims, they would conclude directly to terrorism groups and extremism activities (which is also our thesis topic) and I would agree to what he was saying about the notion that it should be stopped and even should not be created since before. Even here in the Philippines, when we talk about Muslims, we directly conclude kidnapping and hostages bombing and even selling DVDs, it is actually wrong. Our Muslim community are also humans and they should be getting an equal treatment from the rest of the world, this is why I think we are dealing with a lot of conflicts because of the inequalities.
+S10.1 GAYAPA, SBM
PEDAGOGY IN IR
The wonderful world of International Relations was so colorfully and vividly discussed by Ms.Cruz. Ms. Cruz and her presentation and discussion of the art of teaching International Relations was so decorously made and covered the challenges and benefits of teaching IR. Changing, modernizing and constantly changing, IR evolves and continously changes, so research cannot be limited to a theory or practice.
The discussion was an enlightening presentation on the world of teaching IR. As students of IR, learning should not be the only task we should be doing. We should also take part in teaching and enlightening others with what we have learned.
+S 11.3 DELA CRUZ, JA
Interests of countries are also taken into consideration as a diplomat for these form part of the state’s foreign policy.
He then connects theory and praxis by giving the thought that IR theories not only apply and is constrained in research but can also be applicable in practice.
Lastly, from what I could recall, establishing connections is an important practice of a diplomat. Connections is a precursor to fulfilling a country’s interest as stipulated in their foreign policy. Connections is what brings trust among nations as it establishes mutually beneficial relationship between ambassadors and the nations they represent. Connections allows nations to share knowledge and also gain knowledge. This is why establishing connections is essential to the practice of being a diplomat.
+S.11.2 Conol F
MUSLIM GLOBAL AFFAIRS
There are a couple of points raised by Dr. Adiong during PHISO that students of International Studies should learn before they call herself as one. Different scholars who contributed so much in this field were highlighted, to name some, they were Machiavelli, Marx, Thomas Hobbes and others. He also talked about Rational knowledge over faith-based knowledge and also the discord of pre-modern and modern world. But one thing that Dr. Adiong highlighted on the conference that I get interested into was his study about Islam in International Relations, specifically the notion on Muslim community, that the people, when talking about Muslims, they would conclude directly to terrorism groups and extremism activities (which is also our thesis topic) and I would agree to what he was saying about the notion that it should be stopped and even should not be created since before. Even here in the Philippines, when we talk about Muslims, we directly conclude kidnapping and hostages bombing and even selling DVDs, it is actually wrong. Our Muslim community are also humans and they should be getting an equal treatment from the rest of the world, this is why I think we are dealing with a lot of conflicts because of the inequalities.
+S10.1 GAYAPA, SBM
PEDAGOGY IN IR
The wonderful world of International Relations was so colorfully and vividly discussed by Ms.Cruz. Ms. Cruz and her presentation and discussion of the art of teaching International Relations was so decorously made and covered the challenges and benefits of teaching IR. Changing, modernizing and constantly changing, IR evolves and continously changes, so research cannot be limited to a theory or practice.
The discussion was an enlightening presentation on the world of teaching IR. As students of IR, learning should not be the only task we should be doing. We should also take part in teaching and enlightening others with what we have learned.
+S 11.3 DELA CRUZ, JA