Formação para atuar em embaixadas : interesse, conhecimento e currículo do curso de Secretariado Executivo da UFS

Abstract

The research "Training for Work in Embassies: Interest, Knowledge, and Curriculum of the Executive Secretariat Program at UFS" aimed to analyze the interest and understanding of students regarding work in embassies. Among the specific objectives, the study sought to identify the necessary competencies and skills, assess interest, and evaluate the suitability of the course curriculum for this context. Concepts such as competencies (Fleury and Fleury, 2001), skills (Braga and Silva, 2016), and theories on diplomacy (Faria, 2012; Amado, 2016) formed the basis of the study. Data collection was carried out through a Google Forms questionnaire, and the results were analyzed using graphs and their connection to the literature. The results highlighted that the students recognized the relevance of the competencies but identified gaps in the course, particularly concerning diplomacy. This emphasizes the need to include disciplines and practices that better prepare students to work in embassies.