Studies the origins, politics, structures, and impact of international organizations with a focus on the United Nations group, specialized agencies, regional organizations, and international administration. Discusses the UN role in peacekeeping, decolonization, refugees, social and health problems, trade and monetary policy, development, technology transfer, and UN reform as well as new developments since the end of the Cold War.
Code
PO2032
Name
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PO (Politics)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4252
Last update with CAMS
To increase the student's understanding of international institutions in the context of globalization and global governance
To improve skills of political and historical analysis. This will include the interpretation of primary and secondary sources.
To improve written communication skills. Lucid, well-structured written work.
Clear analytical thinking as demonstrated by contributions to in-class discussions and argumentation developed in written work.
Succinct, well-organized oral expression.
Creativity in developing own/original views.