INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (PO2032)

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

Discipline:

PO (Politics)

Type:

Regular

Level:

Undergraduate

Credits:

Can be taken twice for credit?:

Pre-requisites:

None

Co-requisites:

None

Learning Outcomes

Clear analytical thinking as demonstrated by contributions to in-class discussions and argumentation developed in written work.
Creativity in developing own/original views.
Succinct, well-organized oral expression.
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.
To increase the student's understanding of international institutions in the context of globalization and global governance

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (PO2032)

Learning Outcomes

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