International Organisations
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| INTS2002 | School of International Studies | 2 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- INTS2002
- School
- School of International Studies
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
The module convenor: Dr. JeongWon Bourdais Park <[email protected]>.
Summary of Content: This module introduces students to the theory and practice of international organisations. It examines the main theoretical approaches in international relations and illustrates the contributions of these approaches to our understanding of the historical and political foundations of international organisations. The module examines what international organisations do, whether they matter in world politics and how they shape the processes of global governance. The module, in particular, will look at the United Nations (including its organization, decision-making process and financing); World Bank; International Monetary Fund; World Trade Organization; International Courts and Tribunals; UN and Humanitarian Emergencies; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and others.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of Spring semester. First sit/ Resit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Students from School of International Studies and other Schools at UNNC. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 2,500 Essay
- 50% Exam 1 (2-hour): one written 2-hr exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To gain a general knowledge of the major theoretical perspectives on international organisations and to appreciate the merits and problems of these perspectives as they are applied to account for the changing dynamics of world politics. To develop a basic understanding of key concepts and issues in international organisations and to develop a keen awareness of the roles of various international institutions and regimes in the process of global governance.Learning Outcomes
(a) Knowledge and understanding. By the end of the module, in their assessed work, students should be able to: - explain and interpret the main underlying forces that shaped international organisations in the period under discussion and show an understanding of major events in this process, as well as an ability to draw comparisons between the various cases; - evaluate forces of change and continuity within the period. (b) Intellectual skills. By the end of the module students should be able to: - think critically and imaginatively about the subject matter; - identify and address key problems relevant to it; - interpret secondary sources upon it and be aware of differing interpretations of the subject matter; - construct coherent and independent arguments of their own. (c) Professional/practical skills. The module will develop students ability: - to select, sift and synthesise information from a range of secondary sources; - to identify and compare key arguments in those materials; - to demonstrate appropriate footnoting and bibliographical skills; - to use the University intranet to access the library catalogue. (d) Transferable skills. The module will also develop students ability: - to manage a large and disparate body of information; - to express themselves clearly, coherently and fluently in written essays, as well as in class presentations; - to work and learn actively with others; - to manage and take responsibility for their own learning; - to respect the views of others; - Literacy and efficiency in using computers, the internet and other IT resources for composition, research and presentation.
e) Professional competencies:
- professional communication: effective communication intended for different audiences – e.g. presentations, blogs, webinars, videos;
co-ordinating with others: working with others in a group project – for example a group presentation;
digital capabilities: for example, using databases, software, combing different software tools for gathering or analyzing data.
Conveners
- Dr JeongWon Park