International Institutions and Networks
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| INTS4016 | School of International Studies | 4 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- INTS4016
- School
- School of International Studies
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
The module convenor: Dr. JeongWon Bourdais Park <[email protected]>.
This module examines in detail the history and functioning of international institutions and how they shape the processes of global governance. The module will look at: both large intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations or the International Monetary Fund and private organizations, NGOs, and educational, healthcare and religious networks that are active across borders and on the global stage.
Please note: This module is assessed at the end of Spring semester. First sit/ Re-sit 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
MA students enrolled in the MA programmes of the Schools of International Studies, International Communications and Contemporary Chinese Studies Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 2,000 words essay
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To develop a solid understanding of key concepts and issues in international organisations and to develop a keen awareness of the roles of various international institutions and organizations in the context of a globalized world.Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module the student will have acquired:
Knowledge:
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;
• appreciate the variety of international actors and orgnizations, beyond the major intergovernmental ones
• evaluate forces of change and continuity within the period.
Academic 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.
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.
Conveners
- Prof Joost Herman