Course syllabus

 

POLITICS 348: International Organisations in Global Politics

SEMESTER 2, 2018

15 points

 
Course Convenor: 

 Gerald Chan - gerald.chan@auckland.ac.nz 

Course delivery format:

2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

 Summary of Course Description:              

This course examines the study of international organisations in global politics. It focuses on theoretical approaches to the study of international organisations. It explores the changing roles, functions and norms of these international organisations working in such areas as security, economics, environment protection, human rights and social justice. 

 Course outcomes:

By the end of the course, we should be able to:

• Understand the significance of international organisations in an increasingly globalised world
• Assess the changing roles, functions and norms of international organisations
• Master the theoretical approaches to the study of international organisations
• Explore the ways in which international organisations can help to manage or govern major issues in world affairs

 Assessment Summary:

25% 1,500 word first essay due 22 August 2018

25% first test on 19 September 2018

25% 1,500 word second essay due 3 October 2018

25% second test on 10 October 2018

Weekly Topics:

1. Introduction

2. Guest lecture

3. Globalisation

4. Global governance

5. International organisations

6. Peace and security

7. Trade and finance

8. Environmental protection

9. Human rights and humanitarian intervention

10. Public health

11. Resource security

12 Poverty

Prescribed Texts:

Pease, Kelly-Kate S., International organisations, 5th ed (Boston: Pearson, 2012).

 Recommended Texts:

For recommended texts and readings, please refer to the full syllabus on Files.

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.