Course syllabus

 

 

SEMESTER 2, 2019

15 points

 

Teacher: 

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 relationship between globalization and international relations. It places globalization against the backdrop of the school of liberalism in international relations theory. The role played by international organisations will be studied. The course investigates into the recent developments of globalization in view of the rise and fall of great powers. It prepares students for advanced studies in international relations, global governance, and development.

 

The course aims to prepare students to:

1. Understand international relations in their many facets;
2. Make a distinction between globalisation as a process and as an ideology;
3. Examine the roles and functions played by international organisations in international cooperation;
4. Assess the impact of the rise and fall of great powers on globalisation and global governance;
5. Speculate on the future shape of globalisation.

 

To fulfill these aims, the course sets three pieces of assessment: (1) a book review on globalisation and/or international relations so as to bring students up to an acceptable standard of knowledge about globalisation and international relations; (2) a mid-semester test to assess students’ understanding of some of the major issues and theories involved; and (3) a final exam to assess students’ overall grasp of the contents of the course.

 Assessment Summary:

20% Book Review (1,500 words); due: 26 August 2019

30% In-class Test; on 16 September 2019

50% 2 hour exam

Weekly Topics:

Weekly Topics:

1. Introduction + guest lecture

2. Globalisation

3. Global governance

4. International organisations

5. Peace and security

6. Trade and finance

7. Environmental protection

8. Human rights and humanitarian intervention

9. Public health

10. Resource security

11 Poverty

12 Conclusion

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.