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Global Politics: The Globalisation of World Politics - POLS5120
PoliticsIntlRelationsSpec1

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/politics/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Examines the role of international organisations in global politics. Explores the effectiveness of security arrangements at the regional and global levels. Analyses the roles of international organisations in global economic governance. Evaluates the relevance of international organisations in providing solutions to the social and humanitarian challenges facing humanity at the beginning of the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course students should be able to:
  • Critically evaluate competing perspectives on global governance
  • Evaluate and explain the purposes, orgins, growth and termination of international organisations
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the promises of, and obstacles to, effective international co-operation
  • Identify the major differences between global and regional levels of international co-operation
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ways in which international relations are organised (specifically security, economic, social and humanitarian issues)
  • Evaluate and explain current controversies surrounding key issues in global governance.

Assessment

  • Seminar presentation - 20%
  • Take-home exam - 30%
  • Research essay - 50%

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