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International Institutions - POLS5121
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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 selected representative international institutions, particularly in terms of their structure; their activities and procedures; their role in and contribution to global order; and their viability and future directions. The selection includes the United Nations Organisation itself, one or two specialised agencies and one or two international non-governmental organisations.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the promises of, and obstacles to, effective international co-operation
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ways in which international relations are organised
  • Understand the key approaches to the study of international institutions
  • Critically evaluate competing perspectives on international organisational activity.

Assessment

  • Seminar participation - 10%
  • Essay (2500 words) - 40%
  • Collaborative project report - 50%

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