INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Course Code

IR 1502

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Professor T Salmon

Pre-requisites

None.

Overview

This course looks at the role of international organizations in international relations. Nearly every aspect of international relations, from war making to peace building, is affected by international organizations. We take a look at international organizations in general along with a specific focus on the UN and regional organizations like the EU and MERCOSUR.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week beginning.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%); in-course assessment (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).