INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE (2 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe basic concepts and theories of international organizations and global governance; explain functions, roles, dynamics and selected issues of international organizations and global governance; Employ the acquire knowledge into case studies; analyze selected issues related to the roles and influences of international organizations and global governance.

Topics:

1. Introduction to International Organizations and Global Governance;
2. The historical evolution of International Organizations and Global Governance;
3. International Organization through theoretical perspectives;
4. Understanding the United Nations (UN) System;
5. The UN and Peace and Security Governance;
6. Trade and Global Governance: the WTO;
7. Global Financial Governance: the IMF and the World Bank;
8. Global Development Governance;
9. Global Governance and International Justice;
10. Recap;
11. Global Health Governance;
12. Global Environmental Governance;
13. Human Rights in Global Governance.