PSIR 294

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

PSIR 294

Course Title

International Organizations

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Sophomore

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Institutional structures, policy making processes, and functions of international organizations.

Course Objectives

This course aims to explore the institutional structures, policy making processes and functions and role of international organizations in world politics.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Discuss international organizations by applying theoretical perspectives. 
2. Describe the importance of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations.
3. Analyze the growing role of international organizations within international security, political economy, economic development, environmental protection, women’s rights, human rights and other areas. 
4. Evaluate successes and failures of international and non-governmental organizations.
5. Evaluate successes and failures of international and non-governmental organizations.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Inquiry Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Video Presentations Oral Presentations/Reports Guest Speakers Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

Recommended Reading

1. Margaret P. Karns and Karen A. Mingst, International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2009) 2nd edition. 2. Paul Diehl and Brian Frederking, The Politics of Global Governance: International Organizations in an Interdependent World (Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2010). 3. Clive Archer, International Organizations (Routledge, 2007).

Required Reading

1. Kelly-Kate S. Pease, International Organizations: Perspectives on Governance in the Twenty-First Century. Upper Saddle River (Prentice Hall, 2000).

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Case Study Analysis	16

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: