Course Code & Number
PSIR 294
Course Title
International Organizations
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
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.
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:
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).
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|
| Case Study Analysis | 16 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching:
