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International Organisations (POLS90016)
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Overview
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This subject will examine the role of international organizations in international politics and governance. It will extend students’ knowledge of a diverse range of other international organizations across a range of issue areas. Students will learn about the historical origins, governance structures, functions, funding and effectiveness of international organizations as well key gaps in institutional arrangements and political debates on proposals for reform. Particular attention will be given to the relations between power, institutions, and path dependency. On completion of this subject students will be better able to understand the key challenges facing international organizations, how they work, the political forces operating in international institutions, and the options (and obstacles) for reforms.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Enable gaining of thorough knowledge of the conflict between national sovereignty and international interdependence which impinge on the nature and institutions of global governance;
- Increase understanding of the diversity of the forms of international governance and the means by which they contribute to the international rule of law, peaceful resolution of conflict, economic and social development, environmental responsibility, and implementation of human rights;
- Enable discernment of the forces operating in global institutions, the means through which they work, and evaluation of alternative possible reforms.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry;
- Be able to develop persuasive arguments on a given topic;
- Be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An essay to be submitted after Week 5 of Semester.
| Week 5 | 40% |
An essay to be submitted at the start of the examination period.
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 Hours.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Thomas G. Weiss and Rorden Wilkinson (Eds.) 2014, International Organization and Global Governance, Milton Park, Routledge
Recommended texts and other resources
Paul Kennedy, The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations, Random House, New York, 2006
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Major Development Major Development Major Tailored Specialisation - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024