International Organisations: Theory and Practice, 7.5 credits

International Organisations: Theory and Practice, 7.5 hp

733A50

Main field of study

Political Science

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Single subject and programme course

Examiner

Per Jansson

Course coordinator

Per Jansson

Director of studies or equivalent

Mariana S Gustafsson
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
F7MER International and European Relations, Master´s Programme 3 (Autumn 2018) 201839-201843 English Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Political Science

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Master´s Programme in International and European Relations

Entry requirements

Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology or another discipline relevant for the course. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTScredits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS). Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to

  • display deeper understanding of the role and significance of international organizations and international institutions;
  • relate the phenomenon of international organization to current theories of international relations, as well as to understand general aspects of organizational behavior and organizational change;
  • identify the types and expressions of international organization in the contemporary world;
  • display in-depth knowledge of a particular case of international organization and/or the organization of a particular issue area in international relations.

Course content

The course covers the following areas:

  • theories of international organisation and international institutions;
  • international regimes;
  • international norms and norm formation;
  • the significance of international organisation in global politics.

Teaching and working methods

The course offers lectures which introduce and develop the content of the course. Lectures are complementary to the literature. Seminars and workshops are important aspects of the learning process and provide opportunities for mutual, critical discussions which develop attitudes and skills. Students are expected to be well prepared for lectures and to have completed assigned preparations for seminars. Students are expected to read and take in the literature independently and/or in self-organized reading groups. Language of instruction is English.

Activities which constitute elements of examination are mandatory.

Examination

The course is examined through a combination of mandatory seminars, seminar papers, and an individual project (case study).

Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

ECTS, EC

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling
Code Name Scope Grading scale
SEM1 Seminars 2.5 credits EC
PROW Project Work 5 credits EC

Regulary literature

Books

Barnett, Michael N., Finnemore, Martha, (2004) Rules for the world. international organizations in global politics Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, 2004.

ISBN: 0801440904, 0801488230, 9780801465161, 9780801488238

Gareis, Sven Bernhard, (2012) The United Nations : an introduction 2. ed. / adapted and updated translation of the 4th german ed. Basingstoke [u.a.] Palgrave MacMillan, 2012

ISBN: 9780230208896, 9780230208902

Rittberger, Volker, Zangl, Bernhard, Kruck, Andreas, (2012) International organization 2nd ed. Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.

ISBN: 0230291880, 9780230291881, 023032164x, 9780230321649, 023032164x

Additional literature

Other

Supplementary articles will be added to the literature list and specified in the course guide.

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