Module: Introduction to Global Governance

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Introduction to Global Governance
Module Code	POL1021 (ITS: LG132)
Faculty	Law & Government	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

What are International Organisations (IOs) and what role do they play in world politics? This course will set out to answer these questions by introducing students to the history and functioning of contemporary IOs including the UN, the WTO, the IMF and a number of regional organisations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of different international organisations
2. Understand the functioning of the UN Security Council
3. Understand the functioning and policy-making processes of key international organisations
4. Understand the role of different actors (e.g. international organisations, civil society, social movements) in dealing with key issues of global politics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Independent Study	103	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11402	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Valesca Lima	Module Teacher	Adam Mcauley, Roman-Gabriel Olar

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Film Review	50%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

An introduction to global governance

Early history and origins of global governance

Actors in global governance - international organisations and the origins of the UN

Policy and decision making within the UN

The role of regional organisations within global governance

Analysis of global governance issues such as peace, security, environmentalism and human rights

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Clive Archer: 2001, International Organizations, 3rd, Routledge, London,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None