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Archived Version 2011 - 2012

Module Title	Introduction to Global Governance
Module Code	LG132
School	School of Law & Government
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 respobsibilities of different IOs
2. Understand the functioning of the UN Security Council
3. Critically assess the role of different member states in driving the agendas of IOs
4. Understand the role of economic IOs in governing the global economy

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

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 International Organisations

The early history of International Organizations: from the Concert of Vienna to the League of Nations

The origins of the UN

The politics of the UN: The UN Security Council

The UN organisations

The IMF

The WTO

Regional Organisations: the OAS and the AU

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IR	BA in International Relations
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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