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Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description INACTIVE - The United Nations is perhaps the most ambitious project of international co-operation and governance in the international system, and the closest international politics has come to some form of world government. Born from the ashes of World War II, the UN has consistently played an important (and sometimes understated) role in world economic, social and political affairs. The relevance of the UN is as important as ever in the 21st century, despite suffering legitimacy problems after September 11th, and facing an uncertain future as a result of globalisation, global terrorism and increased isolationalism. This course introduces students to the study of the United Nations. We will examine the evolution of the UN s role on the international stage from the Cold War to the present day, together with the main challenges and problems the organisation is now facing. Students are expected to attend class, contribute during class and utilize the online resources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the major institutional structures of the United Nations 2. Understand and explain the evolution of the United Nations since World War II 3. Analyse and explain the theory and reality of collective security within the United Nations 4. Critically analyse contemporary political events within the UN 5. Build a link with theoretical approaches in international politics and analyse how they may be helpful in explaining the UN | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities Introduction to the United Nations: Theories of IO and Genesis and Basic Principals of the UNThe Principal Organs of the United Nations: Competencies, Functions and Decision-Making ProcessesThe Core Functions of the UN: Collective Legitimisation and the Theory of Collective SecurityThe Cold War UN: The Evolution of Collective SecurityThe Third World UN and Hiatus in the 1980sThe UN after the Cold War: New roles and the re-birth of peacekeepingAfter September 11th? Terrorism, WMDs and IraqThe UN and Human RightsThe UN and Sustainable Human Development – Theory and PracticDevelopment, Globalisation, Global Governance and UN Global Conferences – A new form of Legitimisation?The UN and the 21st Century? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 530, Moodle, 0, Class notes and further reading shall be placed on Moodle, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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