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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The United Nations is a hugely ambitious project of international cooperation and global governance, the closest the international system has come to a form of world government. Emerging from the ashes of World War II but in the lineage of previous (failed) international organizations, the UN has consistently played an important, and sometimes understated, role in world economic, social and political affairs. The relevance of the UN perseveres today in the face of globalization, evolving threats to international peace and security, increased isolationalism, and critiques from both left and right. This module introduces students to the study of the United Nations. We will examine different approaches to studying the UN, its principal organs, the historical evolution of the UN’s role on the world stage from the Cold War to the present day, its role in a range of issue areas, and the main challenges and problems the organisation faces into the future. Students are expected to attend and contribute during class, and utilise the online resources. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the major institutional structures of the United Nations 2. Understand key theoretical approaches to international relations and critically analyse the role of the United Nations in framing these approaches 3. Understand and explain the evolution of the United Nations since World War II 4. Analyse and explain the role of the United Nations in a range of policy areas 5. Critically analyse challenges and possible reform options facing the United Nations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The UN: Foundations and basic principlesThe UN machinery: Organs, agencies, competencies, and functionsTheoretical perspectives on the UNHistorical development of the UN: Cold War to War on TerrorThe UN and peace & securityThe UN and human rightsThe UN and international developmentThe UN and environmental degradationThe future of the UN: Relevance and reform? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
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MISC | MA in International Security & Conflict |
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