Universität Wien

210136 PS BAK7: Introduction to International Organizations (2024W)

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
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Th 14.11. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 10.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 17.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 24.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 31.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 07.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 21.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 28.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 05.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 12.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 09.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 16.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 23.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Thursday 30.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This is a basic international organizations course designed to introduce you to the key issues, concepts, and principles of contemporary international organizations. It will cover, among others: the nature, classification, and functions of international organizations, the historical development of international organizations, the League of Nations, the United Nations, United Nations Specialized Agencies, the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the other regional international organizations.

This course surveys theoretical, legal, and political issues confronting intergovernmental organizations globally and regionally. It includes the analysis of their powers; legislative, executive, and adjudicatory. The course starts with the examination of historical aspects of the development of International organizations, their diversified roles, and the effectiveness with which they perform their assigned functions. In addition, the course aims to explore various theories that attempt to explain and evaluate international organizations as a process and a series of institutional mechanisms. Particular attention will be given to global and regional organizations like the United Nations and the European Union, and also be less institutionalized bodies of rules and norms, i.e. international trade and monetary regimes.

Learning Outcomes
1. Having an adequate knowledge of the history and the epochs of the international system and being able to identify the historical evolution of contemporary world politics.
2. Recognizing local, regional, and international actors functioning within the international system.
3. Understanding the legal framework of the current international system
4. Ability to identify the relations between the key actors of the international system – the states and international organizations – from theoretical as well as multi-dimensional scientific and academic methods.
5. Ability to analyze the roles and positions of the non-state actors – international organizations in particular – within the current world system.
6. Exploring the roots of conflicts among the actors and producing solutions at local, regional, and international levels with an analytical focus.
7. Being able to understand the politics and the functioning of international institutions in theory and practice.
8. Preparing international relations graduates; having vast knowledge, academic formation, and skills to work in public offices, civil society organizations, and international institutions at local and global levels.

The teaching methods will include lectures, interactive activities, workshops, and short student presentations.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final grade will be determined by an exam (40%), research paper (40%), and in-class participation (20%). In-class participation consists of (1) in-class activities, (2) short presentations, and (3) regular class participation.

Grading

1 (excellent) 100 – 90 points
2 (good) 89 – 81 points
3 (satisfactory) 80 – 71 points
4 (sufficient) 70 - 61 points
5 (insufficient) 60 – 0 points

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are expected to do the assigned readings after each class, otherwise their participation grades will be reduced.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Basic knowledge of public international law would be an asset.

Examination topics

The final exam will cover the content of the lectures and assigned readings.

Reading list

Reading materials will be uploaded to Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 09.09.2024 12:08