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SPOL1215 - International organizations



Credits : 4

Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.

Timetable :
Second term
Thursday from 11:00 to 13:00 at 109 Marais 101

Language of instruction :
English

Learning outcomes :
This course aims at providing basic knowledge on the functioning of inter-governmental organizations (IOs), and on their impact on the international scene.

Prerequisites :
Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
The course is divided into three distinct parts:
- Definition, history and evolution of the main inter-governmental organizations
- The role of IOs as structures of international relations
- The role of IOS as agents of international relations

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Each class starts with a common activity (role-playing, games, videos, etc.). It then exposes particular theories/concepts linked to IOs and gives concrete illustrations. These illustrations are taken from the United Nations system but also from several specialized institutions such as the WTO, IMF or NATO.

Assessment methods and criteria :
The evaluation of the course is done in two steps:
• By a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire) (8/20)
• By three questions of reflection (12/20)

The MCQ (8/20)
The MCQ contains questions on the important notions - key authors, concepts, figures, about international organisations - explained during the whole course. A training session for the MCQ, to fill in on the iFUSL platform is planned in the middle of the term.

The questions of reflection (12/20)
This evaluation consists in three specific questions of reasoning, based on the content of the course, on the readings, or on a short publication distributed during the exam. Examples of questions will be provided and discussed during the course.

Precise guidelines will be distributed for each exercise.

Plagiarism will be sanctioned by 0/20.

Recommended or required reading :
In addition to very short compulsory readings, a list of useful references for the course is provided.

Other information :
None