Description
International politics is increasingly shaped by international organizations. What role do these organizations play exactly? Are they only the servants of powerful states or do they also have influence autonomous of their member states? How are global power relations reflected in international organizations? How do international organizations work and how do they differ? In this course the role and functioning of international organizations in international politics are analyzed. While the focus will be on large and well-known organizations such as the United Nations (UN), lesser-known organizations (including regional organizations outside of Europe) will also being studied.
Course objectives
1) Understand the historical development of international organizations;
2) Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of international organizations in international politics.
Schedule
The timetables are available through MyTimetable (see the button in the upper right corner).
Teaching method
Lectures
Assessment method
Final exam with 100% Multiple Choice questions.
Resit, review & feedback
The time and location of inspection and debriefing of the exam will be announced via Brightspace no later than the publication of the grades.
Reading list
The course reading list and the course syllabus will be posted on Brightspace one week before the start of the course. The mandatory literature consists of:
Hurd, I. (2020). International Organizations. Politics, Law, Practice (4th edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Or: 5th edition (2024).Several articles available in the university’s library catalogue.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap (button in upper right corner) is mandatory. General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website (https://www.student.universiteitleiden.nl/en/your-study-programme/courses-and-exams/enrolment/social-and-behavioural-sciences/international-relations-and-organisations-bsc?cd=international-relations-and-organisations-bsc&cf=social-and-behavioural-sciences#tab-1).
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer(s) (listed in the right information bar). For questions about enrolment, contact the Student Services Centre: ssc@leiden.edu.