Description
In this course, the international political system is analyzed. The main elements of power and the influence of the main players and groups are dealt with as well as their interaction in conflict and cooperation. The most important international organizations are sketched, particularly the United Nations and its related institutions, as well as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and a number of regional organizations.
Course objectives
The goal is to enable international and Dutch students to better understand international politics, the role of international organizations and the way they influence national states and other entities in the in the global system.
Completion of this course is required to participate in the Masters courses on Current Issues of International Politics, or Peace-building after Conflict.
Timetable
Monday 3/9 t/m 22/10 2012
Time 14-16 hrs
Room: SB45, except for 3/9 in SA-41 and 17/9 in Gorl/Hav
Exam: Tuesday 30/10 from10-12 hrs in FSW room SB-11
Re-exam: Monday 14/1/2013 from 9-12 hrs in USC
Mode of instruction
Lectures, writing three one-page papers, and class discussion
Assessment method
During the course, students are asked three times to write in English or Dutch a one-page answer to questions raised by the instructor. At the end there is a written exam of 5 questions, four of which deal with the lectures, material handed out in class and the textbook and one tries to assess the ability to apply the acquired understanding to a hypothetical policy question in the UN. The questions should be answered in English or Dutch.
The final grade is 1/3 the average of the three one-pagers asked during the course, and 2/3 the average of the five exam answers, all on a scale of 0 (=no answer) to 10 (could not possibly be better). Grade 6 is a just-satisfactory answer.
Course material is also obligatory for the papers and exam as far as it is set out in sheets, handouts and other information media.
Coordinator
Prof. dr. J.J.C. Voorhoeve.
Reading material
James L. Ray en Juliet Kaarbo, Global Politics, Houghton Miffin, 9th edition.
Other material handed out during the course.
Blackboard
This course does not use Blackboard.
Registration
Via USIS
Contact information
By email: Prof. dr. J.J.C. Voorhoeve