Pol of Governance: Intl Institutions (L2134)
Politics of Governance: International Institutions and Issues
Module L2134
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module critically analyses the evolution of the international institutional order since World War Two up to contemporary times. It examines the emergence and transformations of these bodies in the face of evolving and emerging issues and challenges. Hence it will focus on institutions such as the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organisation, as well as non-state actors and then gauge and assess their response to the issues and challenges in their respective fields of competence (for example, the environment, global ethics, intervention, failing states, self-determination, the changing nature of war and global governance).
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an analytical understanding of the nature of post-world war international institutions and their approaches to key issues and challenges.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of at least one of these institutions through their individual work.
Locate and exploit scholarly resources on international institutions.
Development of academic (argumentation and presentation), personal and interpersonal (collaborative work with fellow-students as seminar discussants skills
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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