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Course Info for POLS - 350 - 90, January 2026
Class number: 1013 Title: International Organizations Department: Political Science
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 0.50
Enrollment limited to 12 Current enrollment: 12 Available seats: 0
Start date: Monday, January 5, 2026 End date: Friday, January 16, 2026 Mode of Instruction: Remote
Schedule: MTWR: 10:00AM-12:30PM, N/A Instructor(s): Hamidi, Sidra
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements
Course Description:
This course explores the dynamics of international organizations, with a focus on the United Nations. In particular, we draw on a variety of perspectives—from mainstream International Relations theory to organizational analysis—to understand questions of institutional emergence, design, and effectiveness. Using case studies and simulations, students are encouraged to think concretely about the challenges facing international organizations. Note: Students may not earn credit for POLS 350 and POLS 305