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Course Info for POLS - 305 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2793 Title: Intl Organizations Department: Political Science
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 19 Current enrollment: 19 Available seats: 0
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM, MECC - 220 Instructor(s): Hussain, Shaznene
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences and Global Requirements
Course Description:
This course explores the dynamics of international organizations, examining a broad range of institutions in world politics. 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.