International Organisations

Paper Code: 
MIR 124
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper deals with the organization and working of major international organizations and analyses their role in international peace making and peace keeping as well as the larger aspect of the overall development of humankind. The  objectives of this course are to:

  • Acquaint with genesis , organisational set up, functions and efficacy of International Organisation
  • Develop theoretical understanding of international organizations (IOs) and the global problems they attempt to address.
  • Understand recent efforts made at restructuring these organization

 

Course Objectives (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

MIR 124

International Organisations

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO12:   Articulate the reasons for the existence of international organisations leading explanations within political science for why International Organisations exist

CO13:   Understand controversies surrounding International Organisations in the context of international relations and the role played by them in solving global problems

CO14:   Comprehend the major challenges International Organisations face in meeting their objectives

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit- I

International Organisations: Definition, Classification and Purpose; Role of International Organisations- Realist and Liberal Perspectives

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit- II

Historical Evolution of International Organisation - Origins of International Institutions; Treaty of Westphalia, Congress of Vienna, League of Nations

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit- III

UN-Genesis, Structure, Critical Evaluation; Role in International Peace and Security

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit- IV

International financial and trade institution- Bretton Woods Institutions - World Bank and IMF, WTO: Issues and Reforms

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit- V

European Union, ASEAN, African Union, OAS

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Basu, R.(2019). The United Nations, Structure and Functions of an International Organization. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers
  • Chakraborty, B., &  Nandy, D.,(2019),Role of International Organisations in World Politics, Blue Roan Publishing, Ahemdabad
  • Park, S.,( 2018), International Organisations and Global Problems, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
  • Hurd, I., (2017), International Organisations: Politics, Law, Practice,North western University, Illinois
  • Ghai, U.R. (2017). International Politics Theory & Practice. New Delhi: New Academic Publishing Co.
  • Barkin, J.,(2013),International Organization: Theories and Institutions, London,Palgrave Macmillan
  • Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.

 

References: 

Reference Books:

  • Wein,T.G., Forsyth, D.P. and Coate, R.A. (2013). The United Nations and Changing World Politics. Boulder: Westview Press.
  • Karns, M.P. and Mingst, K.A. (2009) International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance.  Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers.
  • Baehr, P.and Gordenker, L. (2005)The United Nations: Reality and Ideal, London, Palgrave Macmillan
  • Schlesinger, S. (2004).  Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations. New York: Basic Books.
  • Bennett, A.L.(2001). International Organizations: Principles and Issues. New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.
  • Archer, C. (2001). International Organizations. New York: St. Martin Press.
  • Bennett, A.L. and Oliver, J.K. (2001). International Organizations; Principles and Issues, London:Pearson.
  • Baehr, P.and Gordenker, L.(1999). The United Nations in the 1990s, Basingstoke: Macmillan.
  • Baehr, P.R.and Gordenker, L. (1994). The United Nations in 1990s. Hampshire: Macmillan.
  • Ghali, B.B. (1992). An Agenda for Peace. New York: United Nations.
  • Angell,C.(1989). The Quest for World order. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press
  • Berridge,G.(1991). Return to the UN: UN Diplomacy in regional conflicts. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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