Coming soon
UN and Global Conflicts (Theory)
The objectives of this course are to focuses on the structure, composition and role (political and non-political) of United Nations and acquaints the students with the importance of this international organization in the politics of yesteryears as well as its relevance in the contemporary times. This course make learners aware about the structure and the functions of UNO and other agencies.It also acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging issues and trends that shape global polity.
|
Course |
Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
|
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
|||
|
24GPOL 401 |
United Nations and Global Conflicts (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO1: Understand the core aspects of United Nations Organization, its structure, and its functioning as an international institution, and contemporary issues on the international agenda. Understand the inner workings of the United Nations CO2: To provide in-depth knowledge of the targeted UN entities, analyze their functionalities, and apply that knowledge to real-world scenarios. CO3: Understand and learn how to peace keeping movement are carried and conflicts are resolved. CO4: Analyze how tactics, technologies, and ideologies of warfare have changed throughout the selected conflicts. CO5: Create a persuasive argument advocating for specific changes in the structure and decision-making processes of the Security Council. CO6: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching
Lecture, Power point presentations ,Classroom discussions and use of Map and Globes, Case study
Class discussions through presentations, Information of contemporary situations to be presented and discussed
Interactive sessions using various online resources, Simulation(Model United Nations) |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
“Mock” Model United Nations; Online Quiz |
Historical Overview: Formation and failure of League of Nations; UN: Formation, Principles and Objectives
Structure and Function: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social
Council, ICJ, Secretariat
International Labour Organization [ILO], United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization [UNESCO],International Monetary Fund [IMF] ,World Bank [WB]; UN programmers and funds: United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF], United Nations Development Programme [UNDP],
Peace Keeping, Peace Making and Enforcement; Peace Building and Responsibility to Protect; Contemporary Challenges: Development (MDG‘s, SDG‘s)
Refugees (UNHCR and UNHRC)’
Korean War; Vietnam War; Afghanistan Wars; Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Assessment of the United Nations as a Collective Security Organization; Reforms Process: Controversy over Veto, Enlargement of Security Council membership
Ø Gosh,P., (2016) International Relations.India: Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited.
Ø Ghai, U.R. (2014) International Politics: Theory and Practice. Jallandhar: New Academic Publishing.
Ø Baylis,J. and Smith, S., (2011),The Globalization of World Politics: An
Introduction to International Relations ,New York,Oxford University Press
Ø Basu, R.,(2004), The United Nations, Structure and Functions of an International Organization, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Ø Ramcharit, S. ,(1998), United Nations and World Politics, New Delhi,Kanishka Publishers
Ø Saksena,K.P.,(1993), Reforming the United Nations : The Challenge of Relevance, New Delhi,Sage.
Ø Thakur,R., (2006),The United Nations, Peace and Security: From Collective Security to Responsibility to Protect,Bengaluru, Cambridge University Press
Ø Baehr,P. R. andGordenker, L. Gordenker,(1994), The United Nations in 1990s, Macmillan, Hamshire
Ø Wein,Thomas ,Wein,G, Forsyth,David P,Coate ,Roger A., (1994),The United Nations and Changing World Politics,Boulder, Westview Press
Ø Kayathwal, (1998),The United Nations: Retrospect and Prospect, Jaipur, Pointer Publishers
