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United Nations
This paper 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.
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Make learners aware about the structure and the functions of UNO and other agencies.
2. Acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging issues and trends that shape global polity.
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POL 612 |
United Nations |
CO105: 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 CO106: learn how to prepare for Model United Nations conferences, particularly comprehending and analyzing issues, learn parliamentary procedure (as it applies to Model UN conferences), and technical writing expected of Model UN delegates. CO107: Understand and learn how to engage in research, simulations, debates, and presentations. CO108: Demonstrate parliamentary procedure in the United Nations, write and respond to resolutions, form alliances with like-minded countries to pass these resolutions and respond to international incidents. |
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 |
Formation of the UN System- An overview.
The General Assembly- Structure, Role and Functions
Security Council- Powers and Functions with special reference to Veto Power; Role in Peace-keeping.
The Secretary- General - Role and Functions; Maintenance of International peace and security.
India and WTO, IMF, IBRD and ADB
India and the UNO, India and NAM.
India and the Regional Organizations- ASEAN, APEC and NAFTA
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