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Course Syllabus YONSEI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CREDIT 3 INSTRUCTOR YEH-CHUNG LU OFFICE OFFICE HOURS TIME CLASSROOM LOCATION E-MAIL [email protected] * Please leave the fields blank which haven’t been decided yet. [COURSE INFORMATION] COURSE DESCRIPTION & GOALS This undergraduate course on international organizations is designed for those who are interested in international affairs and diplomacy. The ultimate goal of this course is to help the students forge their own analytical framework to understand as well as explain international affairs. History of contemporary international organizations can be dated back to the early 19 th century. In the aftermath of the World War II, a growing number of international organizations indicated the needs for sovereign states to deal with common problems. International non-governmental organizations increased tremendously also as a reaction to the pressing issues such as climate change. This course will review the origins, structures, and functions of major international governmental and non- governmental organizations. PREREQUISITE Students who have interest in international affairs are welcome to join the class, and with previous experiences in IR-related courses are preferred. COURSE REQUIREMENTS This is mainly a lectured course but participation from students is also required. Participation from students includes discussion and group work, in addition to short papers and the final exam. Students shall follow all regulations from YISS. GRADING POLICY Grading will be composed of the following parts: 1. Two reflection papers: 40% (20% each) 2. Final exam: 20% 3. Group work: 25% 4. Discussion and attendance: 15% TEXTS & REFERENCES Major References: Margaret P. Karns and Karen A. Mingst, International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of Global Governance, 2nd Ed. (Boulder, Colorado: Lynne Rienner, 2010). [Hereafter K&M, IO] Thomas G. Weiss and Sam Daws, eds., The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (New York: The Oxford University Press, 2007). Friedrich Kratochwil and Edward D. Mansfield, eds., International Organization and Global Governance: A Reader, 2nd Ed. (New York: Pearson/Longman, 2006). Other reading materials from journals and websites may be assigned with the weekly schedule. INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE PhD in Political Science (Major: International Relations; Minor: Comparative Politics), The Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. MA in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. BA in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. Areas of Research Interest: International Relations Theory, Global Governance, American Foreign Policy, Chinese Foreign Policy.
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Course Syllabus YONSEI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2012
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
CREDIT 3 INSTRUCTOR YEH-CHUNG LU
OFFICE OFFICE HOURS
TIME CLASSROOM LOCATION
E-MAIL [email protected]
* Please leave the fields blank which haven’t been decided yet.
[COURSE INFORMATION]
COURSE DESCRIPTION & GOALS
This undergraduate course on international organizations is designed for those who are interested in international affairs and diplomacy. The ultimate goal of this course is to help the students forge their own analytical framework to understand as well as explain international affairs. History of contemporary international organizations can be dated back to the early 19th century. In the aftermath of the World War II, a growing number of international organizations indicated the needs for sovereign states to deal with common problems. International non-governmental organizations increased tremendously also as a reaction to the pressing issues such as climate change. This course will review the origins, structures, and functions of major international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
PREREQUISITE
Students who have interest in international affairs are welcome to join the class, and with previous experiences in IR-related courses are preferred.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
This is mainly a lectured course but participation from students is also required. Participation from students includes discussion and group work, in addition to short papers and the final exam. Students shall follow all regulations from YISS.
GRADING POLICY
Grading will be composed of the following parts: 1. Two reflection papers: 40% (20% each) 2. Final exam: 20% 3. Group work: 25% 4. Discussion and attendance: 15%
TEXTS & REFERENCES
Major References: Margaret P. Karns and Karen A. Mingst, International Organizations: The Politics and Processes of
Global Governance, 2nd Ed. (Boulder, Colorado: Lynne Rienner, 2010). [Hereafter K&M, IO] Thomas G. Weiss and Sam Daws, eds., The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (New York: The
Oxford University Press, 2007). Friedrich Kratochwil and Edward D. Mansfield, eds., International Organization and Global
Governance: A Reader, 2nd Ed. (New York: Pearson/Longman, 2006). Other reading materials from journals and websites may be assigned with the weekly schedule.
INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE
PhD in Political Science (Major: International Relations; Minor: Comparative Politics), The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA. MA in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. BA in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. Areas of Research Interest: International Relations Theory, Global Governance, American Foreign Policy, Chinese Foreign Policy.
Course Syllabus YONSEI INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2012
[WEEKLY SCHEDULE] * Your detailed explanations would be very helpful for prospective students to get a pre-approval for credit-transfer from
their home university in advance.
WEEK (PERIOD) WEEKLY TOPIC & CONTENTS COURSE MATERIAL & ASSIGNMENTS REFERENCE
1 1. Course Introduction 2. International Organizations: Definition 3. International Organizations: Categories
Powerpoint files will be provided by the instructor.
K&M, IO, ch. 1 [Detailed references will be provided in class.]
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4. International Organizations: Origins and Functions
5. Theoretical Perspectives on International Cooperation (I)
6. Theoretical Perspectives on International Cooperation (II)
7. The Conception of Global Governance
Powerpoint files will be provided by the instructor. *Reflection Paper 1 due on session 7.
K&M, IO, ch. 2 &3. Journal articles on global governance
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8. United Nations: Historical Background 9. United Nations: Functions and Purposes 10. United Nations: General Assembly 11. United Nations: Security Council
Powerpoint files will be provided by the instructor. *Reflection Paper 2 due on session 11
K&M, IO, ch. 3.
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12. United Nations and International Security 13. United Nations and Specialized Agencies 14. World Trade Organization: Historical
Background 15. World Trade Organization: Functions and
Purposes
Powerpoint files will be provided by the instructor. *Group Presentations: UNPKO, World Bank, IMF (further information will be provided in class)
Weiss and Daws, “World Politics: Continuity and Change since 1945.” K&M, IO, ch. 4, 8 & 9.
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16. Regional Organizations in Europe 17. Regional Organizations in America 18. Regional Organizations in Asia 19. Arresting Climate Change (visual text)
Powerpoint files will be provided by the instructor. *Group Presentations: NATO, EU, APEC (further information will be provided in class)
K&M, IO, ch. 5. Edward D. Mansfield and Helen V. Milner, “The New Wave of Regionalism.”
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20. NGOs: Historical Background 21. NGOs and World Politics 22. Challenges and Prospects for the Study of
International Organizations 23. Final Exam
Powerpoint files will be provided by the instructor. *Group Presentations: Green Peace (further information will be provided in class)
K&M, IO, ch. 6&10.
