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Instructors: Prof. Dr. Elvira Rosert
Event type:
Reading course
Displayed in timetable as:
BM4: LK IntOrg
Hours per week:
2
Credits:
6,0
Language of instruction:
English
Min. | Max. participants:
10 | 23
Registration group: AG_BM4 (neu, ab WiSe 13/14)
Comments/contents:
International Organizations (in English!)
International organizations (IOs) are an essential part of the international system. Hundreds (or even thousands) of them work in various policy fields such as security, arms control, international law, human rights, economy, finance, and development. IOs operate at differing levels - supranational, intergovernmental, or non-governmental - and have differing geographic coverage and membership, which can be global, inter-regional, regional or sub-regional.
In this class, we will read and discuss major publications on IOs to analyze various aspects of the topic. Why do international organizations exist and how are they created? Do they fulfill their functions and if not, why not? What drives change and reform and IOs, and what hinders it? What are the sources of authority and legitimacy of IOs? And how can we explain the persistence of international organizations - and their dissolution? While the main focus of the class will be theoretical, we will illustrate theoretical concepts by applying them to concrete examples from the area of IOs.
Learning objectives:
The class aims at introducing the students to theories of international organizations by dealing both with classic conceptions of IOs and with more recent research trends in this field.
The class will be held in English, so the ability to read, discuss and write in English is a prerequisite.
Didactic concept:
Please be aware that the 4-hour course will take place on Tuesdays. Exact dates will be specified.
Our sessions will be based on an interactive method of teaching, which means a mix of inputs given by me, plenary discussions, as well as longer working groups slots and presentations. A thorough preparation of the readings is absolutely required to make sure that every student is able to take an active part in the discussions and to contribute to the working groups. The list of mandatory readings and course instructions will be distributed in the first session.
Literature:
- Archer, Clive 2015: International Organizations. London and New York: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
- Freistein, Katja/Leininger, Julia (Hg.) 2011: Handbuch Internationale Organisationen. München: Oldenbourg Verlag.
- Karns, Margaret P./Mingst, Karen A./Stiles, Kendall W. 2015: International Organizations. The Politics and Processes of Global Governance. Boulder, Co: Lynne Rienner.
Additional examination information:
Prüfungsart:
Textanalyse
term paper analyzing essential readings on a certain aspect (~5,000 words (excluding references). Submission date to be specified. Submission via eMail to Elvira Rosert; language English or German.
Bewertungsschema: benotet (RPO)
Abgabeort: als PDF per E-Mail an Elvira Rosert.
Studienleistungen (unbenotet):
- Regular and active participation
- Oral contribution: 5-7 minutes presentation in one of the sessions, supported by a handout outlining your propositions
Ausgabeort der bewerteten Prüfungsleistung (gegen Empfangsbestätigung nach Eingabe der Noten in STiNE): Consultation hours of Prof. Rosert
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