Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

This unit provides a detailed examination of the role played by international institutions and organisations in the process of global governance. The unit focuses on the intergovernmental sector (including regional institutions), the non-governmental sector and the multinational corporate sector. The unit is informed by the research traditions of international relations, international law, international political economy, global governance, global civil society studies, and international business. In examining the process of global governance the unit will cover the thematic areas of global trade and finance, global peace and security, human rights and the environment.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. acquire an understanding of the theory and processes of global governance
2. acquire an understanding of the purpose, motivations and strategies of the United Nations System, regional organisations, civil society and multinational corporations
3. assess the roles of the intergovernmental, non-governmental and corporate sectors in shaping and influencing global governance
4. analyse key issues and themes relating to international institutions and organisations.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Jagjit Plahe

Contact hours

3 hours per week