Contemporary Issues in International Governance, 7.5 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits in Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology or another discipline relevant for the course. In-depth study of at least 90 ECTS credits (3 semesters of full-time study) in the major subject is required, including a paper corresponding to approximately 10 weeks of study (15 ECTS credits), or equivalent.
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

• demonstrate a deeper understanding of contemporary issues of international governance, from a practical and policy-oriented perspective, as well as from a theoretical point of view;
• display the capacity to critically analyze specific problems of international governance, and to formulate alternative solutions.

Course content

The central themes of the course are:

• the application of theories and concepts of international and European relations on contemporary issues in international governance;
• the practice of international governance.

The course contents relates to the themes, discussions, and literature of the previous courses of the semester (International Governance and Civil Society; International Organizations: Theory and Practice).

Teaching and working methods

The course offers lectures which introduce and develop the content of the course. Lectures are complementary to the literature. Seminars and workshops are important aspects of the learning process and provide opportunities for mutual, critical discussions which develop attitudes and skills. Students are expected to be well prepared for lectures and to have completed assigned preparations for seminars. Students are expected to read and take in the literature independently and/or in self-organized reading groups. Language of instruction is English.

Activities which constitute elements of examination are mandatory. 

Examination

The course is examined through mandatory seminars and workshops, a group assignment and presentation, and an individual essay.

Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

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