POL 335 - International Organizations

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Gustavus Adolphus College

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The sheer numbers of international organizations of all types are increasing in our globalizing world, yet their importance and their functions are still debated. This course will explore several types of international organizations and their contributions to world peace and human welfare within recent decades. We will examine theories of international relations that explain international organizations as well as practical cases and debates about their work. What purposes do these organizations serve in our world Do these organizations represent the interests of states or of some loosely defined "international community" Specific issues to be addressed may include the relationship between the United States and the United Nations, European vs. U.S. attitudes toward international organizations, democratic reforms in international organizations, and the ability of international organizations to deal with transnational problems (terrorism, AIDS, global warming) that individual states can not control or manage. Prerequisite: senior status and permission of instructor to satisfy research seminar requirement; juniors may register with permission of instructor. Spring semester.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.GUSTAVUS.EDU

Phone Number:

(507) 933-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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