Teacher(s)
Brogna Valentina (compensates Orsini Amandine); Orsini Amandine;
Language
English
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| This course aims at providing basic knowledge on the functioning of inter-governmental organizations (IOs), and on their impact on the international scene. | |
Content
The course is divided into three distinct parts:
- Definition, history and evolution of the main inter-governmental organizations
- The role of IOs as structures of international relations
- The role of IOS as agents of international relations
- Definition, history and evolution of the main inter-governmental organizations
- The role of IOs as structures of international relations
- The role of IOS as agents of international relations
Teaching methods
Description of the ex-cathedra lectures:
Class can start with a common activity (role-playing, games, videos, etc.). the lecturer then exposes particular theories/concepts linked to IOs and gives concrete illustrations. These illustrations are taken from the United Nations system but also from several specialized institutions such as the WTO, IMF or NATO. At the end of the class, a scientific reading is presented by one/two student/s and discussed collectively.
Description of the additional activity (AA impliquante):
A simulation of an international conference is foreseen at the end of the course and will be prepared throughout the term.
Class can start with a common activity (role-playing, games, videos, etc.). the lecturer then exposes particular theories/concepts linked to IOs and gives concrete illustrations. These illustrations are taken from the United Nations system but also from several specialized institutions such as the WTO, IMF or NATO. At the end of the class, a scientific reading is presented by one/two student/s and discussed collectively.
Description of the additional activity (AA impliquante):
A simulation of an international conference is foreseen at the end of the course and will be prepared throughout the term.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation of the course is done by a written exam organised in three sections:
- three questions of definition (3/20)
- a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire) (5/20)
- three questions of knowledge and reflection, including on the simulation performed in class (12/20)
1 bonus point can be attributed to students presenting or discussing an article during lessons (once for the whole course).
- three questions of definition (3/20)
- a MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire) (5/20)
- three questions of knowledge and reflection, including on the simulation performed in class (12/20)
1 bonus point can be attributed to students presenting or discussing an article during lessons (once for the whole course).
Other information
Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.
The slides are given to the students right after each session. A syllabus is available after the course.
Any use of Artificial Intelligence for this course is forbidden.
The slides are given to the students right after each session. A syllabus is available after the course.
Any use of Artificial Intelligence for this course is forbidden.
Bibliography
Une liste de références utiles est fournie au début du cours.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus
- Readings
- Slides
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Laws (French-Dutch-English / Droit-Rechten-Laws)