Spring 2018 - POL 448 D100

Selected Topics in International Relations (4)

Global Governance

Class Number: 13232

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Eight upper division units in political science or permission of the department.

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

Selected Topics: Global Governance

This course explores the nature, evolution, problems and prospects of international law and organization within the context of global governance.  The objective is to provide an in-depth understanding of the juridical, political, and normative foundations of international legal norms and rules, their patterns of institutionalization, and the subject areas covered.  We examine critically, based on theory and evidence, the role legal and institutional phenomena play in the creation and maintenance of international order, and the extent to which they provide a framework for governance, peaceful dispute resolution, and achieving cooperative solutions to international problems in a variety of issue-areas (e.g., development, trade and finance; peace and security; environmental governance, promotion of human rights, etc). The most prominent approaches to the study of global governance, international law and international organization will be examined throughout the course. Prominent cases and adjudications in international law will be also examined where necessary to acquaint students with the principles that underpin legal decisions and how those principles are interpreted.  

Course Organization: Weekly seminars. The precise format of seminars will depend on enrolment. The course material is divided into three parts. Part I – The study of global governance, international law and international organization; Part II – Actors, institutions and processes; and Part III – Contemporary issues and debates.  Each seminar will begin with an overview by the instructor followed by discussion of the issues and readings. 

Combined with POL 842 G200.

Grading

  • Seminar Presentation 20%
  • Analytical Essay 30%
  • Research Proposal 10%
  • Research Essay 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There are no specific required texts for this course.  Required readings will be available on the course Canvas site.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS