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COURSE TITLE: International and Regional Organizations COURSE CODE: POSC 3223 COURSE CREDIT: three units COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course would provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role and activities of international and regional organizations to the study of international relations. The course includes discussions on theories of governance particularly multilateralism and transnationalism and their relationship and importance in studying current political, social and economic trend(s). This would give students a firm understanding of the interplay between international governance, regional formations and government and how their interaction shapes the global order. PRE-REQUISITE COURSE/S: POSC 1013 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM: The general objective of this course is to develop the students capacity to critically examine problems in international and regional organizations in relation with global governance, consider the range of possible solutions to those problems and derive an analysis that would guide them in their study of politics. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The course will provide basic analytical tools necessary to explain the behavior of nation states and non-state actors and understand outcomes in the international system. To accomplish this, we will apply theoretical approaches to illuminate important historical and contemporary events. The course will cover the factual details of important historical and contemporary events, including the outbreak and aftermath of major wars and violent conflicts, trends and patterns in the evolution of the world economy, and the development and effects of international institutions. Students are expected develop a firm grasp of the empirical information covered in the course. The course will encourage and seek to foster critical thinking about the nature and evolution of international life. We will examine contending theoretical perspectives and differing interpretations of major events. Critically evaluate the assumptions, arguments, and conclusions presented in lectures and course readings. By finishing this course, the students are expected to: 1. Understand and appreciate the basic concepts, principles, approaches, and practices of international relations as a body of knowledge in understanding relationship(s) among states. 2. Define and correctly use the core vocabulary and concepts relevant for international organizations and global governance. 3. Identify and describe the major intergovernmental, non-governmental and transnational organizations that are participants in global relations. 4. Discuss the United Nations effectiveness with respect to addressing global issues such as armed conflict, human rights and environmental crises. 5. To be able to demonstrate, in both oral and written forms, a knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in international relations and to be able to apply these to particular situations. 6. To be able to demonstrate and apply research skills in both oral and written form.

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COURSE CONTENT: A. Introduction: The Nature and Characteristics of International Organizations B. Multilateralism and Global Governance League of Nations Succeses and Failures of the League of Nations United Nations

 Basic Principles, Objectives, and Functions of the United Nations Principal Organs of the United Nations and their Functions Strengths and Weaknesses of the United Nations C. Regionalism Definition, Dynamics and Principles of Regionalism Regional Organizations of Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) European Union (EU) Regional Organizations in the Americas Organization of American States (OAS) North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Mercado Comn del Sur (MERCOSUR) Regional Organizations in Asia Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Regional Organizations in Africa African Union (AU) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Organizations in the Middle East The League of Arab States Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) MID-TERM EXAMINATION D. Globalization and Transnationalism Multinational Corporations Non-Governmental Organizations E. Economic Institutions International Monetary Fund World Bank World Trade Organization Islamic Development Bank Inter-American Development Bank Bank of International Settlements African Development Bank Asian Development Bank F. International Legal Bodies European Court of Human Rights UN Human Rights Council Inter-American Court of Human Rights International Criminal Court International Court of Justice International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea FINAL EXAMINATION IX. COURSE GRADING SYSTEM (Class Standing x 2) + Mid-Term Examination First Grading 3 (Class Standing x 2) + Final Examination Second Grading 3 First Grading + Second Grading Final Grading 2 Where: Class standing is the average of recitation, long test, homework, term paper, case solution and other outputs.

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SUGGESTED TEACHING METHODOLOGIEZ/STRATEGIES The methodology and strategies in the teaching and learning of the course must lead to the developement and promotion of core competencies reflected in excellent KSVA or knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of students. Thus, the following are suggested important course work and activities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Lecture cum Interactive Discussions Focused Group Discussion Method Book Review, Think Papers and Reaction Papers Research-based Instruction Method Question and Answer Method or Socratic Method Case Study Method Oral and Written Course Examinations Individual/Group Research Assignments Attendance to Relevant Forums and Conferences Structured Classroom Reporting/Classroom Debate

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REFERENCES: Wurfel, David, Filipino Politics: Development and Decay (Politics & International Relations of Southeast Asia), Cornell University Press, 1988 Powell, Lindsey, In Defense of Multilateralism, Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy, New Haven, CT Steven Vertovec, Conceaving and Researching Transnationalism, University of Oxford J. Meirhenrich, International organisations, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2012 Cynthia Weber, International Relations Theory, A Critical Condition, Second Edition, Routledge, 2005 Brown, Chris and Ainley, Kirsten, Understanding International Relations, Third Edition, PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, 2005 Choucri, Nazli, Cyberpolitics in International Relations, The MIT Press, 2012

Prepared by: JEAN PAUL G. MARTIREZ

Recommending Approval:

HENRY V. PASCUA Chairperson Department of Political Science

Approved:

SANJAY P. CLAUDIO Dean College of Political Science & Public Administration