Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record
Political Science 10D
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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10D International Organizations D
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Units: 3.00
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Prerequisite(s): None.
Advisory: Qualification for English 1A
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The course will examine the development and impact of International Organizations. Particular emphasis will be placed upon and understanding of the United Nations. Students will prepare for participation in Model United Nations Conferences, which are voluntary. Subsequent enrollment in sections BCD will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 54 hours lecture.
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SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
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Examines the development, impact and issues of international organizations, with emphasis on the United Nations.
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ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
Before entering the course, students will be able to:
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critically discuss and analyze primary and secondary texts, recognizing key ideas and responding in both oral and written form;
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analyze, synthesize, and evaluate concepts studied in primary and secondary texts using intermediate to advanced critical thinking skills;
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compose developed, unified, stylistically competent writing assignments and adjust writing to the target audience with intermediate to advanced skill.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
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1. Describe, analyze, and evaluate concepts, paradigms, and theories of
international organizations in world politics.
a. Compare trends, theories, and characteristics of two or more
paradigms.
b. Critically analyze how these paradigms and theories relate to each
other.
2. Demonstrate the ability to think creatively, independently, and critically
about issues in international organizations and different nations
perspectives by:
a. Using theories from paradigms within the course in practice simulations
to argue convincingly in defense of a position
b. Selecting examples to illustrate points and organizing points of
argument appropriately in caucuses and diplomatic speeches.
3. Critically discuss and interpret primary texts and examples of the history
and/or cultures which are produced by other nations.
4. Analyze and evaluate using research tools (to include primary texts,
scholarly journals, secondary texts, current media and the internet) how
current international organizations, governments, nongovernmental
organizations, regional organizations impact the development of conflict
and peace.
5. Demonstrate, apply and synthesize understanding of fundamental problems
in international organizations through writing of original analytical and
evaluative essays necessary to participate in Model United Nations
conferences.
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COURSE CONTENT
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TOPICS
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Focus of class readings may be chronological, topical-thematic, disciplinary, and/or based on case studies.
1. Definitions of power
a. General definitions: power, war and peace, manifestations of conflict,
war, peace, and international political economy.
2. Methodological approaches
a. Definition of actors in international organizations
b. Definitions of levels of analysis—individual, state, global or systemic
and the contribution of actors at each level.
c. Definitions of theory and hypothesis and understanding the role of
theories in
3. International Political Economy and International Organizations
a. Definitions of development inequalities of Global North and Global
South states
b. Definitions of international economic institutions and role in economic
development such as World Bank , IMF, UE, Nafta, WTO.
c. Level of analysis: individual, state and systemic explanations for
unequal economic growth and the impact in the areas of population,
health, labor, environment, food, and government policy
d. Paradigm and theoretical explanations of different economic systems
and organization of international economy—Globalization, Hegemonic
Stability and role of hegemon, Neoliberalism and role of structural
adjustment, mercantilism and neomercantilism, sustainable
development and underdevelopment theories.
e. Comparison of paradigm and theoretical perspectives on international
political economy and international organizations
4. Ethnic Conflict, Identity, Nationalism, Genocide, Security ,and Terrorism
a. Definitions of identity, culture, ethnic conflict, genocide and terrorism
b. Levels of analysis: individual, state, and systemic explanations for
global phenomena of genocide, ethnic conflict, and terrorism and
response by organizations such as the UN, Nato, Seato, Oas.
c. Types and cases of ethnic conflict and genocide—ethnic groups and
indigenous populations, refugees
d. Comparison of paradigm and theoretical perspectives on nationalism,
ethnic identity and roots of terrorism
5. Case studies of countries or groups impacted by international economic
policies, U.S. foreign policy or national security policy, UN policies may
include but not be limited to, the following: Nicaragua, Cuba, China, Chile,
East Timor, Iraq, Iran, Rwanda, Israel, Chiapas, Palestinians, and Kurds.
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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:
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- Presentation of lectures and discussions on types of war, creative methods for peace, division of labor in the international political economy including critical methods and individual biographies, in order for students to understand the relationship of power, war, peace, and international political economy.
- Guest writers/lecturers invited to class to discuss topics on war, ethnic conflict, international political economy and international and nonprofit international organizations.
- Presentation, discussion, and detailed examination of case studies of war, imperialism, conflict, peace, global inequality in the international political economy throughout history.
- Showing films, videos, slides, distributing handouts, and/or using electronic or computer-based media in order to reinforce understanding of concepts related to war, power, peace, and international political economy in world politics.
- Cooperative/collaborative learning tasks, simulations, and activities designed to assist students in activating, stimulating, and acting upon the resources of creativity within themselves. Emphasis on simulations of the UN to prepare for conferences.
- Individual conferences in order to evaluate and advise students on original writing or creative projects.
- Computer-assisted and/or web-enhanced instruction which reinforces the course content.
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METHODS OF EVALUATION
Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:
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- A minimum of 10 pages of written work in preparation for conferences of the MUN.
- Individual and group assignments designed to demonstrate successful understanding and application of basic concepts and definitions of power, war, ethnic conflict, peace, and international political economy.
- Questions on topics and content designed to evaluate students’ understanding of the key approaches to power and theories of war and international political economy and development.
- Quizzes/examinations designed to assess students’ ability to recall, critically analyze and apply key concepts and course content.
- Participation and regular attendance as required by instructor to ensure progress in mastering the course content and participation in collaborative learning projects.
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ASSIGNMENTS
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Required Reading Assignments
Required Writing Assignments
Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
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COURSE MATERIALS
All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:
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Mingst, Karen and Margaret Karns. The United Nations in the Post-Cold War Era. 2 ed.
Boulder, Colorado: Westview Press, 2000.
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Moore, John and Jerry Pubantz. The New United Nations.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, 2006.
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Emmerij, Louis, et.al. . Ahead of the Curve? UN Ideas and Global Challenges.
Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 2001.
- U.N. Official Records
Current news publications
Government documents
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