POL378The United Nations and Global Governance

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Undergraduate · 3 credits

This course explores the history, structure, and function of the United Nations as the leading platform for global governance. Students examine the strengths and weaknesses of the UN as a forum for solving transnational problems and the roles played by UN member-states and UN agencies in that regard. The instructor may organize a one-day round trip to New York City for students to participate in a group tour of UN Headquarters and to observe a public session of a UN Security Council meeting. There will be additional fees for students who choose to participate in this trip.