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JKP 415E INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Academic Session 2011/2012
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JKP 415E/4 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS COURSE INSTRUCTOR: DR. NORRAIHAN ZAKARIA INTRODUCTION This course highlights international organizations as vital players in international relations. It discusses the roles and functions of international organizations and their implications to international politics. The course examines the features, backgrounds and objectives of international organizations. To illustrate their dynamic roles and functions in international scenes, one main organization, the United Nations, is discussed. Other major international organizations are also analyzed constructively to boost students understanding of the effectiveness of international organizations in international politics. This is viewed from both theoretical and practical lenses. The course demands students to be attentive with current international news. Apart from reading the supplied materials, you are expected to make your own references to other reading materials (i.e. newspapers, journals, reliable internet sources etc.) You are also strongly encouraged to be participative in the e-learning portal forum discussions activities. Upon completing this course, you should be able to grasp the objectives, structures, functions, roles and types of international organizations. Moreover, you should be able to analyze the reasons for the behaviors of certain international organizations by utilizing the four main theories. READING GUIDE This course uses Kelly-Kate S. Peases International Organizations: Perspectives on Governance in the Twenty-First Century (2008), as the basic textbook. The book is divided into four main themes: i. Theme 1 Introduction Under this theme, an overview of prior studies and the nuts and bolts of international organizations are discussed. ii. Theme 2 Approaches Theme 2 analyzes the main approaches (Realism & Liberalism) and the critical approaches (Marxism & Feminism). iii. Theme 3 Selected Issues The areas of discussion under this theme focus on the issues of international & regional securities; trade; development; environment; social & humanitarian. iv. Theme 4 Global Governance This theme concludes the discussion of international organizations by examining the global governance from four theoretical views.
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RECOMMENDED REFERENCES Abi-Saab G. (Ed.). 1981. The Concept of International Organization. Paris: Unesco. Alley, R. 1998. United Nations in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Macmillan Little Classics. Archer, C. 1991. International Organizations. 2nd Ed. New York: Routledge. Be, D. A. (Ed.). 2007. Ethics in Action: the Ethical Challenges of International Human Rights Nongovernmental Organizations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Bennet, A.L. & Oliver, J.K. 2002. International Organizations: Principles and Issues. 7th Ed. New Jersey: Pearson-Prentice Hall. Bundy, H. 1947. An Introductory Note. International Organization 1 (Feb.): 1-2. Conforti, B. 2005. The Law and Practice of the United Nations. Boston: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers Europa Publications. 2004. The Europa Directory of International Organizations. (6th Edition) London: Europa Publications Limited. Feld, W.J, & Jordan, R.S. 1988. International Organizations : A Comparative Approach, 2nd Ed. New York: Praeger Publishers. Gun, G. C. 1997. East Timor and the United Nations the Case for Intervention. Red Sea Press. Joachim, J. et. al (Eds.) 2008. International Organizations and Implementation: Enforcers, Managers, Authorities? London: Routledge. Michele (Ed.). 2008. NGO Diplomacy: the Influence of Nongovernmental Organizations in International Environmental Negotiations. Cambridge: MIT Press. Roberts, A. & Kingsbury B. (Eds.). 1993. United Nations, Divided World: the UNs Roles in International Relations. 2nd Ed. New York: Oxford University Press. Taylor, P. 1993. International Organization in the Modern World: The Regional and the Global Process. London: Printer. Tharp. Jr., P.A. (Ed.). 1971. Regional International Organizations/ Structures and Functions. New York: St. Martins Press. United Nations Department of Public Information. 2003. Basic Facts About the United Nations. New York: United Nations.
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Zweifel, T. D. 2006. International Organizations and Democracy: Accountability, Politics, and Power. Colorado: L. Rienner. _____ 2006. International cooperation in counter-terrorism : the United Nations and Regional Organizations in the Fight Against Terrorism. Hampshire: Ashgate. VIDEO CONFERENCING There are five video conferencing slots allotted for this course. Three slots will be conducted before the intensive course. The remaining slots will be held after the intensive course. VIDEO CONFERENCING AGENDA First Session Second Session Third Session Fourth Session Fifth Session Nuts & Bolts: Concept Evolution & Guidelines for Assignment Mainstream Approaches: Realism & Liberalism Critical Approaches: Marxism & Feminism The United Nations: Objectives and Major bodies The United Nations: Problems and Effectiveness

INTENSIVE COURSE The intensive course will be conducted from the 29th January 11th February 2012. Attendance during intensive course is compulsory. ASSESSMENT Students are assessed based on: I. COURSEWORK (40%) (A) FIRST COMPONENT ESSAY WRITING (15%) Choose ONE article from the list below: 1. OConnell, M.E. 2010. NATO at Sixty: America Between Law and War. Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, 17 (2): 187 - 196. This article can be downloaded from the e-learning portal. 2. al-Ahsan, Abdullah. 2009. Law, Religion and Human Dignity in the Muslim World Today: An Examination of OICs Cairo Declaration of Human Rights. Journal of Law & Religion, 14: 569 - 597. This article can be downloaded from the e-learning portal.

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Limaye, S.P. 2007. United States-ASEAN Relations on ASEANs Fortieth Anniversary: A Glass Half Full. Contemporary Southeast Asia, 29 (3): 447 - 464. This article can be downloaded from the e-learning portal.

INSTRUCTION 1. After selecting one of the articles listed above, read and understand the argument presented by the author. Then, write a 15 20 page essay (inclusive of bibliography). The essay should consist of two components: a) A discussion on the authors main argument(s); and b) A discussion on your opinion on the presented argument(s). Your opinion should incorporate at least one theory/approach discussed in this course) 2. The essay should be typed-written, double-spaced, in font size 12 and printed with black ink. The essay can be written in Bahasa Malaysia or English. Submit your essay with a cover page that can be downloaded from the e-tugasan website. The deadline of submitting your essay is on/before 1st December 2011. No additional time will be given to complete this assignment. Any requests to hand in the assignment beyond the deadline will not be entertained. Late essay will be awarded an F grade. You are advised to plan wisely in ensuring your assignment reaches PPPJJ on time. You are encouraged to check the receipt of your assignment at etugasan or by calling PPPJJ.

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WARNING There is no compromise towards plagiarism. Refer to the University and University College Act 1971 for further explanation. Disciplinary action can be taken against students who commit plagiarism. Any essays which are proven to be not original will automatically be awarded an F grade.

(B) SECOND COMPONENT CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION (20%) Further announcement regarding Continuous Examination will be made later.

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THIRD COMPONENT PARTICIPATION (5%) Participation in e-forum and intensive course activities constitute 5% of the total coursework grade.

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FINAL EXAMINATION (60%) The schedule and information about the final examination will be notified during the last video conferencing session.

CONTACTS Academic matters For any further clarification concerning academic matters, students are advised to contact: Dr. Norraihan Zakaria Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Minden Pulau Pinang. Tel: 04-653 4563 Email: raihan@usm.my Administrative matters If there are administrative queries, please contact: Penolong Pendaftar (Sains Kemasyarakatan) Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh 11800 Minden Pulau Pinang.

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