POLS 4343 - International Organizations #

3 Hours. This is an introductory course in international organizations and their roles in global governance. This course will explore the historical, theoretical, structural, and political foundations of international institutions and regimes, as well as specific activities of international organizations, initiatives by IOs to mitigate conflict, alleviate poverty, decrease inequality, promote human rights and environmental responsibility both within countries and within the global community will be explored. Prerequisite: POLS 2313 International Relations, or POLS 2353 Comparative Politics