Participation, 20% (Learning Outcomes 1-3)
Presentation, 1000 words (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4]
Essay, 60%, 3000 words (Learning Outcomes 1,2,4] (Final work)

This module aims to give you an understanding of the meaning of the concepts of international organisation and global governance as well as their significance in the contemporary global political economy. It examines the nature of international law, hegemony, and international regimes before examining the structure, role and significance of major international organizations such as the UN, the Bretton Woods Institutions and case study of an NGO and a MNC. The module will also explore best practice in partnership working translated to the global level. It will also examine regime case studies, which may include GPE topics such as human rights and sustainable development.

1.DEMONSTRATE DETAILED KNOWLEDGE OF THE SIGNIFICANCE AND OPERATION OF KEY ORGANISATIONS AND ACTORS AT A GLOBAL LEVEL.
Knowledge & Understanding
Enquiry

2. ANALYSE THE VARIOUS FORMS OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND APPLY ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE OF THESE FORMS TO SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES.
Analysis
Application
Learning

3. DELIVER CONFIDENT AND WELL-RESEARCHED WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO A DISCUSSION BOARD AND MAKE INFORMED COMMENTS ON THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FELLOW STUDENTS.
Application
Communication

4. PRODUCE WELL-RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED PIECES OF COURSEWORK IN AN APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC STYLE.
Communication
Reflection
Problem-Solving

The primary strategy will be on self-instruction, within a tightly structured VLE framework and relying largely on on-line materials. Week by week, you will work through self-instructional course material (delivered via Blackboard), which provides the framework and focus for reading key texts and undertaking the specific tasks set. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but you will be expected to interact and share material and ideas with other students in your learning group and with your tutor. The module will run over 12 weeks.

• Students’ own textbooks; supplied course packs of readings; e-books; e-journals; relevant websites.
• Blackboard VLE
• Computer with internet access

Archer, C. (2014) International Organisations, fourth edition (London: Routledge).

Patrick, S. (n.d.). The State of Global Governance: A Conversation with Joseph Nye. [Online]. The Internationalist. Available from: http://blogs.cfr.org/patrick/2015/03/03/the-state-of-global-governance-a-conversation-with-joseph-nye/

Weiss, T. and Wilkinson, R. (2014) International Organization and Global Governance (London: Routledge).