PLSC1303 — Introduction to the United Nations
PLSC 1303 - Introduction to the United Nations PLSC 1303 - Introduction to the United Nations Description An introduction of the history, establishment, charter, structure, and decision-making processes of the United Nations. Students will critically analyze the role of the UN in the international system during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods, specifically in the areas of international peace and security disarmament and arms control human rights humanitarian assistance and refugees and economic and social development. While learning this material, students will also prepare for and participate in Model UN competitions. Understand the basic functions and powers of the UN’s principal organs. Understand the history of the UN system and its predecessors. Analyze the balance between sovereignty and international justice in the UN system. Evaluate policy issues of international governance in the UN system. Evaluate defenses and criticism of the UN system. General Education