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INTR12-203: The United Nations

Description

This subject introduces you to the history, structure, development, and worldview of the United Nations (UN). The subject analyses the UN as the centre of world diplomacy and as a supranational human rights and welfare agency. Engaging in this subject’s unique activities will expand your understanding of an organisation's intricate makeup and limitations designed to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” You will explore various topics, including the embrace of international organisations, the structure of the United Nations, international peacekeeping, human rights, and international development.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: INTR12-203
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Evaluate the history, structure, development, and worldview of the United Nations (UN).
  2. Analyse the role of the UN as the centre of world diplomacy and a supranational human rights and welfare agency.
  3. Examine the structure and functions of the UN, including international peacekeeping, human rights, and international development.
  4. Evaluate the limitations and challenges faced by the UN in achieving its goals.
  5. Engage with unique activities to deepen understanding of the UN's impact on global diplomacy and human welfare

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 09/09/2024
Subject start: 09/09/2024
Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024