Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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Code: | INTR12-203 |
EFTSL: | 0.125 |
Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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Credit: | 10 |
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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
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate the history, structure, development, and worldview of the United Nations (UN).
- Analyse the role of the UN as the centre of world diplomacy and a supranational human rights and welfare agency.
- Examine the structure and functions of the UN, including international peacekeeping, human rights, and international development.
- Evaluate the limitations and challenges faced by the UN in achieving its goals.
- Engage with unique activities to deepen understanding of the UN's impact on global diplomacy and human welfare
Enrolment requirements
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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.
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Subject outlines
- September 2024 [Standard - The United Nations]
- September 2023 [Standard - The United Nations]
- September 2022 [Standard - The United Nations]
- September 2021 [Standard - The United Nations]
- September 2020 [Standard - The United Nations]
- September 2019 [Standard - The United Nations]
- September 2018 [Standard - The United Nations]
Subject dates
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September 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
Standard Offering | |
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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 |