Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7531BCIRDL-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. To provide students with an appreciation of the role performed by the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security.
2. To provide students with a critical understanding of the relationship between the United Nations, states and other international and regional organisations operating in the security sphere.
3. To consider the operation of the United Nations collective security system in relation to contemporary international developments.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate aspects of the United Nations collective security system in operation.
2.
Demonstrate critical awareness of recent developments in the operation of the United Nations collective security system.
3.
Demonstrate critical awareness of political factors influencing the activities undertaken by the United Nations.
4.
Make use for a range of both primary and secondary sources to investigate an issue of interest related to the operation of the United Nations collective security system.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
1. Theory and history of collective security
2. The UN Charter framework for collective security
3. Diplomacy and the role of the UN Secretary-General
4. Non-military sanctions
5. Peacekeeping
6. Military Enforcement Action
7. Burden-sharing with regional organisations

Assessments

Essay