Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Law
Learning Methods
Seminar
Module Offerings
7131LAWPL-JAN-MTP
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
Module Overview:
The module aims to:
The module aims to:
- introduce you to the work of the United Nations in the maintenance and restoration of international peace and security
- develop your understanding of the legal framework which governs the work of the UN in this area
Additional Information:This is an Option Module.