Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences International Economic Development Program
Lecture Code WMH01001 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Global Governance
Subject Name
(Katakana)
グローバルガバナンスロン
Subject Name in
English
Global Governance
Instructor SIMANGAN DAHLIA COLLADO
Instructor
(Katakana)
シマンガン ダリア コリャード
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Thur5-8:IDEC 206
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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The delivery of lessons for this course is designed around in-person lectures, class discussions, Oxford-style debates, and Model United Nations. 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Political Science
Eligible Students
Keywords international relations, global governance, global issues, United Nations, globalization, global civil society, peace, peacebuilding, security, global economy, global environment 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline
The world is increasingly becoming interconnected and complex, making international relations and global governance more important than ever before. This course will provide an overview of the structures and processes governing the world. The first part of the course will cover the key theories of International Relations to set the conceptual stage for studying global governance. The second part will introduce the origins and roles of main global and international actors, including the United Nations and its agencies, regional organizations, and non-state actors. The third part will critically examine international processes and contemporary issues confronting the global governance system. Interactive learning approaches (Oxford style debates and Model United Nations) will provide a platform for students to analyze global issues in a collaborative and engaging environment.
By the end of the course, the students will have a firm grasp of the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of the international structures, processes, and issues of global governance. They will be able to demonstrate the real-world relevance of their knowledge in international relations and global governance by analyzing pressing global issues of our time through structured peer discussions. This course will equip students with critical analytical tools, presentation skills, and debating strategies necessary for deliberating issues of global importance. 
Class Schedule 1st Introduction to the Course
2nd Global Governance
3rd International Relations
4th Realism, Liberalism, and Critical IR Theories
5th The United Nations System
6th States and Regional Organizations
7th Globalization
8th Global Civil Society and Non-State Actors
9th Global Peace and Security Issues
10th Governing Global Peace and Security
11th Governing the Global Economy
12th Governing the Global Environment
13th Model United Nations
14th Model United Nations
15th Final Examination

The final examination is a written essay conducted in person during class hours. An open-book policy applies, i.e., students are free to refer to lecture materials, readings, and other reliable sources during the examination.  
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
A detailed syllabus, which includes specific components of course requirements and required and optional readings/materials, will be provided during the first meeting. 
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
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Preparation and
Review
Students are required to read assigned readings and participate meaningfully in class discussions. This course will employ interactive formats of class participation, including Oxford-style debates and Model United Nations. 
Requirements  
Grading Method 35% Oxford-style Debates
35% Model United Nations
30% Final Examination 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message A detailed syllabus, which includes specific components of course requirements and required and optional readings/materials, will be provided during the first meeting. 
Other ===Important Notes===
1. For IPC students who enrolled in/after AY2023, “International Relations” will appear on their transcript if they take and pass “Global Governance” in AY2024, and the credits of this course will be counted under the IPC Program Specialization Course Category, NOT Program Specialization Course from Other Program.
2. For IPC students who enrolled in/prior to AY2022, “Global Governance” will appear on their transcript if they take and pass “Global Governance” in AY2024, and the credits of this course will be counted under the “Program Specialization Course from Other Program,” NOT IPC Program Specialization Course Category.
3. For IEDP students, “Global Governance” will appear on their transcript if they take and pass this course in AY2024.
4. For other program students, “Global Governance” will appear on their transcript if they take and pass this course in AY2024.
 
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Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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