This course introduces students to the structures, practices, and norms of global governance.  The course begins with a consideration of core theoretical concepts, including governance, globalisation, power, authority, and legitimacy, before then briefly contextualising the evolving trend towards global governance within the larger history of the modern state system.  We then consider debates on global governance as they pertain to the following broad areas: (a) global governance and the regulation of organised violence (b) global economic governance and (c) global governance and the evolving human rights agenda.  The course concludes with some reflections on the long-term trajectory and future prospects of the global governance project. 

On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will be able to:

• demonstrate a sound knowledge and a critical understanding of the key themes and concepts of global governance and their relationship to debates within the discipline of International Relations
• apply those themes and concepts to a case study of contemporary global governance
• communicate their understanding about global governance in a clear and concise way through assignments and class participation 

Reading Essay Plan 20%

Research Essay 40%

Reading review 10%

Exam 30%

Students can expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week on this course inclusive of

two hours of class time per week.

Students need access to a computer with Microsoft Word and access to the internet.

Delivery Mode:

Semester 1, 2012; delivered by on-campus seminars.