2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MODL5028M International Organisations: Context, Theory and Practice

15 creditsClass Size: 70

Module manager: Gary Hernandez
Email: g.hernandez@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module equips students with a broad understanding of the history, theory, and practice of International Organisations (IOs). Key topics and case studies typically cover issues of security, trade, development and human rights, as well as working practices within IOs, with a particular focus on language policy and the work of professional linguistics within such organisations.

Objectives

This module is designed to enable students to both analyse the nature of IOs and discuss knowledgeably the topics that lie at the heart of their work, all with a view to enhancing your professional aptitude to work within such organisations in your future career.
The module will consist of interactive lectures and seminars that will encourage students to take an active role in all aspects of their learning.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Evaluate contexts, concepts, and key topics in this field
2. Identify and explain the working practices and issues of professionalism within IOs
3. Communicate ideas accurately and effectively orally and in writing, using appropriate theories and approaches where relevant

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

4. Collaboration- the ability to build positive relationships with other people, which then enables successful projects or other collaborations.
5. Critical thinking- the ability to weigh up different arguments and perspectives, using supporting evidence, to form, arguments and reach rigorous conclusions.
6. Information searching- the ability to search for, evaluate and use appropriate and relevant information sources to help strengthen the quality of your work

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			134.00
Total Contact hours			16.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored through in-class discussion. For the in-class assessed presentations, groups of students will be encouraged to consult with the tutor in advance to ensure that their plans are suitable. Equally, students will be encouraged to discuss essay plans with the tutor in advance of the Christmas break to ensure that they are on the right track before submission.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Essay	70.00
Assignment	Group Presentation	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/04/2024

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