857-0027-00L  International Organizations (Field Trip)

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersD. Hangartner
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentOnly for Comparative and International Studies MSc.


AbstractA two-day field trip to international organizations in Geneva - e.g., the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Learning objectiveBecome familiar with the work and challenges of international organizations based in Geneva.
LiteratureKaren A. Mingst, Margaret P. Karns. The United Nations in the Twenty-First Century, Third Edition (Dilemmas in World Politics). Westview Press, 2007.
Prerequisites / NoticeTeams of 2-3 students prepare a 2-3 page background reading for the group on a specific international organization and lead the discussion with representatives of that organization during the visit.