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Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London

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SOAS University of London

Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World

University of London

About this Course

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The course offers a well-researched and broad-ranging primer to the United Nations system.  Consisting of an introduction to the complex UN family and its history, and a series of ‘snapshots’ of key UN functions, which are used to explore important UN themes and help learners develop important analysis, communication, and policy-based skills.
The course is aimed broadly at people interested in learning more about the United Nations system, assuming a level of interest but no necessary previous knowledge, whilst also offering offering sufficient up to date research and new critical perspectives that it will also be of interest to people with more expertise or academic familiarity with the topic as well. 

The main aim of the course is to provide this wide-ranging introduction in a self-contained, but in-depth form, alongside the important practical skills necessary to understand and discuss UN affairs, and potentially lay the groundwork for greater engagement in future – either in civil society or in further study.

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London

Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), SOAS

485,891 Learners

4 Courses

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University of London

The University of London is a federal University which includes 17 world leading Colleges. With extensive experience in distance learning since 1858, University of London has enriched the lives of thousands of students, delivering high quality degrees across the globe. Today, University of London is a global leader in flexible study, offering degree programmes to over 45,000 students in over 190 countries, delivering world-leading research across the world. To find out more about University of London, visit www.london.ac.uk

SOAS University of London

SOAS is the world’s leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and offers a truly global perspective. With its vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, SOAS is uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security and religious challenges of our world.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introduction

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 3 readings

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

The UN Today: what is it?

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 4 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Where did the United Nations come from, and why?

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 5 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Power in international politics: how does the UN Security Council work?

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 8 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM GLOBAL DIPLOMACY: THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE WORLD

by GPJun 11, 2018

Thank you for offering this course, it has giving me the structural, academic knowledge and motivation beyond my expectations. It was an honor and a privilege.Respectfully,Guillermo Pimentel

by VSJan 18, 2019

The course gives you a broad understanding of the international relations and functioning of the UN system. Its syllabus is well crafted to stimulate learning and research. Thanks.

by RRJul 29, 2020

Really enjoyed the course. Some of the recommended reading was no longer accessible and the material was not up to date to 2020. However, it gave a good introduction to the UN and the issues involved.

by SHJan 27, 2021

I would have liked if there were more video lectures. I felt like I didn't learn as much as I was expecting to. Eitherway, I did gain some knowledge and somewhat enjoyed the course.

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