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Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by University of London
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the MOOC

3 Readings

  • Read me first
  • Course Outline
  • General Readings

Instructions

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • The UN today, what is it?

2 Videos

  • UN Today - Introduction
  • What is the UN Today?

1 Readings

  • The UN Today: what is it?

Where did the UnitedNations come from, and why ?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Where did the UN Come from and Why?

2 Videos

  • Where did the UnitedNations come from, and why ? - Introduction
  • Where did the UN come from and why?

1 Readings

  • Where did the United Nations come from, and why?

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

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • How the UN Security Council works?

2 Videos

  • How does the UN Security Council work - Introduction
  • How does the UN Security Council work?

1 Readings

  • How does the UN Security Council work? - Reading

What is the place of human rights in international politics?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • What is the place of human rights in international politics?

2 Videos

  • Human rights in international politics? - Introduction
  • Human rights in international politics?

1 Readings

  • Human rights in international politics? - Reading

Emergency help: how does the UN respond to crises?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Emergency help: how does the UN respond to crises?

2 Videos

  • How does the UN respond to crises? - Introduction
  • How does the UN respond to crises?

1 Readings

  • How does the UN respond to crises? - Reading

Where next for the UN?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Where next for the UN?

2 Videos

  • Where next for the UN? - Introduction
  • Where next for the UN?

1 Readings

  • Where next for the UN? - Reading

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Discover the complex world of the United Nations with this comprehensive course tailored for both beginners and those with some expertise. Dive into the UN's history, key functions, and essential themes while honing analysis, communication, and policy skills. Perfect for anyone interested in global diplomacy, the course spans 720 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Join Coursera's expert-led program to deepen your understanding and potentially pave the way for further engagement in civil society or academia.

Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London
Instructor

Dr Dan Plesch, SOAS University of London