PSCI 389Global Governance
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Political Science
- Cross-listed
- LS 366
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course introduces students to the notion of global governance from an interdisciplinary perspective. They will gain a greater awareness of the conceptual framework of global governance, its historical development, institutional and legal dimensions, various actors, and contemporary crises. Through a selection of engaging literature, students will build their understanding of competing perspectives of global governance and its power dynamics. Course assignments of reflective presentations and analytical papers will allow students to develop solid research and communication skills while they critically evaluating the conceptual framework and developments of global governance.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
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From 4 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
The course was good, the TA's were great and helpful, professor was engaging and the course had a very clear structure. 1 midterm but no final. A debate, and presentation.
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3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention PSCI 389, August 2013 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2022
good 400/300 level courses to take for psci?? 0 points, 1 comment
u/triviahobii: “I would recommend: PSCI 387: Globalization PSCI 389: Global Governance PSCI 385: Chinese Foreign Policy It all really depends on your interests but ive found these were well taught and interesting content-wise :)”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
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Spring 2013
So guys, What are you taking next term? 4 points, 24 comments
“There is a diverse crowd of students on here! I'm sure we all have advice to give out and questions about certain courses.”
u/eristicham: “PHIL 240 - Introduction to Formal Logic PHIL 327 - Philosophy of Law PHIL 420 - Issues in Global Health PSCI 389 - Global Governance PSCI 402 - Politics of International Trade I may as well start paying rent at the library this term.”
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