Subject:
Geography
Credit units:
3
Offered:
Term 1 only
Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours
College:
Arts and Science
Department: Geography and Planning
Description
The course is intended to familiarize students with the creation, objectives, evolution, main entities, and principal areas of work of the United Nations system. The course will look in some detail at the United Nations Charter and the functions of the UN’s principal organs, before delving into the UN’s work in spurring cooperation to address a number of key contemporary global challenges, such as those in the areas of sustainable development, climate change and environmental protection, humanitarian assistance [and refugee flows], human rights and gender equality.
Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies.
Note:This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.
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