International Organizations 3620-IO-SP-OG

This class provides a comprehensive overview of
international organizations—governmental,
intergovernmental, non-governmental, and other
forms of transnational cooperation. The course
examines how these diverse institutions operate
within a rapidly evolving global environment shaped
by technological acceleration, geopolitical shifts, and
increasing legal and political interdependence.
It emphasizes the core principles, structures, and
functions of both global and regional organizations,
equipping students to understand how collaborative
mechanisms address contemporary challenges such
as peacekeeping, economic development,
humanitarian crises, and the protection of human
rights.
Through fifteen interactive sessions, students will
become familiar with the workings, behaviors, and
conceptual foundations of international entities.
Classroom activities include attendance and
discussions supported by a modern American polling
tool used at leading U.S. universities.

The curriculum is dynamic and responsive: selected
readings and case studies are updated regularly to
reflect current events, the cosmic-speed
transformations shaping today’s world, and new
developments in global governance.
The course aims to provide learners with the
analytical, evaluative, and creative skills necessary
to engage critically with one of the core institutional
pillars of international relations. As global affairs
become increasingly legalized and interconnected, it
is essential for the next generation of professionals
to understand the fundamental concepts, political
dynamics, and practical challenges shaping the
contemporary international arena.
The course is grounded in the instructor’s extensive
academic and professional background, including
teaching appointments at three universities in the
United States and deep insight into the
competencies expected from graduates by modern
employers. It therefore places strong emphasis on
the development of advanced critical thinking
skills—moving beyond memorization toward
analytical, evaluative, and creative reasoning. It
draws on higher-order cognitive processes such as
application, analysis, synthesis, problem-solving,
connecting ideas, and informed decision-making.

Note: Due to high demand, please enroll in only ONE
course per semester conducted by Dr. Pawel Maciag.
You are very much welcome to choose either of the
following courses: Fundamental Transformation of
Human Civilization (a first of its kind in Europe) or
International Law - Eastern Perspective, in the
subsequent semesters. 
All three courses are designed for students of all majors
and various levels of English proficiency. 
They aim to broaden intellectual horizons, cultivate
curiosity, think creatively – out of the box, and address the
unprecedented civilizational shifts occurring today.
The registration cutoff time is the first class (with the
option to enroll or disenroll in the following two weeks).