Psychology at the United Nations

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The United Nations (UN) is a complex, somewhat mythical world which serves as the meeting-ground for political powers from around the world. It is unique among international institutions, considering the vast array of tasks entrusted to it. The UN is involved in all aspects of human activity; it therefore plays an important role in the global community. "Global" is a word that is used to refer to issues and concerns of the entire world while "international" is a term that is used to refer to issues and concerns of two or more countries. While not always successful in implementation, the United Nations takes a global stance on world issues. This course will consider the history of the United Nations, how it functions, and the role of psychology and psychologists at the United Nations. Several quest speaks who are active at the United Nations will be invited to speak.