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Concepts of International Relations
The objectives of this course are to give an overall analysis of major concepts and principles of international system. This course able to develop the ability to analyze them with a theoretical framework of international relations. This course demonstrates basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations. This course provides a framework to understand the features of international relations and their practical application.
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25DPOL711(B)
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Concepts of International Politics (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO103: Understand the meaning, nature, scope, and historical development of International Relations as a discipline, including the challenges of nomenclature and its academic autonomy. CO104: Analyze the concept of national interest and its promotion, along with the role of economic instruments and foreign aid in shaping national policy CO105: Examine the meaning, elements, and evolution of national power, as well as the various means and methods used to exercise it in international relations. CO106: Evaluate the constraints on national power, including the balance of power, collective security, world public opinion, and factors influencing global perspectives CO107: Explore the methods of peaceful dispute resolution in international relations, the role of state and non-state actors, and the impact of globalization on conflict resolution CO108: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Use of Map and Globe, Power Point Presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Meaning, nature, problem of nomenclature, scope (including area studies), subject matter, history of development and autonomy of International Relations as a discipline
National Interest and promotion of national interest, Economic Instruments of National Policy, foreign, aid as an instrument
National Power: Meaning, elements and evolution, means and methods of exercising national power
Balance of Power, Collective Security, World Public Opinion, factors limiting world public opinion
Pacific Settlement of International Disputes; Actors and Influences: State and non state Actors; Globalisation
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Ø Ghai, U.R. (2017). International Politics Theory & Practice. New Delhi: New Academic Publishing Co.
Ø Heywood,A.,(2014), Global Politics, London, Bloomsbury Publishing.
Ø Dunne,T.,& Kurki,M., (2020),International Relations Theories:Discipline and Diversity,London, Oxford OUP
Ø Palmer, N.D. & Perkins, H.C. (2019). International Relations. Delhi: AITBS Publishers and Distributors.
Ø Murthy,B.S.,(2017), International Relations and Organisations, New Delhi, Eastern Book Company
Ø Roach, S.C.,& Griffths,M.,(2013), International Relations:The Key Concept, London,Routledge
Morganthau, H. J.(1993).Politics among Nations. California: Mcgraw Hill
