History of International Relations- I

Paper Code: 
- 24MIR 122
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:   The  objectives of this course are to provide a concise survey of history of world, introduce the student genre to provide a comprehensive and in depth analysis of the various important events in international history, help in developing analytical understanding of the factors that led to various events and the policy orientations of the nations at that time and provide a comprehensive and an in-depth orientation in the approaches to comprehend the character of contemporary international societies

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24MIR 122

History of International Relations- I

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO7: Analyze the causes and consequences of World War I within the context of global affairs.

CO8: Investigate into the intricacies of World War II and explore the emergence of the Third World and the NAM.

CO9: Examine the rise of superpowers and the various phases of the Cold War, understanding the dynamics and complexities of this geopolitical standoff.

CO10: Develop an in-depth interrogation of the concepts of disarmament and arms control, while also studying the collapse of the USSR and the subsequent end of the Cold War era.

CO11: Analyze the transformation of the international power structure, assessing the implications of these shifts on global politics and security.

CO12: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments,Use of Maps 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
 
12.00
Unit I: 
World War- I

World War- I- causes and consequences, significance of Bolshevik Revolution, Rise of Nazism, Fascism

12.00
Unit II: 
World War- II

World War- II- causes and consequences; Peace treaties; emergence of Third World & NAM

12.00
Unit III: 
Cold War

Rise of superpowers; Cold War- different phases

12.00
Unit IV: 
Cold War (12 Hours)

Disarmament and arms control; Collapse of the USSR, end of Cold War

12.00
Unit V: 
International Power Structure

Transformation of international power structure: bipolarity into unipolarity and multipolarity

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Khanna, V.N. and Kumar, L.K. (2018) Foreign Policy of India. New Delhi:  Vikas Publishing House

Ø  Basu, R.(2017). International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Ø  Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company

Ø  Kumar,M. (2017). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.

Ø  Johri,J.C.(2014). International Relations and Politics: Theoretical Perspectives in the Post-Cold War Era. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers

Ø  Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2014), International Relations(X Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.

Ø  Heywood, A. (2014).Global Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan

Ø  Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.

 Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd

References: 
  • Palmer and Perkins,(2019),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
  • Basu,R.,(2019), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2018), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge
  • Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage
  • Griffiths,M,(2013),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge
  • Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
  • Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
  • Deutsch, K. W.,(1989), The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall
  • Morganthau, H. J. (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta,Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency
Academic Year: 
2024-25
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