International Politics

Paper Code: 
POL 123
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Make learners aware of the major concepts and principles of International system.

2. Acquaint the students with basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations

3. Provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application.

Course Objectives (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

POL 123

International Relations

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

CO9:   Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theoretical debates and issues of current global politics

CO10:  Understand key principles of particular arguments in application to specific dimensions of international relations

CO11: Identify actors and processes in international politics, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations

CO12:  Acquaint with concepts of power, conflicts, peace and security work out  and their role in the changing international conditions over the years

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, 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: 
Unit -1

Meaning, Nature, Evolutions and Scope of International Relations

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Theories and approaches; Mainstream Approaches – Realist, Neo-Realist, Idealist, liberal, Critical Approaches- Marxist, Game Theory, Mandal theory in Ancient India

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III

Concepts of National Power, National Interest, Balance of Power, Collective Security

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV

Foreign Policy Instruments, Concept and techniques of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, War as an Instrument of National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

Globalization, Terrorism, Nuclear Non Proliferation, Disarmament, Neocolonialism, Human rights, Environment and International relations

Essential Readings: 
  • Khanna, V.N. and Kumar, L.K. (2018) Foreign Policy of India. New Delhi:  Vikas Publishing House
  • Basu, R.(2017). International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
  • Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company
  • Kumar,M. (2017). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
  • Johri,J.C.(2014). International Relations and Politics: Theoretical Perspectives in the Post-Cold War Era. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers
  • Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2014), International Relations(X Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.
  • Heywood, A. (2014).Global Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan
  • 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

 

E-Resources:

 

 

Journals

  • International Studies Review
  • Review of International Studies
  • International Affairs
  • International Relations
  • International Studies Quarterly
  • International Theory
Academic Year: 
2022-23
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