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International Politics
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):
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
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POL 313
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International Politics |
CO50: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theoretical debates and issues of current global politics. CO51: Understand key principles of particular arguments in application to specific dimensions of international relations. CO52: Identify actors and processes in international politics, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations. CO53: Recognize and understand various regional organizations and understand contemporary global challenges. |
Approach in teaching
Lecture, Power point presentations ,Classroom discussions. Lecture and Feedback through class discussions Interactive sessions using various online resources Class discussions through presentations, case studies, online resources.
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Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
Online Quiz, Discussion. |
Approaches to International Politics- Idealism; Realism – Morgenthau; Neo-Realism- Kenneth Waltz;
Concepts - National Interest; Balance of Power;
Post-War International Developments- End of Colonialism, De-Europeanization of International Politics, Emergence of New States & Democratization of the World
Cold War & Bipolarity; Arms Race and Disarmament; Collective Security
World after Cold War; Unipolarity
Issues in International Politics- Arab- Israel Conflict; Oil Politics
Non-Alignment- Evolution and contemporary relevance;
New International Economic Order (NIEO); North – South Dialogue; South- South Dialogue
Associations of Regional Co-operation- ASEAN; SAARC; EU
Contemporary Global Concerns- Human Rights; Environment and Ecological concerns
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- Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
- Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2011), International Relations(VIII Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.
- Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2002), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge
- Basu,R.,(2004), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
- Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage
- Deutsch, K. W.,(1989), The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall
- Griffiths,M,(2004),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge
- Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
- Misra,K.P., & Beal ,R.S.(eds.),(1980), International Relations Theory :Western and Non-Western Perspectives,New Delhi,Vikas Publications
- Morganthau, H. J. (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta,Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency
- Melkote,R. S. and Rao,N.A.(1992), International Relations,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
- Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
- Palmer and Perkins,(2004),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
- Ray,Ashwini,(2004),Western Realism and International Relations A Non Western view, NewDelhi,Foundation Books
- Sharma,SR ,(2003), US Iraq War: An Erosion of UN Authority, New Delhi,Mohit Publishers
