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International Relations
The objectives of this course are to:
1. This course provides a concise survey of history of world.
2. The aim of the course is to introduce the student genre to provide a comprehensive and in depth analysis of the various important events in international history.
3. The course will help in developing analytical understanding of the factors that led to various events and the policy orientations of the nations at that time
4. To provide a comprehensive and an in-depth orientation in the approaches to comprehend the character of contemporary international societies.
Course Outcomes (CO)
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MIR 122 |
History of International Relations- I |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO4: Develop critical understanding of importance historical studies in International Relations. CO5: Reflect comprehensively on the strategies followed by nations to pursue their national interest. CO6: To develop understanding of history of international relations, watershed events and how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric and policy orientations of nations CO7:Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principle issues of conflict and contention. CO8:Suggest solutions to the international issues through cooperation, conflict resolution and diplomacy |
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 |
World War- I- causes and consequences, significance of Bolshevik Revolution, Rise of Nazism, Fascism
World War- II- causes and consequences; Peace treaties; emergence of Third World & NAM
Rise of superpowers; Cold War- different phases
Disarmament and arms control; Collapse of the USSR, end of Cold War
Transformation of international power structure: bipolarity into unipolarity and multipolarity
Books Recommended:
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.
Ø Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books:
Ø Palmer and Perkins,(2019),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
Ø Basu,R.,(2019), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
Ø Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2018), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge
Ø Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage
Ø Griffiths,M,(2013),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge
Ø Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
Ø Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
Ø Deutsch, K. W.,(1989), The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall
Ø Morganthau, H. J. (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta,Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency
E-Resources:
Ø Sørensen, G., Jackson, R. (2012). Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=E947EED4A8B6D50D5EED71683A2C6ADE
Ø Heywood, A. (2011). Global Politics. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=7E0592651A3590663ACE8D32C2DB1765
Ø Baylis, J., Owens, P., Smith, S. (2020). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford. ( https://www.academia.edu/44890201/The_Globalization_of_World_Politics_EIGHTH_EDITION_2020)
Ø Chatterjee, A. (2010). International Relations Today: Concepts and Applications. India: Pearson. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/International_Relations_Today_Concepts_a/5pJMUHz2gJMC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Chatterjee,+A.+(2010).+International+Relations+Today:+Concepts+and+Applications.+India:+Pearson.&printsec=frontcover
Ø Devetak, R., Burke, A., & George, J. (Eds.). (2011). An Introduction to International Relations (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/An_Introduction_to_International_Relatio/oXlVr6ZKiDUC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Devetak,+R.,+Burke,+A.,+%26+George,+J.+(Eds.).+(2011).+An+Introduction+to+International+Relations+(2nd+ed.).&printsec=frontcover
Ø Basu,R.,(2012).International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues. India: SAGE Publications. Can be retrieved from https://www.pdfdrive.com/international-politics-e43167059.html
Journals
Ø International Studies Review
Ø Review of International Studies
Ø International Affairs
Ø International Relations
Ø International Studies Quarterly
Ø International Theory
