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An Introduction to International Relations
The objectives of this course are to:
- Give an overall analysis of major concepts and principles of International system.
- Develop the ability to analyze them with a theoretical framework of international relations.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations
- Provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application
Course Objectives (CO)
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MIR 121 |
An Introduction to International Relations |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theoretical debates and issues of current global politics . CO2: Understand key principles of particular arguments in application to specific dimensions of international relations . CO3: Identify actors and processes in international politics, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations |
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, scope (including area studies), subject matter, autonomy of International Relations as a discipline
Concepts: National Interest & National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy
Concepts: National Power: Meaning, elements and evolution
Limitations on National Power: Balance of Power, Collective Security, World Public Opinion
Pacific Settlement of International Disputes; Actors and Influences: State and non state Actors; Globalisation
- Smith,S.,& Baylis, J,,(2021),The Globalisation of World Politics, USA, Oxford
- Dhariwal, Y., (2021), International Relations, Harayana, Oaksbridge Publishing
- Ghosh, P., (2020), International Relations, New Delhi, PHI Learning
- Kumar,M. (2020). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
- Khanna, V.N.,(2020),International Relations, New Delhi ,Vikas Publishing
- Chatterjee, A., (2018), International Relations Today, New Delhi, Pearson Publications
- Basu, R.(2017).International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Ghai, U.R. (2017). International Politics Theory & Practice. New Delhi: New Academic Publishing Co.
- Heywood,A.,(2014), Global Politics, London, Bloomsbury Publishing.
- Dunne,T.,& Kurki,M., (2020),International Relations Theories:Discipline and Diversity,London, Oxford OUP
- Palmer, N.D. & Perkins, H.C. (2019). International Relations. Delhi: AITBS Publishers and Distributors.
- Murthy,B.S.,(2017), International Relations and Organisations, New Delhi, Eastern Book Company
- Roach, S.C.,& Griffths,M.,(2013), International Relations:The Key Concept, London,Routledge
- Morganthau, H. J.(1993).Politics among Nations. California: Mcgraw Hill
E-Resources:
- Pant,P.,(2011), International Relations in 21st Century, New Delhi, Tata Mc Graw Hill Education, Can be retrieved from
Journals :
- Journal of International Relations and Foreign Policy
- Economic and Political Weekly
- India Quarterly
- Indian Journal of Political Science
- International Journal of Conflict and Development
