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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 and provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application
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25MIR 121 |
An Introduction to International Relations (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO1: analyse the key theoretical debates and issues of international relations and the autonomy it holds as a distinct discipline. CO2: analyse key principles of national interest and national policy in application to specific dimensions of international relations. CO3: Co-relate issues of current global politics with theoretical aspects of national power CO4: examine various actors and processes in international power equations, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations CO5: appraise the key principles of peacemaking in application to dispute settlement mechanisms CO6: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
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
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Heywood,A.,(2014), Global Politics, London, Bloomsbury Publishing
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Ø Morganthau, H. J.(1993).Politics among Nations. California: Mcgraw Hill