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South Asia and the World
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to analyse the issues on peace and security in the South Asia region; inter-state conflicts and other matters concerning bilateral relations; and regional cooperation and confidence building measures in South Asia
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO109: Create deeper knowledge of methods to conduct the study CO110: Develop skills in conducting a comprehensive literature review to identify and analyze existing research in the field, and identify research gaps CO111: Develop the ability to formulate clear and concise research objectives and hypotheses that align with the research problem and research gap identified. CO112: The capability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge a critical thinking skills to evaluate the relevance and significance of the research problem CO113: The capability to clearly present and discuss the conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these findings. CO114: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Discussion and Solving of Practical Problems, Practical application of research techniques through field visits and preparation of reports Learning activities for the students: carry out investigation of various political issues through primary and secondary sources . |
Continuous evaluation of drafts and discussion of the work with the students, Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
South Asia as a region- Society & economy, developmental profile, National struggle and historical legacies, Two Nation theory, Indo- centricity of the region
The North-west: Pakistan and Afghanistan- political systems, role of big powers, interstate terrorism
The Himalayan states: Nepal and Bhutan- political structures, role of monarchy, China factor
The Indian Ocean Island states: Sri Lanka and Maldives- political structures, ethnic and religious movements, problem of radicalization
The Bay of Bengal states: Bangladesh and Myanmar- political structures, migration and refugee problem, environmental issues
Interstate disputes and regional cooperation: SAARC and BIMSTEC
Ø Basu, R & Rahman, M.S. (2016), Governance in South Asia. New York: Routledge
Ø Hettige, S. & Gerharz, E. (2015), Governance, Conflict and Development in South Asia: Perspectives from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. New Delhi: SAGE Publishing India
Ø Mazumdar, A. (2014), Indian Foreign Policy in Transition: Relations with South Asia. New York: Routledge
Ø Visweswaran, K. (2011), Perspectives on Modern South Asia: A Reader in Culture, History, and Representation. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons
Ø Brass, P. (2010), Routledge Handbook of South Asian Politics: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge
Ø Blom, A. & Rewal, S.T.L. (2019) Emotions, Mobilisations and South Asian Politics. Abingdon, Oxon: Taylor & Francis
Ø Jivanta, S. (2018), Maritime Governance And South Asia: Trade, Security And Sustainable Development In The Indian Ocean. Singapore: World Scientific
Ø Slate, N. (2017), Colored Cosmopolitanism. Cambridge: Harvard University Press
Ø DeVotta, N. (2015), An Introduction to South Asian Politics. Abingdon, Oxon: Taylor & Francis
Ø Smith, D.E. (2015), South Asian Politics and Religion, Princton: Princeton University Press
Ø Wadley , S. (2014) South Asia in the World: An Introduction. Routledge
Ø Padukone, N. (2014), Beyond South Asia: India's Strategic Evolution and the Reintegration of the Subcontinent. Bloomsbury Academic
Ø Pande, A. (2011), Explaining Pakistan's Foreign Policy: Escaping India. New York: Routledge
Ø Paul,T.V.(ed), (2010),South Asia’s Weak States, California,Stanford University Press
Ø Paul, T.V. (2010), South Asia's Weak States: Understanding the Regional Insecurity Predicament. Stanford, California: Stanford University Press
Ø Mendis, D. (2007), Electoral Processes and Governance in South Asia. New Delhi: SAGE Publications India
