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Theories of International Relations
The objectives of this course are to:
1. The purpose of the course is to provide a thorough background in all schools of IR theory
2. It will acquaint the students to understand the debates between various theorists regarding their perspective on the nature of international politics
· The course will provide analytical understanding of the new themes emerging in the field.
· This course provides a concise survey of how theory is relevant in reading between the lines, to understand and correlate theory and practice
Course Outcomes (CO)
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MIR 221 |
Theories of International Relations |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO23: Develop overall understanding of various theories in International Relations CO24: Reflect comprehensively on the importance of application of theories in the global context and the competent interests of state and non state actors . CO25: Develop understanding of various strands of theories and correlate theory with practice . CO26: Equip with conceptual tools necessary to efficaciously comprehend the fundamental forces, processes and actors, militating within the international system through the theoretical debates in International Relations CO27:Conceptualise, understand and judge theoretical traditions, bearing in mind their geo-cultural specificities. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, 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 |
Realism and Neo Realism-Core elements, Classical Realism (Morgenthau), Structural Realism, criticisms
Liberalism and neo Liberalism-Core ideas, liberalism and globalization, criticisms
Marxism and Neo Marxism-Core elements, relevance, World Systems Theory- Immanuel Wallerstein, Gramscianism,
Constructivism: Meaning, Constructivist theories of I.R, criticisms
Post structuralism –Meaning core themes, criticisms
Feminism- Core elements, major theoretical perspectives
Green theory- Environmentalism, sustainable development
Essential Readings
Ø Baylis, J.and Smith, S. (eds.), (2020). The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Ø Jackson,R, Sorensen,G ,Moller,J (ed) (2019), Introduction to International Relations-Theories and Approaches,, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Ø Dunne,T ,Kurki, M , Smith,S (ed.),(2016),International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Ø Burchill, S. et al, (2015), Theories of International Relations 3rd ed, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Reference Books
Ø Carlsnaes, W., Risse, T.and Simmons,B. (eds.),(2013), Handbook of International Relations. London: Sage
Ø Bull,H.(2012), The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, 3rd edn., Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Ø Wendt,A.(1999). Social Theory of International Politics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Ø Cox, R and Sinclair, T. (1996) Approaches to World Order, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Ø Baldwin, D.A. (ed.),(1993) Neo-Realism and Neo-liberalism: The Contemporary Debate ,New York: Columbia University Press
Ø Brown, C. (1992). International Relations Theory: New Normative Approaches, Hamel Hamstead: Harvester Wheatsheaf
Ø Grant R.and Newland, eds., (1991). Gender and International Relations, Buckingham: Open University Press and Millennium Press
Ø Waltz, K. (1979) Theory of International Politics. London: Addison-Wesley Publishing
E-Resources:
Ø International Relations Theories. (2013). United Kingdom: OUP Oxford. Can be retrieved https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=82103931DDDFE6451D574CCFA86F77F3
Ø Devetak, R., Linklater, A., Burchill, S. (2013). Theories of International Relations. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing. Can be retrieved https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=DE30FAC035F0396EAB0CD9F9FD669FAC
Ø Heywood, A. (2011). Global Politics. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=7E0592651A3590663ACE8D32C2DB1765
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 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
