Theories of International Relations

Paper Code: 
24MIR 221
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:  The objectives of this course are toprovide a thorough background in all schools of IR theory; acquaint the students with the debates between various theorists regarding their perspective on the nature of international politics; provide analytical understanding of the new themes emerging in the field; and to provide a concise survey of how theory is relevant in reading between the lines, to understand and correlate theory and practice

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24MIR 221

Theories of International Relations

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO37:   Develop overall understanding of the core elements of Realism and Neo-Realism along with its criticisms.

CO38: Reflect comprehensively on the theories of Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism in the global context.

CO39: Develop understanding of various strands of theories of Marxism, Neo-Marxism & World Systems and correlate theory with practice.

CO40: Equip with conceptual tools necessary to efficaciously comprehend the fundamentals of Constructivism and Post Structuralism.

CO41: Conceptualise, understand and judge theoretical traditions of Feminism and Green theory.

CO42: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

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
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Realism and Neo Realism

Realism and Neo Realism-Core elements, Classical Realism (Morgenthau), Structural Realism, criticisms

12.00
Unit II: 
Liberalism and neo Liberalism

 Liberalism and neo Liberalism-Core ideas, liberalism and globalization, criticisms

12.00
Unit III: 
Marxism and Neo Marxism

Marxism and Neo Marxism-Core elements, relevance, World Systems Theory- Immanuel Wallerstein, Gramscianism,

12.00
Unit IV: 
Constructivism and Post structuralism

Constructivism: Meaning, Constructivist theories of I.R, criticisms  Post structuralism –Meaning core themes, criticisms

12.00
Unit V: 
Feminism and Green theory

Feminism- Core elements, major theoretical perspectives  Green theory- Environmentalism, sustainable development

Essential Readings: 
  • Baylis, J.and Smith, S. (eds.), (2020). The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Jackson,R, Sorensen,G ,Moller,J (ed) (2019), Introduction to International Relations-Theories and Approaches,, Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Dunne,T ,Kurki, M , Smith,S (ed.),(2016),International Relations Theories: Discipline and Diversity, Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Burchill, S. et al, (2015), Theories of International Relations 3rd ed, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
References: 
Carlsnaes, W., Risse, T.and Simmons,B. (eds.),(2013), Handbook of International Relations. London: Sage
Bull,H.(2012), The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, 3rd edn., Basingstoke: Palgrave. 
Wendt,A.(1999).  Social Theory of International Politics, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Cox, R and Sinclair, T. (1996) Approaches to World Order, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Baldwin, D.A. (ed.),(1993)  Neo-Realism and Neo-liberalism: The Contemporary Debate ,New York: Columbia University Press
Brown, C. (1992). International Relations Theory: New Normative Approaches, Hamel Hamstead: Harvester Wheatsheaf
Grant R.and Newland, eds., (1991). Gender and International Relations, Buckingham: Open University Press and Millennium Press
Waltz, K. (1979) Theory of International Politics. London: Addison-Wesley Publishing 
 
Academic Year: 
2024-25
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