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Theories of International Relations
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
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25MIR 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 |
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
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
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
