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Theories of International Relations (Theory)
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
3. The course will provide analytical understanding of the new themes emerging in the field.
4.This course provides a concise survey of how theory is relevant in reading between the lines, to understand and correlate theory and practice
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24DPOL 811(B) |
Theories of International Relations (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO142: evaluate various theories in International Relations CO143: examine comprehensively on the importance of application of theories in the global context and the competent interests of state and non state actors CO144: develop understanding of various strands of theories and correlate theory with practice. CO145: formulate conceptual tools to comprehend the fundamental forces, processes and actors, militating within the international system through the theoretical debates in International Relations CO146: judge the concept and theoretical traditions, bearing in mind their geo-cultural specificities. CO147: 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 |
Core elements, Classical Realism (Morgenthau), Structural Realism, criticisms
Core ideas, liberalism and globalization, criticisms
Core elements, relevance, World Systems Theory- Immanuel Wallerstein, Gramscianism,
Meaning, Constructivist theories of I.R, criticisms
Post structuralism –Meaning core themes, criticisms
Core elements of Feminism, 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
Burchill, S. et al, (2015), Theories of International Relations 3rd ed, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
- 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
