Understanding Globalization

Paper Code: 
DPOL 601(B)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale: The Purpose of this course is to give students a basic understanding of what is meant by the phenomenon of globalization, its sources and forms. In addition, students will obtain a familiarity with both key global actors and certain urgent problems that require solutions at global level

The objectives of this course are to:

1.  Understand about the fundamental concepts of Globalization

2. Identify the different forms of Globalization

 

Course Outcomes (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

DPOL 602 

Understanding Globalization

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

CO36:    Understand key principles of particular arguments in application to specific dimensions of Globalization

CO37: Understanding the core controversies, including the logic behind global challenges

CO38: Identify actors and processes in international politics, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations

CO39: Analysing and applying conceptual tools to global predicaments, realizing how policies must shift over time.

CO40: Assess the ethical implications and dilemmas associated with counterterrorism

strategies and policies

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

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

Meaning of Globalization; Dimensions of Globalization - Economic, Political, Technological and Cultural 

18.00
Unit II: 
Contemporary World Actors

United Nations (UN)

18.00
Unit III: 
Contemporary World Actors

World Trade Organisation (WTO), Group of 77 Countries (G-77) 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Contemporary World Issues

Global Environmental Issues (Global Warming, Biodiversity, Resource Scarcities)

18.00
Unit V: 
Contemporary World Issues

Poverty and Inequality, International Terrorism

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

 

Ø  Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company

Ø  Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2014), International Relations(X Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.

Ø  Arora, P, (2012), International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd

Ø  Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.

 

References: 

Ø  Palmer and Perkins,(2019),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors

Ø  Basu,R.,(2019), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers

Ø  Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2018), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge

Ø  Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage

Ø  Griffiths,M,(2013),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge

Ø  Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman

Ø  Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster

Ø  Deutsch, K. W.,(1989), The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall

Ø  Morganthau, H. J. (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta,Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency

 

E-Resources:

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  Kent, J., Young, J. W. (2013). International Relations Since 1945: A Global History. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=375E20BED24A5620E6D91E52D123D035

Ø  An Introduction to International Relations. (2017). United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=62A342904ADDEDC19C90370FB40262C7

Ø  Handbook of Oil Politics. (2012). United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Handbook_of_Oil_Politics/rBHHBQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0

Klausner, C. L., Bickerton, I. J. (2016). A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=D3D43B05F1DB687165A311D24E187788

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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