International Politics

Paper Code: 
Pol 313
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper deals with the concepts and dimensions of international relations and makes an analysis of different theories highlighting the major debates and differences within the different theoretical paradigms. It highlights the various aspects of conflicts and conflict resolution in the specificity of the long period of the post Second World War phase. 

The objectives of this course are to:

1. Make learners aware of the major concepts and principles of International system.

 

2. Acquaint the students with basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations

3. Provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application.

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Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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POL 313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Politics

CO50: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theoretical debates and issues of current global politics.

CO51: Understand key principles of particular arguments in application to specific dimensions of international relations.

CO52: Identify actors and processes in international politics, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations.

CO53: Recognize and understand various regional organizations and understand contemporary global challenges.

Approach in teaching

 

Lecture, Power point presentations ,Classroom discussions.

Lecture and Feedback  through class discussions

Interactive sessions using various online resources

Class discussions through presentations, case studies, online resources.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

Online Quiz, Discussion.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit 1

Approaches to International Politics- Idealism; Realism – Morgenthau; Neo-Realism- Kenneth Waltz;

Concepts - National Interest; Balance of Power;

Post-War International Developments- End of Colonialism, De-Europeanization of International Politics, Emergence of New States & Democratization of the World

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit 2

Cold War & Bipolarity; Arms Race and Disarmament; Collective Security

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit 3

World after Cold War; Unipolarity

Issues in International Politics- Arab- Israel Conflict; Oil Politics

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit 4

Non-Alignment- Evolution and contemporary relevance;

New International Economic Order (NIEO); North – South Dialogue; South- South Dialogue

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit 5

Associations of Regional Co-operation- ASEAN; SAARC; EU

Contemporary Global Concerns- Human Rights; Environment and Ecological concerns

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company
  • Arora, P, (2012), International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd
  • Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
  • Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2011), International Relations(VIII Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.

 

References: 
  • Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2002), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge
  • Basu,R.,(2004), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage
  • Deutsch, K. W.,(1989), The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall
  •  Griffiths,M,(2004),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge
  • Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
  •  Misra,K.P., & Beal ,R.S.(eds.),(1980), International Relations Theory :Western and Non-Western Perspectives,New Delhi,Vikas Publications
  • Morganthau, H. J. (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta,Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency
  • Melkote,R. S. and Rao,N.A.(1992), International Relations,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
  • Palmer and Perkins,(2004),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
  • Ray,Ashwini,(2004), Western Realism and International Relations A Non Western view, NewDelhi,Foundation Books
  • Sharma,SR ,(2003), US Iraq War: An Erosion of UN Authority, New Delhi, Mohit Publishers

 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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