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1 Semester - 2022 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
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Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
MAIS131 | POLITICAL THEORY | Core Courses | 4 | 04 | 100 |
MAIS132 | PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS133 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS134 | WORLD HISTORY | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS135 | INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS141A | FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FRENCH) | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS141B | FOREIGN LANGUAGE (CHINESE) | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
2 Semester - 2022 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
Type |
Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
MAIS231 | INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS232 | US AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS233 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS234 | SOUTH ASIA | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS241A | FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FRENCH) | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS241B | FOREIGN LANGUAGE (CHINESE) | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS291 | INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MSA291 | CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | - | 60 | 4 | 100 |
3 Semester - 2021 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
Type |
Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
MAIS331 | PROBLEMS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS332 | INTERNATIONAL LAW | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS333 | CENTRAL ASIA AND RUSSIAN STUDIES | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS334 | COMPARATIVE POLITICS | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS335 | EAST AND SOUTH EAST ASIA | Core Courses | 4 | 4 | 100 |
4 Semester - 2021 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
Type |
Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
MAIS431 | EUROPEAN STUDIES | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS432 | CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE STUDIES | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS433 | AFRICAN STUDIES | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS434 | WEST ASIA | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS435 | CHINA AND THE WORLD | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS451 | RESEARCH PAPER | - | 0 | 4 | 100 |
MAIS481 | DISSERTATION | - | 0 | 2 | 100 |
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Introduction to Program: | |
Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) is an inter-disciplinary programme; students integrate and apply knowledge across disciplines in order to analyze global issues and problems. It equips students with analytical and critical skills to understand contemporary international politics and prepare them for a range of professions that require knowledge of international affairs. The Programme is designed to provide graduates the expertise and skills appropriate for a range of public and private sector careers where an advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary international societies is integral to their work. | |
Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome: PO1: Establish comprehension and have an in-depth and clear understanding of historical and contemporary global politics, its various actors and institutions.PO2: Apply the knowledge in analyzing and bringing creative solutions to complex international issues through cooperation, conflict resolution, diplomacy and creative thinking. PO3: Demonstrate critical, analytical, research, problem-solving, self-learning and communication skills required for a range of careers in public and private sectors and also for self-employment. PO4: Demonstrate entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and continuous learning. PO5: Exhibit dynamism, consultative decision-making, team building and such other leadership qualities. PO6: Develop civic sense, inclusiveness, empathy, humility, integrity and display appreciation of diversity, environmental sensitivity and global perspective of issues. | |
Assesment Pattern | |
20% of the marks for Factual writing 60% of the marks for Interpretation, Analysis 20% of the marks for Writing style that arguments, cohesion, paragraphs and overall writing. grammar,
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Examination And Assesments | |
Continuous Internal Assessment 100 marks CIA 1 Written assignments 20 marks CIA 2 Mid Semester Examinations 50 marks CIA 3 Written assignments and presentations 20 marks Attendance 10 marks. End Semester Examinations 100 Marks |
MAIS131 - POLITICAL THEORY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:04 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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The course aims to help students
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Course Outcome |
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CO1: Grasp the core concepts with clarity like - liberty, equality, justice, rights, power, authority, legitimacy, political ideologies, political theories ? see their relevance and interactions. CO2: Develop the ability to construct and evaluate analytical arguments with clarity CO3: Recognise the relevance of political theories in contemporary times since they can influence our thought perceptions and actions. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Nature, scope & significance of Politics
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· Major approaches and methods in political theory · Sovereignty | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Rights, Liberty, Equality & Justice
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· liberty · Equality · Justice · Rights · Power | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Political ideologies
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· Liberalism · Conservatism · Socialism · Nationalism : Anarchism, Fascism Gandhism | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Political Theories
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· Social Contract · Marxist Theory · Behavioralism & Post Behavioralism, · Systems theory · Communication theory · Post-Modernism · Feminism | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Political Interaction
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· The economy and society · Political culture, identity and legitimacy · Mass media and political communication · Groups, interests and movements | |
Text Books And Reference Books:
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Essential Reading / Recommended Reading
Bhagwan, V. and Bhushan, V. (2011). Principles and Concepts of Political Theory. Noida: Kalyani. Mahajan, V.D. (2010). Political Theory. New Delhi: S Chand. Singhal, SC. (2009). Political Theory. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
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Evaluation Pattern CIA-1 20 Marks CIA-2 50 Marks CIA -3 20 Marks Final Marks 100 | |
MAIS132 - PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Course Description: This is a principles-level course in International Economics for non-majors. International economics is the area of economics concerning transactions and interactions between agents (consumers, firms and governments) of different countries. The main goal is to introduce students to general principles of both international microeconomics and international macroeconomics. First part of the course deals with basic microeconomics concepts and tools like demand and supply, cost and revenue, market structure and its types (1stand 2nd unit) after learning tools of economics 3rd unit focuses on international trade and gains from trade. Initially, we will see the main theories explaining international trade: who benefits from trade, why certain trade patterns appear, how international trade is related to income distribution, etc. Then in unit 4, we will focus on international trade policy: what are the instruments to encourage or discourage trade, why trade is not as prevalent as the theory would imply, and what are the main arguments for and against free trade. Unit 5 and 6 deals with balance of payment and exchange rate system, it’s important to understand these concepts in order to frame a correct policy for the economic growth and development in the era of globalization and liberalization. The last part of the course will focus on international macroeconomics, or open economy macroeconomics. It will go over exchange rate determination, the interaction between exchange rates, interest rates, inflation, and aggregate output; and discuss international monetary systems. Course Objectives
• Introduce students to principles in international economics. • Provide a basic understanding of the workings of international trade, foreign exchange determination etc. • Develop economic reasoning and approach towards international relations |
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Course Outcome |
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CO1: Identify and distinguish different types of market structure and its influence on the economy and the society. CO2: Analyze the role of free trade, in achieving economic growth and development andGive solutions about the problems of free trade CO3: Identify the inefficiencies created due to presence of trade policies and regional trade agreement in the market.
CO4: Design the solutions for the economy to connect internationally and improve trade relations with the rest of the world. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Introduction to Principles of International Economics
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Introduction to economics, Production Possibility Frontier, Basics: Supply and Demand, Market Equilibrium,. Opportunity cost, Isoquants, Indifference Curve Analysis., Types of Market structure | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Market Structure: Price and Output Determination
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Cost and Revenue Analysis, types of cost, types of revenue, Price and output determination under different types of market structure. | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Gains from Trade
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Theories of International Trade: Absolute & Comparative Advantage Theory, Heckscher-Ohlin Theory, Terms of Trade, Factors affecting ToT, Economic Growth and Development, Factor Endowment growth , Prebisch-Singer Thesis, Immiserising Growth-Jadgish Bhagwati | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Trade Policy Instruments
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Free Trade Vs Protection | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Balance of payment
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Unit-6 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Exchange Rates and Open-economy Macroeconomics
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Unit-7 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Macro-Economic Issues and Policies
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National Income, Aggregate demand and supply, Inflation, Unemployment, Fiscal policy and monetary policy, Exim Policy. | |
Text Books And Reference Books:
— International Economics – Cherunilam — International Economics – Dominick Salvatore — International Economics – H.G Mannur — International Economics – Raj Kumar — International Economics- Bo Sodersten — International Economics- Robert J. Carbaugh — International Economics: Theory and Policy - Paul R. Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld — Textbook of Economics – William Boyes & Michael Melvin Deviga Vengedasalam, Karunagaran Madhavan: Principles of Economics. 3 rd Edition Krugman, Obstfeld, Melitz. International Economics: Theory and Policy, 10th Edition, 2012. Pearson. Rajkumar: International economics, latest edition. Excel book | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading International Economics – Cherunilam — International Economics – Dominick Salvatore — International Economics – H.G Mannur — International Economics – Raj Kumar — International Economics- Bo Sodersten — International Economics- Robert J. Carbaugh — International Economics: Theory and Policy - Paul R. Krugman and Maurice Obstfeld — Textbook of Economics – William Boyes & Michael Melvin
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Evaluation Pattern
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MAIS133 - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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The study of international relations takes a wide range of theoretical approaches. Some emerge from within the discipline itself; others have been imported, in whole or in part, from disciplines such as economics or sociology. This course introduces students to some of the most important theory and practice for studying international relations. It provides a fairly comprehensive overview of the major political developments and events starting from the twentieth century. Students are expected to learn about the key milestones in world history and equip them with the tools to understand and analyze the same from different perspectives. The aim of the course is to understand International relations and its multidisciplinary nature where the student will be accommodated with contemporary trend of multidisciplinary discourse.
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Course Outcome |
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CO1: Demonstrate analytical aptitude to studying various concepts and theories of International Relations CO2: Identify and describe the main similarities and differences among the major IR theories. CO3: Understand the historical evolution of IR theory over the course of time |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
PERSPECTIVES IN IR
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International Relations: Meaning, nature, scope and importance; Meaning, elements, evaluation of national power, Approaches to International Peace: Balance of Power; Collective Security; Disarmament and arms control and War | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THOUGHT
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Emmanuel Kant on perpetual peace, Hugo Grotius on International Relation, Karl Smith, Thucydides, Confucius, Arthashastra Thomas Hobbes, Aquinas. | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
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Idealism, Realism, Liberalism, Neo-Realism and Neo-Liberalism, System theory World Systems, Functionalism and Neo-functionalism, New-world order, Dependency theory, Game theory and Marxist approaches | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
CONTEMPORARY IR THEORY
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Historical sociology, Normative theory, Social Constructivism, Postmodernism, post- colonialism, critical theory and Neo- Marxist Approaches in IR | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Alternative approaches to IR theory
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Non-traditional Security threats in International Relations, Green Politics in International Relations, Globalization and new orders of non-State actors, and Feminist Theories, Language and Symbols in International Relations | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Nicholson, M. International Relations: A Concise Introduction. New York: Palgrave, 2002. 1-4. Print. Smith, M. and R. Little. “Introduction.” Perspectives on World Politics. New York: Routledge, 2000. 1-17. Print. Baylis, John and Steve Smith. The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. 4thedn. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008. 1-6. Print. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Nicholson, M. International Relations: A Concise Introduction. New York: Palgrave, 2002. 1-4. Print. Cox, M. “From the Cold War to the War on Terror.” The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Eds. John Baylis and Steve Smith. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. 141-155. Print. Bull, H. “The Balance of Power and International Order”. Perspectives on World Politics. New York: Routledge, 2000. 1-17. Print. Dunne, T. “Liberalism.”The Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Eds. John Baylis and Steve Smith. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008. 185-203. Print. Keohane, R.O. and Joseph S. Nye. “Trans-governmental Relations and the International Organisation.” Perspectives on World Politics. Eds. M. Smith and R. Little. New York: Routledge, 2000. 229-241. Print. Moravcsik, Andrew. “Taking Preferences Seriously: A Liberal Theory of International Politics.” International Organisation51.4 (1997): 513-553. Print. Keohane, Robert O. and Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Power and Interdependence. 3rd edn., Addison-Wesley, 2000. 3-52. Print. Snyder, Jack. Myths of Empire: Domestic Politics and International Ambition. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1991. Print. Tickner, Ann J. “You Just Don’t Understand: Troubles Engagements Between Feminists and IR Theorists.” International Studies Quarterly 41.4 (1997, December): 611-632. Print. Peterson, Spike. Gendered States: Feminist (Re)Visions of International Relations Theory. Boulder: Lynne Rienner, 1992. Print. Enloe, Cynthia. Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of International Politics. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1989. Print. Cohn, Carol and Cynthia Weber. “Missions, Men and Masculinities.” International Feminist Journal of Politics 1.4: 435-451. Print. Moravcsik, Andrew. “Taking Preferences Seriously: A Liberal Theory of International Politics.” International Organisation51.4 (1997): 513-553. Print. Keohane, Robert O. and Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Power and Interdependence. 3rdedn., Addison-Wesley, 2000. 3-52. Print. Halliday, F. Rethinking International Relations. London: Macmillan, 1994. 147-166. Print. Nicholson, M. International Relations: A Concise Introduction. New York: Palgrave, 2002.120-122. Print. Galtung, J. “A Structural Theory of Imperialism.”Perspectives on World Politics. Eds. M. Smith and R. Little. New York: Routledge, 2000. 292-304. Print. Wallerstein, I. “The Rise and Future Demise of World Capitalist System: Concepts for Comparative Analysis.” Perspectives on World Politics. Eds. M. Smith and R. Little. New York: Routledge, 2000. 292-304. Print. | |
Evaluation Pattern CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% CIA III – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% Attendance – 05% End Semester Examination – 50% TOTAL 100% | |
MAIS134 - WORLD HISTORY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: : It is essential to understand how the contemporary world, its priorities and articulations are rooted in the modern period. Broadly identified as beginning from 1800’s and lasting till 1950’s, Modernism was a conceptual movement that influenced the progress of History and Culture of the entire world. It was this pre war world that engineered the historical, political, social, economic and cultural sensibilities of Contemporary period and hence it becomes crucial to understanding International Relations. |
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CO1: Correlate the history of the world in a holistic manner, by understanding the process through which histories of different areas are interlinked with politics, society and culture. CO2: Apply, trace and link the ideas, debates and practices of the contemporary society with that of the pre war period. CO3: Critically analyse the context in which the present global history is shaping up and link it to issues of environment and gender. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:18 |
Europe in 19th C .
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Liberalism and Nationalism in the early 19th century b) Social Darwinism c) Nationalism and nation States: Unification of Italy and Germany. d) The Romantic era: Concerns and Features- Romanticism and Musical Nationalism of Richard Wagner – Romanticism in Art and Literature of Goya and Wolfgang von Gothe -Intellectual background of Romanticism: Kant, Hegel and Marx | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Africa and Colonialism
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Colonialism in Africa b) Pre colonial and colonial Africa : European presence c)Scramble for Africa d) Consolidation of colonial rule: Raw materials and markets, peasant producers, economic impact, early expressions of nationalism. e)The People and Cultures of Africa: Religion and Society in early Africa, African literature and literary movements, impact of African culture on the West.
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:13 |
Asia between 18th and early 20th centuries.
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a) Ruptures in Ottomanization,and the issue of eastern question b) Arab nationalism – Arabia during the world wars. c) Western interventions and regional friction in China: Anglo Chinese confrontations, revolution and the republic- Japan: Period of assertion 1860 to 1920. | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
The Americas
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a) USA: Formation of national identity – Struggle for nationhood: westward expansion and the civil war – Idea of USA: i)The age of Jazz ii) Literature: Emerson and David Thoreau iii) Architecture: Frank Lyod Wright b) Early colonial empires in Latin America: Portugal, Spain and France, the age of conquistadores, Portuguese empire in the Atlantic, c) Plantation economy, Slave trade and its impact on Europe. c) Colonial culture and liberation movements. | |
Text Books And Reference Books: 1. Sneh Mahajan, Issues in Twentieth Century World History, Macmillan,2010 2010 2. Kevin Shillington, History of Africa, Palgrave Macmillan 2012 3. Edited, US History, Rice University, 2017 4.Meenaxi Phukan, Rise of the Modern West, Trinity Press 1998
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Essential Reading / Recommended Reading 1. Hobsbawm, Eric. Age of Extreme: The Short Twentieth Century 1914-1991. London: Abacus, 1995. 2. Carr, E.H. International Relations between the Two World Wars: 1919 – 1939. NewYork: Palgrave, 2004. 3. Taylor, A.J.P. The Origins of the Second World War. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1961. 4. Carrthuthers, S.L. “International History, 1900- 1945.”The Globalisation of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Eds. John Baylis and Steve Smith. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005 6 Calvocoressi, P. World Politics: 1945 – 2000. Essex: Pearson, 2005. 7. Scott, L. “International History, 1945 – 1990.” The Globalisation of World Politics An Introduction to International Relations. Eds. John Baylis and Steve Smith.
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Evaluation Pattern SCHEME OF VALUATION CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation 10% CIA II – Mid Semester Examination 25% CIA III – Research Topic 10% Attendance 05% End Semester Examination 50% TOTAL 100%
Scheme of Evaluation: For all Sections 50% of the marks for Factual writin 40% of the marks for Interpretation, Analysis 10% of the marks for Writing style that include grammar, vocabulary, spelling ,presentation | |
MAIS135 - INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Indian foreign policy reflects the perceptions and priorities of our political, economic and military leaderships from time to time in relation to the neighbourhood, middle and big powers. This is evidenced from the continuity and change in Indian national security and foreign policy. It also deals with the mechanics of Indian foreign policy making and the issues that influence the policy in order for them to develop a perspective on the emerging trends in Indian foreign policy. |
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CO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the influences on the basic features of Indian foreign policy that have evolved over 75 years of nationhood and understand the mechanics of and appreciate the complexities involved in policy making.
CO2: Appreciate and analyse the role of various Prime Ministers in the foreign policy making.
CO3: Understand the challenges that India faces in its neighbourhood and the reasons behind the policy stances.
CO4: Apply the historical understanding to current India?s policy with regards to our relations with important world players and regional powers |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:4 |
Foundations of Indian Foreign Policy
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Doctrinal Aspects; Determinants: domestic and international; Evolution of Indian foreign policy, pre-Independence, post-Independence, Non Aligned Movement, Cold War and Security Politics | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Making of India's Foreign Policy
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Institutions, Structure, and Processes:Structure of Indian Government, Political System, Ministry of External Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office, Research & Analysis Wing, Role of Think Tanks, Media, Role of the Prime ministers | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
India's Relations with its Neighbours
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan and South-East Asia | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
India's Relations with World Powers
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US, Russian Federation, PRC, Japan, and European Union | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
India's Relations with Regional Powers
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Israel, East and West Asia, African Countries, Australia and South America. | |
Unit-6 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
India's Foreign Economic Policy
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Economic aspects; Interactions with Global and Regional Institutions and Grouping (UN, IMF & WB, WTO, ASEAN-ARF, APEC, EU, BRICs, SCO, SAARC, BIMSTEC, Asian infrastructure investment bank). | |
Unit-7 |
Teaching Hours:6 |
India's Defense and Nuclear Policy
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Genesis, Doctrines, Evolutionary Trajectory, Emerging Dimensions.
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Unit-8 |
Teaching Hours:6 |
Continuity and Change in 21st Century
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Non-Alignment,Terrorism, Energy Security, Indian Diaspora | |
Text Books And Reference Books:
Bandyopadhyaya, J., The Making of India's Foreign Policy: Determinants, Institutions, Processes, and Personalities, Bombay: Allied Publishers, 1970. Dixit, J. N., Indian Foreign Policy and its Neighbours, New Delhi: Gyan Publishing, 2001. Dogra Rajiv, India's World: How prime ministers shaped foreign policy, Rupa Publications India , New Delhi, 2020 Malone, David, C. Raja Mohan, Srinath Raghavan, The Oxford Handbook of Indian Foreign Policy, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. Malone, David, Does the Elephant Dance: Contemporary Indian Foreign Policy, New Delhi: Oxford, 2011. Menon, Shivshankar, Choices: Inside the Making of India’s Foreign Policy, Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press, 2016. Rajmohan, C., Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India's New Foreign Policy, New Delhi, Penguin Books, 2005. Pande, Aparna, From Chanakya to Modi: Evolution of India's Foreign Policy, New Delhi: Harper Collins, 2017. Saran Shyam, How India Sees The World: From Kautilya to Modi, New Delhi: Juggernaut, 2018. Tharoor, Shashi, Pax Indica: India and the World of 21st Century, New Delhi: Penguin, 2013. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading · Bajpai, Kanti, Basit, Saira, Krishnappa, V. eds., India’s grand Stategy: History, theory, cases (2014) · Nehru, Jawaharlal, India's Foreign Policy: Selected Speeches, September 1946-April 1961, New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India, 1961. · Nancy Jetly and Rajendra Prasad, India's Foreign Policy: Challenges And Prospects, New Delhi: Vikas Pub. House, 1999. · Muni, S.D., India’s foreign Policy, The Democracy Dimension (2009) · Tharoor, Shashi Reasons of State: Political development and India’s foreign policy under Indira Gandhi (1982)
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Evaluation Pattern SCHEME OF VALUATION · CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% · CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% · CIA III – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation 10% · Attendance – 05% · End Semester Examination – 50%
TOTAL 100% | |
MAIS141A - FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FRENCH) (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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'Travailler en français en entreprise' is a professional French course at elementary level (A1/A2). It has been designed for students whose French is part of the professional project, or people already integrated into the world of work. 'Travailler en français en entreprise' (French in business) is a pragmatic method, based on an action-based approach: students are regularly put in situations through role plays and case studies. The professional situations and the tasks proposed are varied and realistic and thus give rise to written and oral productions close to the authentic. 'Travailler en français en entreprise' (French in business) includes ten units that address a wide range of topics related to the business world. Course objectives include the ability - to speak and understand simple conversations - to understand basic grammar - to write simple sentences.
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CO1: speak and understand simple conversations CO2: understand and use simple grammar CO3: write simple sentences |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Faire connaissance - Getting to know
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Vie professionnelle, vie personnelle - Professional and personal life
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Traiter un problème - Dealing with a problem
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Voyager pour affaires - Travel for business
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Echanges hors bureauExchanges outside the office
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Travailler en français en entreprise - Méthode de français sur objectifs spécifiques - Niveaux A1 /A2 du CECR - Bernard GILLMANN - Edition Didier 2007 | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading French Course Grammar - Bescherelle book series, Bertenshaw grammar, French websites like Bonjour de France, Fluent U, Learn French Lab, Point du FLE etc 1. | |
Evaluation Pattern CIA 1 - Quiz on simple grammar / Role Play CIA 2 - Written test CIA 3 - Quiz on various aspects of France and French / Test of the four skills | |
MAIS141B - FOREIGN LANGUAGE (CHINESE) (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Given the growing influence of China in the changing world order and the fact that Chinese language is one of the 6 official languages of UN, this basic level course offers an opportunity to the International Studies students to discover and learn this much intriguing ancient, east asian language perceived as the most difficult in the world. This beginner’s level course will:
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Course Outcome |
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CO1: Demonstrate an understanding of brief history of the language as well as it?s unique features.
1.3. They will know the basics of the Chinese phonetic and the writing system.
1.4. They will know the vocabulary, sentence patterns and the grammar necessary for basic needs of communication in everyday life like greetings, talking about self, family, college etc. CO2: 2. Skill:
2.1. They will have the oral and written skill to be able to understand and communicate in the above given situations.
2.2. They will pronounce the Chinese words more or less correctly.
2.3. With practice they will be able to identify and write characters covered in the first semester.
2.4. They will have the competence to succeed at HSK 1.
CO3: 3. Attitude
3.1. Openness towards the new culture and language
3.2. Awareness that the knowledge and understanding of Chinese language and culture is an asset in the emerging world order
3.3. Appreciate the linguistic and cultural differences. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Xiexie: retroflex, tone and spelling rules, radicals, compound strokes
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Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Ni hao : pinyin, tones, characters, putonghua
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Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Initiation: Introduction to the language, country and the Text Book
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Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Numbers, days and date
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Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
How have you been lately?
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Which country do you come from?
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Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
How many people are there in your family?
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Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
What time do you have class tomorrow?
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Unit-6 |
Teaching Hours:4 |
HSK 1 : an introduction
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MAIS231 - INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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1. Provide an introductory analysis of theories of political economy. 2. To provide a basic history of international political economy. To apply theories of political economy in order to explain the dynamic operation of the global economy as an interaction between economics and politics. |
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Course Outcome |
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CO 1: Conceptualise and briefly explain the theoretical frames of international political economy. CO 2: To trace the evolution of the international political economy up to the period of neoliberalism. CO 3: Use the basic tools of economics and political science to analyse the nature of international economic competition and interdependence. CO 4: To explain and analyse the dynamics of financial liberalisation, sovereign debt crisis and the politics of economic distribution. CO 5: Define economic regionalism and analyse the Euro-zone crisis |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Concepts and Theories
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The modern Nation State. Mercantilism and Pre-Modern World Economy. Nineteenth Century Liberalism and Structuralism. The liberal international economy: practice and arguments. The nationalist reaction: practice and arguments. | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:20 |
From the inter-war crisis to financial liberalisation
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The Gold Standard Era. The politics of the inter-war years. The Bretton Woods settlement and the collapse of Bretton Woods. Orthodox Development Economics and developing economies. The Mahalanobis Model in India. Indira Gandhi’s Socialism. Early Reforms under Rajiv Gandhi in the late 1980s. The Asian financial crisis. | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Global economic competition and interdependence in post-cold war period
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Developing Economies and the importance of integration with the global economy. Terms of Trade and the WTO. The protectionist backlash. Controversies over Multinational Corporations. Economic development of China under Mao, Deng Xia Ping and post Deng period. The balance of financial terror. The financial crisis 2008. The politics of energy. | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
The future of modern states
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The economic discretion of the state.) Financial Liberalization and the politics of distribution. The sovereign debt crisis and the modern democratic nation-state. Case study of a Latin American country. | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:5 |
The European monetary union and the euro-zone crisis
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Immediate Post Second World War Period and the first steps toward Economic Regionalism. Birth of European Economic, the Monetary Union and Establishment of Euro. Problems with a single Central Bank. Causes of the Euro-zone Crisis, Reforms. | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Oatley, T. (2015). International political economy. Routledge. Ravenhill, J. (2014). Global political economy. Oxford University Press. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Hahnel, R. (2015). The ABCs of political economy. University of Chicago Press Economics Books. 2) Gilpin, R. (2011). Global political economy: Understanding the international economic order. Princeton University Press. 3) Stiglitz, J. E. (2002). Globalization and its Discontents (Vol. 500). Norton: New York. | |
Evaluation Pattern 1) CIA - 1 20 Marks CIA - 2- Mid Semester Exam: 50 marks CIA - 3: 20 Marks | |
MAIS232 - US AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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The course provides a firm foundation to comprehend the overarching role of US and Latin America in the world affairs.
Knowledge Students will be able to acquire deep knowledge on nature and historical evolution of the foreign policy of US and contemporary relevance of Latin America. They would understand the rationale behind the foreign policy decision making process every country adopts. The learn important foreign policy choices these countries have taken at different stages to promote their national interest. Skill Students will be able to critically analyse foreign policy problems in a dynamic manner. They would be able to interpret theoretically of foreign policy decisions being implemented by these countries. Students would acquire the ability to write essays and policy briefs on major developments in foreign policy of the three countries. Aptitude Possess discipline-relevant professional skills, knowledge and competencies. They articulate complex ideas with respect to the needs and abilities of diverse audiences. They engage with the society through writings in popular media and scholarly journals. |
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CO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the trajectory of American foreign relations.
CO2: Examine the causes of America's rise to power and and it?s foreign policy making vis-Ã -vis global issues and challenges.
CO3: Identify and examine the issues faced by major regional powers in the Latin American region. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:20 |
US Foreign Policy
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Evolution of US Foreign Policy- Munroe Doctrine, Neutrality, Exceptionalism, World War I & II | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:20 |
Cold War and its Impact
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:20 |
Foreign Policy of Brazil and Argentina
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Text Books And Reference Books:
Bruce Jentleson, American Foreign Policy: The Dynamics of Choice in the 21st Century. Walter Russell Mead, Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Changed the World. London: Routledge, 2002. Stewart Patrick and Shepherd Foreman, Multilateralism and U.S. Foreign Policy: Ambivalent Engagement, Colorado: Lynne Rienner, 2002. Robert J. Pauly Jr., U.S. Foreign Policy and the Persian Gulf: Safeguarding American Interest through Selective Multilateralism, Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing House, 2005. Joyce P. Kaufman, A Concise History of U.S. Foreign Policy, Oxford: Rowman and Littlefield,2006. Robert J. Art. and Seyom Brown, U.S. Foreign Policy: The Search for a New Role, Michigan:University of Michigan Press, 2008. Marian Doris Irish and Elke Frank, U.S. Foreign Policy: Context, Conduct, Content, Michigan:University of Michigan Press, 2006. Fausto Boris, A Concise History of Brazil. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999. Chacel, Julian M., Pamela S. Falk and David V. Fleisacher, eds., Brazil’s Economic and Political Future. Boulder: Westview Press, 1988. Child, Jack, Geopolitics and Conflict in South America: Quarrels Among Neighbors. New York:Praeger, 1985. Child, Jack, Antarctica and South American Geopolitics: Frozen Lebensraum. New York:Praeger, 1988. Carranza, Mario Esteban, South American Free Trade Area Or Free Trade Area of the Americas? Open Regionalism and the Future of Regional Economic Integration in SouthAmerica. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2000. Leslie Bethall, ed., Brazil: Empire to Republic, 1822-1930. Cambridge: Cambridge UniversityPress, 1989. Becker, Bertha K. and Claudio A.G. Elgar, Brazil: A New Regional Power in the WorldEconomy. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1992. Roett, Riordan, Brazil: Politics of a Patrimonial Society. New York: Praeger Special Studies. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Walter Russell Mead, Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Changed the World. London: Routledge, 2002. Stewart Patrick and Shepherd Foreman, Multilateralism and U.S. Foreign Policy: Ambivalent Engagement, Colorado: Lynne Rienner, 2002. | |
Evaluation Pattern 1. CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% 2. CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% 3. CIA III – Research Topic – 10% 4. Attendance – 05% 5. End Semester Examination – 50% | |
MAIS233 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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CO1: Illustrate familiarity with the basic concepts and approaches to the study of research methodology.Infer the basics of research methods, techniques, and approaches that can assist in carrying out research.
CO2: Identify research problems and start asking the right questions with the goal of improving their ability to make a logical argument. Identify and review the relevant literature. Display various research techniques (qualitative and quantitative) based on the topic. Display skills in the process of writing various academic and popular writings.
CO3: Identify and adopt integrity and ethics while carrying out research. Inculcate inquisitive and innovative nature that can result in fruitful research and learning.
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Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Foundations of Research
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Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Problem Identification & Formulation
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Research Techniques
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Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Research Design and Report
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Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Approaches and Theories
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Text Books And Reference Books:
Ahuja, Ram. Research Method, Rawat Publication, New Delhi, 2001 Art, Robert J. and Jervis, Robert International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues, Longman, 2010 Dhiman, AK and SC Sinha. Research Methodology, Ess Ess Publication, New Delhi, 2002 Fowler, Flyod J. (Jr). Survey Research Methods, Sage, Beverley Hills, 1984. Gerring, John 2004. “What is a Case Study and What is it Good for?”American Political Science Review 98, pp. 341-354 Lantis, Jeffrey S, Lynn M. Kuzma and John Boeher, eds. The New International Studies Classroom: Active Teaching, Active Learning, Lynne Rienner,Publishers, Boulder,2000. Misra, Rabi N and Sharma, R. P. Research Methodology and Analysis, Discovery Publishing, New Delhi, 2006 Morgan, David L. Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: A Pragmatic Approach, Sage, New Delhi, 2014 Paul, K. Hatt and William J. Goode. Methods in Social Research, McGrawHill-Koga-Kausha, Tokyo, 1982 Phophalia, AK. Modern Research Methodology: New Trends and Techniques, Paradise Publishing, 2010 Silverman, David (Ed). Qualitative Research: Theory, Method and Practice, Sage, New Delhi, 2004
Sprinz, Detlef F. and Wolinsky, Yael, Cases, Numbers, Models: International Relations Research Methods | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Phophalia, AK. Modern Research Methodology: New Trends and Techniques, Paradise Publishing, 2010 Silverman, David (Ed). Qualitative Research: Theory, Method and Practice, Sage, New Delhi, 2004 | |
Evaluation Pattern CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% CIA III – Research Topic – 10% Attendance – 05% End Semester Examination – 50% TOTAL 100% | |
MAIS234 - SOUTH ASIA (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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South Asia is home to the world’s most populous nation states, characterized by religious diversity and one of the fastest-growing regional economies. The vast peninsula is situated at the crossroads of West Asia and East Asia, and dominates the shipping lanes of the Indian Ocean. As international attention shifts to Asia, the states of South Asia are expected to play a more prominent role in shaping the affairs of this huge continent.
This paper provides a foundation to understand the dynamics of this crucial region and offers students the opportunity to concentrate on a part of the world whose importance in international affairs is increasingly recognized by the policy and corporate communities. It includes studying land use systems, political ecology, utilization of and access to natural resources, health issues, food security, ethnic conflicts, wars and migration studies. To achieve a comprehensive understanding of human-environment interactions at the interface between local and global processes, it gives an insight into the central dilemmas of modern politics, economic development and social change present in the region. |
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CO1: Analyse the significance of the region?s geography and how this landmass has shaped the history, polity, society and economy of South Asia. CO2: Trace the evolution of foreign relations among the countries of the region. CO3: Examine the political initiatives undertaken towards economic regionalism which resulted in the creation of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Physical and Human Geography of South Asia
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Geology, Landforms, Climate,Settlement, Population, Historical Geography | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
South Asian Regional Identity: Composition, aspiration and Constraints
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
Government and politics of South Asia
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Governance: State Formation, Political Elite, Insurgency and Terrorism, Civil War, Militarization: Civil-Military Relations, Introduction of Nuclear Weapons, Territorial Disputes: Role of Super Powers: Political, Economic, Military, Social Dimensions | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Foreign Policy of South Asian countries - Inter-regional conflicts and subsequent relations
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a. Kashmir b. Rann of Kutch c. Farakka d. Ethnic conflicts | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Regionalism
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, creation and evolution, trade flows and treaties, barriers to intra-regional trade, challenges and opportunities | |
Text Books And Reference Books: 1) South Asia’s Geography of Conflict (August 2010), Robert D. Kaplan 2) South Asia: Political and Economic Region, DrNitasha Malhotra, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi 3) South Asia in a Globalising World: A Reconstructed Regional Geography, 2002, Prentice- Hall, Bradnock, RW & Williams, G 4) The Changing Map of Asia: A Political Geography, 2007, East, W Gordon 5) Countries in Transition :A Brief Review of the Emerging Political Economy of Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, and Nepal, South Asia Occasional Paper Series 3, Asian Development Bank, Manila 6) Foreign Assistance and its Impact on Civil-Military Relations: A Case Study of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (Thesis) by Bobby Chand, March 2014 , Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, US 7) Government and Politics in South Asia, Boulder, Col.: Baxter, C., Kennedy, C., Malik, Y., &Oberst, R. (2002) Westview Press. 8) Mutual Suspicions, Murthy, Padmaja, (2000) Knowledge World, NewDelhi | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Government and Politics in South Asia, Boulder, Col.: Baxter, C., Kennedy, C., Malik, Y., &Oberst, R. (2002) Westview Press. Mutual Suspicions, Murthy, Padmaja, (2000) Knowledge World, NewDelhi | |
Evaluation Pattern
· CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% · CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% · CIA III – Research Topic – 10% · Attendance – 05% · End Semester Examination – 50%
TOTAL 100% | |
MAIS241A - FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FRENCH) (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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'Travailler en français en entreprise' is a professional French course at elementary level (A1/A2). It has been designed for students whose French is part of the professional project, or people already integrated into the world of work. 'Travailler en français en entreprise' (In business) is a pragmatic method, based on an action-based approach: students are regularly put in situations through role plays and case studies. The professional situations and the tasks proposed are varied and realistic and thus give rise to written and oral productions close to the authentic. 'Travailler en français en entreprise' (In business) includes ten units that address a wide range of topics related to the business world. Course objectives include the ability - to speak and understand simple conversations - to understand basic grammar - to write simple sentences.
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CO1: speak and understand simple conversations CO2: to understand basic grammar CO3: to write simple sentences |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Vendre - Sales / Selling
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Collaborer - Collaborating
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Commercialiser - Marketing
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Organiser - Organising
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:12 |
Compétences - Skills
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The unit includes a conversation, document, vocabulary, know how and case studies | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Travailler en français en entreprise - Méthode de français sur objectifs spécifiques - Niveaux A1 /A2 du CECR - Bernard GILLMANN - Edition Didier 2007 | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading French Course Grammar - Bertenshaw , French websites like Bonjour de France, Fluent U, Learn French Lab, Point du FLE etc 1. | |
Evaluation Pattern CIA 1 - Quiz on grammar tenses etc / Presenting a product CIA 2 - Written test CIA 3 - Quiz on various aspects of French culture / Oral and written comprehension / Oral and written production | |
MAIS241B - FOREIGN LANGUAGE (CHINESE) (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Semester 2 Chinese course will be a continuation of the previous course to help students consolidate the basics and further develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and prepare for HSK (level 2), an international standardized exam conducted by Confucius Institute Headquarters(Hanban, a public institution) in affiliation with the Government of China. |
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CO1: Students will have a repertoire of about 500 characters in Mandarin CO2: They will possess the vocabulary and common sentence patterns necessary for the day to day situations given in the units covered in the second semester CO3: They will know the important dates, festivals and places in China and some salient features of Chinese culture |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Happy birthday to you
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Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
The library is to the north of the cafeteria
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1- Functions: Asking for directions, about words one does not understand, describing locations, consoling someone, expresseng not hearing or clearly understanding 2- Language points: nouns of locality, "zài在" sentences, "you有"or"shì是" to indicate existence, "gēn跟"/"gěi给"+noun/pronoun prepositional construction, "hao ma好吗?","duì ma对吗?"questions 3- Chinese characters: compound character, radicals 竹, 足, 彳 4- Cultural knowledge: The local style dwellings in China | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
How much is half a kilo of apple?
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Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
I'm not feeling well at all
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Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
It's getting cool
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Unit-6 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Merry Christmas + HSK2 practice
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MAIS291 - INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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The goal of this course is to help the students develop a theoretical understanding of international organizations (IOs) and the global problems they attempt to address. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to articulate the leading explanations within political science for why IOs exist, controversies surrounding IOs in the context of international relations theory, why they are thought to help solve global problems, and the major challenges IOs face in meeting their objectives. |
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CO1: To give an introduction to the conceptual and theoretical aspects of International Organization CO2: To discuss the historical evolution of international organizations CO3: To familiarize students with the structure of United Nations and global financial institution |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Introduction
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Definition, Characteristics and Classification of international organizations, Theories of International Organizations | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
HISTORICAL PROGRESSION OF IO'S
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Origins of International Institutions; Treaty of Westphalia, Congress of Vienna, League of Nations, Evolution of Bretton wood Institutions.
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTIONS and WORLD
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United Nations, Principle structures of United Nations, Reform of United Nation. | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Regional Organizations: Beyond the Nation-State
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EU, BRICS, SCO, GCC, SAARC ASEAN, BIMSTEC. | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:8 |
Foreign Aid and Development
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Politics of Foreign Aid and Development by International Financial Institutions, WTO: Issues and Reforms. | |
Unit-6 |
Teaching Hours:7 |
FUTURE OF GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
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Issues of Global Governance: Peace and Security, Human Rights, Environment. Role of Non- State Actors. Challenges to global governance- Legitimacy, Accountability, Effectiveness | |
Text Books And Reference Books:
1. Margaret Karns and Karen Mingst, International Organizations: The Politics and Process of Global Governance. Boulder: Lynne Reinner Publishers. 2009 2. Clive Archer, International Organizations, 3rd edn.London.Routledge.2011 3. Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore, Rules for the World: International Organizations in Global Politics. Ithaca: Cornell UP. 2004 4. Paul Kennedy, The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations. Toronto: Harper Collins. 2006 5. Thomas D. Zweifel, International Organizations and Democracy: Accountability, Politics, and Power, Lynne Rienner Publishers.2006. 6. Inis Claude Jr. From Swords into Ploughshares: The Problems and Progress of International Organization, 4th edn, New York Random House. 7. Thomas G Weiss and Sam Daws (eds) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations, New York, Oxford University Press.2007. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading
1. Margaret Karns and Karen Mingst, International Organizations: The Politics and Process of Global Governance. Boulder: Lynne Reinner Publishers. 2009 2. Clive Archer, International Organizations, 3rd edn.London.Routledge.2011 3. Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore, Rules for the World: International Organizations in Global Politics. Ithaca: Cornell UP. 2004 4. Paul Kennedy, The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations. Toronto: Harper Collins. 2006 5. Thomas D. Zweifel, International Organizations and Democracy: Accountability, Politics, and Power, Lynne Rienner Publishers.2006. 6. Inis Claude Jr. From Swords into Ploughshares: The Problems and Progress of International Organization, 4th edn, New York Random House. 7. Thomas G Weiss and Sam Daws (eds) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations, New York, Oxford University Press.2007. | |
Evaluation Pattern SCHEME OF VALUATION 1. CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10% 2. CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% 3. CIA III – Research Topic – 10% 4. Attendance – 05%
5. End Semester Examination – 50% | |
MSA291 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (2022 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:60 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
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Course Description: This course introduces the idea of CSR from a conceptual, historical and theoretical perspective and also addresses the ongoing debates. Detailed analysis of the policies and frameworks related to CSR implementation in India is made considering the employability of CSR professionals. While discussing the scope of CSR for sustainable development, references will be made to SDG goals.
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CO1: Explain and discuss the conceptual and theoretical framework of CSR. CO2: Explain the history and evolution of the concept of CSR and the debates around it both at the global and national levels. CO3: Analyse CSR initiatives to examine compliance with the legal framework. CO4: Evaluate CSR initiatives for adherence to the SDGs. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:20 |
Introduction to CSR
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1. CSR: Definition, Concepts, Elements of Social Responsibility, drivers of CSR, CSR Pyramid (AB Carroll) 2. History and Evolution of CSR (International) 3. History and Evolution of CSR (India) 4. CSR in Global Context - Norms and principles, codes of conduct, certification and labelling, reporting, management standards, social investment, lending, governmental actions. | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Theoretical Foundations of CSR
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1. Instrumental theories: Maximizing the shareholder value, strategies for achieving competitive advantage, cause related marketing 2. Political theories: corporate constitutionalism, integrative social contract theory, corporate citizenship 3. Integrative theories: Issues management, principle of public responsibility, stakeholder management, corporate social performance 4. Ethical theories: Normative stakeholder theories, the common good approach, universal good and sustainable development | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
CSR and Sustainable Development Goals
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1. CSR as a tool to achieve SDGs : CSR and social value creation 2.CSR and Inclusive Growth (SDGs 1,2,4,5,9) 3. SR and Environmental Sustainability ( SDGs 13,14,15) 4. CSR and Labour Related Issues (SDG 8) 5. CSR and Public health : Responses during Covid-19 (SDGs 3,6)C 5. Ethical and Governance Issues related to CSR : good vs bad industries (case study: tobacco companies and CSR) | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Implementation and Governance of CSR in India
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1. Evolution of Indian CSR Framework -Pre Companies Bill 2012 2. Companies Act 2013 3. Amendments to Companies Act Section 135 4. Case studies on CSR implementation – Agencies, Models & Best practices | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Agarwal, S. (2008).Corporate Responsibility in India.New Delhi: Sage. Crane, A. (ed.). (2008). The Oxford handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility.Oxford Handbooks Online. Crowther, D., &Guler A. (2008).Corporate Social Responsibility.Ventus Publishing House. GoI (2011).National Voluntary Guidelines. New Delhi: Ministry of Corporate Affairs. GoI (2013).Companies Act. New Delhi: Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Maira, A.(2013). India’s 2% CSR Law.Economic and Political Weekly, 48 (38) Mele, D., &Garriga, E. (2004).Corporate Responsibility Theories: Mapping the Territory. In Journal of Business Ethics. 51-71. Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Baxi, C.V &Rupamanjri S R. (2012).Corporate Social Responsibility. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House. Bob &Hartsuikar. (2007). Theory of CSR: Its Evolutionary Path and Road Ahead.Oxford :Blackwell. Brammer, S., Jackson &Matton. (2012). Corporate Social Responsibility And Institutional Theory: New Perspectives On Private Governance. Socio-Economic Review.3-28. Burchell, J. (2008). The Corporate Social Responsibility Reader. New York: Routledge. ElAlfy, A. (2020). Redefining strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) world. Mullerat, R. (2010). International Corporate Social Responsibility: the role of corporations in the economic order of the 21st century. Austin: Aspen Publishers Prasad, K. (2009). Corporate Governance. New York: Prentice Hall India. | |
Evaluation Pattern PATTERN FOR CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (CIA)
CIA 1 - 10 CIA 2 Mid Sem-25 CIA 3 - 10 Attendance - 5 Endsem exam - 50 | |
MAIS331 - PROBLEMS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (2021 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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The Problems of International Relations is a combination of interdisciplinary and disciplinary courses to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships among people as they function in different cultural, economic, and political settings. Due to the rapid pace of globalization, traditional boundaries are blurred within the international system. Transnational flows of goods, finance, ideas, communications, images, crime, and terrorism operate in an environment of connectedness and interdependence. |
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CO1: To become familiar with the theories and arguments of important International Relations theorists, and debate on their contemporary relevance. CO2: Develop the ability to construct and evaluate analytical arguments with clarity. CO3: Develop a sense of responsibility and situational awareness to present-day realities and challenges in international politics. |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Introduction to Problems of International Relation
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EH Carr Hans. J. Morganthau Kenneth Waltz Robert Gilpin John J. Mearsheimer | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Security Studies
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1. Hedley Bull 2. Barry Buzan 3. Ken Booth 4. David Mutiner 5. Robert Jervis | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
A New International Order in post-1990s
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1. The End of History; Francis Fukuyama, 2. Jihad vs. World; Benjamin R. Barber, 3. The Class of Civilization; Samuel P. Huntington | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
Major issues in contemporary World Politics
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1. Environmental issues 2. Terrorism 3. Human Rights 4. Maritime Security 5. Other Non-traditional security issues 6. Gender In International Relations: Ann Tickner | |
Unit-5 |
Teaching Hours:10 |
Evolution of International Society
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International Politics of Pre-War Era. Cold War: The Politics of Nuclear Weapons. Post Cold War IR | |
Text Books And Reference Books:
John Baylis and Steve Smith and Patricia Owens, The Globalisation of World Politics : An Introduction to International Relations, London, OUP, 2015 Buzan, Barry, ‘The Timeless Wisdom of Realism?’ in Smith, Steve, Booth, Ken and Zalewski, Marysia, eds., International Theory: Positivism and Beyond, Cambridge University Press, 1996. Carr, E.H., The Twenty Years Crisis 1919-1939: An Introduction to the study of International Relations, (London: Papermac, 1995). Mearsheimer, John, ‘Structural Realism’ in Tim Dunne et al, eds., International Relations Theories, Oxford, 2007 Mearsheimer, John, The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, New York, W.W. Norton,2001 Morgenthau, Hans, ‘A Realist Theory of International Politics’ in Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace , (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 5ed 1973). K N Waltz, ‘The Origins of War in Neo - Realist Theory’, The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, , Vol. 18, No. 4, (Spring, 1988), pp. 615-628 Waltz, Kenneth N., ‘The Continuity of International Politics’, in Ken Booth and Tim Dunne.eds., Worlds in Collision: Terror and the Future of Global Order , (London, Palgrave, 2002) John M. Keyens, The Economic Consequences of the Peace Kenneth Waltz, Theory of International Politics, New York, Waveland Press, 2010 (Revised Ed) | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Robert Gilpin, The Political Economy of International Relations,Princeton University Press, 1987. E H Carr,The Twenty Years' Crisis, 1919-1939: An Introduction to the Study of International Relations, Andrew Futter, Politics of Nuclear Weapons Myriam Dunn Cavelty, Thierry Balzacq (Eds), Routledge Handbook of Security Studies, Routledge, New York, 2010. Columba Peoples, Nick Vaughan-Williams (Eds), Critical Security Studies: An ntroduction, Routledge, New York, 2015. D avid C. Gompert, Michael Mandelbaum, Richard L. Garwin, and John H. Barton, Nuclear Weapons and World Politics: Alternatives for The Future Paul Bracken, The Second Nuclear Age: Strategy, Danger, and the New Power Politics Ward Wilson, Five Myths about Nuclear Weapons Joseph Nye Jr, Soft Power: The Means to Success in World Politics, Public Affairs, 2006 Robert Jervis, “Cooperation Under the Security Dilemma”, World Politics, Vol. 30, No. 2 (Jan., 1978), pp. 167-214 | |
Evaluation Pattern CIA I- 20 marks CIA II- 50 marks CIA III- 20 marks | |
MAIS332 - INTERNATIONAL LAW (2021 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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1. To understand and appreciate the scope of principles and concepts of Public International Law and the issues concerning legal status and relations of States and 2. To appreciate the contribution of International Law in conducting such relations with special regard to functional areas and dispute settlement.
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Course Outcome |
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CO1: describe the nature of international law, and distinguish it from domestic law CO2: list out and describe in detail the sources and subjects of international law CO3: apply concepts of international law to situations of international relations |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
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· Nature, Scope, Basis and Binding Nature of International Law · Origin, History and Progressive Development · Distinction between Public and Private International Law · Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law and State Practices Cases for reference 1. The Paquete Habana (1899) 115 US 677 | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
SOURCES AND SUBJECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
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· Sources of International Law and States Practices · Subjects of International Law Cases for Study:
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Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:15 |
STATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW - IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS
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· Essentials of State and Modern Developments · State Recognition · State Jurisdiction · |