Examination and Assessments:

 Continuous Internal Assessment   100 marks

CIA 1   Analysis of Writings in the Media                             20 marks

CIA 2   Mid Semester  Examinations                                     50 marks

CIA 3   Literature Review                                                      20 marks

Attendance                                                                              10 marks.

Total                                                                                        100 marks

Reduced to 50

Question paper pattern for Mid semester Examination.

  Section A – Essay                              5 out of 7       5X10= 50

 Total                                                                                       50

 Question paper pattern for END semester Examination.

 Section A – Essay                              5 out of 7       5X20= 100

The course aims to help students understand the concepts, meaning and theories of political science. It is designed to give an in depth knowledge about the political concepts that students will be exposed to in their study of international studies.

·         Demonstrate knowledge of major competing interpretations of key concepts and their relationship to different ideological approaches.

·         Develop an understanding of liberal political theory, as well as responses to liberal theory from socialist, feminist, conservative, and multiculturalist theorists. The course will approach these debates in the light of the political realities of the day.

2.      Skills:

·         Continue to develop strong oral presentation, research, writing skills

·         To enhance critical and analytical skills with in depth knowledge about the political vocabulary and use it appropriately in their research.

3.      Attitude:

·         Students will develop an inquisitive attitude towards the current political issues.

·         Be able to connect the current issues to the prominent theories of political science.

·         Openness to critically analyze and respect diverse viewpoints.

·         Nature, meaning and functions of political theory

·         Major approaches and methods in political theory

·         Sovereignty

·         liberty

·         Equality

·         Justice

·         Rights

·         Power

·         Liberalism

·         Conservatism

·         Socialism

·         Nationalism : Anarchism, Fascism

Gandhism

·         Social Contract  

·         Marxist Theory

·          Behavioralism & Post Behavioralism,

·          Systems theory

·         Communication theory

·         Post-Modernism

·         Feminism 

·         The economy and society

·         Political culture, identity and legitimacy

·         Mass media and political communication

·         Groups, interests and movements

CIA-2  50 Marks 

CIA -3 20 Marks 

Final Marks  100

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 (1^stand 2^nd unit) after learning tools of economics 3^rd 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

• Identify and distinguish different types of market structure and its influence on the economy and the society.
• Analyze the role of free trade, in achieving economic growth and development.
• Give solutions pertaining to the problems of free trade
• Identify the inefficiencies created due to presence of trade policies and regional trade agreement in the market.
• Design the solutions for the economy to connect internationally and improve trade relations with the rest of the world.

Introduction to economics, Production Possibility Frontier, Basics: Supply and Demand, Market Equilibrium,. Opportunity cost, Isoquants, Indifference Curve Analysis., Types of Market structure

Cost and Revenue Analysis, types of cost, types of revenue, Price and output determination under different types of market structure.

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

1. Tariffs and its Effects
2. Non Tariff Trade Barriers-import quotas, voluntary export agreements, subsidies, buy national policies, product and safety standards, and content requirements.
3. Other Instruments of Trade Policy

Free Trade Vs Protection

1. Balance of Trade Vs BOP
2. Accounts in BOP
3. Disequilibrium in BOP and its effects
4. Measures to Correct BOP

1. Foreign Exchange Markets and Systems
2. Theories of Exchange Rate Determination- Mint Theory,
3. Purchasing power parity Theory
4. BOP theory

National Income,

Aggregate demand and supply,

Inflation,

Unemployment,

Fiscal policy and monetary policy,

Exim Policy.

—  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

—  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

• 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%

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.

a)Pre capitalist formations in the world b)Mercantilism c) Genesis of Capitalism d)Commercial revolution e) Ideology of Enlightenment.a)French Revolution b) Napoleonic campaigns c) Continental Impact & reactions,  The era of Metternich d)German  & Italian Unification. e) The eastern question.

a)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.           

a)      West Asia : Nationalism and Regionalism in Turkey,  Arabia and Iran.

b)      The near East: China and Japan. c) South east : Myanmar, Indonesia, Indo-China, Philippines d) The world wars and its impact on the continent.

a)      USA: Formation of national identity, emergence as an economic power,

b)      Racialism  and civil rights movement, the first world war, great depression

        Roosevelt and the new deal

c)      early colonial empires: Portugal, Spain and France, the age of conquistadores,  

Portuguese empire in the Atlantic, Plantation economy, Slave trade and its impact on Europe. d) Colonial culture and liberation movements.                          

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

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

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 writing

                                                              40% of the marks for Interpretation, Analysis                                                               

                                                              10% of the marks for Writing style that includes grammar, presentation.    grammar,                                            

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 powers and superpowers. This is evidenced from the continuity and change in Indian national security and foreign policy from the Cold War period to the post-Cold War phase that manifests in various ways from encouraging FDI to joint military exercises with Western powers.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the mechanics of 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

Doctrinal Aspects; Determinants: domestic and international; Evolution of Indian foreign policy, pre-Independence, post-Independence, Non Aligned Movement, Cold War and Security Politics

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

Jawaharlal Nehru, LalBahadurShastri, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Narasimha Rao, Inder Kumar Gujral, Atal Behari Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh

Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan and South-East Asia

US, Russian Federation, PRC, Japan, and European Union

Israel, East andWest Asia, African Countries, Australia and South America.

Interaction with Global and Regional Institutionsand Grouping (UN, IMF & WB, WTO, ASEAN-ARF, APEC, EU, IBSA, SAARC

Genesis, Doctrines, Evolutionary Trajectory, Emerging Dimensions.

Non-Alignment,Terrorism, Energy Security, Indian Diaspora

Bajpai, Kanti, Basit, Saira, Krishnappa, V. eds., India’s grand Stategy: History, theory, cases (2014)

J. Bandyopadhyaya, The Making of India's Foreign Policy: Determinants, Institutions, Processes,

And Personalities, Bombay: Allied Publishers, 1970.

C. Raja Mohan, Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India's New Foreign Policy, New Delhi:

Penguin Books, 2005.

J. N. Dixit, Indian Foreign Policy and its Neighbours, New Delhi: Gyan Publishing, 2001.

Ganguly, Sumit, ed., India’s foreign Policy (2010)

Anjali Ghosh, tridibChakrobroti, AnindyoJyotiMajumdar and Shibashis Chatterjee, eds.,

India’s Foreign Policy, New Delhi: Pearson, 2009.

A. Kapoor and A. J. Wison, The Foreign Policy of India and her Neighbours. 1995.

C. Raja Mohan, Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India's New Foreign Policy, New Delhi:

Penguin Books, 2005.

Jawaharlal Nehru, 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)

Bajpai, Kanti, Basit, Saira, Krishnappa, V. eds., India’s grand Stategy: History, theory, cases (2014)

J. Bandyopadhyaya, The Making of India's Foreign Policy: Determinants, Institutions, Processes,

And Personalities, Bombay: Allied Publishers, 1970.

C. Raja Mohan, Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India's New Foreign Policy, New Delhi:

Penguin Books, 2005.

J. N. Dixit, Indian Foreign Policy and its Neighbours, New Delhi: Gyan Publishing, 2001.

Ganguly, Sumit, ed., India’s foreign Policy (2010)

Anjali Ghosh, tridibChakrobroti, AnindyoJyotiMajumdar and Shibashis Chatterjee, eds.,

India’s Foreign Policy, New Delhi: Pearson, 2009.

A. Kapoor and A. J. Wison, The Foreign Policy of India and her Neighbours. 1995.

C. Raja Mohan, Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India's New Foreign Policy, New Delhi:

Penguin Books, 2005.

Jawaharlal Nehru, 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)

·         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%

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.

Geology, Landforms, Climate,Settlement, Population, Historical Geography

• South Asian civilization
• Evolution of power, authority and institutions,
• Ethnicity and Identity.
• Culture and Identity in Modern South Asia 1800-2000

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   

a. Kashmir

b. Rann of Kutch

c. Farakka

d. Ethnic conflicts

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, creation and evolution, trade flows and treaties, barriers to intra-regional trade, challenges and opportunities

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

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

CIA Mid Sem Exam-2-25 Marks

CIA-3-10 Marks

End Sem Exam-50 Marks

Attendance-05 Marks

Course Description -Comment vont les affaires? the proposed method for the I MA in International Studies programme has been conceived for real beginners or people desirous of enriching their linguistic knowledge for professional use. The immediate practice of the acquired linguistic competencies kindles in the learner the curiosity and the interest to observe, question and finally the competence to use them.

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      (3-6)–French websites

1.      Course  Text : Gruneberg, Anne ; Béatrice Tauzin. Comment vont les affaires ? Cours de français professionnel pour débutants. Paris :Hachette, 2000.

V   Question Paper Pattern

·         Section A  -  Test of linguistic ability through grammar components – 30 marks

·         Section B  - Test of translating abilities and comprehension, short answers - 40 marks

·         Section C  -  Test of writing skills / Originality in dialogue writing – 30 marks

To introduce students to the Chinese language and culture and help them develop basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skillsand prepare them for HSK (level1), an international standardized exam conducted by Confucius Institute Headquarters(Hanban, a public institution) in affiliationwith the Government of China.

-Giving and getting personal details (Lesson 4: Do you study French?)

-Common Chinese greetings at different moments and in different situations (Lesson 1: Hello)

-Getting to know each other (Lesson 2: Which country are you from?)

-Introducing oneself(Lesson 3: What is your name?)

Talking about one’s family(Lesson 5: How many people are there in your family?)

-Interacting with shopkeepers and making purchases(Lesson 6: How much is half a kilogram of bananas?)

Basic level

to be taught at a basic level

written

Teaching Basic Strokes

General Information

-          Asking and telling directions and location(Lesson 7: Where is the Bank of China?)

-          Discussing days, dates and events(Lesson 8: What’s the date today?)

-          Lesson 9:Discovering Chinese Culture through Autumn Festival

oral

culture

·         HSK is an international standardized exam conducted all over the world by Confucius Institute Headquarter in affiliation with the Chinese Education ministry to test and rate Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK consists of six levels, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI) just like DELF/DALF exams for European languages.

·         This international certificationserves as a reference for educational institutions and multinational companies requiring the knowledge of Chinese language

·         HSK vocabulary and mock tests

·         HSK vocabulary and mock tests

CIA II 50 

CIA III 20

End Sem 100

This course is an introduction to International Political Economy (IPE), an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the interplay between politics and economics .The world economic system is now highly integrated, as reflected in the increased cross- border flows of goods and capital and in the sustained activity of institutions like the World Trade Organization, European Union and SAARC. International Political Economy can act as either the make or break factor in the prosperity of nation-states. Invariably nation-states operate in a global context with an economic dimension which explains the importance of this paper. The dynamics of  interdependence which characterizes the web of economic activities like political decisions to join a monetary union or commit to economic policies that dilute political authority and power has the tendency to impact national economies with unforeseen ramifications. For instance, the flow of long-term capital into a state and access to foreign trade markets can help poorer countries to develop economically and strengthen a state's authority .To that extent, the four key areas that comprise IPE are: trade, monetary and fiscal policies, foreign direct investment and development.

Unit 2: This module will benefit the students in learning the  internal trade relations of the globe.

Unit 3: This Unit will help the students in learning the basics of foreign exchange of currencies.

Unit 4: The students will learn how to improve the welfare of the economy with regional integration

Unit 5: This unit will intorduce students to the interaction of international politics and economy.

Unit 6: Unit will enhance the knowledge of the two major economic powers of the globe

Unit 7: this module will give students the idea of the politics of energy.

Introduction to IPE, Types of Economic System, Theories of IPE: Economic Liberalism, Economic Nationalism, and Economic
Structuralism, The role of markets and states in the global economy, Developing economies and its features/characteristics, The Mahalanobis Model in India, Political and Economic indicators/variables of an economy.

The post-WWII GATT trade regime; the creation and record of the WTO; The domestic politics of International Trade, Trade theories: absolute and comparative in short, International trade relations.

Gold Standard Era, The Bretton Woods monetary regime; The collapse of Bretton Woods in the 1970s;East Asian crisis 1998, The road to the financial crisis of 2008, IMF, World Bank

What is Regional Integrations? , Different forms of regional integration;The costs and benefits of regional integration; The evolution and record of; G-7, G-77, ASEAN, SAARC, EU, NAFTA etc.

Business/trade cycle theories,Strategies of Development;Sustainable Development, Globalization: concepts of globalization, Waves of Globalization, The future of Globalization; Globalization & Poverty.Prospects of Global Governance, Multi-National Corporations

China’s development strategy since the 1970s; Chinese economic accomplishments and challenges; Implications of China’s economic development for the US

The evolution of international oil politics and oil prices since WWII;The role of OPEC; Asia’s growing thirst for energy; The debate over peak oil.

1. Mankiw,G–Principles of Economics-2ndEdition (2004)- South-Western  Publishers.

2. Beard, Jennifer. The political economy of desire: international law, development and the nation state. New York: Routledge-Cavendish, 2006. Print.

3. Watson, Alison M S. Introduction to International Political Economy.2004. Print.

4. Goddard C Roe. International Political Economy: State Market Relations in a changing global order. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2005, Print.

5. Goddard Roe.C. International Political Economy. New Delhi: Viva Books Private Limited. 2005. Print.

6. Carbaugh, Robert J. International Economics, Thomson, South- Western Publishers

7. Sridharan, E. International Relations Theory and South Asia: Security, Political

Economy, Domestic Politics, Identities, and Images. Oxford: Oxford University, 2011.

Print.

1. Mankiw,G–Principles of Economics-2ndEdition (2004)- South-Western  Publishers.

2. Beard, Jennifer. The political economy of desire: international law, development and the nation state. New York: Routledge-Cavendish, 2006. Print.

3. Watson, Alison M S. Introduction to International Political Economy.2004. Print.

4. Goddard C Roe. International Political Economy: State Market Relations in a changing global order. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2005, Print.

5. Goddard Roe.C. International Political Economy. New Delhi: Viva Books Private Limited. 2005. Print.

6. Carbaugh, Robert J. International Economics, Thomson, South- Western Publishers

7. Sridharan, E. International Relations Theory and South Asia: Security, Political Economy, Domestic Politics, Identities, and Images. Oxford: Oxford University, 2011. Print.

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% 

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.

• conceptualize various perspectives to international relations.
• appreciate various philosophies relating to international relations and conceptualize various foundational theories in International Relations. 
• Analyze dynamics of contemporary and alternative theories relating to International Relations

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

Emmanuel Kant on perpetual peace, Hugo Grotius on International Relation, Karl Smith, Thucydides, Confucius, Arthashastra Thomas Hobbes, Aquinas.

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

Historical sociology, Normative theory, Social Constructivism, Postmodernism, post- colonialism, critical theory and Neo- Marxist Approaches in IR

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

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. 

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. 3^rd 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. 

CIA I – Mid Semester Examination – 25%

CIA II – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10%

CIA III – Research Topic – 10%

Attendance – 05%

End Semester Examination – 50%

TOTAL 100%

The module will help the students to understand the diffusion of power since the end of the Cold War, the United States and its role in shaping the 21st century global order.

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The module will help the students to further comprehend America's rise to power and  and it’s foreign policy making vis-à-vis global issues and challenges.

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The module enables the students to understand the major regional powers in the Latin American region.  

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% 

• To familiarize students with the basic concepts and approaches to the study of research methodology.
• To acquaint students with the basics of research methods, techniques, and approaches and to assist in the accomplishment of exploratory as well as result oriented research studies.
• To help students to identify the research problem and start asking the right questions with a goal of improving their ability to make a logical argument. 
• To assist students to learn various research techniques (qualitative and quantitative).
• To train students in the process of writing various academic and popular writings.
• To sensitise students of research ethics.

• familiar with the basic concepts of research methodology. 
• acquaintedwith the basics of research methods, techniques and approaches of research.
• identify the research problem and formulate reserach questions and hypothesis. 
• the process of writing various academic and popular writings.
• fundamentals of research ethics.

·        Human Inquiry and Science

·        Paradigms, Theory, and Social Research

·        The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

 ·        Characteristics of scientific method

·        Explanation and Causation

·        Research Question 

·        Literature Review

 ·        Hypothesis:  Importance, logic, and testing

·        Qualitative and quantitative research

·        Policy oriented, problem specific research in IR.

·        Experimental and Formal Research Methods

·        Case studies and comparative research

·        Content analysis and historical analysis

·        Direct observation, field studies and archival research

·        Questionnaire, interviewing and Survey

·        Analyzing primary and secondary documents

·        Data presentation and preliminary analysis, interpretation of data

·        Research Design and writing the report

·        Organizing and Mapping Arguments

 ·        Presenting the Material: citation, references, notes

·         Institutional and Organizational Theories

·         Introduction to  study of Karl Popper, Paul Feyerband and Imre Lakotas

·         The English School, Critical Theory:

·         Frankfurt School and Marxist Approach

·         Normative and Postmodernist Approaches

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

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

Comment vont les affaires? the proposed method for the I MA in International Studies programme has been conceived for real beginners or people desirous of enriching their linguistic knowledge for professional use. The immediate practice of the acquired linguistic competencies kindles in the learner the curiosity and the interest to observe, question and finally the competence to use them.

Enhancement of linguistic competencies and sharpening of written and oral communicative skills.

1.      Professional life

2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

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2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

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2.      Daily life

3.      Culture

1.      (3-6)–French websites

1.      Course  Text : Gruneberg, Anne ; Béatrice Tauzin. Comment vont les affaires ? Cours de français professionnel pour débutants. Paris :Hachette, 2000.

V   Question Paper Pattern

·         Section A  -  Test of linguistic ability through grammar components – 30 marks

·         Section B  - Test of translating abilities and comprehension, short answers - 40 marks

·         Section C  -  Test of writing skills / Originality in dialogue writing – 30 marks

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.

The learners will have a good grasp of basic Chinese and will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a direct and simple exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

discussing activities and planning outings

Time and daily activities

(discussing different meals

discussing preferences and hobbies

Revision exercises for all the concepts learnt

 communicating the completion or the change of a situation

 discussing the  intensity/ degree of something, communicating the continuity and sequence of actions

communicating the need, ability, capacity, possibility and impossibility

practice tests to prepare for HSK2

introduction of the HSK2 vocabulary and syntax

-introduction to the examination procedure and pattern

- the HSK vocabulary and grammmar

- mock tests

- Midterm exam (50 marks)

- CIA3 (20 marks)

- Endsemester exam (100 marks)

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.

Unit 1 is designed to give an introduction to the conceptual and theoretical aspects of International Organization.

Unit 2 discusses the historical evolution of international organizations

Unit 3 designed to familiarize students with the structure of United Nations.

Unit 4 focuses on the record of United Nations

Unit 5 isdesigned to teach about the global financial institutions

• Demonstrate theoretical and analytical aptitude to studying and analyzing International Organizations
• Develop an understanding of the relationship between International Organizations, Globalization and Global Governance
• Develop a thorough understanding of the role and significance of International Organizations and their significance in global governance
• Demonstrate the skills to analyze the nature and implications of the increasing tendency of cooperation and competition among key International Organizations

Definition, Characteristics and Classification of international organizations, Theories of International Organizations

Origins of International Institutions; Treaty of Westphalia, Congress of Vienna, League of Nations, Evolution of Bretton wood Institutions.

United Nations, Principle structures of United Nations, Reform of United Nation.

EU, BRICS, SCO, GCC, SAARC ASEAN, BIMSTEC.

Politics of Foreign Aid and Development by International Financial Institutions, WTO: Issues and Reforms.

Issues of Global Governance: Peace and Security, Human Rights, Environment. Role of Non- State Actors. Challenges to global governance- Legitimacy, Accountability, Effectiveness

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, 3^rd 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, 4^th 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.

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, 3^rd 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, 4^th 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.

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% 

Ecology is one of the prime concerns of anybody alive today. However, the Humanities and Social Sciences have not given it due importance. This course is an attempt to highlight the contemporary and ethical significance that Ecology possesses and the need for engaging with it rigorously. Also, the course aims at empowering the Humanities and SocialSciences students to pick up an interdisciplinary understanding of ecology and gain an ecological consciousness.

• Engage with ecological concerns from a Humanities and Social Sciences perspective

• Demonstrate interdisciplinary knowledge of Ecology

• Analyse diverse contexts and concerns of ecology

• Exercise ecological consciousness

• Terms and Concepts: Altruism, Ecology, Environment, Biodiversity, Biocentrism, Anthropocentrism, Conservation, Climate Change, Cloning, Food Chain, Carbon FootPrint, Ecosystem, Ecopsychology, Ecofeminism, Ecocriticism, Environmental Ethics, Environmental Philosophy, Gia Theory, Deep Ecology, MOVE, Behavioural Ecology, Genetics, Habitats and Niches, Biomes, Political Ecology, Postmodern Environmentalism, Sustainability, Symbiosis, Environmental Overkill, Eco-Warrior, Social Ecology, Ecotopian Discourse, Ecological Philosophy, Ecological Self, Romanticism, Utilitarianism, Carrying Capacity, Blue Water, Grey Water, Virtual Water, Organic Farming, NGT, FRCA

• The Ecology of Affluence and the Southern Challenge (Excerpts from Environmentalism: A Global History)

This unit is a platform that enables the entrant to pick up key vocabulary, and attain conceptual clarity regarding the discourse of ecology

• Four Frames of Relating to Nature: Nature for Itself, Nature despite People, Nature for People, People and Nature

• William Cronon's The Trouble with Wilderness; or, Getting Back to the Wrong Nature

• The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh

• Excerpts from Nature in the City by Harini Nagendra

This unit presents some of the key discourses on nature that circulate both in the popular and in the theoretical domains.

• The Food Crises: Hunger via Corporate-Controlled Trade chapter from Making Peace with the Earth by Vandana Shiva

• Pollution: Addressing Pollution in Urban Rivers: Lessons from the Vrishabhavathy River in Bengaluru by Priyanka Jamwal and Sharachchandra Lele (excerpts from Transcending Boundaries: Reflecting on Twenty years of Action and research at ATREE)

• The Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan Reports

• Conservation Conversations E3: Science and Conservation

• Human-Animal Conflict: Gaur in My Garden by Rita Banerjee

This unit presents some of the prime ecological concerns that haunt our lives and a few contexts that are detrimental in deciding the course of our earth’s ecological well-being.

• The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the Unthinkable - History (Chapter II)

• The Hunt - BBC Series

• How Much should a Person Consume? (excerpts from How much should a person consume?: Thinking through the environment. )

This unit highlights how our finite world is plundered with indiscriminate looting and infinite demands.

• A one-day trip to a forest (Excerpts from My Husband and Other Animals to be discussed)

• Visit to ATREE/ Bhoomi College/ Environment specific-NGO/ Ecologically-stressed area in Bangalore

Field visits are to enable the student to gain an experiential sense of biodiversity, forest life, eco initiatives and ecological stress.

Callenbach, E. (2008). Ecology: A pocket guide. Berkeley: University of California Press.

Conservation Conversations E3: Science & Conservation. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from http://www.conservationindia.org/videos/conservation-conversations-e3-science-conservation

Ghosh, A. (2016). Great derangement. Place of publication not identified: John Murray  Lt.

Guha, R. (2014). Environmentalism: A global history. London: Penguin Books.

Guha, R. (2006). How much should a person consume?: Thinking through the environment. Delhi: Permanent Black.

Home. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from http://conservationindia.org/

Lenin, J. (2012). My husband and other animals. Chennai: Westland.

Rangarajan, M. (2015). Nature and nation: Essays on environmental history. Ranikhet: Permanent Black in association with Ashoka University.

Shiva, V. (2013). Making peace with the earth: Beyond resource, land and food wars. Auckland Park, South Africa: Jacana Media.

Vincent, P. (n.d.). Carrying Capacity. Encyclopedia of Human Geography. doi:10.4135/9781412952422.n21

Mid Semester: Written test. 5 out of 7 to be answered. Maximum mark per question: 10.

CIA III: Need to make a Pecha Kucha presentation on an approved and researched ecological problem

End Semester: Written test. 5 out of 7 to be answered. Maximum mark per question: 20.

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.

• An understanding of the conceptual framework of CSR

• Knowledge about trends and debates in CSR

• A thorough knowledge of the existing policies and reporting frameworks to critically examine the CSR strategies and initiatives of various organizations.

1.      CSR: Definition, Concepts, Elements of Social Responsibility

2.      History and Evolution of CSR (International)

3.      History and Evolution of CSR (India)

4.      CSR in Global Context - International Legal Instrument and Guidelines

1.      Normative Theories: Corporate Social Performance Theory, Fiduciary Capitalism Theory, Stakeholder Theory, Corporate Citizenship Theory.

2.      Instrumental Theories and Approaches: Maximisation of shareholder value, strategies for competitive advantage and cause-related marketing.

3.      CSR - critique

1.      CSR and Issues in Economy and Social Development

2.      CSR and Environmental Issues

3.      CSR and  Labour Related Issues

4.      Ethical and Governance Issues related to CSR

5.      Corporate Citizenship and Brand building

1.      Evolution of Indian CSR Framework -Pre Companies Bill 2012

2.      Companies Act 2013

3.      CSR implementation – Agencies, Models & Best practices

4.      Case Studies (Field Exposure /workshop)

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. 

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.

Mullerat, R. (2010).  International Corporate Social Responsibility: the role of corporations in the economic order of the 21^st century. Austin: Aspen Publishers

Prasad, K. (2009).  Corporate Governance. New York: Prentice Hall India.

Rodrigues &Branco. (2007). Positioning Stakeholder Theory within the Debate on Corporate Social Responsibility. Electronic Journal of Business Ethics and OrganisationalStudies.12(1).

Steiner, J. F & Steiner, G. A. (2009).Business, Government and Society (12^thed.). New York: McGraw Hill. 

Sundar, P. (2013). Business and community: The Story of Corporate Responsibility in India. New York: Sage

• Continuous Internal Assessment or CIA constitutes a total of 50 percent. The distribution is as follows
• CIA I is a 20 marks assignment that contributes to 10% of the final grade
• CIA II is the 2 hour long 50 mark Mid semester Examination conducted during August/January for 25 % of the final grade 

The pattern for the exam is as follows:

Section A: This section has 1 compulsory question that carries 15 marks

Section B: Attempt any 2 questions out of the 3 options given. Each question carries 20 marks 

• CIA III also carries 20 marks and is based on an assignment that is set for the course. This contributes to 10% of the final grade
• Attendance - Attendance carries 5 marks 
• End Semester Examination (ESE) is conducted at the end of the semester. This is a 3 hour long 100 mark exam that contributes 50% of the final grade for the course. The pattern for the exam is given below:

Section A: Attempt any 5 questions out of the 8 options given. Each question carries 20 marks

The Problems of International Relation 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.

Students will be offered an opportunity for an indepth examination of the issues and problems associated with increasing world interdependence through coursework and presentations.

EH Carr

  Hans. J. Morganthau

  Kenneth Waltz

Robert Gilpin

John J. Mearsheimer

1.    Hedley Bull

2.    Barry Buzan

3.    Ken Booth

4.    David Mutiner

5.    Robert Jervis

1.    The End of History; Francis Fukuyama,

2.    Jihad vs. World; Benjamin R. Barber,

3.    The Class of Civilization; Samuel P. Huntington

1.    Environmental issues

2.    Terrorism

3.    Human Rights

4.    Maritime Security

5.    Other Non-traditional security issues

Evolution of International Society:  International Politics of Pre-War Era. Cold War: The Politics of Nuclear Weapons. Post Cold War IR

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

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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)

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 Introduction, 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

CIA II- 50 marks

CIA III- 20 marks

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.

Unit 1 At the end of this module, the student will be familiar with the definitions and meaning of ‘law’ in general and international law in particular. He/she would be able to appreciate the need, origin and development of international law, besides noting the relationship b/w International Law and Municipal Law.

Unit 2 At the end of this module, the student will be able to identify the various sources and subjects of International Law. He/she will also understand the nuances of differing legal personalities of different subjects.

Unit 3 This module will strengthen the students’ understanding of the various legal implications of the most important subject of International Law, the State. Students will gain a clear picture of the norms and practices relating to State Responsibility, State Succession, Recognition, Nationality, etc., The various case-laws will also enable the students to appreciate as to how disputes can arise with regard to each of the aspects.

Unit 4 This module will enable students to comprehend law’s attempts and limitations at resolving disputes at sea. They will appreciate the importance of both diplomacy and a strong legal framework in order to tackle these issues. 

·         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

·         Sources of International Law and States Practices

·         Subjects of International Law

Cases for Study:

1. Case concerning the right of passage over Indian territory Case India v Portugal (1960)ICJ6
2. Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v United States) (Provisional Measures) ICJ Rep 1984, P 169; (Merits) ICJ Rep 1986 P 14

·         Essentials of State and Modern Developments

·         State Recognition

·         State Jurisdiction

·         State Responsibility

·         Succession to Rights and Obligations

·         Diplomatic Immunity

·         Nationality and Statelessness

·         Extradition and Asylum

·         Privileges and Immunities of Internationally Protected Persons

Cases for Study

Essentials of State

·       Island of Palmas Case (Netherlands v US) (1928) 2 RIAA 829

• Western Sahara Case Advisory Opinion ICJ Reports 1975 P 12

State Recognition

·         Jurisdiction of the Courts of Danzig (1928) PCD, Series B No 15

·         Luther Co v James Sagar and Co (1921) 3 KB 532

·         Mavromattis Palestine concessions Case (Jurisdiction) PCIJ Series A, No 2 (1924), (Merits) PCIJ Series A No 5, (1925)

State Jurisdiction

•          Amoco International Finance v Iran 15 Iran-US, CTR 189

•          Barcelona Traction Power and Light Company Case (Preliminary Objections) ICJ Rep 1964 p 44, Final Verdict (1970) ICJ 3

State Responsibility

•          Nuclear Test Cases (Interim Protection) (ICJ Rep 1973 99); (Judgment) (1974) ICJ 253

•          Rainbow Warrior Arbitration (New Zealand v France) 1990 20 R.I.A.A.A 217

Succession to Rights and Obligations

·         International Status of South West Africa (1950) ICJ 79

Diplomatic Immunity

·         The Teheran Hostages Case ICJ Reports (1980), 3

·         DRC v. Uganda ICJ Reports (2005) p168

Nationality and Statelessness in International Law

•         Nottebohm's Case ICJ Reports (1955), 4

Extradition and Asylum

•         Attorney General of Government of Israel v Alfred Eichmann Case (1962) 36 ILR 277

•         Haya De la Torra Case, (Columbia v Peru) (1951) ICJ 71

Privileges and Immunities of Internationally Protected Persons

·       U.S. Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran Case ICJ Rep 1980 pp3.

·       Territorial sea

·       Contiguous zone

·       Exclusive economic zone

·       Continental shelf

• Maritime delimitation 

Cases for Study

1.     Qatar v. Bahrain, ICJ Reports, 2001

2.     North Sea Continental Shelf cases, ICJ Reports, 1969

3.     The Fisheries jurisdiction (UK v. Iceland) case, ICJ Reports, 1974

1.  Malcolm N Shaw, "International Law" Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,- 6th Edition 2008
2. Sir Robert Jennings and Sir Arthur Watts, Oppenheim's International Law, Volumes 1 and 2, 9^th Edition, Universal Law Publishing Company Private Limited, New Delhi, First Indian Reprint 2003
3. Antonio Cassese, "International Law," Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1^st Edition, 2001
4. J G Starke, "International Law", 11^th Edition, Aditya Books/Butterworth's Publications, London, 2003
5. Martin Dixon, "International Law", Universal Law house, New Delhi, 4th Edition, 2nd Indian Reprint, 2001
6. Ian Brownlie, ""International Law", Oxford University Press, Oxford, 6th Indian Edition,2004
7.   Armstrong, Farrell & Lambert, “International Law and International Relations”, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2nd Edition, 2012
8.   Andreas Lowenfeld, “International Economic Law”, Oxford  University Press, 2008, 2nd Edition\
9. World Trade Organization, “Understanding the WTO”, WTO, Geneva, 5^th Edition, 2010 available at www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/understanding.e.pdf

CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25%

CIA III – Research Topic – 10%

 Attendance – 05%

End Semester Examination – 50%

TOTAL 100%

Central Asia, the home of some of the world's greatest art, epic literature, and empires, is the vast heartland of Asia extending from Central Europe to East Asia and from Siberia to the Himalayas. This course provides students a comprehensive understanding of the region a multidisciplinary approach.   The paper explores transitions that characterized the region and focuses on the former Soviet Central Asia or the "Orient" of the Russian Empire. It examines five distinct experiences: Muslim society and tradition, the epoch of the emirates, the annexation of the region into the Russian empire, Central Asians under Soviet rule, and the new states of Central Asia after independence in 1991. Central Asia has been a crossroads for commerce and conflict for centuries which gave rise to the expression the “Great Game”. The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the current “War on Terror” lend contemporary relevance to the region. The course also studies the challenges that face the transition societies of Central Asia Moreover the creation of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Shanghai-5) shapes the strategic environment of and adds the importance to region. Contemporary issues in the region include: ethnicity and nationalism, political development, terrorism, economic reform and post-independence foreign policy formulation. This course will help the students to comprehend the Russia’s relations across the globe with special emphasis upon the foreign policy doctrine and it’s making vis-a- vis global issues and challenges.

the students to know about the history of Central Asia.

the students to know about the contemporary issues of Central Asian Countries and post-independence Foreign Policy formulation. 

the students to comprehend the Russia’s

relations across the globe with special emphasis upon the foreign policy doctrine and

it’s making vis-à- vis global issues and challenges.

1. What is Central Asia and what is its ‘place’ in the world? 

2.      Geopolitical importance of Central Asia (Machinder Heart Land Theory)

1. History of Central Asia from prehistory era to Islamic empires

2. History of Islam in Central Asia Region

3. Russian presence in Central Asia, Great game

4. The Sovietization of Central Asia and the Creation of Nationalities

1.      State formation and Nation Building process in Central Asia region

2.      Shanghai Cooperation Organiation (Shanghai-5)

3.      Economic Reforms since independence

4.      New-Great Game

1.      General history of Silk Road

2.      Silk Road and India

3.      Concept of Maritime Silk Road

1.      The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the current “War on Terror” lend contemporary relevance to    the region.

2.      Ethnicity and Nationalism, the core issues in all Central Asian countries

3.      Problems of building Democracy

4.      Xinjiang Problem

5.      Foreign Policy of Central Asian Countries

6.      India and Central Asia relations

1.      The Soviet Legacy.(Changing relationship between Russian State and society)

2.      Contemporary Russian Policy Perceptions and Postures to Global and Regional Issues: Global Terrorism, Nuclear Non-Proliferation, Energy Security, NATO Expansion and EU Enlargement, etc.

3.      Russian Foreign Policy after the collapse of the Soviet Union

Olivier Roy, The New Central Asia: the Creation of Nations, New York: New York University Press, 2000, pp.1-24, (ch. 1 ‘History and Identity’)

Elizabeth E. Bacon, Central Asians under Russian Rule: A Study in Culture Change, Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, 1966, pp.xxxv-91 (‘Preface,’ ‘The Land and the People,’ ‘Before the Conquest: The Pastoral Nomads,’ ‘Traditional Oasis Culture’)

Olivier Roy, The New Central Asia: the Creation of Nations, New York: New York University Press, 2000, pp.25-34 (ch.2 ‘The Russian Conquest’)

Adeeb Khalid, The politics of Muslim cultural reform: Jadidism in Central Asia, Berkeley: University of California Press, 1998, pp.45-113 (‘The Making of Colonial Society ‘and ‘The Origins of Jadidism’)

Gail Lapidus, “From Democratization to Disintegration: The Impact of Perestroika on the National Question,” in From Union to Commonwealth: nationalism and separatism in the Soviet Republics, Gail Lapidus, eds., New York: Cambridge University Press, 1992, pp.45-70

Gregory Gleason, Central Asian States: Discovering Independence. London: West view 1997. Chapter1.

Martha Brill Olcott, Central Asia’s New States: Independence, Foreign Policy and Regional Security (Washington, D.C.: United States Institute of Peace Press, 1996): 3-20.

Rashid, Ahmed.  “The Two Revolutions – 1917 and 1991,” in the Resurgence of Central Asia: Islam or Nationalism (London: Zed Books 1994), pp. 25-48.

Mark R. Beissinger, "State Building in the Shadow of an Empire-State," in Karen Dawisha and Bruce Parrott (eds.), The End of Empire? : The Transformation of the USSR in Comparative Perspective (Armonk, N.Y.: M.E. Sharpe, 1997), pp. 157-185.

Martha Brill Olcott, “Central Asia’s Catapult to Independence,” Foreign Affairs 71 (3) (1992): 108-130.

Bruce Parrott, “Perspectives on post communist democratization,” in Conflict, Cleavage and Change: 1-39.

CIA1- Presentation skill + writing skill

CIA2-writing skill

CIA 3- writing skill+ analytical skill

Course Objectives:

·         To familiarize students with the basic concepts and approaches to the study of comparative politics.

·         To critically examine politics in historical and contemporary perspectives while engaging with various themes of comparative analysis in developed and developing countries.

·         To understand governmental systems of US, UK, China and Japan in comparative perspective.

By the end of the course, students will know:

·         the diversity of key aspects of political systems around the world and how they affect important outcomes

·         differences across countries such as social movements, political culture, political parties, party systems, regimes, states and policy-making processes

·         the meaning of fundamental concepts in comparative political analysis, including:  the state, nations and society, regimes, markets, development, multi-level governance

·         the meaning of fundamental institutions of democratic regimes: legislatures, the executive and its bureaucracy, law and judicial systems, elections, interest groups

Nature and scope of Comparative Politics

Why compare?

Going beyond Eurocentrism

Comparative methods: An overview of the field of Comparative Political Analysis

b. Approaches to Comparative Political Analysis

i. Formal – Institutional

ii. Political Systems and Structural Functional Approach

iii. Culture-centric

 iv. Political Economy v. New Institutionalism

a. Theories of Modernisation

b. Underdevelopment

c. Dependency

d. World System

 e. Post Development 

 f. Theories of Movements