Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course basically focuses upon the need and importance of International Relations. It is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the study of international relations. It focuses primarily upon concepts and perspectives which one may employ in understanding and describing the behavior of nations. It will also throw light on the concepts of National Interest, Balance of power, National Integrity and New World Economic Order. Apart from political and economical issues, this subject will also provide knowledge about globalization, global divide and global environment. The primary objective is to provide the student with some ability to interpret and assess international events from a more specific perspective.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- To evaluate different analytical tools of knowledge as well as to competently comprehend and apply the various school of thoughts/paradigms of International Relations.
- To have broader view of International society and global politics equipped with strong negotiating skills.
- To establish and develop viable and forceful link between theory and practice in the field for its proper implementation and utilization by the students.
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Course Calendar
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1
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What is International Relations and what is its relevance?
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2
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Approaches to International Relations: Theories in IR
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3
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Approaches to International Relations (Part 2)
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Quiz 1
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4
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The Nation-State System
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5
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The Nation State System: Basic Features Of A Nation-State
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Assignment 1
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7
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National Interest (Part 2)
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Quiz 2
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9
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Balance Of Power (Part 2)
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12
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Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism & Imperialism
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13
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Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism & Imperialism (Part 2)
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14
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Colonialism, Neo-Colonialism & Imperialism (Part 3)
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15
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New International Economic Order
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16
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New International Economic Order (Part 2)
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17
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Non-Alignment Movement
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18
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Non-Alignment Movement (Part 2)
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Mid Semester Examination
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19
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Non-Alignment Movement (Part 3)
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20
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The Cold War And Its Impacts - Introducing The Cold War Phenomenon
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21
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The Cold War And Its Impacts (Part 2)
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22
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The Cold War And Its Impacts (Part 3)
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23
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Disarmament And Arms Control
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24
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Disarmament And Arms Control (Part 2)
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25
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The Relevance Of International Law In International Relations
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GDB
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26
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The Relevance Of International Law In International Relations (Part 2)
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27
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International Organizations
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28
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International Organizations (Part 2)
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29
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International Organizations (Part 3)
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30
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The Role Of Decision Making In International Relations
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Quiz 3
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32
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Systems Approach To IR
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33
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Systems Based Approach (Part 2) – Distinct Systems In IR
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34
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Liberalism And Social Democracy
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35
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Liberalism And Social Democracy (Part 2)
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37
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Globalization And Its Implications
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39
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Focus On Foreign Investments
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40
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Conflict And Conflict Resolution
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42
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The Global Environment
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43
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The Global Environment (Part 2)
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44
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How IR differ from Domestic Politics?
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Final Term Examination
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