Introduction to International Relations

ABOUT THE COURSE: This course Introduction to International Relations goes beyond the traditional narrowly focused and ‘Western-oriented’ discipline to a comprehensive understanding of major theories, concepts, contemporary issues and trends that lie at the inter-section of domestic politics and global issues. It also captures the subject’s quest for a more wider and inclusive ‘global’ discipline aspiration by using and interpreting narratives, history, concepts, theories and paradigms from the non-Western discourses of Latin America, Africa & Asia with a special emphasis on India. After completing this course, the students will develop strong research, analytical and critical-thinking skills and apply their knowledge to in-depth activities dealing with real-world issues from multiple theoretical angles and perspectives including what is now called ‘International Relations with Indian Characteristics’.INTENDED AUDIENCE: All the UG Political Science/IR StudentsPREREQUISITES: +2 IntermediateINDUSTRY SUPPORT: MNCs, Research Firms (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley etc) and Think-Tanks working in/for the South Asian region