M.A.(International Studies) / Academic Year 2023-24 / Batch 2023-25 / Semester I / Generic Core Course
Understand and explain key concepts used in economic theory
Explore linkages between politics and economics and how the two interact at the global, regional and national levels.
Discuss, review and apply the major theories in the field of International Political economy (IPE)
Identify and develop an understanding of the contemporary role of the key institutions and agreements in IPE
Understand and deliberate on issues of the international monetary system, financial globalization, financial crisis
Understand and illustrate major recent developments in the world trading system and comment on their effects
Identify the linkage between food, hunger and global political economy
Catalogue Code: T6811
Course Type: Generic Core Course
Total Credit: 2
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 30
Internal Marks: 60
External Marks : 40
Total Marks: 100
Primary Orientation of the Course: Professional Ethics
Course Code: 604410105
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Comprehend research issues and ethics.
Identify research questions and formulate research hypothesis.
Gain an understanding of the literature review.
Equip students with various techniques of research design and data collection.
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data crunching techniques.
Familiarize with citation styles.
Catalogue Code: T2225
Course Type: Generic Core Course
Total Credit: 2
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 30
Internal Marks: 60
External Marks : 40
Total Marks: 100
Primary Orientation of the Course: Professional Ethics
Course Code: 604410104
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Explain the interdisciplinary nature of International Studies.
Explore linkages between the various disciplines under the IS/IR remit.
Distinguish between different schools of thought in IR and the application in world affairs.
Identify and explain concepts associated with IS.
Develop and enhance an understanding of the different dimensions of globalisation.
Situate and analyse contemporary trends against the backdrop of the emerging world order.
Catalogue Code: T6466
Course Type: Generic Core Course
Total Credit: 4
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 60
Internal Marks: 120
External Marks : 80
Total Marks: 200
Primary Orientation of the Course: Environment and Sustainability
Course Code: 604410103
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Identify and explain the advent of IOs and their relevance in global affairs.
Differentiate between the various forms of multilateralism.
Introduce the concept of regionalism and study the specific nature of regionalism in the European and Asian concepts.
Appraise the collaborative engagement of IOs and other actors in various domains - political, economic, social and environmental.
Present and discuss the emergence of new institutions and their implications in a multipolar world.
Catalogue Code: T6465
Course Type: Generic Core Course
Total Credit: 4
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 60
Internal Marks: 120
External Marks : 80
Total Marks: 200
Primary Orientation of the Course: Environment and Sustainability
Course Code: 604410102
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Explain the key role that communication plays in the IS/IR discipline. Compare and contrast how actors in IR communicate. Examine and evaluate the evolution and impact of new media on the IS/IR
discipline. Develop relevant competencies and skill-sets. Inculcate inter-cultural competencies.
Catalogue Code: T6464
Course Type: Generic Core Course
Total Credit: 4
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 60
Internal Marks: 120
External Marks : 80
Total Marks: 200
Experiential Learning: Yes
Primary Purpose of Course: Employablity
Primary Orientation of the Course: Professional Ethics
Course Code: 604410101
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No