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: 3
    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: 3
      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: 5
        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: 5
          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: 5
            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