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Issue No.04 Rev. No 4 Dated: June 7, 2014

UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES


College of Legal Studies
Dehradun

COURSE PLAN

Programme : B.A.,LL.B (Hons.) Energy Laws


Course : Political Science - III
Semester : III
Session : August - December. 2017
Batch : 2016 -21
Subject Code : LLBG113
No. of credits : 4
Prepared by : Sam Babu. K.C.
Email : sambabukc@ddn.upes.ac.in

Approved By

_______________________ _______________________
HOD Dean

UPES Campus Tel : +91-135-2770137


Energy Acres Fax : +91 135- 27760904
P.O. Bidholi, Via Prem Nagar Website : www.upes.ac.in
Dehradun -248 007 (U K)
COURSE PLAN

Subject: POLITICAL SCIENCE -III Course: World Politics &IR

Duration: August December 2017 Subject code: LLBG113

A. OBJECTIVES:

This course introduces students to key ideas and debates in the field of international relations.
Students will be familiarized with levels-of-analysis and several leading International Relation
issues and theories. Along with examining the traditional realms i.e. political and military
relations among states, the syllabi will also focus on international political economy and the
issues associated with global welfare. The key objective of this course is to build analytic and
critical thinking skills towards international developments. Once the students are familiarized
with the key concepts of International Relations, they might be well conversant to understand
and analyses the international public and private law, international economy and human
rights.

B. Possible Outcome:

By the end of the course the students should be in a position to achieve following goals;

1. Understand the main International theories, and the values implicit in each of these
different ways of looking at the world, thus giving them the tools necessary to
understand the day-to-day events ;
2. Make them aware of the intimate linkages between what are usually thought of as
separate: "domestic" and "international" politics;
3. Have a basic background in various areas of international relations, to provide a
foundation to understand and critically evaluate current international events and
processes. In particular it will focus on specific issues that are at the center of political
debates around the globe;
4. It enables the students to evaluate various domestic or local issues in relation with
international and global political context.
5. Able to demonstrate the understanding of multiple perspectives, and gain the capacity
to apply ideas to lived contexts and after completion this course
6. students would be in a position to get the foundation for International Public Law,
International Economic Law and Human Rights.

C. PROGRAMME & COURSE INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (ISLOS)

A. PROGRAMME SPECIFIC ISLOS

Programme Course Students will Students will be Students will Students will Students will
Specific Intended have strong able to effectively apply demonstrate an have excellent
ISLOs ISLOs conceptual integrate their learnings to ability to analyse oral and written
knowledge in functional evaluate political problems communication.
core areas of knowledge with & legal critically using
law and
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respective specialized developments an in depth
program capabilities to and evolve understanding of
implement alternative socio-economic
comprehensive solutions to real and techno-legal
solutions to world. dynamics.
socio, economic
& legal
problems.

Students will be able to


explain the fundamental
concepts of law with
comparative understanding of
legal systems in interface
with the Energy Sector
business and regulation
Students will be able to assess
the socio-economic aspects of
energy sector essential for
law professionals.
Students will demonstrate
effective application of skills
and conceptual understanding
of law to the issues of society
and of the Energy Sector.
Students will be able to
exhibit effective Energy
lawyering skills, employing
legal research, analysis,
rationalisation and critical-
thinking ability.

Students will demonstrate


effective oral and written
communication skills in the
professional context.

Students will demonstrate


strong insight of the practices,
issues and legal challenges of
the Energy sector.

Students will apply the laws


relevant to power, oil & gas,
mining, port & shipping,
infrastructure and related due
diligence
Students will demonstrate

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sensitivity towards ethical
and moral issues and have
ability to address them in the
course of profession.

Students will exhibit


leadership, networking and
team building skills in legal
world
D. COURSE OUTLINE

The title of the paper is International Relations and World Politics and the course has been
divided into ten modules which are as follows:

Module I Introduction to International Relation: Evolution of State as an important player in


International Relations. Relation among states - ancient, medieval and modern
periods. Relationship between International Relations and Political Science.

Module II Important Theories of International Relation: Idealism/Liberalism - Realist theory -


Marxian theory - Neo-realist and neo-liberalist theories - Alternative approaches to
theories of International Relations.

Module - III The Concept of Political Power and International Relations: Importance and
relevance of political power of the state the concept of National Power its
elements, limitations and struggle for political power - consolidation of political
power - war as a method of wielding power (military, economic and cultural) -
Imperialism and Neo-Imperialism.

Module - IV Balance of Power and Collective Security: The meaning, conceptions and patterns of
Balance of Power Methods and relevance of Balance of Power - Ideological
differences - Balance of Power Balance of Power and International Law - Bipolar
World and Cold War End of Cold War and Uni-polarism - The emergence of New
World Order.

Module -V Wars in International Relations and International Organizations

The relation between warfare and international relations - Alliances & Counter
alliances - Treaties - changing character of War Conventions and the development
of International Law through international relations League of Nations and United
Nations - Regional arrangements - Non-alighted movement(NAM)- SARRC- EU - BRICS

Module -VI Diplomacy: Definition, evolution and functions of diplomacy - types of diplomacy and
future of diplomacy Diplomacy and changing politics - U.Ns role in international
peace & security - The concept of neutrality and its legal status in 21st century.

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Module - VII Globalization and International Relations: Definition and evolution - Theories of
Globalization (Realists, Liberalists, Marxist and Constructivist), Role of Science and
Development in International Relations and their impact on Globalization.

Module - VIII Contemporary Issues in International Relations: Characteristics of new world order
the role of Non-State actors - Terrorism - Environmental issues - Nuclear
proliferation - Global trade and finance - Poverty and development.

Module - IX Human Security and Human rights: International Humanitarian regime and laws
Human Right Council and global peace keeping mechanism

Module - X International Economic Cooperation: Politics of International economic relations -


The New International Economic order Bretton Wood Institutions -The role of IMF,
WTO and World Bank the economic globalization and liberalization Contemporary
issues in the global political economy.

D.PEDAGOGY

Besides the class room attendance, this course requires an active interactive participation from students
to understand the topics well and interesting. This entails doing a wide reading on international
issues, thinking critically about the variety of current international problems and the topics which are
going to be analyzed. Learning of this programme is by lecture/seminar format, small group work,
and discussions as appropriate. Each unit is intended to provide an introduction to a particular theme
or topic, to make the students aware of main issues. The presentation is intended to provide an
opportunity for students to engage with fellow students and discuss the substantive issues. It is an
appropriate forum for students to present their research work, debating skills (MUN) and discussion.

Lectures
Examples/ Illustrations
Presentation
Group Discussion
Book Reviews
Model United Nations
Discussions on articles
Snap test and quiz
Short Film

E. COURSE COMPLETION PLAN


The course being a 4 credited one the total lecture hours would be 48. There shall be one hour each
class and 4 hours/week Tutorial classes would be held as per the requirement. For tests and other
internal exercises the extra time will be identified accordingly.
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F. EVALUATION & GRADING
Description Weight age Schedule

1. Continuous Assessment 30% Detailed Below

2. Mid term Exam 20% Academic Calendar

3. End term Exam 50% Academic Calendar

Breakup of Internal Assessment: The 30% marks will be expanded to 100 marks and this would have
five components

Course Continuous Tool No. 1 Tool No.2 Tool No. 3 Tool No. 4 Tool No. 5
Intended Evaluation
Project Work Seminar Attendance
ISLOs Tools Class Assignments/
CREs/ and Viva Voce Presentations/
tests/snap-
Research MUN
test/quiz
Paper
Students will have strong
conceptual knowledge in core
areas of law and respective
program
Students will be able to
integrate functional
knowledge with specialized
capabilities to implement
comprehensive solutions to
legal problems.
Students will effectively
apply their learnings to
evaluate legal developments
and evolve alternative
solutions to real world legal
issues.
Students will demonstrate an
ability to analyse problems
critically using an in depth
understanding of socio-
economic and techno-legal
dynamics.
Students will have excellent
oral and written
communication

Continuous Assessment for 100 marks: (This 100 marks would later converted to 30 )
a. Two class tests/snap-test/quiz 20 Marks [02 X10 Marks]
b. Assignment-1 20 Marks
c. Project work 20 Marks (Abstract, Synopsis, final draft and
Viva-Voce)
d. MUN 20 Marks (Position Paper & Presentation)
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e. Attendance 20 Marks

Four components shall be adopted for internal assessment for this course; Total (80+20 for
attendance=100 marks), the details of each component is as follows:

a) Home Assignment: Assignment will be given on the pattern of End Term


Examination and it must be hand written, to submit/present on a definite date. The
assignment should be attached with the course plan as Annexure-1. It will have 20%
weightage. Individual Viva-voce will be conducted on the assignment.
b) Research Project: At the undergraduate level, research is self-directed work under the
guidance and supervision of a mentor/advisor. A gradual transition towards
independence is encouraged as a student gains confidence and is able to work with
minor supervision. The research project is aimed to make the learning units more
attractive and innovative. The topics are all intended to help the students to decide
upon the focus of their interested area for research. In many ways this can be the most
complicated part of the learning process but it is a perfectly normal and very common,
and provide a positive opportunity to be creative learning. Research is the pursuit of
new knowledge through the process of discovery. Scientific research involves diligent
inquiry and systematic observation of phenomena. These projects intended to make the
students to be a part of discovery of knowledge, in the integration of knowledge, in the
application of knowledge, and in the communication of knowledge. The project work
will carry 20 marks (10 for dissertation and 10 for viva voce). It is a individual
exercise so each student has to choose one topic/issue to carry on research work and
prepare and present a project. The students are free to select own topic for the project
with prior approval. Weightage 20 %. Refer Annexure II for Project Format.

c) Model United Nations(MUN): The MUN offers a unique opportunity for students to
engage in exciting discussion on the issues gripping today's global community. The
students are challenged to conduct research about the conference topics and the
assigned country. They formulate opinions and engage with peers in high level debate.
This academic simulation conference ensures commitment to diversity and intellectual
exchange and also provides a good exposure to the international relations. The
position paper carries 10 marks and the participation and debating consist10 marks.
d) Quizzes/ Class Tests/ Snap-test
Two Quizzes/tests will be conducted, as per indicated in the Course Plan. Each quiz
would be of carrying 10% weightage. Therefore, two quizzes would carry 20%
weightage i.e. 20 marks. It may contain Multiple choice questions or short
questions/key terms covering modules as specified in the course plan and Research
paper/ cases covered in the course pack to ascertain that whether the students could
understand the basic concepts or not. Most probably would be online quiz on LMS.
(Max. 45 Minutes).
e) Formula for attendance marks:
67-75 % 0 Marks
75-80% 5 Marks
80-85% 10 Marks
85-90% 15 Marks
90%-100% 20 Marks

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Suggestive Project topic
1. Post-Brexit impact on global politics
2. Iran -US nuclear deal: A critical analysis
3. Globalised world and European Union
4. BRICS and new world order
5. MDG SDG the lessons learned
6. Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea
7. Ukraine conflict: A changing equations in Eastern Europe
8. The importance of UN and the need of reform
9. International humanitarian regime
10. International economic regime
11. Changing dimensions of terrorism
12. Environmentalism and International Relations
13. Iraq: after the invasion
14. The clash of civilization
15. From bi-polar to uni-polar world
16. Imperialism and neo-imperialism
17. Economic Imperialism
18. New world order and the idea of hegemony
19. Unipolar order and American influence
20. The Economics and Politics of Oil
21. Transnational network and its influence
22. Arab Spring; An un realized episode
23. Might is right: applicability in modern state system
24. Global pluralism reckons the absolute sovereignty
25. Problem of Anarchy and terrorism in a modern State
26. Meaning and issues related to soft-state
27. Changing nature of Nation-State system
28. Withering away of state vs. moving to stateless world
29. Essence of Modern Diplomacy
30. Changing nature of Diplomacy and International Law
31. Global Governance and the role of diplomacy
32. The Politics of International Economic Relations
33. Oil Spills and the environmental consequences
34. The environment and IR
35. The evolving maritime balance of power.
36. New Green Order
37. Spaces of Security and Insecurity
38. Globalization and geopolitics in the Middle East
39. The relevance of NAM in a globalised world
40. G.20 at its crossroads: A critical discussion
41. Changing dimensions of Maritime security is a globalised world
42. Bretton Wood Institutions: A critical study

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43. NATO interventions in the post cold war era: A critical approach
44. UN Peacekeeping and its evolution
45. Transnational capitalist and their influences
46. European Union and its influence in regional and global politics
47. Edward Snowden a whistle blower
48. Global surveillance of US an aspect of US hegemony
49. Wiki leaks and global transparency regime
50. Globalization and world trade regime
51. International NGOs and their influence: A critical outlook
52. Gender aspect of global politics
53. Global nuclear regime: An evaluation
54. Chinas growing influence in South East Asia
55. Technological globalization and its positive and negative impact
56. Globalization and emerging market economy
57. African poverty trap
58. Greenpeace and Red cross and their influence: A comparative study
59. Global immigration changes in the post cold war era
60. ILO and the flight of labour
61. Displacement of people and world refuge population
62. Global defence spending and arms market
63. Indias foreign policy: A post cold war paradigm shift
64. Space junk a global threat
65. East Asian States -Border Issues and regional instability

Tentative Internal Assessment Schedule

Assignment Test-I Project MUN Project Test No. 2


Submission 10 marks Synopsis 20 marks Submission 10 marks
20 marks Submission and Viva
5 marks Voce
15 marks
August 31st August 30th September 11th September November 7th
2017 2017 2017 23rd 2017 3rd 2017 November
onwards 2017

Mid- Sem Examination: Marks 20%

Mid- Sem examination shall be of two hour duration and shall be a combination of Objective
questions, short theory questions, long analytical and critical questions.

End -Sem Examination: Marks 50%

End-Sem examination shall be of three hours duration. The examination paper shall have objective
questions and short questions based on theories, short and long critical and analytical questions

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Passing Criterion: minimum 40% of the highest marks in the class

Student has to secure minimum 40% marks of the highest marks in the class scored by a
student in that subject (in that class/group class) individually in both the End-Semester
examination and Total Marks in order to pass in that paper.

Attendance

Students are required to have minimum attendance of 75% in each subject. Students
with less than said percentage shall NOT be allowed to appear in the end semester
examination. The student obtaining 100% attendance would be given 5% bonus marks
for internal assessment.

Cell Phones and other Electronic Communication Devices: Cell phones and other
electronic communication devices (such as Blackberries/Laptops) are not permitted in
classes during Tests or the Mid/Final Examination. Such devices MUST be turned off
in the class room.

E-Mail and LMS: Each student in the class should have an e-mail id and a pass word
to access the LMS system regularly. Regularly, important information Date of
conducting class tests, guest lectures, syndicate sessions etc. to the class will be
transmitted via e-mail/LMS. The best way to arrange meetings with us or ask specific
questions is by email and prior appointment. All the assignments preferably should be
uploaded on LMS. Various research papers/reference material will be mailed/uploaded
on LMS time to time.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

The assessment strategy is to test the students overall knowledge in the subject
through different methods. This course dedicated to assess the students ability to
produce a concrete piece of outcome. The students must use all three available
sources (active class room exercises mentioned above, library sources with the help of
IT and collect the necessary materials externally to achieve this end).

G. DETAILED SESSION PLAN

SES
TOPICS SIO
PEDAGOG
NS READINGS
Y
(No.
)

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Title of the Module I : Introduction to 4
international relation

Sub Units:

A. Evolution of State as a player in 1 &2 John Baylis, The Globalization of World Lecture
International Relations. Early Politics, Par 1, Chapt. 2-4, pages 36- 49.
understanding medieval feudal state G.M.Dar, An Introduction to International
Presentation
Emergence of nation state system and Relations, Chapt. 1, Page Nos.10-36.
Treaty of Westphalia- Peu Ghosh, International Relational
Relations, Chapt. 1, Pages1-18 Discussion
Colonial/Imperialistic period - Ancient
international trade relations military Question & Answers
alliances modern complex alliances.
3 & 4 G.M.Dar, An Introduction to International Review of Articles
B. The Scope and relevance of the study - Relations, Chapt. 1,Page Nos.1-10.
Relationship between International Michael Nicholson, International
Relations and Political Science. Relations, Chpater -1-5 Pages 1-89.
Charles R. Beitz, Political Theory & IR,
Introduction, Pages 3-10
Title of the Module II : Theories of International 5
Relation

Sub Units:

A. The importance or relevance of theories in 5 John Baylis, The Globalization of World Lectures
international relations. Politics, Par 11, Chapt. 5-10, pages 90- Presentation
B. Moralist/Idealist/Liberal Theory- Merits 6 191 Discussion
and Demerits. (Liberalism and Cynthia Weber, International Relations Question &
International Relations) Theory, Chapts.1-7, Answers
C. Realist theory merits and demerits 7 Robert Jackson, Intro.IR-Theories and Review of
D. Marxian theory merits and demerits 8 approaches, Chpts. 2-4, Articles
E. Neo-realist and neo-liberalist theories of 8 Stephanie Lawson, International Case Studies
modern World Relations, Chapt.3, pages 38-60. Assignment
F. Alternative approaches to Theories of 9 Joshua S Goldstein, International
Relations, Chapt.3, pages 82-121.
International Relations

Title of the Module III: Concept of Power in 3


International Relations

Sub Units:

A. Importance and relevance of political 10 J.C. Johari, International Relations and Lectures
power of the state Politics, Chapts.7-8, pages 220-288. Presentation
B. concept of National power - Elements of 10 G.M.Dar, An Introduction to International Discussion
national power - Limitations on national Relations, Chapts.7-10, pages 103-162.
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C. consolidation of political power - war as a 11 Palmer & Perkins, International Relations, Question &
method of wielding power - (military, Chapt.7, Pages.158- Answers
economic and cultural) Peu Ghosh, International Relations, Review of
D. Imperialism and Neo-Imperialism 12 Chapter 9, pages 186-199. Articles
Case Studies
Examples

Title of the Unit IV: Balance of Power and 5


Collective Security

Sub Units:

A. Meaning of Balance Power in 13 G.M.Dar, An Introduction to International Presentation


International Relations and Patterns of Relations, Chapt. 11, Pages163-176. Discussion
Balance of Power J.C. Johari, International Relations and Question & Answers
B. Methods of Balance of Power - Divide and 14
Politics, Chapt. 9, pages 289-334.
rule - compensations - Armament - Palmer & Perkins, International Relations,
Alliances Review of Articles
Chapt.9, Pages.211-
C. Importance and relevance of Balance of 14
Peu Ghosh, International Relations,
Power. Case Studies
Chap.4, pages 78-94.Read Chapter 6,7 &
D. Balance of Power and International Law 15
8 pages 131-182.
E. Collective Security 16 Examples
J.C. Johari, op.cit., Chapt 10. Pages 335
F. Bipolar World - Cold War Third World 382.
fellowship (Non-aligned Movement)- end 17
John Baylis, The Globalization of World
of Cold War Politics, Chapt. 3&4, pages 50-62

Title of the Unit V: Wars/Conflicts in International 3


Relations

Sub Units:

A. developments in Warfare - Alliances & 18 Palmer & Perkins, International Presentation


Counter alliances Relations, Chapt.8, Pages.183- & Discussion
B. Treaties - changing character of War 19 Chapts.12-14. Question &
C. Conventions and the development of 19 J.C. Johari, International Relations and Answers
International Law through international Politics, Chapt.19, 588-624. Review of
relations Margaret &Karen A Mingst, International Articles
D. Emergence of League of Nations, United 20 Organizations, Chap.4, pages 97-144. Case Studies
Nations and Regional arrangements Peu Ghosh, International Relations, Chap. Examples
E. U.Ns role in international peace & 20 11, pages 243-249. Test/Quiz
security. MUN
F. Other Regional Organizations: SAARC, 20
BRICS, EU etc
Tentative dates of Mid Term Examination 4th October 2017

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Title of the Module VI: Diplomacy 3

Sub Units:
G.M.Dar, An Introduction to International
A. Meaning and different types of diplomacy 21 Relations, Chap.14 Pages 199-222. Presentation
B. Functions of diplomacy 21 Peu Ghosh, International Relations, Discussion
C. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 22 Chap.5, pages 95-130. Case Studies
D. Changing dimension of diplomacy in a 23 J.C. Johari, International Relations and Test/Quiz
globalised world: Traditional and modern Politics, Chapt.14, pages 464- 499.
diplomacy

Title of the Unit VII: Globalization and 4


international relations

Sub Units:

A. Meaning and dimensions of globalization 24 John Baylis, The Globalization of World Presentation
B. Theories of Globalization (Realists, 25 & Politics, Chapts. 31-32,Pages. 542- 555. Discussion
Liberalists, Marxist and Constructivist) 26 Peu Ghosh, International Relational Review of
C. Role of Science and Development in 27 Relations, Chapt.13,Pages310-319. Articles
International Relations and their impact Stephanie Lawson, International MUN
on Globalization. Relations, Chap.8, pages 140-156.

Title of the Unit VIII : Contemporary issues of 10


International Relations

Sub Units:

A. Characteristics of new world order 28 John Baylis, The Globalization of World Presentation
Politics, Par 1V, Chaps. 20-30, pages 350-
B. Non-State actors 29& 527.
30 Margret p, International Organization, MUN
C. Terrorism 31 Chapt. 6, pages 211-248.
Robert Jackson, Intro.IR-Theories and Review of Articles
D. Environmental issues 32 approaches, Chapt.10, pages 249-274.
&33 Joshua S Goldstein, International Case Studies
E. Nuclear proliferation 34 Relations, Chapters, 6 , 7 & 11, pages 188
421. Examples
F. Global trade and finance 35 Peu Ghosh, International Relations,
&36 Chapters 15, 16, &19, pages 333 405.
G. Poverty and development 37 Test/Quiz
Joshua S ., Op.Cit., Chapter 8 & 9, pages
276 350.

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Title of the Unit IX :Human Security and Human 4
Rights, International Humanitarian regime and
laws.

A. IR - Human Security and human rights 38 John Baylis, Globalization of World Presentation
Politics, Chapters 29-31, pages 478-527. Review of
B. Human Right Council 39 Peu Ghosh, International Relational Articles
Relations, Chapt.15, Pages.331-339. Case Studies
C. Humanitarian Laws and international relations 40 Margaret P. International Organizations, MUN
Chapters. 9 &10, pages 413-458.

Title of the Unit X: International Economic Cooperation


8 and
the New International Economic order

A. The Characteristics of New International 41-43. G.M.Dar, An Introduction to International Presentation


Economic Order. Relations, Chapt.20, Pages 347-394
Review of Articles
B. Globalization and the transformation of 44- John Baylis, Globalization of World
political community 45 Politics, Chap.32, pages 528-543.
Case Studies
C. Economic Recession 2008, Brexit & its John Ravenhill, Global Political Economy,
impact on EU economy, South East Asia 46- Chapters 3, 7, and 9 pages 67-98, 213-
47 268 and 273-311.
and Chinese economy and its impact

D. Collaboration and Coordination in the


Global Political Economy - The role of IMF,
WTO and World Bank 48

Total Hours 48

Tentatively Dates of End Semester Examination ; December 4th 2017


For end semester examination the questions paper covers the whole syllabus
G. SUGGESTED READINGS:
BOOKS:

1. Hans J. Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power & Peace,
Kalyani Publishers (Indian Reprint), ND 1997 - Available
2. Norman D. Palmer & Howard C. Perkins, International Relations, CBS Publishers,
New Delhi, 2007 - Available
3. John Baylis, Steve Smit & Patricia Owens, The Globalization of World Politics, OUP,
London, 4th ed. 2008. - Available
4. Charls W. Kagley JR & Eugene R. Wittkopt, World Politics: Trend & Transformation,
4th ed. St. Martins Press, N.Y. 1993. E Book

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5. S.H. Hoffman, Essays in Theory and Politics of International Relations, West-View
Press Boulder Colorado, 1989. - Available
6. K. Halliday Rethinking International Relations Macmillan, Basing's lake, 1994. -
Available
7. D Held et al., Global Transformation Politics, Economics and Culture,
Stanford University Press, California, 1999. E- Book
8. M.S. Rajan, Non-Alignment and the Non-Alignment Movement in the Present
World Order, Konark, Delhi, 1994.
9. J. Frankel, International Politics : Conflicted Harmony, Penguin, London, 1969.
10. Inis L. Claude Jr., The Development of International Organizations in the
Nineteenth Century in Swords into Plowshares, 1971
11. Robert E. Riggs and Jack C. Plano, The United nations: International
Organizations and World Politics 1994
12. Robert Cox and Yoshikazu Sakoneoto ed. Changing Global Structure Tokyo:
UN University Press, 1991.
13. Dougherty James. E. and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff, 1999, Contending Theories of
International Relations: A Comprehensive Survey, New York, Longman E Book
14. Jackson Robert and George Sorensen, 2010, Introduction to International
Relations, New Delhi, OUP - Available
15. Mingst Karen, Essentials of International Relations, New York, - E Book
16. W. W.Norton and Co. Walker R.B.J, International Relations as Political Theory,
Cambridge, CUP E Book
17. S. Burchill et. al., Theories of International Relations, Hamsphire, Macmillan, 2001.-
Available
18. A.A. Couloumbis and J.H. Wolf, Introduction to International Relations: Power and
Justice, New York, Praegar, 1989. E Book
29. W. Epstein, The Last Chance: Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control, New York, The
Free Press,1976.
20. K.W. Deutsch, The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall,
1989.
21. P. Gilbert, Terrorism Security and Nationality, London and New York, Routledge,
1995.
22. A.J.R. Groom and M. Lights (eds.), Contemporary International Relations: A Guide to
Theory, London,1993.
23. F. Halliday, Revolution and World Politics, The Rise and Fall of the Sixth Great
Power, Basingstoke, Macmillan, 1999.
24. Annabelle Mooney and Btesy Evans, Globalization the Key Concepts, Routledge,
2007
25. J.N. Rosenau and K. Knorr (eds.), Contending Approaches to International Politics,
Princeton NJ, Princeton University Press, 1969.
26. A.P. Schmidt and A.J. Jongman (es.), Political Terrorism: A New Guide to Actors,
Authors, Concepts, Data Bases, Theories and Literature, 2nd edn., Amsterdam, North
Holland Publishing Co., 1988.
27. M.P. Sullivan, Theories of International Politics: Enduring Paradigm in a Changing
World, Hampshire, Macmillan, 2001.
28. S.P. Verma, International System and the Third World, New Delhi, Vikas, 1988.
29. G. Williams, Third World Political Organization, London, Macmillan, 1987.
30. Armstrong, David. The Evolution of International Society.International Organization
its nature & Impact of International Relations.

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31. K.P. Mishra and R.S. Beal, International Relations Theory. Vikas Publishers, New
Delhi, 1990.
32. Michael Nicholson, International Relations- A Concise Introduction, Palgrave Mac
Millan, Kundli, India,2005
33. G. M.Dar, An Introduction to International Relations, Rajat Publication, New Delhi,
2008
34. Peu Ghosh, International Relations, PHI Learning Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2009
35. Adam Watson, The Evolution of International Society, Routedge, London, 2009
36. J.C. Johari, International Relations and Politics, Sterling,New Delhi, 2009
Additions(2012-13)
37. Stevan C.Roach, Critical Theory of International Politics, Routledge, London, 2010
38. Richard Little and Michel Smith, Perspectives on World Poalitics, Routledge, New
York, 2006
39. Philip Darby, At the Edge of International Relations, Continuum, London, 2000
40. Paul R. Viotti and Mark V Kauppi, International Relations and World Politics, Pearson
Education, Delhi, 2007
41. Saul Newman, Power and Politics in Poststructuralist Thought, Routledge, 2009
42. Stephanie Lawson, Short Introductions International Relations, Polity, 2012
43. Charles R. Beitz, Political Theory and International Relations, Princeton, 1999
44. Peter Burnell, Vicky Randell, Lise Rakner, Politics in the Developing World, OUP,
Delhi, 2008
45. Bernard M Hoekman & Michel M Kostecki, The Political Economy of the World
Trading System, Oxford, 2012
46. John Ravenhill, Global Political Economy, OUP, New York, 2011
47. Samir Dasgupta & Jan Nederveen Pieterse, Politics of Globalization, Sage, Delhi,
2009
49. Stefan-Ludwig Hoffmann, Human Rights in the Twentieth Century, Cambridge, 2011
50. Anne Orford, International Authority and the Responsibility to Protect, Cambridge,
2011
51. Richard A Falk, The Declining World Order Americas Imperial Geopolitics,
Routledge, 2003
52. James Der Derian, Critical Practices in International Theory, Routledge, 2009
53. Martin Griffiths, Terry & Steven C Roach, International Relations; The Key Concepts,
Routeledge, 2008
54. Chris Armstrong, Global Distributive Justice, Cambridge, 2012
55. Eleonore Kofman and Gillian Younds, Globalization Theory and Practice, Viva
Continuum, 2007
56. Constantine Michalopoulos, Developing Countries in the WTO, Palgrave, 2001
57. Adam Watson, The evolution of international society, Routledge, 2009
58. Magret P. Karns & Karen A. Mingst, International Organizations; The Politics and
Processes of Global Governace, Viva, 2010
Other Reference:

Besides News Papers and Magazines the following sources will help you to get updated.
Economic &Political Weekly
Indian Journal of Political Science
Political Science Quarterly
International Journal of Politics, Culture, and Society
Web Sources:
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http://www.ijps.net/
http://www.epw.org.in
http://www.psqonline.org/
http://www.ethnopolitics.org
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/library/politics/intrelint.html
http://www.e-ir.info/
http://researchguides.library.syr.edu
http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/
https://www.princeton.edu/piirs/worldpolitics-journal/
Case Studies: examples
1. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324682204578513230302339730.html
2. http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/a-deception-most-foul/article4753453.ece
3. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/a-case-for-lobbying/article4764424.ece
Database: Ebsco
. Instructions
a) All students will be divided in groups comprising of 3- 4 students in each.
b) Students are expected to read the concerned sessions contents in advance before coming to
the class.
c) The session will be made interactive through active participation from students. The entire
session will be conducted through question-answer, reflections, discussion, current practices,
examples, problem solving activities and presentations etc.
d) In the case study session all students are expected to prepare their analysis and
answers/decisions in their respective groups. Any group may be asked to present their views
and defend the same.
e) All schedules/announcements must be strictly adhered to.
f) The complete syllabus would be covered for Viva-voce and one must be thoroughly prepared
to appear for the viva and strictly appear on given time, otherwise, he/she will loose the
marks.
g) Late entry(Max. 5 minutes from the class timing) in the class will not be allowed.
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Annexure-I

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UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES
COLLEGE OF LEGAL STUDIES

BA.,LLB(HONS.)

SEMESTER III

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017 SESSION: AUGUST-DECEMBER

ASSIGNMENT
FOR
Political Science -III
(LLBG113)
Under the Supervision of Sam Babu. K.C.
(TO BE FILLED BY THE STUDENT)

NAME: _______________________
SAP NO: _______________________
ROLL NO -------------------------------------

Section A (10 Marks)


(Attempt all questions. Each question carries equal marks)
General Question- subject matter

Write short notes on any four of the following:

Q. No.1. Discuss the growth of international relation as a discipline


Q. No.2. Analyse the role theories in IR

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Q. No.3. Discuss the treaty of Westphalia
Q. No.4. Elucidate the evolution of modern state system
Q.No.5. Discuss the relation between political science and IR

Section B (20 marks)- Conceptual Question


(Attempt all questions. Each question carries equal marks)

Q. No.6. Define non-state actors and describe their growth in recent past and also
analyse the importance of non-state players in a globalized world
politics.
Q. N0.7. Briefly discuss the following concepts and its relevance in global
politics: National power, Balance of power, Collective security and
World government

Section C (20 marks)- Analytical question


(Attempt all questions. Each question carries equal marks)

Q. N0.8. Evaluate the globalization theories/approaches in IR.


Q. N0. Critically evaluate the 70 years performance of UN

Section D (50 marks)


(Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks)
Application Based Question

Read the scenario and answer the following questions:

Every year, around the world, old conflicts worsens, new ones emerge and, occasionally, some
situations improve. There is no shortage of storm clouds looming over 2017: Once again, hotspots old
and new will present a challenge to the security of people across the globe namely environmental,
socio-economic, cultural, human rights etc... There is, of course, arbitrariness to most lists -- and this
list of crises to watch out for in 2016 -17 are no different. One person's priority might well be
another's sideshow, one analyst's early warning cry is another's fear-mongering. In some situations
Eastern Europe or Central Asia, perhaps -- preventive action has genuine meaning: The collapse into
chaos has yet to happen. More complicated is anticipating when it will happen, what will trigger it,
and how bad it will be. Look at Syria, Nigeria, Hamas, Egypt, Turkey and Ukraine, obviously -- the
catastrophe is already upon us, so the very notion of prevention can seem absurd. It has no meaning
save in the sense of preventing the nightmare from worsening or spreading.
On the basis of above discussion evaluate the following crisis and lay down the suggestions to
overcome the situation:

Q. No.10. Why it has been said that the action on climate change is cheaper than inaction?
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Q. N0.11. Discuss the Post-Brexit impact on Britain, EU & global politics
Q. N0.12. How will energy policy evolve at a global, regional as well as a national level?
Q. N0 13. ISIS terror: it is global not only confine to Middle East, discuss
Q. N0.14. Discuss the following statement Twenty-seven years after the fall of the Berlin
Wall, the world again faces the risk of major conflict between states

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

ON ASSIGNMENT SOLVING

1. All the questions of the assignment must be handwritten.


2. To answer your assignment questions you need to access multiple information sources
like
a. Your own prior experience.
b. Regular reading of Books, Law Journals, magazines and News papers
c. Reference Books
d. Browsing the internet for latest updates.

3. Please remember that due to the dynamic and rapidly changing global legal
environment and the continuously realigning geopolitical situation, your answers
should capture and depict the current contemporary information.

4. As a student of Law, we encourage to have a contrary point of view. But do ensure


that you can provide a logical justification to this view supported by verifiable facts,
figures, statues and decided cases by various higher courts.

5. Caution: Remember to provide original answers only as your Assignment


submissions will be run through an anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin).

Annexure-II
GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT WORK

The project will be completed as follows:

1. Abstract: One page in around 300 words


It may be in 3 paragraphs
a. Highlighting the topic

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b. Areas of concern and expected solution
c. Scheme of research
d. Key words
2. Submission of synopsis
Synopsis should contain the following:
a. Statement of the Problem
b. Survey of the existing literature
c. Identification of the issues
d. Objective and scope of the research
e. Research Methodology adopted
f. Probable outcome
g. Chpterisation
3. Submission of Final Project report after approval of synopsis.
a. Excluding the Cover page, index page and bibliography the main write up should
be around 30 -35 pages. 1.5 Space, Times New Roman, Font Size 12. Printed both
sides
b. Project must have- Cover page stating Subject name, Title of the Project,
Supervisor name, Student details etc.
c. Students have to follow a uniform method of citation (the suggested method is
Blue Book 19th Edition) and must mention the same in the research methodology).
d. The main body of the project must contain- Introduction, different chapters,
conclusion, recommendation, foot notes and required bibliography.

4. The project work shall


a. Be focused on the problem
b. Include current status of knowledge in the subject (literature review);
c. Embody the result of studies carried out by him/her;
d. Show evidence of the students capacity for critical examination and judgment;
and
e. Be satisfactory in presentation so far as language, style and form are concerned

5. The student shall indicate clearly and extensively in his/her project, the following:
a. The source from which referred information is taken;
b. The extent to which he/she has availed himself/herself of the work of others and
the portion of the /project work he/she claims to be his/her original work; and
c. Whether his/her project work has been conducted independently or in
collaboration with others.
6. A certificate to the effect that the project work carried out by the student independently
or in collaboration with other student(s) endorsed by the student shall form the part of
the submission for evaluation.
7. Every student who spends a specified period of time in an
industry/organization/institute for reasons of work related to his/her project work, with
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prior permission from the Coordinator concerned will explicitly acknowledge working
in the relevant industry/organization/institute.

8. All projects submitted by the students will go through the process of plagiarism check
through the anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin). The report produced by the software
will necessarily be as per the standards prescribed by the university. If the report is
below standards the supervisor will reject the project and award zero marks.

RESEARCH PROJECT EVALUATION SCHEME 20 Marks


Synopsis . 3 Marks
Research Questions & Hypothesis 3 Marks
Data sources & Collection of Data. 4 Marks
Classification of Data Primary Data
(Methods used for data collection)
Secondary Data(Method used for data collection) - 2 Marks
Analyses and interpretation of data/Testing of hypotheses. 3 Marks
Viva Voce 5 Marks

ANNEXURE III

CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT SHEET (2016)


Programme
Name B.A.LL.B Semester III
Faculty Name SAM BABU. K.C.
Subject POLITICAL SCIENCE -III
Subject Code LLBG113
Quiz/Class Assignm Project MUN/Semin Attenda Total
Test/ Snap Test ent Work/Case ar/Class nce 100
Analysis/Court Room Mark
Room Exercise presentation s
Enrl. No. Name
20% weightage 20% 20% weightage 20% 20%
weightag weightage weighta
e ge
I II Report / Viva
/PPT
10 10
1
2
3
4
5
6

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