SUKKUR INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UNIVERSITY, SUKKUR

International Relations
Programs & Class: Computer Science Semester: Fall-2022
Credit Hours: 03 Instructor: Asad Raza Talpur
Pre-requisite Courses: International Relations Post-requisite Courses: None
Co-requisite Courses: None e-mail: [email protected]
Consulting Hours: As per Time Table Office: Room 302, Admin Block

No. ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION %Age

1. Assignments/Projects 10%
2. Class Participation and Punctuality 05%
3. Quizzes/ and Other 05%
4. Midterm Exam 30%
5. Final Examination 50%

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

S.No Book Name Author/s Name Publisher Name & Edition

The Globalization of
World Politics: An John Baylis, Steve Smith and Oxford University Press, Revised
1.
Introduction to Patricia Owens 8th Edition (2020)
International Relations
World Politics: Trends
Charles W Kegley Jr,
2. and Transformations, Wadsworth, 15th Edition (2016-17)
Shannon L. Blanton
2016-17

REFERENCE BOOKS:

International Politics on
1. John T Rourke McGraw Hill, 12th Edition (2009)
the World Stage
Joshua S. Goldstein , Jon C.
2. International Relations Pevehouse Pearson, 11th Edition (2017)

International Politics:
3.
Enduring Concepts and
Robert J. Art, Robert Jervis Pearson, 13th Edition (2017)
Contemporary Issues

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DIGITAL & WEB RESOURCES:
http://www.e-ir.info

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
First and foremost, this is an introductory course in the field of International Relations. The goal of
this course is to acquaint students with the concepts, terminologies ideas, jargons and analytical tools
necessary to understand state behavior and relations among actors in the International System.
Moreover, course aims to examine various theoretical explanations for state behaviors, such as
Realism, Liberalism, Marxism, Environmentalism and Feminism etc. Not only this, these theories
will be used to analyze the forces that affect state behavior and address some of the most pressing
questions prevalent in international arena.
However, the primary aim of this course is to inculcate and develop critically engaged citizens with
an interest in World affairs. It is intended to provide students with much needed background to
contemporary global developments featured in the news every day. While headlines and news
bulletins may capture the latest events or mesmerize observers with the eye-catching details but are
often left without sufficient background information to fully understand and analyze factors which
may have led to the day's crises along with their potential future course of actions.
The moderator’s goal is to take some of the “surprise” out of morning headlines and enable students
to understand what's happening before it does. Through lectures and presentations, students will
learn about important geographical and geostrategic factors contributing to the menu of political
crises. The class will address key historical events and political factors behind the headlines, detailed
information about the current situation, and assessments of potential political outcomes.
In the end, the idea of this course is to create an environment to foster an appreciation for
independent and out-of-the-box thinking. By constantly engaging students with frank exchanges of
ideas and debate, the moderator will critically evaluate and respect different viewpoints.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• Highlight the significance and vitality of the basic fundamentals related to the field of
International Relations and Strategic Studies.
• Identify accurately the major theories and dominant paradigms used in the study of
International Relations and Foreign Policy Analysis including Realism/Neo-Realism,
Liberalism/Neo-Liberalism, Marxism/Neo-Marxism, Environmentalism and Feminism.
• Provide students with the much needed background information to the international
developments and help them comprehend the relations between and among states which
shape up the broader picture of international Affairs.
• Develop an understanding of causes of war and other forms of conflict, role of different
international organizations and non-state actors in influencing actions of states and issues that
concern today’s international relations in the formulation of states foreign policy decisions.
• Encourage students to "follow the news" of today's principal global events and improve oral

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 and written presentation skills using simulations of events typical of the policy making
environment.

CURRICULUM MAPPING
Number Program Objective Focus Coverage

1 Develop an understanding of international environment Nation State T,A

after having studied the roots of International Relations System

2 Inculcate analytical skills in order to decipher the true

Foreign Policy, T,A
motives of states’ actions in Global Politics Diplomacy and
National Interest
3 Ability to comprehend the contemporary political events Evolution of the T,A,P
keeping in view the past political developments in the International
International System System

4 Encourage students to acquire critical or out of the box Realism, T,A,P

thinking patterns Liberalism,
Marxism,
Environmentalism,
Feminism
5 Enable students to transmit the knowledge or Case Studies of T,A,P
information acquired from the classroom to the real UN, EU, ASEAN
world environment and SCO

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Number Los Level of
Learning
1 What is International Relations and how do States behave Understanding
in the International System.
2 Understanding of the broader contours and core concepts Understanding
of International Relations.
3 What is Foreign Policy including its internal and external Understanding,
determinants. Applying
4 How States cooperate, compete and conflict in the Understanding,
international arena. Applying
5 Why states depend upon each other in order to resolve Understanding,
their issues. Applying
6 Get acclimatized with Global crises and issues Understanding

7 How do States fulfill and serve their National Interest by Understanding,

maximizing their power. Applying

PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS DETAILS ALONGWITH PREDEFINED ASSESSMENT

CRITERIA (RUBRICS)

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During Individual/Group Book Review International Understanding,
First Affairs/Politics Applying
Mid-
Term
During Individual Research Article/Chapter of a Book International Understanding,
Second Affairs/Politics Applying
Mid-
Term
Final Model UN/Documentary Review related to International International Understanding,
Issue/Issues Affairs/Politics Applying

IMPORTANT SOPs OF THIS COURSE

1. Students have to go through the reading material before coming to the class.
2. It is compulsory for the class to bring along study material. Failure in this regard of any
student would not be considered and shall be marked as “Absent”.
3. Use of maps is mandatory for this specified course.

SESSION / WEEK WISE DETAILS:

Assignments/
Date
Session Quizzes /
/ Topics Suggested Readings
No. Digital
Week
Library work
Meaning, Definition, Nature, and Ch. 1 Kegley
01-02 1
Scope of International Relations Ch. 1 Goldstein
Significance and Development of Ch. 1 Kegley
03-06 2
International Relations Ch. 1 Goldstein
Evolution of Modern Nation State and Ch. 1 Kegley
07-08 3
International System Ch. 1 Goldstein
International History 1919-2022: From Ch. 2, 3, 4 Baylis
09-14 4 Post-War to Cold War, Post-Cold War Ch. 2 Rourke
to Contemporary World Politics Ch. 1 Goldstein
Theories in International Relations; Ch.2 &14 Kegley
15-18 5
Realism and Liberalism Ch.11Goldstein
Theories in International Relations;
Ch.2 &14 Kegley
19-20 6 Marxism, Environmentalism, and
Ch.11Goldstein
Feminism
Ch. 3 Kegley
21-24 7 Foreign Policy and Its Determinants
Ch. 4 Goldstein
25-28 8 Diplomacy and its Types Ch. 4 Goldstein
29-34 9 Nationalism and National Interest Ch. 5 Kegley

National Power and its Different Ch. 4 Kegley

35-38 10
Connotations

39-42 11 Balance of Power and its Tools Ch. 4 Jervis

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 International Political Economy,
43-46 12 Political Economy of Environment and Ch. 7 Jervis
Terrorism

47-52 13 Deterrence and National Security Ch. 8 Kegley

International & Regional Organizations Ch.7&10 Goldstein

53-58 14 Case Studies of UN, ASEAN, Ch. 6 Kegley
EU/NATO and SCO
Role of International Law and Morality Ch. 7 Goldstein
59-62 15
in International System Ch. 9 Kegley
Global Flashpoints and Non-State Ch. 5 Goldstein
63-66
Actors Ch. 6 Kegley

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