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AC- 29/06/2021
Item No. 5.30 (R)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Revised Syllabus for the
Post Graduate Diploma in International Studies
(WITH VALUE ADDITION)
(As per the Choice Based Credit System with effect from the
academic year 2021 -22)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
ONE YEAR SELF -FINANCED PROGRAMME
Title of the Course: Post Graduate Diploma in International Studies
Eligibility for Admission: A graduate of any faculty from a recognised university
The Department will determine and publish detailed criteria
before admission process
Process o f Admission : Entrance test conducted by the Department
Duration of the Course: One Year
Intake Capacity: Fifty (50)
Fee Structure: Tuition Fee Rs. 25,600 p.a .
Examination Fee Rs. 5000 p.a.
OBJECTIVES:
In a highly interconnected and interdependent world, the importance of understanding various
dimensions of international and global issues can hardly be overstated. This course seeks to
introduce students to issues of global importance, thus, enable them understand it as a
discipline. It is expected t o be useful to different professionals (such as media persons,
bureaucrats, defence personnel, consultants, etc.) to enhance their professional ability with an
understanding of Security issues.
STRUCTURE:
One Year, Two Semester Programme in CBCS Pattern
Sem I - 3 courses x 6 credits each = 18 credits
Sem II - 3 courses x 6 credits each = 18 credits
Total = 6 courses, 36 credits
60 Contact Hours per Course, 100 Marks per course
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Use of Blended (Hybrid) Pattern for Teaching -Learning and Evaluation
2 credits per course (20 contact hours per course), will be covered in Online mode –
Use of Google Classroom, Moodle, etc. – Pre-loaded lectures/videos, Reading
Material – Evaluation through Online tests, quizzes, assignments for 40 marks
4 credits per c ourse (40 contact hours per course) will be covered through Actual
teaching – combination of online and classroom lectures – Continuous evaluation
through tests, assignments, projects, class debates/presentations for 60 marks
Passing Standard: minimum 40% marks in both online and actual mode
POST -GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
DETAILED SYLLABI: SEMESTER I
PGDIS101 - Introduction to International Relations - History (6 Credits)
1. Empires, Trade and Voyage in Ancient and Medieval Times – International Relations
prior to the emergence of Nation -State system
2. Asian and European International Affairs since Westphalia – Nation -State,
Nationalism, Colonialism, World Systems and World Wars
3. World Affairs since the end of the Second World War – Cold War and post -Cold War
International affairs
Readings:
Heywood, A. (2014). Global politics . Macmillan International Higher
Education.
Buzan, B., & Little, R. (2000). International systems in world history:
remaking the study of international relations . Oxford University Press.
Calvocoressi, P. (2013). World politics since 1945 . Routledge.
Baylis, J. (2020). The globalization of world politics: An introduction to
international relations . Oxford university press, USA.
Taga, H., & Igarashi, S. (Eds.). (2018). The new international relations of sub -
regionalism: Asia and Europe . Routledge.
Opello, W. C., & Rosow, S. J. (1999). The nation -state and global order: A
historical introduction to contemporary politics (No. 320.1 O6.). Boulder^ Eco CO:
Lynne Rien ner.
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PGDIS102 - India in World Affairs - I (6 Credits)
1. Fundamentals of Indian Foreign Policy
2. Relations with Major Powers – US, China, Russia
3. Relations with South Asia and the Extended Neighbourhood
Readings:
Cohen, S. (2002). India Emerging Power. Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.
Ganguly, S. (2019) . Indian Foreign Policy: Oxford India Short Introductions
Series . Oxford University Press.
Sikri, R. (2009). Challenge and strategy: rethinking India's foreign policy .
SAGE Publications India.
Pant, H. V. (Ed.). (2019). India's Foreign Policy: Theory and Praxis .
Cambridge University Press.
Dutt, V. P. (2009). India's Foreign Policy In A Changing War . Vikas
Publishing House.
Khanna, V. N. (2018). Foreign Policy of India, 7e . Vikas Publishing House.
Ghosh, P. (2016). International Relations (4e). PHI Learning Private Limited,
Delhi.
The India -China Relationship: Rivalry and Engagement . (2004). India: Oxford
University Press.
PGDIS103 - Major Powers in World Affairs - I (6 Credits)
1. Foreign Policy of the US and its role in World Affairs
2. Foreign Policy of China and its role in World Affairs
Readings:
Zeiler, T. W. (2012). Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy: A Diplomatic
History . United States: SAGE Publications.
Dixit, J.N. (2003). External Affairs: Cross -Border Relations. Lotus
Collections, New Delhi
Handbook of India's International Relations . (2011). Taylor & Francis.
Ryan, D. (2014). US Foreign Policy in World History . Taylor & Francis.
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Routledge Handbook of American Foreign Policy . (2012). Taylor & Fra ncis.
Lanteigne, M. (2015). Chinese Foreign Policy: An Introduction . United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
Chinese Foreign Policy Under Xi . (2017). United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
DETAILED SYLLABI: SEMESTER II
PGDIS201 - Introduction to International Relations – Concepts & Approaches (6
Credits)
1. Realist and Liberal Approaches to International Relations
2. National Interest, National Power, Balance of Power
3. Nature and role of Non -State Actors
Readings:
Jackson, R., Sørensen, G., & Møller, J. (2019). Introduction to international
relations: theories and approaches . Oxford University Press, USA.
Acharya, A., & Buzan, B. (Eds.). (2009). Non-Western international relations
theory: perspectives on and beyond Asia . Routledge.
Baylis, J. (2020). The globali zation of world politics: An introduction to
international relations . Oxford university press, USA.
Heywood, A. (2014). Global politics . Macmillan International Higher
Education.
Goldstein J., Pevehouse Jon C. (2008). International Relations . Pearson –
Longman Publishers, New York.
Burchill, S., Linklater, A., Devetak, R., Donnelly, J., Nardin, T., Paterson, M.,
... & True, J. (2013). Theories of international relations . Macmillan International
Higher Education.
PGDIS202 - India in World Affairs - II (6 C redits)
1. Relations with Emerging Powers - Japan, Europe/EU
2. Indian Ocean Region, Indo -Pacific
3. Africa, Latin America
Readings:
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India and Japan: Assessing the Strategic
Partnership . (2018). Germany: Springer Singapore.
China -India -Japan in the Indo-Pacific: Ideas, Interests and
Infrastructure . (2018). India: Pentagon Press.
Devare, S. (2006) India and Southeast Asia. ISEAS & Capital Publishing Co,
Singapore & New Delhi.
Raja Mohan, C. (2005). Crossing the Rubicon: The Shaping of India's New
Fore ign Policy . India: Penguin Books.
Bose, S. (2009). A Hundred Horizons: The Indian Ocean in the Age of Global
Empire . United States: Harvard University Press.
Dubey, A., Biswas, A. (Eds.). (2015). India and Africa's Partnership: A
Vision for a New Future. India: Springer India.
PGDIS203 - Major Powers in World Affairs - II
1. Foreign Policy of Russia and its role in World Affairs
2. Role of the European Union and Japan in World Affair
Readings:
Dash, P.L. And Andrei Nazarkin, eds. (2007) India and Russia: Strategic
Synergy Emerging . Authors Press, New Delhi.
Handbook of India's International Relations . (2011). Taylor & Francis.
Mankoff, J. (2011 ). Russian Foreign Policy: The Return of Great Power
Politics. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publish ers.
Rumer, E. B. (2017). Russian Foreign Policy Beyond Putin . United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
European Union Contested: Foreign Policy in a New Global
Context. (2019). Germany: Springer International Publishing.
Bickerton, C. (2015). European Union Fore ign Policy: From Effectiveness to
Functionality. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.