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NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module examines international relations theory and practice from an Indian perspective. It analyses how India engaged with international organisations and international law since independance. It discusses India's emergence from colony to a regional / international power. It analyses how India has engaged with developments in various fields such as human rights, political economy, environment, international security. It highlights key aspects of Indian foreign policy. It applies international relations theories to Indian practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Assess Indian foreign policy in a number of fields, including human rights security etc.
2. Evaluate the role and power of India at a regioanl and international level
3. Analyse India's participation in international organisations such as WTO, UN and India's engagement with international law
4. Apply international relations theories to Indian practices



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Total Workload: 0

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
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Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List

  • Kapur, A: 0, India and the South Asian strategic triangle,
  • Kapur, A: 0, India: from Regional to World Power,
  • Shurmer-Smith, P: 0, India: Globalisation and Change,
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