IRE: 312 INTERNATIONAL POLITICS IN POST- COLD WAR ERA

     COURSE INTRODUCTION

INR 312, International Political System is a one semester course in the third year of B.Sc. (Hons) degree in International Relations. It is a two unit credit course designed to increase your knowledge on vital issues on international political system. The course begins with a brief introductory module which will help you to have a good understanding of what international political system entails. With this, you will have better understanding of the evolution of international politics and how the global system changes. Not only that, this course will open your mind towards comprehending the significance of international political system and the key actors involved in world politics. In lieu of this, the study units are structured into modules. Each module is structured into 4 units. A unit guide comprises of instructional material. It gives you a brief of the course content, course guidelines and suggestions and steps to take while studying. You can also find self-assessment exercises for your study.

COURSE AIMS /OBJECTIVES

The primary aim of this course is to provide students of international relations with comprehensive knowledge on the international political system. However, the course has specific objectives.

The objectives of this course are to enable you:

v  have understanding of the concept and evolution of international political system ;

v  familiarize with the various significant events that shape international  system;

v  understand the emergence of super powers within the international politics

v  gain more insights into the contemporary issues and dynamics of international political system.

The specific objectives of each study unit can be found at the beginning and you can make references to it while studying. It is necessary and helpful for you to check at the end of the unit, if your progress is consistent with the stated objectives and if you can conveniently answer the self-assessment exercises. The overall objectives of the course will be achieved, if you diligently study and complete all the units in this course.