UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL POLITICS

By DR. SARUP PRASAD GHOSH | MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD INSTITUTE OF ASIAN STUDIES (MAKAIAS)

Learners enrolled: 394

G20 or Group of 20 is a crucial block of nations formed in 1999. India took over the presidency of G20 summit in 2023 in the midst of 3 serious global challenges- Covid, Climate & Conflict. Experts on International Politics are saying that this is the India’s moment on Global stage.

Now to understand how India is becoming the dominating factor in Global Polics, we have to understand the basic tenets of Global Politics & International relation.

This MOOC on UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL POLITICS is a non-technical overview of Global Political scenario and understanding with special reference to India.

This course within the broad domain of Political Science is based on UGC CBCS syllabus of B.A-Political Science.

And most importantly this course is designed & coordinated by renowned Political Scientist & Ideologue DR. SARUP PRASAD GHOSH, DIRECTOR of MAKAIAS-KOLKATA.

He along with a team of 20 experienced professors & political scientist have prepared this entire course with series of lectures on different issues of Global Politics.

Course Description:

The course is accompanied by e-content materials which contain Objectives, Summary, Academic script, Power point presentation, Glossary, Model questions and References to learn more.

Apart from students of Political Science or Public administration this course could help the undergraduate students of History, Sociology, Journalism etc... It may also create an interest to the students belonging to different domains of Social science & Humanities.

Besides, any general reader, academician, researcher, blog writer or any individual interested in International Relation & Global Politics and particularly UPSC or BCS applicants may find this course useful.

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Elective
Duration :	15 weeks
Category :	Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Points :	5
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	31 Jul 2023
End Date :	12 Nov 2023
Enrollment Ends :	31 Aug 2023
Exam Date :

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Course layout

WEEK 1

M1: Evolution of State System 1

M2: Evolution of State System 2

M3: Evolution of State System 3

WEEK 2

M4: Evolution of State System: Comparative Analysis 1

M5: Evolution of State System: Comparative Analysis 2

M6: Sovereignty: Concept & Characteristics

WEEK 3

M7: Types of Sovereignty & Legal Sovereignty

M8: Debates on Sovereignty and Territoriality

M9: Migration, Infiltration, Refugees & Citizenship (Global Perspective)

WEEK 4

M10: GLOBAL ECONOMY & GLOBAL POLITICS: An Introduction

M11: Bretton Woods Institutions: Role & Impacts in Global Economy

M12: World Bank, IMF & WTO: Role & Influence in World Politics

WEEK 5

M13: Ideological Underpinnings In Global Economy: Historical Views

M14: Ideological underpinnings in Global Economy & Global Politics: Contemporary views

M15: Transnational Actors & Transnational Economic Actors: Concept, Types & Importance in World Politics

WEEK 6

M16: Transnational Economic Actors & Transnational Governance

M17: Transnational Economic Actors, TNCs-MNCs & Emergence of Transnational Global Power Elite

M18: Understanding Globalization and its Alternative Perspectives (Technological Dimensions)

WEEK 7

M19: Understanding Globalization and its Alternative Perspectives (Cultural Dimensions)

M20: GEO POLITICS & GEO ECONOMICS - CURRENT TRENDS

M21: NIEO (New International Economic Order) & Emergence of New India

WEEK 8

M22: Identity & Culture: Concept, Evolution & Different Perspectives

M23: Defining Identity & Culture: Power, Politics & Security perspectives

M24: Changing Identity & Culture: Influence of Business & Technology

M25: Changing Identity & Culture: Influence of Media & Social Media

WEEK 9

M26: Global Inequality: Definition, Concept & factors

M27: Politics of Inequality: Developed and Developing world

M28: Income inequality & Global political polarization

M29: Inequality, War & Terrorism: Factors leading to rise of terrorism

WEEK 10

M30: International Terrorism: Non-State Actors and State Terrorism

M31: The concept of a soft state (democratic nations) and the rise of violence in global politics

M32: Terrorism: International perspective and India's security concerns

M33: Preventing war and stopping terrorism - social problems

WEEK 11

M34: Global Environment: Definition, Importance & Evolution

M35: Historical Overview of Environmentalism, Ecologism & Green Politics

M36: Historical Overview of International Environmental Agreements & Environmental Law

WEEK 12

M37: Global Environment & Global Economy: Introduction

M38: Global Environment & Global Politics: Historical Perspective of Environmental Politics

M39: Environmentalism, Ecologism, Green Politics & The Future Earth

WEEK 13

M40: Global Civil Society: Evolution & Importance

M41: The Role of Civil Society in Global Governance

M42: The Idea of Global Resistances (Global Civil society, NGOs & Global Social Movements)

M43: Global Civil Society Sustainability: Definition, Concept & Different aspects

SPECIAL LECTURES ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & DEBATES

WEEK 14

M44: Concept of State, Power and Sovereignty: Is India’s Sovereignty Compromised?

M45: Globalization - Cultural Identity & Cultural Conflict

M46: Global Shifts of Power and Governance-1 (Perception of Power In World Politics & Changing nature of power)

M47: Global Shifts of Power and Governance-2 (emerging power- BRICS, G20, QUAD & India centric forum)

M48: Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Green Technology (in the context of Paris Agreement)

WEEK 15

M49: MEDIA & WORLD POLITICS

M50: Environmental Education & Sustainable Development

M51: Futuristic solution of Environmental Problem and Oriental understanding

M52: Post Pandemic World Order & Emergence of new India

Books and references

1. Bluntschli, J. K.; “Theory of the State”; OUP, London, 1901.

2. Gettel, R. G.; “Political Science”; World Press Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata, 1950.

3. Jenks, E.; “The State and the Nation”; Dutton, New York, 1919.

4. Perris, G. H.; “Short History of War and Peace”; Holt, New York, 1911.

Instructor bio

DR. SARUP PRASAD GHOSH

MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD INSTITUTE OF ASIAN STUDIES (MAKAIAS)

Dr. Sarup Prasad Ghosh is an Indian by nationality, writer and academician by profession. He studied in South Point School, Kolkata, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, St. Xavier’s College and Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He has served as Registrar, Dean of Academics and Controller of Examinations in different academic institutes of repute and at present, the Director of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata.

His main field of study is Social Sciences. Dr. Ghosh is also associated with the Ramakrishna Mission for a long period. His doctoral and post-doctoral dissertations are all published by reputed publishers from Kolkata. His doctoral dissertation was entitled “Swami Vivekananda’s Views On The Role Of Religion And Caste In India’s Social Political Life: A Contemporary Perspective”.

Course certificate

Every week there will be a weekly assessment of 10 MCQs.

If you complete the course and submit all the assignments in time and participate in the Proctored Examination you will be rewarded with 5 credit points and a “CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT”.

MARKS DISTRIBUTION:

30% OF INTERNAL ASSESSMENT &
70% OF TERM END FINAL PROCTORED EXAM