SINDH MADRESSATUL ISLAM (SMI) UNIVERSITY

Department of Business Administration

COURSE SYLLABUS – BBA IV

1. COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title Introduction to International Relation

Course Code SOS 415
Credit Hours 3
Pre-requisite If any
Type of Course Core
Academic Year Spring 2019

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION

International Relations provides you with the ideal opportunity to gain insight into
global politics and regional studies, to enhance your global career perspective, and to
become part of an exciting network of IR experts while staying on the job. We
educate you for success in challenging positions in government, international
organizations, NGOs, consulting, academia, and the media.

3. COURSE SUPERVISOR

Coordinator Name Mr. Inayatullah Magsi

Contact Details Office Extension: 227
Phone: +92(21)99217501-3
Email: inayat.magsi@smiu.edu.pk
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 to 4:30

4. COURSE GOALS
1. Demonstrate comprehension of theories of international relations including
realism, idealism, liberalism, neorealism, Marxism, interdependence,
dependency, world system and regime;
2. Tell exact locations of major countries on a world map and explain what
problems those countries are facing;
3. Demonstrate understanding of the causes and processes of modern international
issues;
4. Differentiate the concept of internationalization from that of globalization;
5. Skillfully use extensive sources of information including the internet,
government publications, professional journals, and newspaper;
6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills through research paper writing and
discussion.
5. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understanding of core knowledge necessary to understand contemporary
world politics.
2. Ability to analyze international issues and draw correct inferences using
qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.
3. Ability to write clearly and persuasively, communicating ideas clearly.
4. Ability to evaluate theory and critique research within the discipline

6. COURSE CONTENTS AND TOPICS (Week by Week )

Week Topic Covered Reference

Introduction
1
Meaning, Definition and Scope of International Relations
Theories and Approaches
2
Evolution and Development of International Relations
3 Significance of International Relations
Concept of Nation State
4
Quiz and feedback
5 International System and Sub-Systems
6 Foreign Policy, National Interest and Diplomacy
7 Power and Balance of Power
8 Presentation
9 Mid Term
10 Regionalism and Globalization
11 State and Non-State Actors
12 Human Rights in International Relations
Introduction to Regional Organizations
13
Quiz and feedback
14 Religion, Ethics, Morality and Justice in International Relations
15 The Concept of War and Peace in International Relations
Project on Regional Organizations:
16
SAARC, OIC, ECO, ASEAN, UNO, EU, SCO, WTO
17 Presentation
18 Final Examination
 7. OUT-OF-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (Book Review, Project, Term Paper etc.):

Submission Date:
Week-4 Assignment
Week-10 Assignment

8. COURSE TEXTBOOK, RECOMMENDED READINGS AND RESOURSES:

Textbook
a. Understanding International Conflicts by Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
b. The Globalization of World Politics by John Baylis and Steve Smith, eds.
Reference Book(s)
1. International relation by Ikram Rabani
2. International Relation by Aamar Shahzad

9. LEARNING STRATEGIES
Intrinsic motivation approach will be applied to stir fascination among students
regarding the content of the course and its implication so that they can relate the theory
to practice and give their best.
All resources including audio, video and visuals will be utilized. The students shall be
encouraged for active participation. Moreover,
Active learning strategies will be applied, that will include assignments, article reading
and class activities.
The latest development in the course will be shared with the students from
internationally acknowledged business magazines like Harvard Business Review.

10. STUDENT EVALUATION

Following is a distribution of 100 score across assessment tools:

Course Work Evaluation 40

(Tests / Quizzes / Assignments / Class
Activities)
Midterm 20
Final 40
 11. ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected to attend their classes. Absence never exempts a student from the
work required for satisfactory completion of the courses. Excessive absences of any
course will result in:
1. First warning for absence of 10% of the class hours
2. Second warning for absence of 20% of the class hours
3. A failing grade in the course for an absence of 25% of the class hours (as
per HEC guidelines)
4. The exception to (3) may be made in the case of serious illness or death to
an immediate family member if approved by the dean of the college. In
such case, the student will receive a W grade in the course

12. PLAGIARISM

It is the use of someone else’s idea, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure,
or other work without properly acknowledging the ownership (source) of the property.
Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as ones own.
Students who are suspected of plagiarism will answer to an investigation. Those found
guilty will face a disciplinary action as per the university rules.