Course Name: India and China in the
World- An International History since 1945
Course Description
The study of International Relations is
dominated by looking international events through the actions of the Western
countries which have hitherto dominated the international arena. This course
seeks to tease out the contributions, both positive and negative, to
international history since the end of World War Two. The course will identify
and engage with the major moments since 1945 and how the actions of these
countries have contributed to the development of inter-state relations. Towards
this end, it will look at such topics as India and China in – the Cold War; the
Non-Aligned Movement; International Law; the Security Council; UN Peacekeeping;
Development Assistance; the WTO; regional politics; addressing Climate Change; and
Nuclear Politics. The course will engage with the bilateral angle between India
and China in all the above areas, but the emphasis will be on how they
have contributed to the larger international discourse and practice.
TOPICS
1.
India – China Relations
2.
India and China in the
Non-Aligned Movement
3.
India and China in International
Law
4.
India and China in the
Security Council
5.
India and China in UN
Peacekeeping
6.
Development Assistance
Strategies of India and China
7.
India and China in the
WTO
8.
India and China in Regional
Politics
9.
India and China
addressing Climate Change
10.
India and China and
Nuclear Politics
11.
India and China at Sea
12. Conclusion
GRADING AND EVALUATION
Final Research Paper – 40% The research paper will be developed based on you’re the topic that interests you and is the basis for annotated bibliography. This paper after doing a critical assessment of the literature, will identify the gaps in the literature and raise some questions. The paper will be no more than 2500-3000 words.
Class Presentation – 15% - You will have to sign up for the choice of Topic on which you intend to make a class presentation in the first class. You have to make a summary based on the readings assigned for the topic.
Annotated Bibliography – 15% - Prepare an ‘annotated bibliography’ on the topic on which you intend to present and this could also be useful for the final research paper. See guidelines at https://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography
Book Review – 20% Please choose a book on India and China for review. The book has to be approved by me before you proceed ahead with the review. Inform my about Book by WEEK 2.
Attendance – 5%
What Is an Annotated Bibliography?
An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a brief (usually about 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.
Annotations vs. Abstracts
Abstracts are the purely descriptive summaries often found at the beginning of scholarly journal articles or in periodical indexes. Annotations are descriptive and critical; they may describe the author's point of view, authority, or clarity and appropriateness of expression.
The Process
Creating an annotated bibliography calls for the application of a variety of intellectual skills: concise exposition, succinct analysis, and informed library research.
First, locate and record citations to books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic. Briefly examine and review the actual items. Then choose those works that provide a variety of perspectives on your topic.
Cite the book, article, or document using the appropriate style.
Write a concise annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article. Include one or more sentences that (a) evaluate the authority or background of the author, (b) comment on the intended audience, (c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited, or (d) explain how this work illuminates your bibliography topic.
Critically Appraising the Book, Article, or Document
For guidance in critically appraising and analyzing the sources for your bibliography, see How to Critically Analyze Information Sources. For information on the author's background and views, ask at the reference desk for help finding appropriate biographical reference materials and book review sources.
Choosing the Correct Citation Style
Check with your instructor to find out which style is preferred for your class. Online citation guides for both the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) styles are linked from the Library's Citation Management page.
Sample Annotated Bibliography Entries
The following example uses APA style (Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, 2010) for the journal citation:
Waite, L. J., Goldschneider, F. K., & Witsberger, C. (1986). Nonfamily living and the erosion of traditional family orientations among young adults. American Sociological Review, 51, 541-554.
The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.
The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.
This example uses MLA style (MLA Handbook, 8th edition, 2016) for the journal citation:
Waite, Linda J., et al. "Nonfamily Living and the Erosion of Traditional Family Orientations Among Young Adults." American Sociological Review, vol. 51, no. 4, 1986, pp. 541-554.
The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.
The authors, researchers at the Rand Corporation and Brown University, use data from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women and Young Men to test their hypothesis that nonfamily living by young adults alters their attitudes, values, plans, and expectations, moving them away from their belief in traditional sex roles. They find their hypothesis strongly supported in young females, while the effects were fewer in studies of young males. Increasing the time away from parents before marrying increased individualism, self-sufficiency, and changes in attitudes about families. In contrast, an earlier study by Williams cited below shows no significant gender differences in sex role attitudes as a result of nonfamily living.
SOURCE: https://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography
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