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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
India and the World Course provided by Swayam is a 4 credit course that discusses the interests, strategies and vision of Indian in the global sphere. The course puts forward a detailed overview of India’s foreign policy, its bilateral relations and the overall effects it has on its citizens. The course is apt for humanities and social sciences students who wish to study the Indian presence worldwide.
India and the World Course is a postgraduate level course that provides valuable insights on India's actions on a global level. It helps students understand the process behind different foreign policies and foreign trade. It imparts knowledge on the contemporary issues affecting the world and discusses its multiple consequences.
India and the World Online course is taught over a duration of 12 weeks through videos of expert lectures from Delhi University, JNU, Jamia and other parts of the countries, media personalities. The course is guided and instructed by Prof. Satish Kumar of Indira Gandhi National Open University.
The Highlights
- Postgraduate level course
- Humanities and Social Sciences category
- 4 credits
- 12 weeks
- Online study material
- Video lectures by expert professors
- Knowledge about India's worldview
- Overview of foreign policies
Programme Offerings
- 12-Weeks Long
- 4 Credits
- Expert Video Lectures
- Online study material
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
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| no |
What you will learn
You will learn about the following topics after completing India and the World Online Course:
- Evolution of India's World View
- Overview of India's Foreign Policy
- India's relations and policies with other countries
- India’s Nuclear Policies and Nonproliferation
- Aspects of national security and terrorism
- India’s Foreign Economic Policy
- India's relation with regional and non-government organisations
- India’s environmental challenges and energy security issues
- Relationship between India and United Nations
Admission Details
Given below are the steps to enroll in India and the World Online Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview.
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option situated at the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: When the new window opens, type your username, password and email id to create a new account.
Step 4: You will get a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Evolution of India's World view - Prof S. D. Muni
- India’s Foreign Policy: An Overview - Prof Satish Kumar
- Approaches to the Study of India’s Foreign Policy - Dr Amitabh Singh
- Determinants of India’s foreign policy - Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar
- Decision-making Institutions of India’s Foreign Policy and Function - Dr Rajiv Nayan
- India’s Foreign Policy in Nehru Era - Prof. Satish Kumar
- India’s Foreign Policy during Cold War - Dr. Maheep
- India’s Foreign Policy after the Cold War - Prof. S. D. Muni
- India’s Foreign Policy under NDA – I - Prof.. Satish Kumar
- India’s Foreign Policy in NDA-II - Mr. Prafulla Ketkar
- India-US Relations - Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra
- India-European Union Relations - Amb. Arun Kumar Singh
- India-Russia Relations
- India-Russia Relations - Prof. Swaran Singh
- India-China Relations - Dr. Rajiv Ranjan
- India-Japan relations
- India’s first Neighbourhood-first policy - Prof. Rajen Harshe
- India-Pakistan Relations - Prof. Satish Kumar
- India-Nepal relations - Prof. Sanjay K Bhardwaj
- India – Sri Lanka Relations - Dr. Saurabh
- India-Myanmar Relations - Dr. Maheep
- India-Bhutan Relations
- India-Maldives Relations
- India’s Look East and India's Act-East Policy - Prof. Harsh V. Pant
- India’s Look West Policy - Dr. Amit Singh
- India-South East Asian Countries - Dr. Sanjeev Kumar
- India in Indo-Pacific Theatre
- India and West Asia - Prof. Girijesh Pant
- India and Central Asia - Dr. Aprajita Kashyap
- India – South America Relations - Dr. Maheep
- India-Latin America-Caribbean (LAC)
- India-GCC States Relations
- India’s National Security - Dr. Maheep
- India’s Nuclear Policies and Nonproliferation
- India and Terrorism
- Humanitarian Intervention
- India and Regional Organisations - Amb. Rajeev Sikri
- India’s Foreign Economic Policy
- Non-Government International Institutions (World Bank, IMF and WTO etc.)
- India’s Geopolitics, Strategic Stature and Leadership - Dr. Uttam Singh
- India’s Environmental Challenges - Dr. Maheep
- India and Energy Security Issues
- India’s Non-Traditional Security
- India’s Policy towards Africa - Dr. Nivedita Ray
- Globalisation - Prof. Amitabh Mattoo
- India and United Nations
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The India and the World course has a total of 4 credits.
The study material will be available at eGyanKosh- a National Digital Repository.
Yes, the India and the World course is taught at the postgraduate level.
No, the India and the World Certification course does not provide any placement support to students.
The India and the World Online course instructor is Prof. Satish Kumar of Indira Gandhi National Open University.