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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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What you will learn

Knowledge of history

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