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Bangladesh University of Professionals Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies Department of International Relations SEMESTER OUTLINE-2016-17 BIR-2017, Section-A & B 1 st Year 1 st Semester ID No:. Name:. Sec:...

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS (BUP) SEMESTER OUTLINE PREFACE 1. General. This Semester Outline is primarily meant for the Students of International Relations of Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies of BUP, who are admitted in session 2017. It is equally applicable to all faculty members and administrative officers and staff involved with the preparation and implementation of the course curriculum and the logistics involved. It contains the comprehensive Semester Outline of the courses of 1 st year, 1 st semester and includes the Class Routine incorporating a column each for the Day/Date, Class Timing, Location (Classroom Number), Course Code, Topic/Event, Teacher/Faculty Member and Remarks/Discussion Points. The Semester Outline is also a basic guideline indicating the modes of conduct of the course curriculum. It accommodates all relevant information required for the whole semester including all central events (e.g. sports, games or cultural competitions, National Day(s) celebrations, seminars, cultural programs, etc.). In a nutshell, this Semester Outline is the ready answer to all your questions regarding 1 st year, 1 st semester of International Relations of Session 2016. 2. Semester Starting and Finishing Dates. The semester starts on 04 January 2016 and finishes on 30 June 2016. 3. Timing and Conduct of Classes. Every week starts on Sunday and finishes on Thursday, making it a five-day working week. They shall have two classes per day. So, there will be total ten classes per week. Each class shall be of 90 minutes duration, of which 60 minutes shall be dedicated for lecture, and the rest 30 minutes shall be spent for discussions by the students. The mode and conduct of discussions shall be designed by the class-teacher as per the Remarks/Discussion column given in the following pages. 4. Name of Courses with Codes. The names of courses with course code have been stated below: Serial Name of Course Code Teacher s Name 1. Introduction to International Relations IR 1101 Lec.Md. Sohel Rana 2. Functional and Analytical English IR 1102 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 3. Reason, Knowledge and Values: An Introduction to Philosophy IR 1103 4. Introduction to Political Science IR 1104 5. Presentation Skill Development IR 1105

5. Makeup Classes. In the event of acute eventualities, make-up classes may be conducted on Saturdays as per plan of the Department. 6. Assessment System. Events Weightage Semester Final Exam 50% Midterm Exam 20% Class Tests (Total Four) 12% Term Paper (Individual) Including Presentation/ Assignments/Case Studies 10% Class Participation and Class Attendance 08% Total 100% 7. Conclusion. This Semester Outline, with its all information and instructions, welcomes the students to be a proud member of BUP. It sets the tone and describes the general academic environment of the University, in addition to the semester outline for the 1 st year, 1 st semester Year of International Relations of Session 2017. In fact, it is a complete guideline for the students for the Semester, so that there is no room for any confusion on anyone s part. It also gives a clear picture of what BUP wants to impart to the students as well as what is expected out of the students. Disciplinary aspects are also mentioned enabling the students to have a prior understanding of the culture of discipline of BUP. It is expected that students shall take all instructions and information by heart and follow the same with utmost sincerity. It is worth mentioning that curriculum of BUP is not only a bundle of strict routines and their observances, but also a place where students shall learn to be a good and knowledgeable citizen with excellent presentation skill. The Semester is full of fun and frolics apart from the pure academic curriculum, which the students shall come across as the Semester unfolds with passage of time. With the hope that all students shall successfully complete the Semester with praiseworthy results, welcome to BUP once again.

Bangladesh University of Professionals Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies Department of International Relations January-July Semester Outline-BIR-2016 1 st Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 01 Jan Sunday 02 Jan Monday English New Year Opening Convocation and Nobin Boron 03 Jan Tuesday Session with Dean and HOD 04 Jan Wed day 05 Jan Thu day 06 Jan Fri day 07 Jan Sat Day B CR-702 IR-1103 Introduction A CR-702 IR-1103 Introduction 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Introduction: Discussion of Course Mechanism 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Introduction: Discussion of Course Mechanism Weekend P a g e -1

2nd Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points A CR-701 IR-1104 B CR-702 IR-1102 Introduction: Political Science as a Discipline: An Overview Meaning of Politics and the definitions of Political Science, Its Scope Orientation with students & ice breaking session; importance of studying functional English for the students Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 08 Jan Sun Day B CR-701 IR-1104 A CR-702 IR-1102 Common mistakes in academic writing Introduction: Political Science as a Discipline: An Overview Meaning of Politics and the definitions of Political Science, Its Scope Orientation with students & ice breaking session; importance of studying functional English for the students Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Common mistakes in academic writing 09 Jan Mon Day A CR-702 IR-1103 Moral and immorality B CR-702 IR-1103 Moral and immorality Importance of Effective Presentation Skills in Business and Life. 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Discussion/Video on Great Presenters/ Orators Assign Term Paper P a g e -2

10 Jan Tue day 11 Jan Wed day A CR-701 IR-1101 1400-1530 B CR-702 IR-1105 B CR-701 IR-1101 International Relations I: Definition, Nature and Scope Importance of Effective Presentation Skills in Business and Life. Discussion/Video on Great Presenters/ Orators Assign Term Paper International Relations I: Definition, Nature and Scope Fateha-I-Yajdaham 12 Jan Thu day 13 Jan Friday 14 Jan Sat Day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Theories of Morality : Utilitarianism and Deontological Theory. Theories of Morality : Utilitarianism and Deontological Theory. International Relations II: Evolution as an Academic Discipline International Relations II: Evolution as an Academic Discipline Picnic A CR-401 IR-1104 Approach and Development of Political Science B CR-701 IR-1102 Common errors while writing Assign Term Paper Prof. AKM Walilul Islam IR-1105 Building essential vocabularies for effective B CR-401 written and oral presentation, Describing an event. A CR-701 IR-1102 Common errors while Prof. AKM Walilul Islam P a g e -3

1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 writing Assign Term Paper Building essential vocabularies for effective written and oral presentation, Describing an event. Approach and Development of Political Science P a g e -4

3 rd Week Date/ Day 15 Jan Sun Day Time Section Location Course Code A CR-701 IR-1104 B CR-702 IR-1102 B CR-701 IR-1104 A CR-702 IR-1102 Events /Topics Fundamental Concepts: Democracy Developing good vocabulary Fundamental Concepts: Democracy Developing good vocabulary Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Discussion Points 16 Jan Mon Day A CR-702 IR-1103 B CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 A CR-701 IR-1101 1400-1530 IR-1105 B CR-702 B CR-701 IR-1101 Role of Ethics and Moral for Character Development Role of Ethics and Moral for Character Development Class Test-1 Video analysis: World Championship on Public Speaking Actors in International Relations I: Concept of State and Evolution of States Class Test-1 Video analysis: World Championship on Public Speaking Actors in International Relations I: Concept of State and Evolution of States A CR-401 IR-1104 Democracy B CR-701 IR-1102 Introductory discussion on writing Class Test 1 Prof. AKM Walilul Islam P a g e -5

17 Jan Tue day IR-1105 Class Test 2 B CR-401 Understanding different presentation situations IR-1102 Introductory discussion on A CR-701 writing Class Test 1 Class Test 2 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Understanding different presentation situations 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Democracy Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 18 Jan Wed day 19 Jan Thu day 20 Jan Fri Day 21 Jan Sat Day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Handball Final Class Test - I Morality and immorality in the light of Religion Class Test - I Morality and immorality in the light of Religion Actors in International Relations II: Concepts of Sovereignty, Nations and Nation-states Actors in International Relations II: Concepts of Sovereignty, Nations and Nation-states Picnic Weekend P a g e -6

4 th Week Date/ Day 22 Jan Sun Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics A CR-701 IR-1104 Utilitarianism & Liberalism B CR-702 IR-1102 Writing a good biography & autobiography Writing e-mail etiquettes Assign Case Study B CR-701 IR-1104 Utilitarianism & Liberalism A CR-702 IR-1102 Writing a good biography & autobiography Writing e-mail etiquettes Assign Case Study Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Discussion Points 23 Jan Mon Day 24 Jan Tue day A CR-702 IR-1103 B CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 B CR-702 IR-1105 B CR-701 IR-1101 A CR-401 IR-1104 Socialism B CR-701 IR-1102 Moral Education: Morality of teaching and teaching of Morality Moral Education: Morality of teaching and teaching of Morality Presentations on Impromptu Topic Class Test - I Actors in International Relations III: Non-State Actors in International Politics Presentations on Impromptu Topic Class Test - I Actors in International Relations III: Non-State Actors in International Politics Improving writing skill Writing project proposals Class Test 2 Prof. AKM Walilul Islam P a g e -7

IR-1105 Class Test - 3 B CR-401 Presentation on Physical Appearance, Outfit/Attire including Shoe/Belt/ Perfume Selection (both male and female) IR-1102 Improving writing skill A CR-701 Writing project proposals Class Test 2 Class Test 3 Presentation on Physical 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Appearance, Outfit/Attire including Shoe/Belt/ Perfume Selection (both male and female) 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Socialism Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 25 Jan Wed day 26 Jan Thu day 27 Jan Fri Day 28 Jan Sat Day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Class Test - 2 Theory of Punishment, reward and motivation Class Test - 2 Theory of Punishment, reward and motivation Actors in International Relations III: Evolution of Non-State Actors in International Politics Actors in International Relations III: Evolution of Non-State Actors in International Politics Badminton Final Picnic Weekend P a g e -8

5th Week Date/ Day 29 Jan Sun Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics A CR-701 IR-1104 Political Thoughts :Plato B CR-702 IR-1102 Writing Book Reviews Issue Team Assignment B CR-701 IR-1104 Political Thoughts :Plato A CR-702 IR-1102 Writing Book Reviews Issue Team Assignment Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Discussion Points 30 Jan Mon Day A CR-702 IR-1103 Nature and scope of educational philosophy B CR-702 IR-1103 Nature and scope of educational philosophy 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Class Test 4 Barriers/ Challenges of Effective Presentation and Use of Different Aids and Supporting Medias including Audio Visuals required for Presentation. A CR-701 IR-1101 Actors in International Relations IV: Role of Non- State Actors in International Politics 1400-1530 B CR-702 IR-1105 Class Test 4 Barriers/ Challenges of Effective Presentation and Use of Different Aids and Supporting Medias including Audio Visuals required for Presentation. B CR-701 IR-1101 Actors in International Relations IV: Role of Non- State Actors in International Politics A CR-401 IR-1104 Aristotle B CR-701 IR-1102 Instructions & general Prof. AKM Walilul Islam P a g e -9

31 Jan Tue day 01 Feb Wed day 02 Feb Thu day 03 Feb Fri Day 04 Feb Sat Day B A CR-401 CR-701 IR-1105 IR-1102 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Aristotle B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 information for listening practices How to prepare efficient PPT slides? Instructions & general information for listening practices How to prepare efficient PPT slides? Saraswati Puja Theory of intellect and ten intelligences Theory of intellect and ten intelligences Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power Picnic/Novice Debate Novice Debate Prof. AKM Walilul Islam P a g e -10

6th Week Date/ Day 05 Feb Sun Day Time Section Location Course Code A CR-701 IR-1104 Machiavelli B CR-702 IR-1102 B CR-701 IR-1104 Machiavelli A CR-702 IR-1102 Events /Topics Listening from IELTS resources & British Council resources Listening from IELTS resources & British Council resources Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Discussion Points 06 Feb Mon Day 07 Feb Tue day 08 Feb Wed day A CR-702 IR-1103 B CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 B CR-702 IR-1105 B CR-701 IR-1101 A CR-401 IR-1104 Social Contract Theory: Hobbes, Locke & Rousseau How to compile B CR-701 IR-1102 bibliographies Prof. AKM Walilul Islam Class Test 3 IR-1105 Class Test 5 B CR-401 Developing and Organizing information for presentation IR-1102 How to compile A CR-701 bibliographies Prof. AKM Walilul Islam Class Test 3 Class Test 5 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Developing and Organizing information for presentation 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Social Contract Theory: Hobbes, Locke & Rousseau Vollyball P a g e -11

09 Feb Thu day 10 Feb Fri Day 11 Feb Sat Day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Values and desire, conflict of desire Values and desire, conflict of desire Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Picnic/Novice Debate Novice Debate P a g e -12

7 th Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 12 Feb Sun Day A CR-701 IR-1104 Legislature B CR-702 IR-1102 B CR-701 IR-1104 Legislature A CR-702 IR-1102 Writing research report Research reports (Practice) Writing research report Research reports (Practice) Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam A CR-702 IR-1103 Values and desire, conflict of desire B CR-702 IR-1103 Values and desire, conflict of desire 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Developing and Organizing information for presentation 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role 13 Feb Mon Day B CR-702 IR-1105 B CR-701 IR-1101 Developing and Organizing information for presentation Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Pohela Falgun A CR-401 IR-1104 Executive B CR-701 IR-1102 Creative writing on any given topic Planning paragraph writing, Prof. AKM Walilul Islam P a g e -13

14 Feb Tue day brain storming & practice Class Test 4 IR-1105 Class Test 6 B CR-401 Some Special tips for smart speech, Business Presentation, practicing through examples IR-1102 Creative writing on any given topic A CR-701 Planning paragraph writing, brain storming & practice Class Test 4 Class Test 6 Some Special tips for smart 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 speech, Business Presentation, practicing through examples 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Executive Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 15 Feb Wed day 16 Feb Thu day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Class Test - 4 Ethics of virtue and Ethics of right action Class Test - 4 Ethics of virtue and Ethics of right action Class Test - II Relations IV: Concept of Collective Security and its implications in world politics Class Test - II Relations IV: Concept of Collective Security and its implications in world politics Seminar 17 Feb Fri Day Picnic 18 Feb Weekend P a g e -14

Saturday 8 th Week Date/Day Timings Location Course Code Topic/Event Teacher/Faculty Member Remarks/Discussion points 19 Feb Sunday 20 Feb Mid Term Examination Monday 21 Feb Tuesday International Mother Language Day 22 Feb Wednesday Mid Term Examination 23 Feb Thursday 24 Feb Friday 25 Feb Saturday Mid Term Examination Seminar BUP Annual Picnic P a g e -15

9 th Week Date/Day Timings Location Course Code Topic/Event Teacher/Faculty Member Remarks/Discussion points 26 Feb Sunday 27 Feb Monday 28 Feb Tuesday 01 Mar Wednesday 02 Mar Thursday Mid Term Break 03 Mar Friday BUP Annual Picnic 04 Mar Saturday 10 th Week Date/ Day 05 Mar Sun Day Time Section Location Course Code A CR-701 IR-1104 Judiciary B CR-702 IR-1102 B CR-701 IR-1104 Judiciary A CR-702 IR-1102 Events /Topics How to write a letter Case Study Submission How to write a letter Case Study Submission Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Discussion Points 06 Mar Mon Day A CR-702 IR-1103 Philosophy of Religion B CR-702 IR-1103 Philosophy of Religion 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Ways to reduce Shyness, P a g e -16

07 Mar Tue day 08 Mar Wed day 09 Mar Thu day 10 Mar Friday 11 Mar 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 B CR-702 IR-1105 B CR-701 IR-1101 A CR-401 IR-1104 Bureaucracy B CR-701 IR-1102 B A CR-401 CR-701 IR-1105 IR-1102 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Bureaucracy Stage Fright, stress and anxiety. Relations V: Balance of Power: aspects and contemporary applications Ways to reduce Shyness, Stage Fright, stress and anxiety. Relations V: Balance of Power: aspects and contemporary applications Reading comprehension Submission of Team Assignment Breathing, eye contact, Body Language, Applying Gesture and Posture Reading comprehension Submission of Team Assignment Breathing, eye contact, Body Language, Applying Gesture and Posture Prof. AKM Walilul Islam Prof. AKM Walilul Islam B CR-702 IR-1103 Faith and reason A CR-702 IR-1103 Faith and reason 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Relations VI: Balance of Terror 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Relations VI: Balance of Terror P a g e -17

Sat Day Date/ Day 12 Mar Sun Day 13 Mar Mon Day 14 Mar Tue day Time Section Location Course Code 11 th Week Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points A CR-701 IR-1104 Constitution B CR-702 IR-1102 Writing letter for business purposes Prof. AKM Waliul Islam B CR-701 IR-1104 Constitution A CR-702 IR-1102 Writing letter for business purposes Prof. AKM Waliul Islam A CR-702 IR-1103 Concept of God- Al kind B CR-702 IR-1103 Concept of God- Al kind 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Pronunciation, Pace, Voice, Modulation, Art of Rhetoric 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power B CR-702 IR-1105 Pronunciation, Pace, Voice, Modulation, Art of Rhetoric B CR-701 IR-1101 Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power Political Parties and Pressure A CR-401 IR-1104 Group B CR-701 IR-1102 Writing summary Prof. AKM Walilul Islam IR-1105 Assign Analytical 1 B CR-401 Use of Voice/Vocal Variety and Correct English A CR-701 IR-1102 Writing summary Prof. AKM Walilul Islam Assign Analytical 1 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Use of Voice/Vocal Variety and Correct English Political Parties and Pressure Group P a g e -18

15 Mar Wed day 16 Mar Thu day 17 Mar Fri Day 18 Mar Sat Day Date/ Day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Time Section Location Course Code Education and acquisition of knowledge in the light of religion Education and acquisition of knowledge in the light of religion Class Test - III Relations II: Theories on National Power Class Test - III Relations II: Theories on National Power Birthday of Bongobondhu 12 th Week Weekend Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points A CR-701 IR-1104 United Kingdom: Monarchy B CR-702 IR-1102 Writing a resume/ CV Class Test 5 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam B CR-701 IR-1104 United Kingdom: Monarchy A CR-702 IR-1102 Writing a resume/ CV Class Test 5 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 19 Mar Sun Day 20 Mar A CR-702 IR-1103 Scientific indications in Holy Scriptures B CR-702 IR-1103 Scientific indications in Holy Scriptures 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Audience Analysis, how to keep audience involved including selecting right mode of presentation. 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 P a g e -19

Mon Day 21 Mar Tue day 22 Mar Wed day 23 Mar Thu day 24 Mar Fri day 25 Mar Sat Day Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role IR-1105 Audience Analysis, how to B CR-702 keep audience involved including selecting right mode of presentation. B CR-701 IR-1101 Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role A CR-401 IR-1104 United Kingdom: Parliament and Cabinet B CR-701 IR-1102 Writing a standard script & its necessity Prof. AKM Walilul Islam B CR-401 IR-1105 Different Style of Presentation IR-1102 Writing a standard script & its A CR-701 necessity Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Different Style of Presentation 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 United Kingdom: Parliament and Cabinet B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Religion in our Personal, Social & Military Life Religion in our Personal, Social & Military Life Relations IV: Concept of Collective Security and its implications in world politics Relations IV: Concept of Collective Security and its implications in world politics Seminar P a g e -20

13 th Week Date/ Day 26 Mar Sun Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Independence Day Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 27 Mar Mon Day 28 Mar Tue day 29 Mar Wed day 30 Mar Thu day A CR-702 IR-1103 Characteristics of an Ideal man B CR-702 IR-1103 Characteristics of an Ideal man 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 B CR-702 IR-1105 B CR-701 IR-1101 Use/Effects of Mentoring in Developing Presentation Skill Relations V: Balance of Power: aspects and contemporary applications Use/Effects of Mentoring in Developing Presentation Skill Relations V: Balance of Power: aspects and contemporary applications A CR-401 IR-1104 USA : Nature of Presidency B CR-701 IR-1102 B A CR-401 CR-701 IR-1105 IR-1102 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Analyticalcomprehension (fictional& non-fictional) Use of Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audios Analyticalcomprehension (fictional& non-fictional) Use of Vibrant Videos and Amazing Audios 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 USA : Nature of Presidency Lec. Md. Wahidul Alam Lec. Md. Wahidul Alam Lec. Md. Sohel Rana Lec. Md. Sohel Rana Prof. AKM Walilul Islam Prof. AKM Walilul Islam B CR-702 IR-1103 Good deeds and Service to Lec. Md. Wahidul mankind Alam A CR-702 IR-1103 Good deeds and Service to Lec. Md. Wahidul mankind Alam 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Class Test - IV Lec. Md. Sohel P a g e -21

31 Mar Friday 01 April Sat Day 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Relations VI: Balance of Terror Class Test - IV Relations VI: Balance of Terror Seminar Weekend Rana Lec. Md. Sohel Rana P a g e -22

Date/ Day 02 April Sun Day 03 April Mon Day 04 April Tue day 05 April Wed day 06 April Thu day Time Section Location 1200-1330 1400-1530 Course Code 14 th Week Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members USA: The Congress and the A CR-701 IR-1104 Judicial System B CR-702 IR-1102 Improving the writing skill Prof. AKM Waliul Islam USA: The Congress and the B CR-701 IR-1104 Judicial System A CR-702 IR-1102 Improving the writing skill Prof. AKM Waliul Islam A CR-702 IR-1103 Justice and Righteousness B CR-702 IR-1103 Justice and Righteousness Assign Analytical 2 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Non-Verbal Signals: Use of Hands, Smile, Position, etc A CR-701 IR-1101 Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power 1400-1530 IR-1105 Assign Analytical 2 B CR-702 Non-Verbal Signals: Use of Hands, Smile, Position, etc B CR-701 IR-1101 Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power China: Structure of A CR-401 IR-1104 Government B CR-701 IR-1102 English In Situations Prof. AKM Walilul Islam B CR-401 IR-1105 Cross Cultural Presentation A CR-701 IR-1102 English In Situations Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Cross Cultural Presentation 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 China: Structure of Government B CR-702 IR-1103 Human rights in Religion A CR-702 IR-1103 Human rights in Religion 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Discussion Points P a g e -23

07 April Friday 08 April Sat Day 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Relations II: Theories on National Power Relations II: Theories on National Power Date/ Day 09 April Sun Day 10 April Mon Day 11 April Tue day Time Section Location 1200-1330 1400-1530 Course Code A CR-701 IR-1104 B CR-702 IR-1102 B CR-701 IR-1104 A CR-702 IR-1102 Events /Topics 15th Week China: Party system and Constitution Writing essay Submission of Term Paper China: Party system and Constitution Writing essay Submission of Term Paper Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam A CR-702 IR-1103 Religion and Universal Brotherhood B CR-702 IR-1103 Religion and Universal Brotherhood 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 How to handle questionand-answer session Relations III: Elements of A CR-701 IR-1101 National Power and their 1400-1530 Role B CR-702 IR-1105 How to handle questionand-answer session B CR-701 IR-1101 Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Bangladesh: Structure of A CR-401 IR-1104 Government B CR-701 IR-1102 IEEE format for referencing Prof. AKM Walilul Islam Discussion Points P a g e -24

IR-1105 B CR-401 IR-1102 A CR-701 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 & bibliography Class Test 6 Submission of Analytical work 2 Respond professionally to questions from the audience IEEE format for referencing & bibliography Class Test 6 Submission of Analytical work 2 Respond professionally to questions from the audience Bangladesh: Structure of Government Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 12 April Wed day 13 April Thu day 14 April Fri Day 15 April Sat Day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Loyalty and discipline in light of Religion Loyalty and discipline in light of Religion Contemporary Mainstream Approaches II: Neo- Liberalism Contemporary Mainstream Approaches II: Neo- Liberalism Pohela Boishakh P a g e -25

16 th Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 16 April Sun Day 17 April Mon Day 18 April Tue day Easter Sunday A CR-702 IR-1103 Concept of War and Peace in the light of Holy Scriptures B CR-702 IR-1103 Concept of War and Peace in the light of Holy Scriptures 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Presentations Do s and Don ts 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 Contemporary Mainstream Approaches III: Social Constructivism B CR-702 IR-1105 Presentations Do s and Don ts Contemporary Mainstream B CR-701 IR-1101 Approaches III: Social Constructivism Amendments of the A CR-401 IR-1104 Constitution of Bangladesh B CR-701 IR-1102 Testing the phonetic skills. Prof. AKM Walilul Islam IR-1105 Group Discussion on given B CR-401 Topic A CR-701 IR-1102 Testing the phonetic skills. Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Group Discussion on given 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Topic Amendments of the Constitution of Bangladesh 19 April Wed day 20 April Thu day B CR-702 IR-1103 A CR-702 IR-1103 Basic qualities of commander in light of religion Basic qualities of commander in light of P a g e -26

21 April Friday 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 A CR-701 IR-1104 religion Contemporary Mainstream Approaches IV: Alternative approaches to International Relations theory Contemporary Mainstream Approaches IV: Alternative approaches to International Relations theory Bangladesh: Framing of Constitution Seminar A CR-702 IR-1102 Phonetics & its application Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 22 April Sat Day B CR-701 IR-1104 B CR-702 IR-1102 Bangladesh: Framing of Constitution Phonetics & its application Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 1200-1330 1400-1530 P a g e -27

Date/ Day 23 April Sun Day 24 April Mon Day 25 April Tue day 26 April Wed day 27 April Thu day Time Section Location 1200-1330 1400-1530 Course Code A CR-701 IR-1104 17 th Week Events /Topics Political Development in Bangladesh B CR-702 IR-1102 Practice and drilling of IPA symbols B CR-701 IR-1104 Political Development in Bangladesh A CR-702 IR-1102 Practice and drilling of IPA symbols A CR-702 IR-1103 B CR-702 IR-1103 Philosophy of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and His followers in the battle field Philosophy of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and His followers in the battle field Teachers/Faculty Members Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Debate Competition Learning the Global Political 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 Map I: Strategic and Chock Points B CR-702 IR-1105 Debate Competition Learning the Global Political Map I: Strategic and Chock Points B CR-701 IR-1101 Shob-e-Miraz B CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 1 A CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 1 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Presentation 1 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Presentation 1 Seminar Discussion Points P a g e -28

28 April Friday 29 April Sat Day Date/ Day 30 April Sun Day 1 May Mon Day 2 May Tue day 3 May Wed day 4 May Thu day 05 May Friday 6 May Sat Day 18 th Week Time Section Location Course Teachers/Faculty Events /Topics Code Members A CR-701 IR-1104 Presentation 1 A CR-702 IR-1102 Presentation 1 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam B CR-701 IR-1104 Presentation 1 B CR-702 IR-1102 Presentation 1 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 1200-1330 1400-1530 May Day A CR-401 IR-1104 Presentation 2 B CR-701 IR-1102 Presentation 2. Prof. AKM Walilul Islam B CR-401 IR-1105 Presentation 1 A CR-701 IR-1102 Presentation 2 Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Presentation 1 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Presentation 2 Indoor Final B CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 2 A CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 2 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Presentation 2 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Presentation 2 Discussion Points P a g e -29

Date/ Day 7 May Sun Day 8 May Mon Day 9 May Tue day 10 May Wed day 11 May Thu day 12 May Fri day 13 May Saturday 19 th Week Time Section Location Course Teachers/Faculty Events /Topics Code Members A CR-701 IR-1104 Presentation 3 B CR-702 IR-1102 Presentation 3 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam B CR-701 IR-1104 Presentation 3 A CR-702 IR-1102 Presentation 3 Prof. AKM Waliul Islam 1200-1330 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 3 B CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 3 1200-1330 A CR-702 IR-1105 Presentation 2 1400-1530 A CR-701 IR-1101 Presentation 3 B CR-702 IR-1105 Presentation 2 B CR-701 IR-1101 Presentation 3 A CR-401 IR-1104 Presentation 4 B CR-701 IR-1102 Presentation 4 Prof. AKM Walilul Islam B CR-401 IR-1105 Presentation 3 A CR-701 IR-1102 Presentation 4 Prof. AKM Walilul Islam 1200-1330 A CR-401 IR-1105 Presentation 3 1400-1530 B CR-701 IR-1104 Presentation 4 Bhouddho Purnima B CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 4 A CR-702 IR-1103 Presentation 4 1200-1330 B CR-702 IR-1101 Presentation 4 1400-1530 A CR-702 IR-1101 Presentation 4 Shob-e-Barat Discussion Points P a g e -30

20 th Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 14 May Sunday 15 May Monday 16 May Tuesday 17 May Wed Day Preparatory Leave (PL)/Question Setting & Moderation 18 May Thursday 19 May- Friday 20 May Saturday Date/ Day 21 May Sunday 22 May Monday 23 May Tuesday 24 May Wednesday 25 May Thursday 26 May Friday 27 May Saturday 21 th Week Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Preparatory Leave (PL)/Question Setting & Moderation Final Exam Starts Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points P a g e -31

22 th,23 th Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics 28 May 08 Jun Final Exam Starts 09 June 10 June Summer Vacation Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 24 th Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics 11 Jun 15 Jun Viva Voce/Summer Vacation 16 Jun 17 Jun Summer Vacation Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points 25 th Week Date/ Day Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics 18 Jun-22 Jun Result Publication/Summer Vacation 23 Jun Shab-e-Kadr 24Jun Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points Date/ Day 25 Jun-29 Jun 30 Jun 26 th Week Time Section Location Course Code Events /Topics Summer Vacation/Eid ul Fitre Teachers/Faculty Members Discussion Points P a g e -32

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Department of International Relations Draft: December 18, 2016 (Subject to Change) Winter-Spring 2016 Semester Course # IR 1101: Introduction to International Relations Second Batch, First Semester, 2016 Course Instructor: Md. Sohel Rana Lecturer, Dept. of International Relations Office: 519 Academic Building Department of International Relations Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Email: sohel@bup.edu.bd; sohelrana.bup@gmail.com; Office Hours: Sunday Tuesday And by Appointment Course Description: The course deals with four main themes. The first theme embodies definitional aspects, characteristics, genesis and growth of International Relations. The basics of the actors of international politics are complemented with their role in understanding the political relations in the changing nature of International Relations. The second theme entails the ideas of national power followed by its functions and explores how the balance of power impacts on international politics. Moreover, it examines the role of collective actions sparked by the reign of terror espoused by some actors of International Relations which threatens the global peace and security. The third theme comprises the classical as well as contemporary theories of International Relations and their relevance in the modern political structure. It upholds the exquisite nature and orbit of the theories by reviewing political texts, policy analysis and strategy papers. The fourth theme offers avenues to accumulate knowledge on strategic spots, disputed islands, troubled territories and conflict-prone regions. It also analyzes how these P a g e -33

catalyze the contentions and conflicts and identifies the significance of subjects in the contexts of geopolitics. However, the course concludes with a discussion on the future direction of International Relations. Course Goals: There is a two-fold objective of this course. Firstly, students will be able to fathom the international political relations during the conduct of the course. Secondly, each student will be able to apply the concepts and theories in the contexts of International Relations. Course Schedule and Suggested Readings Class # 1 Introduction: Discussion of Course Mechanism Class # 2 Class # 3 Class # 4 Class # 5 Class # 6 Class # 7 Class # 8 Class # 9 Class # 10 Class # 11 Class # 12 International Relations I: Definition, Nature and Scope International Relations II: Evolution as an Academic Discipline Actors in International Relations I: Concept of State and Evolution of States Actors in International Relations II: Concepts of Sovereignty, Nations and Nation-states Class Test - I Actors in International Relations III: Non-State Actors in International Politics Actors in International Relations III: Evolution of Non-State Actors in International Politics Actors in International Relations IV: Role of Non-State Actors in International Politics Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power Relations II: Theories on National Power Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Class Test - II Relations IV: Concept of Collective Security and its implications in P a g e -34

Class # 13 Class # 14 Class # 15 Class # 16 Class # 17 Class # 18 Class # 19 Class # 20 Class # 21 Class # 22 Class # 23 Class # 24 Class # 25 Class # 26 Class # 27 Class # 28 world politics Relations V: Balance of Power: aspects and contemporary applications Relations VI: Balance of Terror Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power Class Test - III Relations II: Theories on National Power Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Relations IV: Concept of Collective Security and its implications in world politics Relations V: Balance of Power: aspects and contemporary applications Class Test - IV Relations VI: Balance of Terror Relations I: Concepts of Power and National Power Midterm Relations II: Theories on National Power Relations III: Elements of National Power and their Role Contemporary Mainstream Approaches II: Neo-Liberalism Contemporary Mainstream Approaches III: Social Constructivism Contemporary Mainstream Approaches IV: Alternative approaches to International Relations theory Learning the Global Political Map I: Strategic and Chock Points P a g e -35

Class # 29 Class # 30 Class # 31 Class # 32 Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation P a g e -36

Course Title : Functional and Analytical English Course Code : IR1102 Course Teacher : Prof. AKM Waliul Islam Designation : E-mail : Contact no : Course Description Functional English is very crucial now in the competitive mode of business era. And this is very important for the business students. Communication will lead the students to the destination with the help of Functional English. To this end, the course has been designed. Learning Objectives The students will at the end of the course Master common grammatical knowledge necessary to function in a real world. Understand the norms of academic writing and be able to produce different genres of writing with cohesion and accuracy. Understand and apply different techniques of reading to enhance their comprehension ability. Be acclimatized with authentic listening materials with emphasis on speaking registers, intonation, and pronunciation Course Content Period/Class Topics 1 Orientation with students & ice breaking session; importance of studying functional English for the students 2 Common mistakes in academic writing Common errors while writing 3 Assign Term Paper 4 5 6 7 Developing good vocabulary Introductory discussion on writing Class Test 1 Writing a good biography & autobiography Writing e-mail etiquettes Assign Case Study Improving writing skill Writing project proposals P a g e -37

Class Test 2 Writing Book Reviews 8 Issue Team Assignment 9 Instructions & general information for listening practices 10 Listening from IELTS resources & British Council resources How to compile bibliographies 11 Class Test 3 Writing research report 12 Research reports (Practice) 13 14 15 Creative writing on any given topic Planning paragraph writing, brain storming & practice Class Test 4 How to write a letter Case Study Submission 16 Reading comprehension Submission of Team Assignment 17 Writing letter for business purposes 18 Writing summary 19 Writing a resume/ CV Class Test 5 20 Writing a standard script & its necessity 21 Analyticalcomprehension (fictional& non-fictional) 22 Improving the writing skill 23 English In Situations 24 Writing essay Submission of Term Paper IEEE format for referencing & bibliography 25 Class Test 6 Submission of Analytical work 2 26 Phonetics & its application 27 Testing the phonetic skills. 28 Practice and drilling of IPA symbols 29 Presentation 30 Presentation P a g e -38

Course Outline Reason, Knowledge and Values : An Introduction to Philosophy Objectives Philosophy is considered as the Science of all sciences which has contribution for all parts of knowledge. In this course we will focus on reasoning and values. And how these two are related with knowledge. Ethics or Moral Philosophy is the part of knowledge where voluntary human actions are evaluated. Here we come to know about what is right and what is wrong with philosophical explanation, how the theories of ethics help us to distinguish between good and bad, what is the justification of human deeds, why we should be moral, what is the relation between morality and religions, what is interaction between this two etc. As religions have the impulse to moralize human being we should utilize this in a holistic approach with the support of philosophical point of view. That s why this course is blended in a way to synchronize between the common spirit of all regions with human instinct of morality. Here the topics of this course are given in chronological order of classes. Class 1: Introduction Class 2 : Moral and immorality Class 3 : Theories of Morality : Utilitarianism and Deontological Theory. Class 4 : Role of Ethics and Moral for Character Development Class 5 : Morality and immorality in the light of Religion Class 6 : Moral Education: Morality of teaching and teaching of Morality Class 7 :Theory of Punishment, reward and motivation Class 8 : Nature and scope of educational philosophy Class 9 : Theory of intellect and ten intelligences Class 10 : Mind Body Relationship Ibn Sina Class11 : Values and desire, conflict of desire Class 12 : Ethics of virtue and Ethics of right action Class 13 : Philosophy of Religion Class 14 : Faith and reason Class 15 : Concept of God- Al kindi Class 16 : Education and acquisition of knowledge in the light of religion Class 17 : Scientific indications in Holy Scriptures Class 18 : Religion in our Personal, Social & Military Life Class 19 : Characteristics of an Ideal man Class 20 : Good deeds and Service to mankind P a g e -39

Class21 : Justice and Righteousness Class 22 : Human rights in Religion Class 23 : Religion and Universal Brotherhood Class 24 : Loyalty and discipline in light of Religion Class 25 : Concept of War and Peace in the light of Holy Scriptures Class 26 : Basic qualities of commander in light of religion Class 27 : Philosophy of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and His followers in the battle field Muhammad Wahidul Alam Lecturer ( Philosophy ) Department of International Relations Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies P a g e -40

Course Title Introduction to Political Science Course Code IR- 1104 Course Teacher Shaila Designation Assistant Professor E-mail solaimanshaila@yahoo.com Contact no +8801769021761 COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to Political Science is a first year compulsory core course in the Department of International Relations at BUP.This course provides a broad introduction to Political Science - an overview of central political concepts, ideas and ideologies; knowledge of important institutions and processes. This study will explore the concept of politics. Politics is the art and science of managing and governing one s entire social, economic and statutory affairs. Political Science as the science, which is concerned with the state, politics and political system. This course will also focus on political thoughts of different political thinkers as well as Political structure of super powers. As a citizen we may know and learn about our political rights and privileges from a given form of government that includes the political structure and processes of our state. Without this knowledge we wouldn t know which rights we have and more importantly the battles that were fought in order to award us these rights. Political Science deals with theory and practice of Politics, as well as the analysis of our political systems, behavior and culture. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course will begin by introducing students to some of the basic theoretical concepts, ideas and political institutions in Political Science. It is broken down into several sub-disciplines; political theory, comparative politics, public administration, internal relations, public law, and political methodology. It is hoped that at the end of the course students will have a broader understanding and further curiosity of the political ideas and institutions. They should also be able to appreciate the importance and relevance of Political Science and International Relations. It seeks to deal with the following topics: P a g e -41

Political Science as a Discipline Fundamental Concepts of Political Science Political Thoughts Forms and Organs of the Government Politics and Political Process Political Parties and Pressure Groups Political System of UK, USA, China and Bangladesh. Classes Topic/Event Remarks / Discussion points 1 Introduction: Political Science as a Discipline: An Overview 1. Importance of the study 2. Learning objectives 3. Relations between IR and Political Science 4. Relations with other discipline 2 Meaning of Politics and the definitions of Political Science, Its Scope 1. Politics and Political Science: Any Difference? 2. Is Political Science a Science? 3. Its Origin 4. Its Scope 5. Present significance 3 Approach and Development of Political Science 1.Traditional Approaches 2. Classification 3. Limitations 4. What are the differences between Traditional and Modern Approach? 4 Fundamental Concepts: Democracy 1. Forms of Government 2. Origin of Democracy 3.Classification of Democracy 4.Features of Democracy P a g e -42

5 Democracy 1.Preconditions of Democracy 2.Why does it call best form of Government 3.Crises of Democracy in developing countries 4.Bangladesh Context 6 Utilitarianism&Liberalism 1. Meaning/Definition 2. Main Features 3. Bentham 4. J.S.Mill 7 Socialism 1. Meaning/Definition 2. Utopian Socialism vs Marxian Socialism 3. Character of Marxian Socialism 4. Sources of Marx s Though 8 1. Ideas of Plato: Political Thoughts :Plato 2. Ideal State 3. Justice 4. Division of Labor 9 Aristotle 1.Ideas of Aristotle: 2.Classification of Government 3. Best form of Government 4. Comparison of Idea; Plato vs Aristotle 10 Machiavelli 1.Ideas of Machiavelli 2. Why he is called the Father of Modern Political Science? 3. Human Nature 4. Double standard of morality 11 Social Contract Theory: Hobbes, Locke &Rousseau 1.Social Contract Theory 2.Human Nature 3.State of Nature 4.Nature of the Contract 12 Legislature 1.Composition 2.Power and Functions 3. Role of Prime minister and cabinet P a g e -43

4. Bangladesh Context. 13 Executive 1.Forms of Government 2.Power and Functions 3. President, Prime minister and cabinet 4. Bangladesh Context. 14 Judiciary 1.Conceptual Idea 2.Composition and Functions, 3.Safe Guards of Independent Judiciary, 4. Bangladesh Context. 15 Bureaucracy 1.Main Features 2.Type/Model 3.Functions, 4. Problems in Developing Countries 16 Constitution 1.Meaning/Definition 2.Classification 3.Characteristics of a good Constitution 4.Main Features with example 17 Political Parties and Pressure Group 1.Functions, 2.Classifications, 3. What are the differences between Political Party and Pressure Group 4.Relevant example from home and abroad 18 United Kingdom: Monarchy 1.Basic Idea about the state 2.History and Tradition 3.Nature of the government 4. Power and Functions 19 United Kingdom: Parliament and Cabinet 1.Conceptual idea 2.History and Tradition 3.Power and Functions 4.Primeminister and the Cabinet 20 USA : Nature of Presidency 1.Forms of Government 2.Power and Function 3. Why is the U.S President called as the most Powerful President on Earth? P a g e -44

21 USA: The Congress and the Judicial System 4.Electoral College 5.Impeachment 1.Composition 2.Power and Functions 3. Why is the Senate called as Most Powerful Second Chamber? 4.Election Procedure 22 China: Structure of Government 1.Historical Background 2. Nature of the state 3. structure of the Government 4.Local Administration 23 China: Party system and Constitution 1.Features of Chinese constitution 2.Communist Party 3.Party Organization 4.Party Leadership 24 Bangladesh: Structure of Government 1.Historical Background 2. Nature of the state 3. structure of the Government 4.Local Administration 25 Bangladesh: Framing of Constitution 1.Conceptual Idea about constitution 2.Classification 3.Historical Background 26 Amendments of the Constitution of Bangladesh 27 Political Development in Bangladesh 1.Mujib Government 2. Challenges of the Govt. 3. Achievements of the Govt. 4.Evaluation 28 Independence of Judiciary in Bangladesh 4.Main Features of the constitution of Bangladesh 1.Amendment procedure 2. Example from Developed and Developing countries 3.Features of amendments 4.Special focus on 4 th,8 th,12 th,14 th,15 th and 16 th amendment of the constitution 1.Definition of Independence of Judiciary 2. Preconditions of Independence of Judiciary 3.Obstacles of Independence of Judiciary in Bangladesh 4.How to ensure Independence of Judiciary in Bangladesh P a g e -45

29 Presentation-1 1. Power Point Presentation 2. Question-Answer 3. Feedback Session 4. Evaluation 30 Presentation-2 1. Power Point Presentation 2. Question-Answer 3. Feedback Session 4. Evaluation P a g e -46

Course Title : Presentation Skill Development Course Code : IR1105 Course Teacher : Designation : E-mail : Contact no : COURSE CONTENT 1 Importance of Effective Presentation Skills in Business and Life. Discussion/Video on Great Presenters/ Orators 2 Assign Term Paper 3 Building essential vocabularies for effective written and oral presentation, Describing an event. Class Test-1 4 Video analysis: World Championship on Public Speaking Class Test 2 5 Understanding different presentation situations 6 Presentations on Impromptu Topic Class Test - 3 7 Presentation on Physical Appearance, Outfit/Attire including Shoe/Belt/ Perfume Selection (both male and female) Class Test 4 8 Barriers/ Challenges of Effective Presentation and Use of Different Aids and Supporting Medias including Audio Visuals required for Presentation. 9 How to prepare efficient PPT slides? 10 Story Telling, right humor, Figures, Diagrams for Presentations. Class Test 5 11 Developing and Organizing information for presentation Class Test 6 12 Some Special tips for smart speech, Business Presentation, practicing through examples 13 Ways to reduce Shyness, Stage Fright, stress and anxiety. P a g e -47