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1. The document outlines the curriculum for a B.A. (Honours) in Political Science, specifically the course on Political Theory & Concepts. 2. The 6-credit course covers 4 units on topics like the nature and methods of political science, theories of the state, key concepts, and forms of government. 3. Assessment includes a final exam worth 60% and other components like class tests, assignments, and presentations worth the remaining 40%. The goal is for students to understand foundational issues in political theory and apply different approaches.

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POl Scince Syllabus

1. The document outlines the curriculum for a B.A. (Honours) in Political Science, specifically the course on Political Theory & Concepts. 2. The 6-credit course covers 4 units on topics like the nature and methods of political science, theories of the state, key concepts, and forms of government. 3. Assessment includes a final exam worth 60% and other components like class tests, assignments, and presentations worth the remaining 40%. The goal is for students to understand foundational issues in political theory and apply different approaches.

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FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

B.A (Honours) Political Science

Course Title: Political Theory & Concepts

L T P/S SW/ TOTAL


FW CREDIT
Course Code:PSCI UNITS
5 - - 2 06
Credit Units: 06
Course Level: UG

Course Objectives.: Understanding Political theory is integral and indispensable for a


comprehensive and critical study of political science. The course is designed to train a student in
the foundational issues of political theory, which is relevant for any in depth study and research.

Pre-requisites: Nil

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weight age (%)
25
UNIT 1
Political Science: Definition, Nature, Scope, Methods and Relations with Other
Social Sciences, Approaches to the study of Political Science. Traditional
approaches: Institutional, Historical, Sociological, Philosophical or Normative.
Modern Approaches: Behaviouralism, Post Behaviouralism

UNIT II 25
State: Definition and Elements, Origin theories: Divine theory, Force theory,
Social Contract, Evolutionary theory and Marxist’s theory. Functions of state:
Idealistic theory, Liberal theory, Socialist theory and Welfare theory,
Sovereignty: Monism and Pluralism.

UNIT III 25
Liberty, Equality, Justice, Legitimacy, Rights, Duties, Political Culture, Political
participation, Political development and Political modernization, Idealism,
Individualism, Anarchism, Socialism, Capitalism, Imperialism, Nationalism,
Globalization, Human rights, Feminism

UNIT IV 25
Parliamentary System, Presidential System, Federal vs Unitary, Political Parties,
Pressure Groups. Organs of Govt: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1.To Find the nature, scope and methods of Political Science.


2. To understand the different approaches to the study of Political Science.
3. To apply different approaches of political science.
4. To analyze different concept of Political Science.
5.To evaluate the current themes on the concepts of equality, justice and liberty in the society.
6. To create knowledge about the various forms of government and their relevance.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The signature pedagogy of political science is essentially, a
combination of large lecture and smaller group sessions. Political sciences’ signature pedagogy
has remained relatively static. A traditional reliance on lectures, tutorials and private study
remains the contemporary basis for teaching and learning in political science.

Lab/ Practical details, if applicable: N.A.


Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Total


Examination
100% NA 60% 100%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment End Term Total


Examination
Components Class Test Home PPT Attendance EE Total
Assignment
Weightage 10 10 15 05 60 100
(%)

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Quiz

Text & References:

Suggested Readings:

1. AC Kapoor, Principals of political science.


2. Eddy Ashirwatham, political theory, S Chand Delhi,2009
3. JC Johari, Modern political theory.
4. CEM Joad, Introduction to modern political theory.
5. R.C Aggarwal, Political Theory, S Chand
6. Appadorai, Substance of Politics, OUP, Delhi 2000
7. R. Bhargav& A. Acharya, Political theory: and introduction, pearson 2008
8. Amal Ray &Mohit Bhattacharya, Political Theory : An introduction, Pearson 2008 New

Delhi

Any other Study Material:


 As provided by the faculty

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