UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

SCHEME AND SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST DEGREE

PROGRAMME IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND
SCHEME AND SYLLABUS OF COMPLEMENTARY
AND OPEN COURSES OFFERED TO OTHER
PROGRAMMES BY POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY
UNDER THE CHOICE BASED CREDIT AND
SEMESTER SYSTEM (CBCS) IN AFFILIATED
COLLEGES

EFFECTIVE FROM 2017 ADMISSIONS ONWARDS

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 SCHEME OF FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMME IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SEM. COURSE COURSE TITLE INSTR NUMBER OF
HRS CREDIT

I EN 1 1 1 1 English-I 5 4
1111 Addl. Language I 4 3
EN 1 1 2 1 Foundation Course I 4 2
PS 1 1 4 1 Core I- Methodology and 6 4
Perspectives of Social Sciences
EC 1 1 3 1 Complementary I 3 2
HY 1 1 3 1 Complementary II 3 2

Total 25 17

II EN 1 2 1 1 English II 5 4
EN 1 2 1 2 English III 4 3
1211 Addl. Language II 4 3
PS 1 2 4 1 Core II - Introduction to Political 6 4
theory
Complementary III
EC 1 2 3 1 3 3
HY 1 2 3 1 Complementary IV 3 3

Total 25 20

III EN 1 3 1 1 English IV 5 4
1311 Addl. Language III 5 4
PS 1 3 2 1 Foundation Course II (Cyber 4 3
Politics)

PS 1 3 4 1 Core III -Indian Constitution 5 4

EC 1 3 3 1 Complementary V 3 3
Complementary VI
HY 1 3 3 1 3 3

Total 25 21

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IV EN 1 4 1 1 English V 5 4
1411 Addl. Language IV 5 4
PS 1 4 4 1 Core IV- Dynamics of Indian Political 5 4
System

PS 1 4 4 2 Core V- Introduction to Comparative

4 3
Politics

EC 1 4 3 1 3 3
Complementary VII

HY 1 4 3 1 3 3
Complementary VIII

Total 25 21

V PS 1 5 4 1 Core VI - Public administration 5 4

PS 1 5 4 2 Core VII - Ancient and Medieval 4 4
Political Thought
Core VIII - International Relations
PS 1 5 4 3 3 2

Core IX - Research Methods in

PS 1 5 4 4 4 4
Political Science

PS 1 5 4 5 4 4
Core X - Human Rights in India

1551 3 2
Open Course I
Dissertation / Project
3 -

Total 25 20

VI PS 1 6 4 1 Core XI - Modern Political Thought 5 4

PS 1 6 4 2 Core XII - State and Society in Kerala 5 4
PS 1 6 4 3 Core XIII - Decentralization and 5 4
Participatory Democracy

PS 1 6 4 4 Core XIV - New Social Movements 4 3

Open II - (Elective) Globalisation and

PS1651.1/
Political Systems/
PS1651.2/ 3 2
Introduction to Public Policy Analysis

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PS 1645 Project / Dissertation 3 4

Total 25 21

Grand Total 150 120

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 SCHEME OF
FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMME - COMPLEMENTARY
COURSES OFFERED TO OTHER DISCIPLINES
SEM. COURSE COURSE TITLE INSTR. HRS. NO. OF
CREDIT

I PS 1131 Introduction to Political 3 2

Science

II PS 1231 Indian Government and 3 3

Politics

III PS 1331 Public Administration 3 3

IV PS 1431 International Politics 3 3

SCHEME OF FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMME - OPEN

COURSES OFFERED TO OTHER DISCIPLINES

SEM COURSE COURSE TITLE INSTR. HRS. NO.OF

CODE CREDIT

V PS 1551.1 Development Administration /

PS 1551.2 Human Rights in India/

3 2

PS 1551.3 Green Politics

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SEMESTER I

CORE COURSE I

PS 1141

METHODOLOGY AND PERSPECTIVES OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Aim of the course: The course intends to familiarize the students with the broad
contours of social sciences and their methodology.
Objective of the course

Identify the main concerns of social science disciplines

Articulate the basic terminology and theories prevalent across disciplines

Understand qualitative and quantitative models within the social sciences

To learn to apply the methods and theories of social science to contemporary issues

Critically read popular and periodical literature from a social science perspective

MODULE -I: Introduction to Social Science

Philosophy of social science
Emergence of Social Science-Enlightenment-Capitalism-
Growth in the 20th Century
Social Science and Society
Social Science in India

MODULE-II: Interdisciplinary Approach in Social Science- Relevance

Interdisciplinary perspectives- Areas of Inter-relationship
divergences (Political economy, Political sociology, Geo-
politics, Environmental Politics)
MODULE-III: Objectivity in Social Sciences
Scientific method-Application and limitations
Challenges of Objectivity
Question of value-fact dichotomy
The question of research ethics and plagiarism
MODULE- IV: Evolution, Growth and Importance of Political Science
Methods and Perspectives of Political Science
Methods-Normative Vs Empirical
Perspectives-Liberal Democratic-Critical Perspective

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Reading list
MODULE-I
Hunt, Elgin F. and David C. Colander (2010), Social Science-An Introduction to the study of
society, New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley India Pvt. Ltd., pp.1-31.
Immanuel Wallerstein et al. (1996), Open the social sciences, New Delhi: Vistaar
Publication,pp.1-69.
Martin, Hollis (2000), The philosophy of social sciences: An introduction, Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
Nagel, Ernest (2005), “Problems of concept and theory formation in the social science” in
Mark J. Smith (ed.) Philosophy and methodology of social sciences, Vol.II, New
Delhi: Sage publications, pp.301-319.
Joshi, Dhananjay (2012), Methodology of teaching social sciences, New Delhi: Dorling
Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., pp. 1-13.
Banerjee, Prathama (2008), “The social science in post-1947 India” , Economic and Political
Weekly, 43(16):22-25.
Varghese, George (2011), “Rethinking social sciences and humanities in the contemporary
world”, Economic and Political Weekly, 46(31): 91-98.
Balakrishnan, Pulapre (2008), “Social science research in India: concerns and proposals”,
Economic and Political Weekly, 43(5):28-33.
Chatterjee, Partha (2008), “ The near future of social science research in India”, Economic
and Political Weekly, 43(5):38-40.
Chalam, K.S(2002), “Rethinking social sciences”, Economic and Political Weekly,
37(10):921-922.
Joshi, P.C. (1975), “Reflections on social science research in India”, Economic and Political
Weekly, 24(2): 139-162.
Bhambhri, C.P. (1998), “ Globalisation and social science”, Economic and Political Weekly,
33(1/2):17-19.
Nataraj, V.K, et.al (2001), “ Social science: dialogue for survival”, Economic and Political
Weekly, 36(33):3128-3133.

MODULE-II
Julie, Thomson Klein (1990), Interdisciplinarity- History, Theory and Practice, Michigan:
Wayne State University Press.
Squires, Geoffrey et al. (1975), Interdisciplinarity, London: Nuffield Foundation
Meeth, Richard (1978), “Interdisciplinary studies: A matter of definition”, Change, 10(7).
Bie, Pierre de (1968), “ Multidisciplinary problem focused research”, International Social
Science Journal, 20(2).

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MODULE - III

Kundu, Abhijith (2009), The social science: methodology and perspectives, New Delhi:
Pearson, pp. 73-89.
Eleanor, Bisbee (1937), “Objectivity in the social sciences”, Philosophy of science, 4(3):
371-382.
Daniel, Little (1993), “ Evidence and objectivity in social science”, Social Research, 60(2):
363-396.
Biagini. E (1998), “Objectivity in the social sciences: Has anyone seen it around?, Geo
Journal, 45(3):221-224.
Harding, Sandra G. (1997), ‘Does objectivity in social science require value-neutrality?,
Soundings: An interdisciplinary Journal, 60(4): 351-362.
Weber, Max(2005), “Objectivity in social science and social policy” in in Mark J. Smith (ed.)
Philosophy and methodology of social sciences, Vol.II, New Delhi: Sage
publications, pp.3-49.
Perry, John (2008), “Through the lens of science” in Contemporary society: an introduction
to social science, Allyn and Bacom
Hunt, Elgin F. (2008), “Social Science and its methods”, in Social science: an introduction to
the study of society, Allyn and Bacon

MODULE -IV

Heywood, Andrew (2007), Politics, New York: Palgrave macmillan, pp.3-41

Wong, James K.L.(2011), “Evolution of science in political science” in John T. Ishiyama,
Marijke Breuning (ed.) 21st Century political science: A reference handbook,
pp.451-458.
Appadorai A.(2000), The substance of politics, New Delhi: Oxford University Press,pp.3-18.
Voegelin, Eric (1952), The new science of politics: An Introduction, Chicago: The University
of Chicago Press, pp. 1-51.
Conley H.Dillon et.al (1958), Introduction to political science, New Delhi: Affiliated East
West Press Pvt. Ltd, pp.1-7.
Frank J. Sorauf and Charles S.Hyneman (1965), Perspectives on Political Science, Ohio:
Charles E. Merril Publishing Co,pp1-8& 22-74.

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SEMESTER - II

CORE COURSE -II

PS 1241

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY

Aims: To make a better understanding of the various principles in political science

discipline.
To familiarize the students with the various aspects of political theory.

Objective of the course:

To introduce the students Political theory and the basic concepts

To identify various approaches to the study of Political theory

To impart knowledge about various theories and concepts of Political Theory

To familiarize the students about the structure and functions of the organs of
government.

MODULE - I
What is political theory?
Need and significance of political theory- Types of political theory.
Political theory and political thought.

MODULE - II
Approaches to the study of political theory:
Positivist and post-positivist approach (Behaviouralism and post-
behaviouralism)
Critical perspectives (Marxist, neo-Marxist, post-Marxist)

MODULE - III
Theories of State and Sovereignty:
A) State:
a) Concept- Instrumentalist Vs Structuralist view
b) Varieties of State: Liberal State, Marxist State, Neo-liberal State, Post-
colonial State.

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 c) State, Civil Society, Political Culture
B) Sovereignty:
a) Types
b) Theories of Sovereignty- Legal and Pluralist
c) State, Sovereignty in the era of globalization

MODULE - IV
Key concepts in Political Science:
A) Power: Concept- Varieties of Power (Transitive and Intransitive)

Alternative notions of Power- Michel Foucault

B) Freedom: Concept- Negative Vs Positive Freedom (Rousseau and Isaiah
Berlin); Justice as Freedom (Amartya Sen)
C) Justice: Concept- Distributive and Procedural justice
Communitarian and Libertarian, Feminist critique of Justice

Reading list:
MODULE -I
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is political theory’, in Bhargava, R and Acharya, A.(eds) Political
theory: An introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman.
Kymlicka Will,(2005) ‘Contemporary Political Philosophy’, Indian Edition (New Delhi:
Oxford University Press )
MODULE -II
M.T. Vinod and Meena Deshpande, (2013) Contemporary political theory (New Delhi:
Prentice Hall India Private Limited )

MODULE -III
O P Gauba (2009), An Introduction to Political theory (New Delhi: Mc Millan Publishers)
Arnold Brecht (1959) The foundation of 20th century political thought (Princeton University
Press)
MODULE -IV
Mary Hawkesworth and Maurice Kogan (eds.) Encyclopaedia of Government and Politics,
second edition (London: Routledge, 2004)

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SEMESTER III

FOUNDATION COURSE II

PS 1321

CYBER POLITICS

Aim:
The course intends to offer a broad perspective on Cyber Space and the politics
involved in it.

Objectives:

To introduce the student to Information Communication Technology(ICT)

To familiarize the importance of ICT in Governance and Development

To make the student understand the importance of democratization of Cyber
Space and its security issues

MODULE-I: Growth of ICT in the 20th Century

Impact on State and Society
Network Society, Virtual Space
Digital divide-gender, class, minorities, rural-urban

MODULE-II : ICT, Governance and Development

-e-governance-meaning, definition and importance
-Types of e-governance-Government to Citizen, government to
business, government to employee and government to government
-e-governance initiative in Kerala-An overview-Information Kerala
Mission
MODULE-II: Democratization of Cyber space
Social media, Cyber Activism
-Free software, Copy left
-e-democracy and e-participation-goals of e-democracy, advantages
and challenges
-Digital Campaigning and voting-Online civic engagement-Blogging,
Chatting, tweeting
MODULE-IV: Cyber space, Capitalism and Law

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 -Controls on Cyber space-Surveillance, governmentality
-Security issues-Protection of privacy and civil liberties, Cyber
hacking
-Information Technology Act of India
Reading List
MODULE- I
Castells, M. (2003): The Internet galaxy: reflections on the Internet, business, and society.
New York: Oxford University Press.
Castells, Manuel (2009): Communication Power, New York: Oxford University Press.
Hassan, Robert (2004): Media, Politics and the Network Society, Glasgow: Open University
Press.
Hassan, Robert and Julian Thomas (eds.) (2006): The New Media Theory Reader,
Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Hill, Kevin and Hughes (1998): Cyberpolitics: Citizen Activism in the Age of the Internet,
New York: Rowman and Little field
Pippa Norris, 2003, Digital Divide: Civic Engagement, Information Poverty, and the Internet,
Cambridge University Press, UK.
Karatzogianni, Athina (ed.) (2009): Cyber Conflict and Global Politics, London and New
York: Routledge.
Keenan, Thomas and Kyong Chun (eds.) (2005): New Media, Old Media: A History and
Theory Reader, New York: Routledge. ,
Webster, Frank (ed.) (2001): Culture and Politics in the Information Age: a new politics?,
New York: Routledge.

MODULE -II
Hill, Kevin and Hughes (1998): Cyberpolitics: Citizen Activism in the Age of the Internet,
New York: Rowman and Little field.
Danier Amor, The E-Business (R) Evolution, Prentice Hall of India N J, 2000
Subash Bhatnagar; Information technology and development-foundations and key issues,
Sage publications New Delhi 1991
Bagga R K, Kenneth Keniston, Mathur RR: The state IT and Development, Sage publications,
New Delhi 2005
David Osborne, Ted Gaebler: Reinventing Government. Prentice hall of India New Delhi
1992
Roy Sumit; Globalization CIT and developing nations-challenges in the information
age, Sage publications New Delhi, 2005.
1 and R.K. Bagga, 2008, Compendium of e-Governance Initiatives in India , Universities
Press

MODULE -III
OECD,Promise and Problems of E-Democracy Challenges of Online Citizen
Engagement , OECD Publishing, 2004

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Andreas Meier, e-Democracy & eGovernment: Stages of a Democratic Knowledge Society,
Springer Science & Business Media, 2012
Gill SS; Information revolution in India- a critique; Rupa & Co New Delhi 2004
Clay Shirky,2011. The Political Power of Social Media, Foreign Affairs Journal, January/
February 2011
Hill, Kevin and Hughes (1998): Cyberpolitics: Citizen Activism in the Age of the Internet,
Rowman and Little field, New York.
Moores, S. (2000): Media and Everyday Life in Modern Society, Edinburgh University Press.
MODULE -IV
Shawn M. Powers, Michael Jablonski, 2015, The Real Cyber War: The Political Economy of
Internet Freedom, University of Illinois Press, USA.
Richard A. Spinello, 2002, Regulating Cyberspace: The Policies and Technologies of Control,
Quorum Books, USA.
S.K Bansal, 2001, Cyber Millennium: Challenges and Opportunities, APH Publishing, New
Delhi
Ronald Deibert(Etal), 2010, Access Controlled: The Shaping of Power, Rights, and Rule in
Cyberspace, MIT Press,London.
Pavan Duggal, 2002, Cyberlaw: the Indian perspective, Saakshar Law Publications, Saakshar
Law Publication.
Dudley, Alfreda(Eds),2012, Investigating Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics: Issues, Impacts and
Practices,Information Science Reference, USA

SEMESTER- III

CORE COURSE - III

PS 1341

INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Aim:
To impart knowledge about the legal and ideological framework of the Indian
Constitution.
Objectives: .

To create awareness about the political processes and the actual functioning of
the political system.

To study in detail the political structure – both constitutional and
administrative.

To study the rights and privileges granted by the constitution.

MODULE - I - Constitution: An Introduction

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 Major features of the Government of India Act of 1935;
Ideological Base of the Constitution;
Basic Features of the Constitution.
Preamble.
MODULE - II - Rights, Principles and Duties
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
MODULE - III- Union Government
Executive: The President, Vice President; Prime Minister and the Council
of Ministers
Parliament: Composition and functions of Lok Sabha and Rajya
Sabha, Speaker, Committee System, Law Making Procedure and
Procedure of Amendment.
Judiciary-: Supreme Court: Composition and Powers; Judicial
Review, Judicial Activism
MODULE - IV- State Government:
Governor: Powers and Functions.
High Court and the Subordinate Courts

Reading list
MODULE - I
Dr. J N Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency Alahabad. PP 11-13
Mahindra Pal Sing, Constitution of India, Eastern Book Company Lucknow. PP A-9 - A-13
BM Gandhi, Landmarks In Indian Legal And Constitutional History, Eastern Book
Company.,PP 403-405
MODULE -II
Keshav Dayal, Makers of Indian Constituition, Universal Law Publishing Company, Delhi,
PP 84-98
Dr. J N Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency Alahabad. PP 388-413
DD Das, Introduction To The Constitution Of India,Lexis Nexis. PP 156-166

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MODULE - III
Dr. J N Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency Alahabad. PP 414-473
Dr . Lokendra Malik, Judicial Activism In India(ed), Universal Law Publishing
Company,Delhi, PP 124-131
DD Das, Introduction To The Constitution Of India,Lexis Nexis. PP 313-326
MODULE - IV
SP Sathe, Judicial Activism In India, Oxford University Press. PP 25-63
Granville Austin, The Indian Constituntion-Corner Stone Of A Nation, Oxford University

SEMESTER- IV

CORE COURSE - IV

PS 1441

DYNAMICS OF INDIAN POLITICS

Aim : The major aim of the course is to impart knowledge about the actual
working of the Indian Political system in a plural set up
.
Objectives:

To study the unique characteristics of the Indian federal system.

To motivate the students to critically study the functioning of the constitution.

To impart awareness about major issues in Indian Political system.

MODULE - I - Indian Federal System:

Quasi-Federal, Co-operative Federalism
Center- State relations in the context of Unitarian federalism.

MODULE - II - Political Parties:

National Parties; Regional Parties: definition and nature, Coalition Politics
Interest Groups and Pressure Groups: Role and functions.
Public Opinion and Mass Media

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MODULE - III - Electoral System:
Election Commission- Role and function.
Electoral reforms in India

MODULE - IV- Challenges to Indian Democracy:

Casteism
Communalism
Regionalism
Corruption
Terrorism
Criminalisation of Politics

Reading list

MODULE -I
Dr O P Sinha, Political Theory, Centrella Agency Allahabad. PP 339-375
ND Arora, Political Science,TATA McGRAW HILLS . PP 25.1-25.15
Dr D D Basu , Introduction to the Constitution of India(21st edn) Lexis Nexis. PP 55-62
J R Siwach, Dynamics of Indian Government, Sterling Publishers New Delhi.
MODULE - II
J C Johari, Principles Of Modern Political Science, Stareling Publications New Delhi, PP
423-449
V M Sharma, The Republic of India- Constitution and Government, Asia Publishing House,
PP 464-491
MODULE - III
Raisa Ali, Representative Democracy And Concept Of Free And Fair Elections, Deep and
Deep Publications. PP 231-289
ND Arora, Political Science,TATA McGRAW HILLS . PP 24.1-24.3
N P Chaudhary, AK Ojha, Indian Democracy-Contemporary Challenges(ed) shipra
Publications New Delhi PP 59-66
MODULE -IV
R C Agarwal, Indian Political System, S Chand And Co Ltd New Delhi. PP 48-119
Atul Kohli, The Success Of Indias Democracy, Cambridge University Press. PP 193-225
Dr Parmanand,New Dimensions In Indian Politics,UDH Publishers Delhi. PP 1-5
Rejani Kothari, Cast in Indian Politics, Orient Black Swan PP 3-26

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SEMESTER - IV

CORE COURSE - V

PS 1442

INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS

Aim:
The course intends to highlight the theoretical evolution and approaches to the
study of Comparative Politics
Objectives:

To impart skill to analyse in a comparative way political developments across
world in the light of various theories.

To familiarize the students basic features about the constitutions of major
political systems.

MODULE - I
Definition, nature and scope of comparative Politics - Evolution of comparative
Politics , Modern Comparative politics- Focus on political phenomena and political
systems.

MODULE -II
Constitution and constitutionalism- Basic features or the constitutions of UK, USA,
Switzerland, France and China

MODULE -III
Comparing Federal and Unitary systems - USA, India, Switzerland, UK and China.
Comparing different party systems in UK,USA, china and France

MODULE -IV
Executive - Legislative - Judicial relationship - USA, UK, France - Judicial review,
Rule of Law and Administrative law.

Reading list
Almond and Powell, Compare Politics Today, Pearson Publications, New Delhi, 2005.
Larry Diamond and Lipset (eds), Democracy in Developing countries Vol I - IV Colarsdo,
1988.
Maheswari S.R., Comparative Government and Politics, Agra 2002.
Meyer, Lawrenecem C, Redifining Comparative Politics, Sage, New Delhi, 2007

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S.N. Ray, Modern Comparative Politics : Approaches, Methods and Issues, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi, 2005

SEMESTER - V

CORE COURSE -VI

PS 1541

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Aim:
The course is designed to inculcate a basic understanding of the fundamental
principles of Public Administration
Objectives:

To create awareness about the basic pillars of Public Administration like
Organisation, Personnel Administration, Financial Administration.

To impart knowledge about Planning and its machinery.

To create awareness about Citizen’s defender mechanisms.


MODULE- I. Introduction to Public Administration
Nature, Scope and importance of Public Administration - Public Administration &
Private Administration - Approaches to the Study of Public Administration -
Comparative, Ecological and Public Choice- New Public Administration.

MODULE - II.
(A)Organisation
Principles of Organisation - Hierarchy, Span of Control - Unity of Command -
Delegation - Co-ordination - Centralisation and Decentralisation.
(B) Units of Organisation - Chief Executive - Administrative Functions of CE, Line,
Staff and Auxiliary agencies - Line Agencies - Department - Bases (4 p’s) of
Departmental Organisation - Public Corporation and Independent Regulatory
Commission.

MODULE - III- Personal Administration

Human Resource Management - Its importance, merits and demerits.
Bureaucracy - Meaning - Max Weber on Bureaucracy.
Recruitment - Problems of recruitment - Methods of recruitment - Recruitment
Agency (UPSC).

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Training - Kinds of Training and methods of Training.

MODULE- IV- Financial Administrations

Administration - Budgetary process in India - Preparation - Enactment and Execution
of Budget - Role of Controller and Auditor General - Audit

MODULE V. -New Trends in Public Administration

Development Administration - Good Governance - Planning (Niti Ayog)

Reading List
MODULE- I
Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Marx, F.M, (1946), Elements of Public Administration, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, R. (2014). Public Administration: Concepts and Theories. New Delhi: Sterling
Publishers Pvt Ltd.
Appleby, Paul. H., (1949)Policy and Administration,United States, University of Alabama
Press.
Aggarwal.U.C., (ed), (2003)Public Administration - Vision & Reality, IIPA Golden Jubilee
Publication, New Delhi, Indian Institute of Public Administration.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.

MODULE - II

Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.

MODULE - III

Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.

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Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.
Jyothi, P., & Venkatesh, D. N. (2006). Human Resource Management New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
Mutsuddi, I. (2010). Essentials of Human Resource Management. New Delhi: New Age
Internation PVT LTD.
Ivancevich, J. M. (2008). Human Resource Management. New Delhi: Tata Mc GrawHills
Publishing Company Ltd.
Goel, S. (1999). Personnel Administration and Management: Concepts and Techniques. New
Delhi: Kanishka Publishers Distributers.
C S Venkat Ratnam, & Srivasthava, B. K. (1991). Personnel Management and Human
Resources New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Ahmed, F. (Ed.) (1995). Bureaucracy and Development Administration. New Delhi: Manak
Publications Pvt Ltd.
Dhariwal, S., & Parnami, K. K. (2007). Training, Civil Services and Personnel
Administration. New Delhi: Rawat Publishers.
Kingsley, Donald.J,(1942), Recruiting applications for the Public Service - A report submitted
by the Committee on recruitment for the Public Service, United States

MODULE - IV

Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.
Parashar, P. (1997). Public Administration in the Developed World. New Delhi: Sarup and
Sons
Srivasthara K.S, (2007), Public Administration in India, New Delhi, APH Publishing
Corporation

MODULE - V

Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.

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Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.
Chakrabarthy, B., & Chand, P. (2012). Public Administration in a Globalising World:
Theories and Practices. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Mathur, K. (Ed.) (1996). Development Policy and Administration. New Delhi: Sage
Publishers.
Sapru, R. K. (2007). Public Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation. New Delhi:
Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Hazary, Narayan, (2005), Development Administration, New Delhi, A.P.H. Publishing
Corporation
Roy, Jayatilak Guha, (2006), Right to Information: Initiatives and Impact -, New Delhi,
Indian Institute of public Administration.
Gajanan, R. P., & Sharma, A. (2011). Public Administration: Today and Tomorrow. New
Delhi, Crescent Publishing Company.

SEMESTER -V

CORE COURSE -VII

PS 1542

ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THOUGHT

Aim :
To familiarize the Ideas of ancient and medieval political thinkers.
Objectives :

To build in the minds of students an overall outlook about political thought.

To study about the relevance of ancient and modern political thought in the
modern world.

MODULE -I - Greek political Thought

Greek political community and institutions
Plato - Theory of justice
Aristotle - Theory of state and government, revolution
Characteristics of Greek Political Thought
MODULE -II-Roman Political Thought
Development of Roman Political Ideas
Cicero - Contribution to Legal system
Poybius and Seneca - political ideas

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 Contributions of Rome to Political Theory
MODULE -III-Ancient Indian Political Thought
Sources of Ancient Indian Political thought - Varna System - Purusharthas
and Rajadharma
Kautilya - Saptanga Thory, Mandala theory
MODULE IV- Medieval Political Thought
Contributions of early Church Fathers _ St.Augustine
Nature of Medieval Political Thought
Contributions of St.Thomas Aquinas and Dante
Machiavelli - Political Realism
Contributions of Jean Bodin and Hugo Grotius on Sovereignty
Reading list
Module I
Aristotle. (2008). politics. New York: Cosimo Classics.

Balot, R. K. (2008). Greek Political Thought. New Jersy: John Wiley & Sons.

Lee, E. N. (1983). Plato's Theory of Social Justice in Republic 2-4. In J. P. John P. Anton,
Essays in Ancient Greek Philosophy III: Plato (pp. 117-140). Albany: State university of New
York Press.

Murray, A. R. (2010). Aristotle's Theory of Best Possible State. In A. R. Murray, An

Introduction to Political Philosophy (pp. 37-46). New York: Routledge.

Stauffer, D. (2001). Plato's Introduction to the Question of Justice. Albany: State university
of New York Press.

Module II
Canning, J. (2014). A History of Medieval Political Thought: 300–1450. London: Routledge,.

Oakeshott, M. (2011). Lectures in the History of Political Thought. London: Andrews UK

Limited.

S. Mukherjee, S. R. (2002). Jean Bodin and Hugo Grotius: Great Western Political Thinkers.
New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications.

Strauss, L. (1978). Thoughts on Machiavelli. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Module III
Boesche, R. (2003). The First Great Political Realist: Kautilya and His Arthashastra. New
York: Lexington Books.

Brown, D. m. (1959). Indian Political Thought: From Manu to Gandhi. Berkeley: University
of California Press.

Urmila Sharma, S. S. (2001). Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers &
Dist,.

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Module IV
Hammer, D. (2014). Roman Political Thought: From Cicero to Augustine. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.

Jayapalan, N. (2001). Comprehensive History of Political Thought. New Delhi: Atlantic

Publishers & Dist.

Sabine, G. H. (1973). A History of Political Theory. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing.

SEMESTER -V

CORE COURSE -VIII

PS 1543

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Aim:
The course seeks to equip the students with the basic concepts, theories,
ideologies and approaches to the study of International Relations.
Objectives:

To familiarize the changing nature of power relations.

To make an understanding about issues in global politics.

MODULE-I : Emergence of International Politics as a Discipline.

Meaning, Nature and Scope of International Politics.
Major Actors- State System and Non State Actors
National Power, Balance of Power in the Present Global Scenario.

MODULE - II- Approaches to the Study of International Politics

Idealism Vs Realism, Neo-Liberalism, Systems Theory, World System Theory,
Constructivism, Critical Theory.
MODULE - III- Foreign Policy and Diplomacy:
National Interest and Foreign Policy-with special reference to India's
Foreign
Policy. Traditional and Modern Diplomacy, International Law.
Module IV- International Organization:
Role of U.N. in Maintaining International Peace and Security-
Pacific Settlement of Disputes, Collective Security.

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Regional Organizations- E.U., SAARC, ASEAN, SCO, BRIC.
MODULE - V-Issues in Global Politics:
Terrorism, Environmental Issues, Globalization, Nuclear Proliferation,
Energy Crisis, Food Crisis.

Reading List

Module-1

Anne Peters, L. K. (2009). Non-State Actors as Standard Setters. Cambridge: Cambridge

University Press.

GHOSH, P. (2013). INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Keersmaeker, G. D. (2017). Polarity, Balance of Power and International Relations Theory:

Post-Cold War and the 19th Century Compared. Ghent: Palgrave.

Morgenthau, H. J. (1993). Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace. New
York: McGraw-Hill.

Reinalda, D. B. (2013). The Ashgate Research Companion to Non-State Actors. Farnham:

Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Tellis, A. J. (2001). Measuring National Power in the Postindustrial Age. Santa Monica:
Rand Corporation.

Waltz, K. N. (2010). Theory of International Politics. Illinois: Waveland Press.

Module-2

Daddow, O. (2009). International Relations Theory. New Delhi: SAGE.

Harvey, D. (2007). A Brief History of Neoliberalism. oxford: OUP Oxford.

Kissinger, H. (2014). World Order: Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course
of History. London: Penguin UK.

Siegfried Schieder, M. S. (2014). Theories of International Relations. New York: Routledge.

Walter Carlsnaes, T. R. (2012). Handbook of International Relations. New Delhi: Sage.

Module-3

Appadorai, A. (1992). National interest and India's foreign policy. New Delhi: Kalinga
Publications.

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David Armstrong, T. F. (2012). International Law and International Relations. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.

Griffiths, M. (1995). Realism, Idealism and International Politics: A Reinterpretation.

London: Routledge.

Jayapalan, N. (2001). Foreign Policy of India. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Dist.

Jervis, R. (1976). Perception and Misperception in International Politics. New Jersey:

Princeton University Press.

Kumar, S. (2010). In the National Interest: A Strategic Foreign Policy for India. New Delhi:
Business Standard Books.

Module-4

Chatterjee, A. (New Delhi). International Relations Today: Concepts and Applications. 2010:
Pearson.

Karen A. Mingst, M. P. (2016). The United Nations in the 21st Century. Boulder: Westview
Press.

Shannon L. Blanton, C. W. (2017). World Politics: Trend and Transformation, 2016 - 2017.
Boston: Cengage Learning.

Module 5

Ahmed, N. M. (2017). Failing States, Collapsing Systems: BioPhysical Triggers of Political

Violence. Cambridge: Springer.

Brooks, R. (2016). How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything: Tales
from the Pentagon. New York: Simon and Schuster.

D'Anieri, P. (2016). International Politics: Power and Purpose in Global Affairs. Boston:
Cengage Learning.

Nacos, B. L. (2016). Terrorism and Counterterrorism. New York: Routledge.

Steve Lamy, J. M. (2016). Introduction to Global Politics. New York: Oxford University
Press.

SEMESTER -V

CORE COURSE-IX

PS 1544

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RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Aim: The course intend to familiarize the students with the research methods in
Political Science
Objective:

To enable for the practical use of students in their Project/Dissertation in the
Sixth Semester.

To identify the different methods and techniques applicable to Political
Science Research.

MODULE-I:
-What is research?-Social Research
-Nature and significance of research in Political Science
-Types of Research- Fundamental and Applied Research, Action Research
-Qualitative and Quantitative Research
-Research Process (Steps involved in research)

MODULE-II:
-Developing and Formulating Research Problem
-Review of Literature-importance
-Research questions/Objectives
-Concepts and Variables-Types
-Hypothesis-Types-Characteristics-Function
-Research Design-Components-Types
-Synopsis Writing (Students can prepare a synopsis as assignment at the end
of Semester)
-Method of Research in political science- Survey method and case study
method

MODULE-III:
-Sources of date (Primary and Secondary)
-Methods of primary data collection-Observation, Interview, Questionnaire,
Document analysis
-Sources of Secondary data-Precautions in the collection of secondary data
-Sampling-Relevance and types of sampling-Probability and non-probability
sampling techniques

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MODULE-IV:
-Data Processing and Analysis-Editing, Coding, Classification and Tabulation
-Quantitative and Qualitative analysis-Testing of hypothesis
-Report writing-Structure of report-Style and format
-Citation and referencing styles ( American Psychological Association (APA),
Modern Language Association (MLA)

Reading List
Thakur, Devendra, Research Methodology in Social Science, Deep and Deep
Publishing, New Delhi 1998.
Young Pauline V and Calvin F Schmidt, Scientific Social Surveys and Research,
Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2001, 4th Edn.
Dwivedi R S, Research Methods in Behavioural Science, Mac Millan India Ltd. New
Delhi, 1997.
Agnihotri V, Techniques of Social Research, M. N. Publishers, New Delhi, 1980.
Jayapalan N., Research Methods in Political Science, Atlantic Publishers and
Distributers, New Delhi, 2000.
Pennings Paul (et al.), Doing Research in Political Science, Sage Publications, New
Delhi 1999.
Ghosh B. N., Scientific Method and Social Research, Sterling Punlishers Pvt Ltd New
Delhi, 1987, 4th Edn.
Johnson, JB and Richard Joslyn, A Political Science Research Methods, Prentice-Hall
of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 1989.
Kumar Ranjit, Research Methodology, A step by Step Guide for Beginners, Sage
New Delhi, 1999.

SEMESTER- V

CORE COURSE -X

PS 1545

HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA

Aim:
The course is intended to high light the concept of Human Rights, its evolution and
importance in our society.

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Objectives:

To make an understand about various rights, including political, civil, social,
economic and cultural rights

To familiarize the Human rights condition in India including constitutional
provisions

To equip with the students the skills to evaluate the Human Rights
enforcement methods.

MODULE - I -Human Rights: Concept and Significance

A. Evolution of Human rights
B. Nature of Human Rights.
C. Approaches –Liberal, Marxian and Third world

MODULE - II -U.N. and Human rights

A. UDHR
B. ICCPR, ICESCR
C. Millennium Development Declaration
MODULE - III- Human Rights In India

A. NHRC, SHRC – Organisation Powers and Functions

B. Role of judiciary –writs judicial activism Human Rights courts, Police and
Human rights.
C. NGOs in Human Rights

MODULE IV-Human Rights Issues in India.

Human Rights of socially excluded groups-
Dalits, Women, Children, economically weaker, LGBT

Reading list

Begum, Syed Mehartaj. (2000). Human Rights in India: Issues and Perspectives. New Delhi:
APH Publishing.
Bhuimali, Anil. (2005). Poverty and Human Rights of Women. New Delhi: Serials
Publications.
Brijesh, Babu. (2010). Human Rights and Social Justice. New Delhi: Global Publications.
Brown, Gordon (2016). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the 21st Century: A
Living Document in a Changing World, A report by the Global Citizenship
Commission, NYU Global Institute for Advanced Studies, Open Book Publishers.

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Chopra, Geeta. (2015). Child Rights in India: Challenges and Social Action. New Delhi:
Springer.
Clapham, Andrew. (2015). Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction, Second Edition. New
York: Oxford University Press.
Das, Asishkumar & Prasantkumar, Mohanty. (2007). Human Rights in India. New Delhi:
Sarup & Sons.
Deshta, Sunil & Singh, Partap. (2004). Human Rights in India: Enforcement, Protection and
Implementation. Faridabad: Allahabad Law Agency.
Farced, Kazai. (1987). Human Rights: Myth and Reality. New Delhi: International
Publishing House.
Freeman, Michael. (2011). Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Second Edition.
Cambridge: Polity.
Gupta, Uma. (1988). Supreme Court & Civil Liberties. Delhi: Mittal Publications.
Iyer V.R. Krishna. (1999). The Dialectics and Dynamics of Human Rights in India:
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Calcutta: Eastern Law House.
Jadhav, P.B. (2010). Dalits and Human Rights: Emerging Scenario. Jaipur: Vital Publications.
Jayapalan, N. (2000). Human Rights, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers.
Joanna, Kerr. (1993). Ours by Right: Women’s Rights as Human Rights. London: Zed Books.
Kazai, Farced. (1987). Human Rights: Myth and Reality. New Delhi: International
Publishing House.
Khanna, S.K. (1998). Children and Human Rights. New Delhi: Commonwealth Publishers.
Khanna, D.P. (2001), Reforming Human Rights. New Delhi: Manas.
Khare, Subhas Chandra. (1977). Human Rights and UN. New Delhi: Metropoliton Books
Langford, Malcolm & et.al. (2013). Millennium Development Goals and Human Rights. New
York: Cambridge University Press.
Landman, Todd. (2006). Studying Human Rights. Abington: Routledge.
Lauren, Paul Gordong. (2011). The Evolution of International Human Rights: Visions Seen,
Third Edition. Pennsylvania: University of Pennsylvania Press.
Macfarlane, L.J. (1985). The Theory and Practice of Human Rights. London: Maurice Temple
South.
Mahmood, Monshipouri & et.al. (2015). Constructing Human Rights in the Age of
Globalization. Abington: Routledge.
Majumder, Chandrika Basu & Pradhan, Ramakrishna. (2014). Women's Rights as Human
Rights in India: Problems and Paradoxes. New Delhi: Axis Books.
Mehta, P. L. & Verma, Neena (1999), Human Rights under the Indian Constitution: The
Philosophy and Judicial Gerrymandering. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications.
Michael J., Perry. (1998). The Idea of Human Rights: Four Inquiries. New York: OUP.
Manindranath, Deka Swapna. (2015). Judicial Activism in Post-Emergency Era. Chennai:
Notion Press.
Nair, Sukumaran P. (2011). Human Rights in a Changing World. New Delhi: Kalpaz
Publications.
O'Byrne, Darren J. (2014). Human Rights: An Introduction. Abington: Routledge.

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Prabhash, J. (2005). Mediated Rights: Media, Women and Human Rights In India, The Indian
Journal of Political Science, Vol. 66, No. 1 (Jan.-March, 2005), pp. 53-74
Prachi, Shirur & Shirur, Srinivas. (2007). Education, Child Labour and NGO's. Delhi: Shipra
Publication.
Priyam, Manisha & et.al. (2009). Human Rights, Gender and the Environment. New Delhi:
Pearson Education India.
Promila, Mahajan Chand. (2006). Status of Child Labour. New Delhi: Adhyayan Publishers
& Distributors.
Rachna, Suchinmayee. (2008). Gender, Human Rights and Environment. New Delhi: Atlantic
Publishers & Distributors.
Rao, Venketeswara D. (2004). Child Rights: A Perspective on International and National
Law, New Delhi: Manak Publication.
Rathod, P. B. (2007). Focus on Human Rights. Jaipur: ADB Publishers.
Ray, Arun. (2003), National Human Rights Commission of India: Formation, Functioning,
and Future Prospects. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers.
Reilly, Niamh. (2009). Women's Human Rights. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Saksena, Anu. (2004). Gender and Human Rights. New Delhi: Shipra Publications.
Samel, Swapna H. (2006). Rights of Dalit. Delhi: Serials Publications.
Sastry, T.S.N. (2005). India and Human Rights: Reflections. New Delhi: Concept Publishing
Company.
Sathe, Satyaranjan Purushottam. (2002). Judicial Activism in India. New York: Oxford
University Press.
Satyasthi, Kailash & Zatshi, Bupindu. (2006). Globalisation, Development and Child Rights,
New Delhi: Shipra Publications.
Sengal, B.P.S. (2000). Human Rights in India, Problems and Perspective. New Delhi: Deep
and Deep Publications.
Sharma, Brij Kishore. (2010). Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Indian Law. New
Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.
Shinde, Prem K. (2005). Dalits and Human Rights. New Delhi: ISHA Books.

Singh, B.P. (2008). Human Rights in India, Problems and Perspectives. New Delhi: Deep and
Deep.
Yadav, Surya & Baghel, Indu. (2009). Human Rights in the 21st Century. New Delhi:
Jamamda Prakasam.

SEMESTER -VI

CORE COURSE -XI

PS 1641

MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Aim:

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 The course is intended to provide a detailed understanding about modern
political thought.
Objectives:

To equip the student to develop their own ideas about various political and
social issues.

To attempt a comparative study of eastern and western political thought,
MODULE - I : The Contractualists
Thomas Hobbes - Human Nature - State and sovereignty -Individualism
John Locke - Social Contract - Theory on Natural Right - Contribution to
Liberal
Rousseau - Social Contract-- General will
MODULE - II : Utilitarianism and Idealism
Contributions of Jermy Bentham and J.S. Mill
Hegel - On Freedom Civil Society and State
MODULE - III : Socialist Thought
Contributions of Karl Marx
Gramsci - Civil Society - Theory of Hegemony
MODULE - IV : Theories and Functions of State
Edmund Burke - Conservative ideas
Laski - Political Pluralism
MODULE - V : Modern Indian Political Thought
Mahatma Gandhi - Non violence critique of modern civilization - Satyagraha
as method of conflict resolution - Ethics and Politics - ideal society
M.N. Roy - Radical Humanism Ambedkar - Social Justice

Reading list
Module-1
Chaurasia, R. s. (2001). History of Western Political Thought (Vol. 2). New Delhi: Atlantic
Publishers & Dist.

Hull, G. (2011). Hobbes and the Making of Modern Political Thought. New York:
Bloomsbury Publishing.

John Locke, C. B. (1980). Second Treatise of Government. Cambridge: Hackett Publishing.

Jones, T. (2012). Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas: An Historical Introduction. London:
Routledge.

Williams, D. L. (2014). Rousseau's Social Contract: An Introduction. New York: Cambridge

University Press.

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Module-2
Miller, D. E. (2010). John Stuart Mill: Moral, Social, and Political Thought. Cambridge:
Polity Press.

Parekh, B. (2013). Jeremy Bentham: Ten Critical Essays. New York: Routledge.

Patten, A. (1999). Hegel's Idea of Freedom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Pelczynski, Z. A. (1984). The State and Civil Society:Studies in Hegel's Political Philosophy.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Urmila Sharma, S. S. (1998). Western Political Thought. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers &
Dist.

Module-3
Callinicos, A. (2012). The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx. Chicago: Haymarket Books.

Fonseca, M. (2016). Gramsci’s Critique of Civil Society: Towards a New Concept of

Hegemony. New York: Routledge.

Holt, J. P. (2014). The Social Thought of Karl Marx. Singapore: SAGE Publications.

Marx, K. (2013). The Communist Manifesto. New York: Simon and Schuster.

White, J. (1996). Karl Marx and the Intellectual Origins of Dialectical Materialism. London:
Macmillan Press Ltd.

Module-4
Chaurasia, R. (2003). History of Political Thought. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Dist.

Kirk, R. (1967). Edmund Burke: A Genius Reconsidered. new York: Open Road Media.

Laski, H. J. (2014). A Grammar of Politics (Works of Harold J. Laski). New York: Routledge.

Mukherjee, S. (1995). Edmund Burke: (1729-1797). New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications.

Muniz-Fraticelli, V. M. (2014). The Structure of Pluralism. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Module-5
Chandra, P. (1992). Political Philosophy Of M.N. Roy. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons.

Jayapalan, N. (2000). Indian Political Thinkers: Modern Indian Political Thought. New
Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Dist.

Padhy, K. S. (2011). INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Sundem, G. (2014). TIME Magazine Biography--Mohandas Gandhi. New York: Teacher

Created Materials.

Urmila Sharma, S. S. (2001). Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers &
Dist.

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SEMESTER -VI

CORE COURSE -XII

PS 1642

STATE AND SOCIETY IN KERALA

Aim:
The course intended to provide a comprehensive analysis of the socio-political
structure of Kerala
Objectives:

To familiarize the students with the state and social structure of Kerala

To make a detailed analysis of the socio-political evolution of the state of
Kerala

To equip the students to analyze the key issues in the state and society in
Kerala

MODULE - I
Social Reform Movements
Colonial Modernity and Social Reform Movements: Narayana Guru, Ayyankali,
Poykayil Appachan, Pandit Karuppan, Mannathu Padmanabhan, VT Bhatathiripadu,
Vakkom Moulavi

MODULE - II
Political Transformation
Political Parties and Trade Unionism
Communist Movements in Kerala: First Communist Government (1957-59) and
‘Vimochana Samaram.’
Civil society in Kerala

MODULE -III
Castism and Communalism in Kerala
Caste based assertions: positive and negative aspects
Communal violence and Political Parties
Communalization of secular space
State and extremist organisations in the emerged scenario

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MODULE -IV
Problems of economic growth
Globalization and Agricultural sector in Kerala
Kerala Model of Development: strength and weakness
Decentralization and development: new initiatives
ICT and development: E-governance

Reading list
MODULE-I
P.K. Balakrishnan: ‘Narayana Guru,’ (Malayalam), Kottayam: DC Books
Rajayyan K (1976): ‘Sree Narayana Guru and Social Reform,’ Journal of Kerala Studies,
Vol. III, pp. 43-44
Sreedhara Menon A. (1987): ‘Kerala History and its Makers.’
Meena Kandhasami (2007): Ayyankali: A Dalit leader of Organic Protest, Kozhikode: Other
Books
T.H.P Chentharaserri (1983): ‘Poykayil Kumara Gurudevan,’ Navodhanam Publications
(Malayalam)
Filippo Osella and Caroline Osella (2008): ‘Islam and Social Reform in Kerala,’ Modern
Asian Studies, Vol. 42, No.2-3, pp. 317-46.

MODULE-II
Georges Kristofel Lieten (1979): ‘Progressive state governments: An assessment of first
communist ministry in Kerala’ EPW, Vol.14, No.1, pp. 29-39
T.T. Sreekumar (2007): ‘Civil Society and the Left,’ Kerala: Olive
MODULE-III
John Oommen (1995): ‘Politics of Communalism in Kerala,’ EPW, Vol.30, No.11, pp. 544-
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MODULE-IV
Thomas Isaac and Michael Tharakan (1995): ‘Kerala towards a new Agenda,’ EPW, Vol.31.
No.31-32, pp. 1993-2004
Michael Tharakan (1995): ‘Social Change in Kerala,’ India International Center Quarterly,
Vol.22, No.2-3, pp. 215-224
Further Readings
Mohan Gopalan Gopal (2000): ‘Lessons from Kerala Social Reform movement led by
Narayana Guru,’ American Society of International law (Proceedings),
Vol.94, pp.308-9
P.F. Gopakumar (Ed) (2015): Faces of Social Reform in Kerala; Essays in honor of Dr. S.
Sivadasan.
Kunnukuzhi S Mani and Anirudhan (2013): ‘Mahatma Ayyankali,’ Kottayam: DC Books

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SEMESTER -VI

CORE COURSE

PS : 1643

DECENTRALISATION AND PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY

Aim :
The course intends to provide a detailed understanding about
democratic decentralization, participatory governance with emphasis on
India and Kerala
Objectives :

To impart knowledge about tools of participatory democracy

To inculcate skills for capacity building activities in local self governing
institutions.
MODULE - I : THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES OF
DECENTRALISATION
A. Decentralisation: meaning and importance,
B. Dimensions of Decentralisation- Functional, Financial,
administrative and Political.
C. Various perspectives of Decentralisation– Liberal, Gandhian.
D. Types of Decentralization- Decentralization, devolution,
delegation.
MODULE - II - PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY
A. Meaning and importance
B. Participatory Planning.
MODULE - III – DECENTRALISED ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA
A. Evolution –Belvanth Ray Mehta Commmitte, Asok Mehta
Committee
B. New Panchayathi raj and Nagarapalika Institutions
(73rdand74thAmendments)
-organisation – Structure and Functions
MODULE - IV – GRASS ROOT DEMOCRACY AT WORK –
A. Grama Sabha– Peoples planning in Kerala, Social Audit-Self Help Groups
–Kudumbasree – Ayalkoottam.

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Reading list
Anthony L Hall (2004), Social Policy for Development, New Delhi: Sage
Baviskar B B (2009), Inclusion and Exclusion in Local Governance, New Delhi: Sage
Jah SNS (1991), Decentralisation and Local Politics, Nes Delhi: Sage
Joseph T M (2007), Local Governance in India, Concept
Girish Kumar (2006), Local Democracy in India, New Delhi: Sage
Gupta D N (2004), Decentralisation: Need for Reforms, Concept
Hoshiar Singh (2000), Local Governance: Concepts and Networks, Jaipur: RBSA
Isac Thomas T M and Richard Franke (2000), Local Democracy and Development,
NewDelhi: Left word.

SEMESTER - VI

CORE COURSE - XIV

PS 1644

NEW SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

Aim:
The course intended to offer a broad perspective on power and resistance in
the era of neoliberal globalisation
Objectives:

To equip the students to understand the dynamics of social conflicts, activism
and social change

To familiarize contemporary social movements in the civil society with an
emphasis on the movements by the marginalized sections in the era of
neoliberal globalization

MODULE - I
Major Debates and Theories

Old Social Movements and New Social Movements: What is ‘New’ about New Social
Movements?
Marxian approach on Social Movements, Postmodernism and New Social
Movements, New Social Movements theories

MODULE - II
State, Civil Society and New Social Movements

State and Civil Society under neoliberal globalization

NGO’s and New Social Movements

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Civil Society, New Social Movements and Democracy

MODULE - III
Gender and New Social Movements
Understanding Patriarchy
Women’s Movements: Black feminism in US, Dalit feminism in India
LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, transgender and Queer) Social Movements

MODULE - IV
Dalit/Tribal Movements
Land Struggle in Kerala: Muthanga, Chengara, Aripa and Standing Struggle

MODULE - V
Other Movements in the Civil Society
Anti-Nuke Movements: Koodamkulam Struggle
Anti-Posco struggle
Anti-corruption Movements in India: Anna Hazare

Reading List:

MODULE-I
Steven M. Buechler (1995):’ New Social Movement Theories,’ The Sociological Quarterly,
Vol 36, No.3, pp. 441-464
T.R. Young (1999): ‘Marxism and New Social Movements: Theory and Practice for Social
Justice,’ Contemporary Sociology, Vol.28. No.3. pp.268-70
Joel F. Handler (1992): ‘Postmodernism, Protest, and the New Social Movements,’ Law and
Society Review, Vol.26, No.4, pp.697-732
MODULE-II

Neera Chandhoke (1995): ‘State and Civil Society: Explorations in Political Theory,’ New
Delhi: Sage
Ranjita Mohanty (2002): ‘Civil Society and NGO’s,’ The Indian Journal of Political Science,
Vol.63. No.2/3, pp.213-232
Sarah Joseph (2007): ‘Neoliberal Reforms and Democracy in India,’ EPW, Vol.42. No.31. pp.
3213-28

MODULE-III

Sarbani Guha Ghosal (2005): ‘Major trends of feminism in India,’ Indian Journal of Political
Science, Vol. 66, No.4, pp.793-812
Radhika Govinda (2006): ‘The Politics of the Marginalized: Dalits and Women’s activism in
India,’ Gender and Development, Vol.14, No.2, pp.181-190
Brandie Balken (2016): ‘Landscape of the Movement,’ Humboldt Journal of Social Relations,
Vol.38, pp.8-11

MODULE-IV
Bijoy, C.R (1999): ‘Adivasis Betrayed: Adivasi Land Rights in Kerala,’ EPW, Vol. 34, No.
22 (May 29 - Jun. 4, 1999), pp. 1329-1335
K.T. Rammohan (2008): ‘Caste and landlessness in Kerala: Signals from Chengara,’ EPW,
Vol.43, No.37, pp.14-16
C.K. Viswanath (1997): ‘Adivasis: Protesting Land Alienation,’ EPW, Vol.32, No.32. pp.
2016

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C.R. Bijoy and K. Ravi Raman (2003): ‘Muthanga: The real Story: Adivasi movement to
recover land’ EPW, Vol. 38, No.2, pp. 1975-1977+1979-1982
MODULE-V
V.T. Padmanabhan (1989): ‘Broad Based Campaign,’ EPW, Vol.24, No.43, p.2398
Saroj Giri (2011): ‘The Anti-corruption Movement and its false divides,’ EPW, Vol.46, No.
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B. Mohanan Pillai and P.M. Joshy (2012): ‘Old Elite are Co-opted, Subdued or Oppressed?:
The Politics of Anti-corruption Crusade in India in Perspective,’ Indian
Journal of Public Administration , pp. 1-14.

Further Readings

Ponna Wignaraja (1993): New Social Movements in the South: Empowering the People,’
New Delhi: Vistar
Rajendra Singh (2001): ‘Social Movements Old and New: A Postmodernist Critique’, New
Delhi: Sage India
Stanley Aronowitz (1989): ‘Postmodernism and Politics,’ Social Text, No.21, pp.46-62

SEMESTER - VI

OPEN COURSE - II (ELECTIVE)

PS 1651.1

GLOBALISATION AND INDIAN POLITICAL SYSTEMS

Aim:
To equip the students to understand the principles and practice of the
programe of globalisation and its impact in India.
Objectives:

To impart knowledge about the new global Order with special emphasize on
India.

To create awareness about the impact of globalisation on the life of the people
of India.

MODULE -I: INTRODUCTION

A. Globalisation- Evolution, nature and definition.
B. Neo-liberal agenda ( Uruguay Round, GATT, WTO, World Bank, IMF)
MODULE -II - INDIA AND GLOBALISATION
A. Nehruvian Model of development (Centralised planning, Mixed economy,
Public Sector, Poverty alleviation and agrarian development)
B. Post Nehruvian Political economy perspective (from Welfaresm to Economic
growth- 1964 to 1991)
MODULE - III : GLOBALIZATION AND CHANGING POLITICS IN INDIA.

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A. Redefined role of governments in India in the context of global governance
since 1991.(UPA and NDA)
MODULE-IV: IMPACTS OF GLOBALISATION ON INDIAN SOCIETY.
A. Global commitment V/s National sovereignty.
B. Market centric strategy V/s Social Security provisions of constitution. (Food
security, environmental security, jobless growth, decline of agriculture and
primary sector and rising social divide.)

Reading list
MODULE-I
1. Talwar, Sabanna (2008), WTO and Indian Economic Reforms, Serials publications,
New Delhi.
2. Scholte, JanArt (2005), Globalisation: A Critical Introduction, Palgrave, New Delhi.
3. Kuoshik Basu(2008), The Retreat of Democracy and Other Itinerant Essays on
Globalisation- Economics and India, Permanent Black, New Delhi.
4. A.Mohanakumar and Sreejith.A (2016), (eds.), Globalisation, State and Democracy in
India, Serials Publications, New Delhi.

MODULE-II
1. Upendra Bhakshi and Bhikhu Prakash (1995), Crisis and Change in Contemporary
India, Sage Publications, New Delhi.
2. Bampuri, C.P (2007), The Indian State and Political Process, Shipra publications, New
Delhi.
3. J. Prabhash (2016) in, A. Mohanakumar and Sreejith. A (eds.), Globalisation State and
Democracy in India, Serials Publications, New Delhi.
4. Shaji Varky (2016), Neo liberalism and Welfare: Some Theoretical Issues, in, A.
Mohanakumar and Sreejith. A (eds.) ibid.
MODULE -III
1. Suresh R,(2016), Political Dimensions of Globalisation: A Human Rights
Perspective, in A. Mohanakumar and Sreejith. A (eds.) ibid.
2. Jos Moodu (2005), The Politics of Economic Reforms in India, Sage Publications,
New Delhi.
3. Sudipta Kaviraj, The Imagining Institutions of India- Politics and Ideas, Permanent
Black, New Delhi.

MODULE -IV
1. Upendra Baxi and Bhikku prakash (1995) Crisis and Change in Contemporary India,
Sage Publications, New Delhi.
2. Amarthyasen and Jean Dreaze (2006) Indian Economic Development and Social
Opportunity, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

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3. J. Prabhsh and A. Mohanakumar (2017), State Globalisation and Agrarian Situation in
Kerala, in C. Vinod (ed.),Democracy, Politics and Economic Development, New
Century Publications, New Delhi

SEMESTER - VI

OPEN COURSE - II (ELECTIVE)

PS 1651.2

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS

Aim:
To equip students to find solutions to practical problems which are brought to
the agenda of government.
,,

Objectives:

To familiarize the actual situations of Public Policy formulation.

To create awareness about the determines of public policy.

MODULE-I
Meaning, nature and scope of public policy
Lasswell’s policy approach and Easton’s model of Policy analysis
MODULE -II
Determinants of public policy-Socio-Cultural Milieu, Development-Ideology and
Environment
MODULE -III
Formulation of Public Policy- Various agencies- Political parties, Legislature,
Bureaucracy, Pressure groups, Civil society, NGO’s, Media
- Policy formulation
- Policy implementation
- Policy evaluation

MODULE -IV
Privitisation, Liberalisation, Globalisation and Public Policy

Reading list

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MODULE-I
1. Rumki Basu; Public administration Concepts and theories; Sterling2012, New Delhi
2. RK.Sapru; Public Policy; PHI learning Private limited;New delhi; 2013.
3. Prabir Kumar De; Public policy and systems; ICFAI, Pearson

MODULE-II
1. Rumki Basu; Public administration Concepts and theories; Sterling 2012, New Delhi
2. Prabir Kumar De; Public policy and systems; ICFAI, Pearson 2012

MODULE-III
1. RK. Sapru; Public policy- Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation; Sterling 2014,
New delhi
2. Prabir Kumar De; Public policy and systems; ICFAI, Pearson 2012
3. RK.Sapru; Public Policy; PHI learning Private limited;New delhi; 2013.

MODULE-IV
1. RK.Sapru; Public Policy; PHI learning Private limited;New delhi; 2013.
2. Kuldeep Mathur; Public Policy and Politics in India; Oxford University Press,2015
3. Rajesh Chakrabarthi; Public Policy in India; Oup India; 2015.

SEMESTER - VI

PS 1645

PROJECT /DISSERTATION

Aim:
To develop an aptitude for research in Political Science
Objective:
To inculcate proficiency to identify appropriate research topics and
presentation
Specifications
The dissertation/project topic may be theoretical or empirical relevant to the
study of Political Science
The dissertation shall be divided into Preliminary, Introduction, Chapters,
Conclusion and List of Selected Bibliography
a) Preliminary
Title page, Certificate, Preface with Acknowledgement (acknowledgement is not
mandatory) and Contents with page numbers
b) Introduction
Introduction specify the objectives of the study, scope and relevance of the study and
a general introduction of the topic

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c) Chapters
Chapters should analyse the core content of the topic
d) Conclusion
Conclusion must begin with a brief revisit to the problem and highlight the relevance
and significance of the study. Conclusion states the findings of the study and
suggestions if any,
e) List of selected Bibliography
Reference books in a standard format must be given after the conclusion
Instructions regarding the preparation and submission of the Report
The Dissertation must be typed in A4 size paper 1.5 line space, 1.5 inches
margin on the left side and 1 inch on the other side. References and foot-notes must
be given.
Dissertation must be spirally bound. Size of the typed matter may be 40- 55
pages, The topic for the dissertation should be assigned at the beginning of the Vth
semester and the reports should be submitted to the Department in duplicate before
the completion of the VIth Semester.

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SYLLABUS OF FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMME-COMPLIMENTARY
POLITICAL SCIENCE

SEMESTER: I

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE - I

PS 1131

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

Aim:
The course to intend to familiarize the students with the fundamental
Principles of Political Science
Objectives:

To understand the major principles of Political Science

To introduce the major concepts of Political Science

To make aware about various political ideologies.

MODULE -I - INTRODUCTION
A. Meaning, nature, definitions and scope of Political Science
B. Interdisciplinary study in Political Science
C. History, Economics, Sociology, Psychology and Ethics
MODULE -II - APPROACHES
Traditionalism, Behaviouralism, Post- Behaviouralism
MODULE -III -POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND CONCEPTS
Liberalism, Marxism, Gandhism, democracy
MODULE- IV: STATE AND GOVERNMENT
A. State- Its elements
B. Civil Society
C. Organs of Government – Legislature, Executive and Judiciary. (with examples
from India, UK, USA and Switzerland)

Reading List

MODULE -I
A.Appadurai(2001),Substance of Politics, Oxford University press, New Delhi.
Urmila sharma,SK sharma(2000), Principles And Theory in Political Science, Atlantic
Publishers& Dist, New Delhi.

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A.C.Kapur (2001), Principles of Political Science, S,Chand and Company, New Delhi.
N.Jayapalan(2002),Comprehensive Modern Political Analysis, Atlantic Publishers& Dist,
New Delhi.
MODULE -II
S.P.Varma (1976) , Modern Political theory ,Vikas, New Delhi
N.Jayapalan(2002),Comprehensive Modern Political Analysis, Atlantic Publishers& Dist,
New Delhi.
J.C.Johari (1987) , Contemporary Political theory ,Sterling Publishers Private limited, New
Delhi.
Urmila sharma,SK sharma(2000), Principles And Theory in Political Science , Atlantic
Publishers& Dist, New Delhi

MODULE -III
J.C.Johari (1987) , Contemporary Political theory ,Sterling Publishers Private limited, New
Delhi.
Andrew Heywood (2005) Key Concepts in Politics ,Palgrave Macmillan,
Eddy Asirvatham and K.K.Misra(2005) , Political Theory ,S.Chand and CompanyLtd. New
Delhi.
Andrew Heywood (1998) ,Political ideologies – An Introduction Macmillan Press Ltd.,
London.

MODULE -IV
Raj Kumar Pruthi (2005),Nature and scope of Political science, Discovery Publishing house ,
New Delhi.
Urmila sharma,SK sharma(2000), Principles And Theory in Political Science , Atlantic
Publishers& Dist, New Delhi
A.C.Kapur (2001), Principles of Political Science, S,Chand and Company, New Delhi.
Alan R. Ball and B.Guy Peters (2005,) Modern Politics and Government, Palgrave
Macmillan New Delhi.

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COMPLEMENTARY COURSE -II

PS 1231

INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Aim:
To impart knowledge about the functioning of the constitution of India.
Objectives:

To study the basic principles of the Indian constitution

To impart awareness about the Political System in India.

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MODULE- I: INTRODUCTION
A. Salient features of the Indian Constitution
B. Preamble
MODULE- II: RIGHTS, PRINCIPLES AND DUTIES
A. Fundamental rights
B. Directive Principles of State Policy
C. Fundamental Duties

MODULE -III: UNION GOVERNMENT

A. Legislature- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha (Organization and function)
B. Executive – President, Council of Ministers (Powers and functions)
C. Judiciary – Supreme Court and High Court (Organization and Function)

MODULE- IV: INDIAN DEMOCRACY AT WORK

A. Electoral Process – Election commission (Powers and Functions)
B. Evolution of party system in India – One party dominant system and coalition
Politics
Reading list

MODULE -I
1. Dr. J N Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency Alahabad. PP
11-13
2. Mahindra Pal Sing, Constitution of India, Eastern Book Company Lucknow. PP A-9 -
A-13
3. BM Gandhi, Landmarks In Indian Legal And Constitutional History, Eastern Book
Company., PP 403-405

MODULE II
4. Keshav Dayal, Makers of Indian Constituition, Universal Law Publishing Company,
Delhi, PP 84-98
5. Dr. J N Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency Alahabad. PP
388-413
6. DD Das, Introduction To The Constitution Of India,Lexis Nexis. PP 156-166

MODULE - III
7. Dr. J N Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency Alahabad. PP
414-473
8. Dr . Lokendra Malik, Judicial Activism In India(ed), Universal Law Publishing
Company,Delhi, PP 124-131
9. DD Das, Introduction To The Constitution Of India,Lexis Nexis. PP 313-326

MODULE - IV

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10. SP Sathe, Judicial Activism In India, Oxford University Press. PP 25-63
11. Granville Austin, The Indian Constituntion-Corner Stone Of A Nation, Oxford
University

SEMESTER - III

COMPLEMENTARY COURCE-III

PS 1331

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Aim:
The course is intended to create an understanding of the basic elements of
Public Administration

Objectives:

To equip the students with some theoretical understanding about Public
Administration.

To embody detailed discussion on Organization, Personnel Administration
and Financial Administration.

MODULE -I
Nature and Scope of Public Administration - Public and Private Administration -
New Public Administration.

MODULE -II. Organisation:

Principles of Organisation - Hierarchy, Span of Control, Unity of Command -
Delegation - Co-ordination - Centralisation - Decentralisation. Chief Executive -
Administrative functions - Line, Staff and Auxiliary Agencies. Department, Bases
(4P’s) Public Corporation and Independent Regulatory Commission.

MODULE - III. Personnel Administration , Bureaucracy- Meaning

Recruitment - Problems of recruitment - Methods of Recruitment - Direct and
Indirect - Recruitment, Agencies (UPSC).
Training - Kinds of Training - Methods of Training - Conduct - discipline -
performance appraisal.

MODULE - IV. Financial Administration

Budgetary process in India - Preparation - Enactment and Execution of Budget.

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MODULE - V. Development Administration - Role of District Collector in
Development Administration - Good Governance.

Reading List
MODULE - I
Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Marx, F.M, (1946), Elements of Public Administration, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, R. (2014). Public Administration: Concepts and Theories. New Delhi: Sterling
Publishers Pvt Ltd.
Appleby, Paul. H., (1949)Policy and Administration,United States, University of Alabama
Press.
Aggarwal.U.C., (ed), (2003)Public Administration - Vision & Reality, IIPA Golden Jubilee
Publication, New Delhi, Indian Institute of Public Administration.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.

MODULE - II
Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.

MODULE - III
Goel, S. (1999). Personnel Administration and Management: Concepts and Techniques. New
Delhi: Kanishka Publishers Distributers.
C S Venkat Ratnam, & Srivasthava, B. K. (1991). Personnel Management and Human
Resources New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Ahmed, F. (Ed.) (1995). Bureaucracy and Development Administration. New Delhi: Manak
Publications Pvt Ltd.
Dhariwal, S., & Parnami, K. K. (2007). Training, Civil Services and Personnel
Administration. New Delhi: Rawat Publishers.
Kingsley, Donald.J,(1942), Recruiting applications for the Public Service - A report submitted
by the Committee on recruitment for the Public Service, United States

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MODULE -IV
Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.
Parashar, P. (1997). Public Administration in the Developed World. New Delhi: Sarup and
Sons
Srivasthara K.S, (2007), Public Administration in India, New Delhi, APH Publishing
Corporation

MODULE - V
Fadia, P. B. L., & Fadia, D. K. (2011). Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts. New Delhi: Sahithya Bhavan Publications.
Avasthi, & Maheshwari. (2013). Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.
Bhagwan, D. V., Bhushan, D. V., & Mohla, D. V. (2012). Public Administration. New Delhi:
S Chand Companies Pvt Ltd.
Basu, Rumki, Public Administration - Concepts and Theories, New Delhi, Sterling
Publishers.
Chakrabarthy, B., & Chand, P. (2012). Public Administration in a Globalising World:
Theories and Practices. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Mathur, K. (Ed.) (1996). Development Policy and Administration. New Delhi: Sage
Publishers.
Sapru, R. K. (2007). Public Policy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation. New Delhi:
Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Hazary, Narayan, (2005), Development Administration, New Delhi, A.P.H. Publishing
Corporation
Roy, Jayatilak Guha, (2006), Right to Information: Initiatives and Impact -, New Delhi,
Indian Institute of public Administration.
Gajanan, R. P., & Sharma, A. (2011). Public Administration: Today and Tomorrow. New
Delhi, Crescent Publishing Company.

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COMPLIMENTARY COURSE VII

PS 1431

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Aim:

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The course seeks to equip the students with the basic concepts, theories,
ideologies, and approaches in the study of International Politics
Objectives:

To provide an overview of the changing power relations in the international
arena.

To create awareness about major issues in global politics

MODULE - I- Meaning, Nature and Scope of International Politics.

MODULE- II - Main Approaches to the Study of International Politics: Idealism Vs
Realism, System Theory.

MODULE - III- State System and its Features:

Nationalism, Sovereignty, National Power.

MODULE- IV-International Organization:

Role of U..N in Maintaining International Peace and Security.
Regional Organizations- SAARC, ASEAN, E.U.

MODULE V- Issues in Global Politics

Globalization and its Impact on Developing Countries
International Terrorism, Global Warming, Energy Crisis,
Food Crisis, Weapons of Mass Destruction

Reading List

Module-1

Anne Peters, L. K. (2009). Non-State Actors as Standard Setters. Cambridge: Cambridge

University Press.

GHOSH, P. (2013). INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Keersmaeker, G. D. (2017). Polarity, Balance of Power and International Relations Theory:

Post-Cold War and the 19th Century Compared. Ghent: Palgrave.

Morgenthau, H. J. (1993). Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace. New
York: McGraw-Hill.

Reinalda, D. B. (2013). The Ashgate Research Companion to Non-State Actors. Farnham:

Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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Tellis, A. J. (2001). Measuring National Power in the Postindustrial Age. Santa Monica:
Rand Corporation.

Waltz, K. N. (2010). Theory of International Politics. Illinois: Waveland Press.

Module-2

Daddow, O. (2009). International Relations Theory. New Delhi: SAGE.

Harvey, D. (2007). A Brief History of Neoliberalism. oxford: OUP Oxford.

Kissinger, H. (2014). World Order: Reflections on the Character of Nations and the Course
of History. London: Penguin UK.

Siegfried Schieder, M. S. (2014). Theories of International Relations. New York: Routledge.

Walter Carlsnaes, T. R. (2012). Handbook of International Relations. New Delhi: Sage.

Module-3

Appadorai, A. (1992). National interest and India's foreign policy. New Delhi: Kalinga
Publications.

David Armstrong, T. F. (2012). International Law and International Relations. Cambridge:

Cambridge University Press.

Griffiths, M. (1995). Realism, Idealism and International Politics: A Reinterpretation.

London: Routledge.

Jayapalan, N. (2001). Foreign Policy of India. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers & Dist.

Jervis, R. (1976). Perception and Misperception in International Politics. New Jersey:

Princeton University Press.

Kumar, S. (2010). In the National Interest: A Strategic Foreign Policy for India. New Delhi:
Business Standard Books.

Module-4

Chatterjee, A. (New Delhi). International Relations Today: Concepts and Applications. 2010:
Pearson.

Karen A. Mingst, M. P. (2016). The United Nations in the 21st Century. Boulder: Westview
Press.

Shannon L. Blanton, C. W. (2017). World Politics: Trend and Transformation, 2016 - 2017.
Boston: Cengage Learning.

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Module 5

Ahmed, N. M. (2017). Failing States, Collapsing Systems: BioPhysical Triggers of Political

Violence. Cambridge: Springer.

Brooks, R. (2016). How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything: Tales
from the Pentagon. New York: Simon and Schuster.

D'Anieri, P. (2016). International Politics: Power and Purpose in Global Affairs. Boston:
Cengage Learning.

Nacos, B. L. (2016). Terrorism and Counterterrorism. New York: Routledge.

Steve Lamy, J. M. (2016). Introduction to Global Politics. New York: Oxford University
Press.

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SYLLABUS OF FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMME - OPEN COURSES
OFFERED BY POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY

SEMESTER - V

OPEN COURSE - I

PS 1551.1

DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Aim:
To create an awareness of origin, development and concepts in development
administration.
Objectives:

To facilitate an analytical study of the developmental process taking place in
the third world countries.

To familiarize various instances of development Administration.
MODULE - I: Development Administration - Concepts and Elements
Meaning, Nature, Scope and Relevance of development administration - Evolution of
development administration - Development administration and administrative
development - Aims and objectives of development administration.

MODULE- II: Part A - Approaches and Dimensions of Development Administration

Liberal, Marxian and Gandhian approaches.
Political, Economic and administrative dimensions of development administration.
Part B - Bureaucracy and development administration.

MODULE - III: Development Administration in India

District administration - Role of district collector - Socio-economic frame work:
political parties, interest and pressure groups, public opinion, NGOs - Planning and
development - Decentralised planning - Participatory development,

MODULE- IV: People and Development Administration

Urban administration - Rural administration - Welfare programmes: IRDP, NREGP,
CDP, SHGs - Need for human resource planning in India.
MODULE - V; Issues and Problems in Development Administration
Resources for development administration: Human, Material, Technology and Time -
Accountability - Politicisation - Development administration in the context of
globaiisation.

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Reading list
Ahamed Fargan, Bureaucracy and development Administration, Mank
Publications, New Delhi/1995
Bhattacharya Mohit, Bureaucracy and Development administration,uppal, New Delhi,
1979
Chatterjee S K /Development Administration In India, Surjeet Publications, New
Delhi, 1990
Mandal U C , Development Administration and Public administration, Sarup and
Sons, New Delhi. 1997
Pai Pandaikar V A , Development Administration in India, Macmillan, New Delhi,
1978
Sapru R K /Development Administration, Sterling Publishers,New Delhi, 1997
Umapathy M, Development administration Today, Manu Publications, Mysore, 1994.

SEMESTER -V

OPEN COURSE -I

PS 1551.2

HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA

Aim:
To familiarize the concept of Human Rights and impart awareness about the
Human Rights conditions in India
Objectives:

To make a detailed understanding about the constitutional provisions dealing
with Human Rights

To make awareness about the Rights of socially excluded people
MODULE - I: Human Rights - its basic concepts
Origin and development
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
Need for balance between rights and duties
MODULE - II: Human Rights and the Indian Constitution
Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties
Protection and Enforcement Agencies - National Human Rights Commission
Women's Commission, Police and Human Rights
MODULE -III; Human Rights of Disadvantaged Sections in Kerala
Women and Children - Problem of representation, Violence against women -
Child labour

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 Dalits and Adivasis - Right to development and shelter
MODULE - IV: New Dimensions of Human Rights
Right to Development
Media in protecting Human Rights
Globalisation and Human Rights
Civil War and Terrorism - The Right to Peace

Reading List
Andrew Clapham, Human Rights, Oxford, 2007.
Byne, Darren 1, Human Rights, Delhi: Pearson ,2005
Pathak, Arunkumar (2005), Human Rights, Delhi; Silvar Line Publications
Rao, Bhaskara, Digumarti (2004), Human Rights Education, Delhi: Discovery Publishing
House.
Das, Asishkumar & Prasantkumar, Mohanty (2007) Human Rights in India, Delhi: Sarup &
Sons,
Dr. Singh, Subhash Chandra (2006) Social Justice and Human Rights in India, New Delhi,
Serials Publications.
Sengal B.P.S., (2000) Human Rights in India, Problems and Perspective, New Delhi: Deep
and Deep Publications.
Jacobson R. (1992) The United Natian and Human Rights : A critical appraisal, Oxford
University Press.
Khanna, S.K. (1998) Children and Human Rights, New Delhi: Commonwealth Publishers.
Mehta, P. L and Neena Varma (1995) Human Rights under the Indian Constitution, ' New
Delhi; Deep and Deep Publications.
Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Human Rights and Peace, Sage, New Delhi, 2009.
Singh, Subhash Chandra. (2006). Social Justice and Human Rights in India. New Delhi:
Serials Publications.
Sinha, P.C. (2002). Encyclopaedia of Human Rights. New Delhi: Anmol Publishers.
Sreekrishna, S. & Samudrala, Anilkumar. (2007). Dalits and Human Rights. New Delhi:
Serials Publications.
Subhrajit, Chatterjee. (2014). Problems Faced by LGBT People in the Mainstream Society:
Some recommendations. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary
Studies (IJIMS). Vol 1, No.5, pp.317-331. ISSN: 2348 – 0343
Suresh, Hosbeth. (2010). All Human Rights are Fundamental Rights: Second Edition. New
Delhi: Universal Law Publishing.
Tadsad, Kamalaxi G. & Ramaswamy, Harish. (2012). Human Rights and Police
Administration. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company.
Welch Jr., Claude E. (2001). NGOs and Human Rights: Promise and Performance.
Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Press.

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Open Course-I

PS 1551.1

GREEN POLITICS

Aim :
This course is intended to provide basic awareness about the environmental
issues confronted by the humanity in the present global scenario and to equip the
students to understand the environmental movements .
Objectives:

To provide the basic theoretical understanding about environmental issues and
activism .

To familiarize the major environmental movements.

To introduce major conventions and laws in the protection of environment .
MODULE -I
Man and nature: Theoretical Debates
Marxian environmental theory, Eco Feminism , Gandhian Perspective ,
Environmental Democracy.
Pillars of Green Politics: Ecological Wisdom, Social Justice, Grass roots
democracy and non violence .
MODULE -II
Environment, development and Global governance.
Neoliberal development and the environment, sustainable development
,Stockholm Conference ,Rio summit ,Bali Action Plan ,Role of NGOs
MODULE -III
Climate change and Policy making
North-South divide and Policy making, Paris conference .
India’s climate change policy : National action plan on climate change
(NAPCC 2008) .
Basic principles of environmental legislations in India.
MODULE -IV
Global Environmental Movements .
Green Belt Movement, Green Peace Movement, Plachimada Struggle, Chipko
Movement, Narmada Movement .

Reading list

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MODULE -I
Baxter,Brian.(1999). Ecologism: An Introduction. Edinburgh University.
Carter , Neil (2007). The politics of the Environment: Ideas, Activism, Policy. Cambridge
University Press.
Dobson, Andrew (2007) (4th Edn) Green Political Thought. Routledge,Tailor and Francis.
Hay peter (2002) A Companion to Environmental Thought. Jaipur, Rawat Publication.
Pandey, Ashuthosh. (2010). Relevance of Gandhi in the 21st Century. Delhi. India: Abhijeet
Publications.
Chattopadhay, Tapan Kumar. (2006). Man and Ecology in Marx and Gandhi. Kolkatha.
India: Mithram.

Rajarethnam, K. (1993). Development of Environmental Economics: The Relevance of

Gandhi. Madras, India: Centre for Research on New International Economic
Order
Mulvanney, Dustin. (2011).Green Politics.Sage Publications.

MODULE -II
Elliott, A. Jennifer. (...). An Introduction to Sustainable Developoment. London: tylor &
Francis.
Hulse,H.Joseph.(2007).Sustainable Development at Risk: Ignoring the Past. Cambridge
university Press.
Maya, R, Vanitha, J., Padmavati Kamala., Mithirai,D.Saanga.,& Padmavathy,M.(2012).Issues
and Challenges of Sustainable Development in India. New Delhi: Serials
Publications

MODULE -III
GanesaMurthy,V.S. (2011). Environmental Status and Policy in India. New Delhi.New
Century Publications
Leelakrishnan.P.(2005). Environmental Law In India. Butter Worths: Lexis Nexis.
Fisher, Elizebeth., Lange, Bettina., & Scotford, Eloie. (2013). Environmental Law:
Text,Cases and Materials. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.

MODULE -IV
Achuthan, A. (2012): JanapakshaJalanayam(Malayalam). Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala:
Kerala Bhasha Institute.
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