JSS COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE AND SCIENCE

(Autonomous)
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NEP-UG Syllabus
For B.A Programmes
 History, Political Science (HP)
 Journalisum,Political science(JP)

2021-22

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

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 NEP Syllabus for BA-HP& JP2021-2022
(I sem-II sem)
Credit Total

Course Code

Course Type
Evaluation Pattern
combination
Course No

Title of the course Pattern Credit

Teaching
hrs/week
C1/C2

L:T:P Tot
Sem
C1 C2 l
C3 Ma
ks
DSC/AECC/S
I/II
EC

HP Basic concepts of Political DSC1 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

I C1 FHA47032 science

JP Basic concepts of Political DSC1 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

I C1 FHA47035 science

HP DSC2 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

I C2 FHA48032 Political theory

JP DSC2 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

I C2 FHA48035 Political theory

I FHA860 Human Rights OE1 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

FHA870 Administration in India
HP DSC3 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100
II C1 FHB47032 Western Political Thought

JP DSC3 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

II C1 FHB47035 Western Political Thought

HP Indian National Movement

DSC4 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100
II C2 FHB48032 and Constitutional
Development
JP Indian National Movement
DSC4 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100
II C2 FHB48035 and Constitutional
Development
India Polity: Issues and
II FHB860
Concerns OE2 3:0:0 3 3 20 20 60 100

FHB 870
International Relations

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 Proposed Structure for Political Science Discipline

Semester I

No. of Total
Course Paper Credits Teaching Marks/
Hours/Week Assessment
(L+T+P)
Basic Concepts in Political
DSC-1 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)
Science

DSC-2 Political Theory 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)

OE 1. Human Rights 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)

2. Administration in India 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)

Semester II

DSC-3 Western Political Thought 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)

Indian National Movement
DSC-4 and Constitutional 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)
Development

1. Indian Polity: Issues

OE 3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)
and Concerns

2.International Relations
3 3+1+0=4 100 (60+40)

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SEMESTER -I

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 BASIC CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
DSC-1

Course Title: BASIC CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objective:
Develop an understanding about the nature and philosophy of Political Science and its interface
with society. Enable the students to develop qualities of responsible and active citizens in a
democracy.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall understand -
 Political Science, theoretically and will gain knowledge to explain and analyze politics at
large.
 The dynamics of politics.
 To inculcate the democratic spirit
Unit Contents of Course- 1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter -1 Meaning, Nature, Scope and Importance of Political 15 Hours

Science, Approaches – Philosophical, Historical, Observational,
Comparative and Experimental. Emergence of Political Science as
a Discipline.
Chapter- 2 Meaning and Elements of State, Difference between
State and Government, State and Society, State and Association,
Theories on Origin of State- Historical Theory, Divine Rights
Theory, Social Contract Theory, Marxist and Gandhian Theory
of State
Chapter-3 Civil Society- Meaning and Importance.
Unit-II Chapter-4 Meaning, Characteristics, and Kinds of Sovereignty. 15 Hours
Chapter-5: Austin’s Concept of Sovereignty and Pluralistic Critique,
Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty, Challenges to the State Sovereignty
in the age of Globalization.
Chapter-6, Law meaning, Sources, Relations between Law and
Liberty , law and Justice.

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 Unit- III Chapter-7 Liberty: Meaning and Kinds; Positive andNegative 15 Hours
Chapter-8 Equality: Meaning and Kinds (Social, Economicand
Political)
Chapter-9 Power and Justice: Meaning and kinds, Political
Obligation: Nature AND Importance, Grounds of Political
Obligation.
Exercise:
1.List out the modern elements of State
2.List out the countries and identify the issues related to equality
3.Identify an issue and discuss the role of civil society

Suggested Readings:
1. Political Theory: Ideas & Concepts, S. Ramswamy, Delhi,Macmillan, 2002.
2. Modern Political Theory, S. P. Verma, New Delhi, Vikas, 1983.
3. Principles of Modern, Political Science, JC Johri, Sterling Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. 1995.
4. Principles of Political Science, AC Kapur, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons,
2004.
5. Principles of Political Science, N.N Agarwal, Vidya Bhushan, Vishnoo Bhawan, R.
Chand & Co, New Delhi, 1998.
6. Political Science Theory, S.C Pant, Prakashan Kendra, Lucknow, 1998.
7. Political Science Theory, S. N Dubey, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, Agra, 2002.
8. Principle of Modern Political Science, J C Johari, Sterling Publications, New York, 2009.
9. Principles of Political Science, Anup Chand Kapur, S Chand & Co Ltd, 2010.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10
Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 POLITICAL THEORY
DSC-2

Course Title: POLITICAL THEORY

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Outcome:

This course aims to introduce certain key aspects of conceptual analysis in political theory and
the skills required to engage in debates surrounding the application of the concepts.
Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students shall understand -

• The nature and relevance of Political Theory.
• The different concepts like Liberty, Equality, Justice and Rights.
• To reflect upon some of the important debates in Political Theory.

Unit Contents of Course- 2 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, Nature and Importance of Political 15 Hours

Theory,
Chapter-2 Modern Approaches- Behavioral, Post-Behavioral,
David Easton’s Political System and Marxian Approach
Chapter-3 Relevance of Political Theory, Decline and
Resurgence of Political Theory
Unit-II Chapter-4 Liberalism: J.S Mill 15 Hours
Chapter-5 Neo- Liberalism: John Rawls
Chapter-6 Libertarianism: Robert Nozick

Unit- III Chapter-7 Communitarianism and Multiculturalism: Indian 15 Hours

perspective, Colonial Discourse and Post Colonialism, Post
Colonial Response and its Limitations
Chapter-8 Proponents of Secularism – Nehru, Gandhi, Moulana
Azad.
Chapter-9- Dmocracy and Liberalism- Dr.B.R.Ambedker, Lohia,
Jaya Prakash Narayan.
.
Exercise:
 Write about the Myth and Reality on Communitarianism in India
 Compare the concept of Liberty, Equality and Justice to the Modern world
 Write the understanding of secularism in India
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Suggested Readings:

1. Ahmed. V, Theory: Classes, Nations Literatures.: Verso, London, 1992.

2. Arendt. H., On Revolution, Viking, New York, 1963
3. Ashcroft. B, The Post-Colonial Studies Reader, Rout ledge London, 1995
4. Bryson. V, Feminist political Theory, Macmillan, London, 1992.
5. Christopher Butler. Postmodernism: A very Short Introduction, OUP Oxford, 2002.
6. Christopher Norris, The Truth about Postmodernism.: Wiley- Blackwell, New Jersey, 1993.
7. Connolly. W, Identity/Difference: Democratic Negotiations, Cornell University Press, NY,
1991.
8. Edward Said, Orientalism, Pantheon Books, New York, 1978.
9. Elshtain. J. B, Public Man, Private Man: women in Social and Political Thought, Princeton
University Press, Princeton NJ, 1981.
10. Fanon. F. Black skin, white Masks, translated by C. L. Markham, Grove Press, New York,
1967.
11. Jean Francis Lyotard. The Postmodern Condition- A report on Knowledge. Parris: Minuit,
1979.
12. Balagangadhara, S.N., and Jakob De Roover, “The Secular State and “Religious Conflict:
Liberal neutrality and the Indian Case of Pluralism”. The Journal of Political Philosophy 15,
no. 1: 67-92, 2007.
13. Bhargava, Rajeev. ed. Secularism and Its Critics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998.
14. Veena Das, Dipankar Gupta and Patricia. eds.. Tradition, Pluralism and Identity, Uberoi
New Delhi, 1999.
15. Nehru, Jawaharlal. 1946. The Discovery of India. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 1988.
16. Rochana Bajpai, The conceptual vocabularies of secularism and minority rights in India,
Journal of Political Ideologies, 2002.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 HUMAN RIGHTS

Open Elective OE-1

Course Title: HUMAN RIGHTS

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objective:
This course aims to introduce the students to basic concepts and practices of Human Rights in
the global and local domain. This course also exposes them to certain recent issues confronting
the Human Rights debates.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course students will be able to-
 Explain the basic concept of Human Rights and its various formulations.
 Have necessary knowledge and skills for analyzing, interpreting, and applying the
Human Rights standards and sensitize them to the issues.
 Develop ability to critically analyse Human Rights situations around them.

Unit Contents of Course- OE-1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, nature, scope and Classification of Human 15 Hours

Rights
Chapter-2 The Human Rights of First generation (Civil and
Political Rights), Second generation (Economic, Social andCultural
Rights), Third generation (Collective Rights) and Fourth generation
(Subjective Rights)
Chapter-3 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, RTI as Human
Right.
Unit-II Chapter-4 Human Rights and Fundamental Rights, Fundamental 15 Hours
Rights and Fundamental Duties in India
Chapter- 5 National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) -
Composition and its function
Chapter-6 Karnataka State Human Rights Commissions
(KSHRCs) – Composition and its functions
Unit- Chapter -7 National Commission for SCs/STs, Minorities’ 15 Hours
III Commission, Women’ Commission
Chapter-8 Major issues and concerns of Human Rights-
Discrimination and violence against women, children, Dalits and
Minorities, Child Labour and Bonded Labour
Chapter-9 Challenges to Human Rights

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Exercise:

 Group Discussion on Human Rights and its types (comparison of Western and Eastern
concept of Human Rights).
 Students can be asked to do collage making and present the same.
 Find out the different types of complaints received by NHRC and bring out the end results
on any one of such case.
 In order to make it more participatory learning, the students are required to visit the
website of NHRC (www.nhrc.nic.in), wherein at the left-hand side, a link is provided to
the ‘instructions. After going through the guidelines issued by NHRC’s, briefly explain
the guidelines on – Custodial death/rape, Encounter death, and Guidelines on arr
Suggested Readings:

1. Baxi Upendra (ed.), The Right to be Human, Lancer International, Crawford, New Delhi,
1987.
2. James(ed.), The Rights of People, Oxford, New York, 1988.
3. Craston, M. What are Human Rights, Bodely Head, London, 1973
4. Rhonda L.Callaway& Julie Harrelson- Stephens,“International Human Rights”,
Published by viva books private limited, New Delhi, 2010.
5. Janusz Symonides,“Human Rights Concept and Standards”, Rawat Publications, New
Delhi , 2019.
6. Sunil Deshta and KiranDeshta,“Fundamental Human Rights”, Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 2011.
7. Donelly, Jack and Rhoda Howard (ed.), International Handbook of Human Rights,
Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press,1987.
8. Donelly, Jack, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice, New Delhi, Manas,
2005.
9. Dr.Tapan Biswal, “Human Rights Gender and Environment”, Viva Books Private
Limited Publishers, New Delhi 2006
10. Satya.P. Kanan, “Human Rights Evolution and Development”, Wisdom Press, New Delhi
2012.
11. Gerwith, Human Rights: Essays on Justification and Application, University of Chicago
Press, Chicago,1982.
12. Khan, Mumtaz Ali, Human Rights and the Dalits, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi,
1995.
13. V.T.Patil,“Human Rights Developments in South Asia”, Authors Press Publishers, Delhi
2003.
14. Dr.S.K. Gupta, “Statewise Comprehensive Information on Human Right Violation”,
Published by ALP Books, Delhi. 2009
15. Acharya, B.C. A Handbook of Wome;s Human Rights, Wisdom Press, New Delhi, 2011.
16. South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre, Introducing Human Rights, Oxford,
New Delhi, 2006.
17. Lillich, R. International Human Rights: Law Policy and Practice, Boston: Little Brown
and Co., 1991 2ndEdn.
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA

Open Elective OE-2

Course Title: ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objective:
This course aims to introduce the students to basic aspects of Administration in India. This
course also exposes them to the working of Administrative system in India.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course students will be able to-
 Acquire General Knowledge required to competitive Examinations
 To Have necessary knowledge and skills, Competency required for understanding
Conceptual and Practical dimensions of Administrative process in India.

Unit Contents of Course- OE-2 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, Feature and Functions of Civil Service. 15 Hours

Chapter-2 Growth of Civil service in India, kinds of Civil
services in India and Concept of Lateral Entry into Civil Services.
Chapter-3 UPSC, Staff Selection Commission, DPAR –
Composition, Powers and Function.
Unit-II Chapter-4 Central Administration, PMO, Central Secretariat, 15 Hours
Cabinet Secretary- role, Powers and Function.
Chapter- 5 Ministry of Personnel and Personal Grievances, Ministry
of Home affairs, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance, powers
and function
Chapter-6 State Administration – State secretariat and Chief
Secretary. Role, Power and Function.
Unit- Chapter -7 Deputy commissioner, role Powers and Functions, 15 Hours
III administrative Organization below the District level.
Chapter-8 Control over the Administration-Legislative,
Executive, Judicial and Popular
Chapter-9 Good Governance and E-Governance - Meaning,
features and Importance, Bhoomi, Panchatantra , sakala, Khajane.
Exercise:
 Seminar and Group Discussion on Administration and Its kinds.
 Students can be asked to go for field visit to know the working of Local Bodies andE-Governance
Initiative.

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Suggested Readings:

1. Central Administration – A. Avasthi

2. Indian Administration – S.R.Maheswari
3. Indian Administrative System – R.k Aroroa
4. Public administration in India- Theory and Practice- Hoshiar Sing and Mohinder
Singh
5. Indian Administration – Ashok Chandra.
6. Public Administration in India – Mandates Performance and Future Perspectives-
Rumki Basu,.
7. Reinventing Public Administration : The Indian Experience- Bidyut Chakrabarty
8. Public Administration and Public affairs – Henry N
9. https://ceg.karnataka.gov.in

Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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SEMESTER -II

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 WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
DSC-3
Course Title: WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objective: The Syllabus is designed to understand Political Philosophy, traditions that evolved
in Europe from Ancient to the beginning of modern era. To examine the contributions of the Greek,
Medieval and early Modern thinker’s Philosophical thought.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students shall understand -
 And get an introduction to the Schools of Political Thought and Theory making in theWest.
 And introduce the richness and variations in the political perceptions of WesternThinkers.
 And familiarize themselves to the Thought and Theory of Western Philosophy.

Unit Contents of Course-3 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter -1 Salient Features of the Greek Political Thought, 15 Hours

Plato: Theory of Justice, Philosopher King, Aristotle: State and
Its Classification, Theory of Revolution
Chapter -2 Salient Features of Medieval - Political Thought,
Christian Tradition, St. Thomas Aquinas: Church v/s State, St.
Augustine: Theory of Two Swords
Chapter -3, Machiavelli: On Politics and State Craft, Views on
ends and means
Unit-II Chapter -1 Hobbes: Theory of Sovereignty, Locke: Social 15 Hours
Contract and Theory of Government, Tolerance;
Rousseau: Social Contract, General Will
Chapter -2 Bentham: Theory of Utilitarianism
Chapter -3 J.S. Mill: Views on Liberty
Unit- III Chapter -1 . Karl Marx – Historical Materialism,Class 15 Hours
Struggle, Surples theory AndRevolution.
Classless and stateless society
Chapter -2 Jurgen Habermas- Communicative action,
Public Sphere, Theory of truth and knowledge
Chapter -3 Noam Chomsky- Responsibility ofIntellectuals,
Manufacturing consent.

Exercise:
 Compare Greek State with the Roman state and make points
 Imagine the present situation with that of Contractualist’s Social Contract Theory and
write the summary
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  Can we have a classless society in the modern world? Comment
Suggested Readings:
1. A. Hacker, Political Theory: Philosophy, Ideology, Science New York, Macmillan, 1961.
2. G.H. Sabine. A History of Political Theory. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH, 1937.
3. C.L. Wayper. Political Thought. Bombay: B.I. Publications, 1977.
4. Ernest Barker, Greek Political Theory: Plato and his Predecessors. London: Metheun & Co.,
1970.
5. M. Butterfield, The State Craft of Machiavelli, New York: The Macmillan Company, 1956.
6. O.P. Bakshi; Politics and Prejudice: Notes on Aristotle’s Political Theory. Delhi: The Delhi
University Press, 1975.
7. M.A. Shepard, “Sovereignty at the Crossroads: A Study of Bodin”, Political Science Quarterly
XLV, pp.580-603.
8. L. Colleti. From Rousseau to Lenin. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1969.
9. G.H. Sabine. A History of Political Theory. New Delhi: J.L. Thorson, Oxford and IBH, 1937.
10. C.E. Vanghan. The Political Writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau, 2 Vols. New York, Jojn
Wiley, 1962.
11. C.L. Wayper, Political Thought. Bombay: B.I. Publication, 1977.
12. H. Warrender. The Political Philosophy of Hobbes: His Theory of Obligation, Oxford:
Clarendon Press, 1957.
13. A. Hacker, Political Theory: Philosophy, Ideology Science. New York: Macmillan, 1961.
14. D. Boucher and P. Kelly, (eds) ‘Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present’, Oxford,
Oxford University Press. 2009
15. J. Coleman, ‘A History of Political Thought: From Ancient Greece to Early Christianity,
Oxford, Blackwell Publishers, 2000.
16. Mukherjee, Subrato and Susheela Ramaswamy, ‘History of political Thought: Plato to
Marx’, PHI Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
17. A. Skoble and T. Machan, ‘Political Philosophy: Essential Selections’, New Delhi, Pearson
Education, 2007.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightagein
Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DSC-4

Course Title: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL

DEVELOPMENT
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+0=100

Course Objective:
 To familiarize the students with the ideas of Nationalism and contemplate on how colonial
rule was overthrown by the Indian Nationalists.
 To acquaint the students with the problems of Independent India.
 To enable the students to understand the role of India in World affairs and the
contributions ofgreat men towards freedom.

Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
 Understand how the colonial rule was overthrown by the Indian nationalists.
 Appreciate the ideals and values of Gandhi that resulted in freedom.
 Examine the problem of Independent India and the role played by great leaders in solvingthem.

Unit Contents of Course-4 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Indian National Movement: Features, The Liberal, The 15 Hours
Extremist and Revolutionary Phase
Chapter-2 The Gandhian Phase: Non-Cooperation movement,
Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India movement.
Chapter-3 Political Issues during National movement- Swaraj,
Reservation, Gandhian Swadeshi Concept.
Unit-II Chapter-4 Morley-Minto Reform Act of 1909, Montague 15 Hours
Chelmsford Act of 1919: main provisions and Dyarchy, Simon
Commission, The Nehru Report.
Chapter-5- Round Table Conferencess, Government of IndiaAct
of 1935: main provisions:, provincial Autonomy and federal
system
Chapter-6- Cabinet Mission Plan, Indian Independence Act of
1947: main provisions. Constituent Assembly Debates on

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 Unit- Chapter-7 Citizenship andState Structure 15 Hours
III Chapter-8 Minority Rights, Fundamental Rights.
Chapter-9 Language and National Integration.
(The above three should be discussed in the context of
Constituent Assembly Debates)

Exercise:

 Think over a situation in India and identify at least two political and socio-economic
conditions that are present and two that are not present in Indian democracy
 List out in a table giving some democratic roles of a citizen; explore yourself how
democratic you are.
 Write some good qualities required in a citizen
Suggested Readings
1. Bandopadhyay, S. From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India. New Delhi: Orient
Longman, 2004.
2. Thapar, R. ‘Interpretations of Colonial History: Colonial, Nationalist, Post-colonial’, in
DeSouza, P.R. (ed.) Contemporary India: Transitions. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2000.
3. Sarkar, S. Modern India (1885-1847). New Delhi: Macmillan, 1983.
4. Jalal, A. and Bose, S. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, and Political Economy. New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1997.
5. Smith, A.D. Nationalism. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2001.
6. Islam, S. ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’, in Religious Dimensions of Indian Nationalism.
New Delhi: Media House, 2004.
7. Chatterjee, P. ‘A Brief History of Subaltern Studies’, in Chatterjee, Partha Empire & Nation:
Essential Writings (1985-2005). New Delhi: Permanent Black, 2010.
8. Mani, B.R. Debrahmanising History, Dominance and Resistance in Indian Society. New
Delhi: Manohar Publishers, 2005.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 INDIAN POLITY: ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Open Elective OE-2

Course Title: INDIAN POLITY AND CONCERNS

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objective: To make the students aware on different issues that exists in Indian polity.
Through this paper students need to understand the emerging issues and their causes to theIndian
Democracy.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
 Understand the reasons behind the causes of these issues and also the constitutional
provisions that existed.
 Familiarize with the debates that emerged.
 Be able to suggest the measures to control such issues.

Unit Contents of Course-OE-2 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 National Integration and Social Harmony - Meaning and 15 Hours
importance of National Integration and Essentials of National Integration.
Chapter-2 Society and Politics in India: Caste, Class, Ethnicity and
Gender, role and Impact on Indian Polity.
Chapter-3 Language- Role and Constitutional Provisions,Issues
Unit-II Chapter-4 Religion and Traditions - Role and Constitutional 15 Hours
Provisions
Chapter-5 Development and Inclusiveness: Issues and Concerns
Chapter-6 Regionalism – Reasons for the Growth, Forms and Measures
Unit- Chapter-7 Corruptions- Causes and Measures 15 Hours
III Chapter-8 Terrorism- Types, Causes and Measures
Chapter-9 Celebrating Diversity – Consensus and Challenges

Exercise:
 Classify the major factors which are an impediment to National Integration and give your
suggestions 
 Identify the terrorist’s group in the world
 Make a point on 2011 Anti- Corruption movement in India
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 Suggested Readings:
1. M. Galanter, ‘The Long Half-Life of Reservations’, in Z. Hasan, E. Sridharan and R.
Sudarshan (eds.) India’s Living Constitution: Ideas, Practices, Controversies, New Delhi:
Permanent Black, 2002.
2. C. Jaffrelot, ‘The Politics of the OBCs’, in Seminar, Issue, 2005.

3. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New Delhi:
PHI Learning, 2008.
4. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives.
New Delhi: Orient Blackswan, 2010.
5. Dunkin Jalaki "Bharatadalli Jativyavste ideye?", Malladahalli Publication, Malladahalli.

Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-
guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 International Relations
Open Elective OE- 2

Course Title: International Relations

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3+1=4(L+T) Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100

Course Objective:
This course aims to introduce the students to basic concepts , Institutions and Issues of Global
Politics. This course also exposes them to the Understanding OF Power Politics of Regional and
Global level.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course students will be able to-
 Understand and reflect on basic concepts ,Institutions and Issues of International Relations
Global Politics
 Develop and deepen the sense of Cosmopolitanism
 To acquire General knowledge for Competitive exam

Unit Contents of Course- OE-4 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, Nature, scope and Importance of International 15 Hours
Relations.
Chapter-2 Key Concepts- National Power, National interest,
National Security, Diplomacy, Balance of Power, Collective
security, Deterrence.
Chapter-3 India and her Neighbors- Pakistan and China.
Unit-II Chapter-4 World Organizations- UN, Principles and Objectives, 15 Hours
Major Organs, Working of UN, Achievements and Failures.
Chapter- 5 UNESCO, WHO, ILO, WB.
Chapter-6Regionalism in World Politics- Meaning and Importance-
SAARC,ASEAN,EU, OPEC, SHANGHAI
COOPERATION Organization , BRICS,
Unit- Chapter -7 Global Issues- Poverty, Development, Environment 15 Hour
III Chapter-8 Military alliances- NATO,SEATO,NSG,QUAD (India, s
America ,Japan, Australia),
Chapter-9 Pacific settlement of International Disputes.

Exercise:

 Group discussion on Issues affecting India and her Neighbors

1. Students will be engaged in critical evaluation of global And RegionalInstitutions.
2. Students will be asked to debates on contemporary issues of World Politics.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Palmer and Perkins-International Relations.
2. H.J Morgenthau, Politica among Nations.
3. Mahendra Kumar, Theoretical Aspects of International Relations.
4. Prakash Chandra, International politics.
5. S.C Singhal, introduction to Word politics.
6. JC Johari, international Relations and politics.
7. U Sharma, International Relations.
8. Rumki Basu, International Relations.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive
Sessions, Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as
reference materials, Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and
Week-end Counseling Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage
in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
C-1
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion /Assignment/ Quiz 10

Assessment Test-2 10
C-2
Assignment/ Book reviews / Reports on field visits / 10
Seminars
Total 40

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 Department of Political science
NEP Syllabus for I and II Semesters 2 Papers each
Pattern of Question Paper
1. International Assessment
Each paper will have an internal assessment component for 40 marks out of the
maximum 100 marks
2. Theory Examination Max.Marks 60
Theory question paper pattern
Theory question paper for I Semester ( 2 papers) will have 3 parts

Question Paper Pattern

Theory (3 Credits)
Time : 2 1/2 Hours Max.Marks:60

Anwer any five questions each question carries 10 marks

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