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RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

Associate Degree Program (English)

Course Title: Political Science


Course Number:
Credit Hours: 3
Course Pre-requisite: N/A
Course Duration : 16 weeks

Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students with the fundamentals, the basic concepts
and terminologies of the Political Science. The course will also enable the students to
understand the various forms of state and government, functioning of the political
system, different components and actors influencing this functioning.

Course Objectives:
This course helps students to:
 Understand the fundamentals of Political Science and their Implications.
 Generate awareness about the actual functioning of various political systems.
 Realize the importance of Political knowledge and insight as responsible
citizen.
 Compare National and International Politics
 Comprehend various trends and dynamism in Political arena

Learning Outcomes:

After studying this course, students should be able to:


 Understand Political set-up and its fundamentals
 Acknowledge Pillars of Governance and their effective role
 Recognize an individual and Collective role for any Political and revolutionary
change
 Differentiate between various forms of Govt. and their impacts on Pakistan’s
Political, Economic and social structure

Educational Methodology to be used:


1. Interactive Lecture
2. Group Discussion
3. Presentation
Violation of Academic Honesty Policy:
a. Submission on time
b. Free of spelling and grammatical errors
c. Appropriate length
d. Appropriate presentation (font type and size, margin, stapled)
e. Identical or partially identical assignments/project will get a Zero in the
assignment. The repetition of such kind may lead to an “F” grade in the course
f. Plagiarism of any sort will not be tolerated

General Classroom Norms:


Class attendance is mandatory. You may miss up to 25% (8 out of 32 sessions) class
sessions but save it for emergency only. In case you exceed this level, you will be
withdrawn from the course. As a courtesy to the instructor and other students, be
prepared to arrive at class and be in your seat on time. In addition, please note that
each class lasts for 90 minutes (1.5 Hours).

Also keep in mind some general rules in the class as given below:
 Cell phones should be powered off.
 Eatables are not allowed in the class.
 The teacher will not tolerate any disruptive behavior in the class.
 The University Dress Code has to be observed, no warnings will be given, and
violators will be asked politely to leave the class and consequently will be
marked absent.

Participation:

Students are required to attend all classes and read all the assigned material in advance
of class (although not necessarily with perfect comprehension). Advanced preparation
and class participation are crucial for proper conceptual understanding. During
discussion sessions, the instructor generally keeps track of the insightful and useful
comments students make. (Irrelevant and Unproductive contribution is not rewarded)
Technology / Equipment / Models / Physical Support:
1. Multimedia
2. White Board
3. Movies
4. Audio Visual Lab
5. Websites
Grade Distribution:
Evaluation Type Percentage (%) Activities
Quizzes 10 Minimum 4
Assignments 10 Minimum 4
Presentation 10 Minimum 1
Mid Term 30
Final Term 40
Total Points 100

Course Contents:

Week Contents Activities

1-2 Introduction of Political Science Assignment 1

Nature, Scope and Sub-fields of Political Science

3 Relationship of Political Science with other social Quiz-1


sciences.

4-5 Approaches to the study of Political Science Traditional Assignment-2


and behavioral approach.

6-7 State: its origin and evolution Quiz-2


Western and Islamic concepts of State

8 Organs of Government:
(i) Legislature (iii) Executive
(ii) Judiciary

MID TERM

10-12 Preview to Form of Government Assignment3


Presidential, Parliamentary, Dictatorship
Quiz-3

13-14 Functions of National Assembly, Senate, Provincial


Assemblies
15-16 A Preview to Evolutionary Phase of Pakistan Constitution: Assignment-4
1956,1962 and 1973 Constitutions, Amendments
Quiz-4
Presentation

17 A Preview to Local Body System

FINAL TERM

Reference Books:
1.The Fundamentals of Political Science Research 2nd Edition by Paul M. Kellstedt
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