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INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

Course Details

Course Title: Introduction to Political Science

Course Code PSC51MJ00104 Credits 4

L+T+P 3+1+0 Course Duration One Semester

Semester Odd (I) Contact Hours 40

Course Type Major Course (Discipline Based Core Course)/Minor Course

Nature of Course Theory

Special Category of the Skill Development/Knowledge System/Civic Values


Course (if any)

Methods of Content In- Lecture, Tutorials, Group discussion; self-study, seminar, presentations
teraction by students, individual and group drills, group and individual field
based assignments followed by workshops and seminar presentation.

Assessment and Evalu-  30% - Continuous Internal Assessment (Formative in nature but
ation also contributing to the final grades)
 70% - End Term External Examination (University Examina-
tion)

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Course Objectives

 The primary objective of this course is to provide the students with a comprehensive un-
derstanding of the foundational ideas and concepts of Political Science.

 The course aims to explore the intricacies of politics, differentiate between politics and
Political Science as a discipline, and foster an understanding of the diverse ideologies shap-
ing the global political landscape.

Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, the student will be able to:
 Demonstrate a solid understanding of the foundational ideas and key concepts in Political
Science
 Identify and analyze the core principles that form the basis of political thought (Principles
of Political Thought)
 Explore and comprehend diverse political ideologies that influence global political land-
scapes (Ideological Awareness)
 Recognize the importance of studying Political Science for gaining insights into societal
governance (Importance of Political Science).
 Understand the relevance of Political Science in addressing contemporary global chal-
lenges (Contemporary Relevance)

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COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT I: Significance of Studying Political Science (25 % Weightage)
 Evolution of the discipline
 Highlighting the importance of studying political science
 Connecting the academic study of politics to its real-world implications.

UNIT II: What is Politics? (25 % Weightage)

 Defining politics and its inherent nature.


 Theoretical approaches to understanding the ‘political.’
 Normative and Empirical Approaches

UNIT III: Different Traditions in Political Science (25 % Weightage)

 Comparative analysis of liberal, Marxist, Socialist, Anarchist and Conservatism


 Contemporary Traditions: Communitarian, Feminist and Environmentalist traditions.
 Identifying key principles and ideologies within each tradition.

UNIT IV: The Concept of State & Sovereignty (25 % Weightage)

 Definition and characteristics of the state.


 Theories explaining the origin and evolution of the state.
 State and civil society.
 Examination of different interpretations of sovereignty

 Analyzing contemporary challenges to state sovereignty

Content Interaction Plan:


Lecture cum Dis-
cussion (Each ses- Unit/Topic/Sub-Topic
sion of 1 Hour)
1-11 UNIT I: Significance of Studying Political Science

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Evolution of the discipline
Highlighting the importance of studying political science
Connecting the academic study of politics to its real-world implica-
tions.

12-22 UNIT II: What is Politics?


Defining politics and its inherent nature.
Theoretical approaches to understanding the ‘political.’
Normative and Empirical Approaches
23-33 UNIT III: Different Traditions in Political Science
Comparative analysis of liberal, Marxist, Socialist, Anarchist and
Conservatism
Contemporary Traditions: Communitarian, Feminist and Environmen-
talist traditions.
Identifying key principles and ideologies within each tradition.
34-44 UNIT IV: : State: The Concept of State and Different Theories of
Origin of State
Definition and characteristics of the state.
Theories explaining the origin and evolution of the state.
State and civil society.
Examination of different interpretations of sovereignty
Analyzing contemporary challenges to state sovereignty
45 Sum-up
15 Hours Tutorials
Suggested References:
 Appadorai, A. (2013). The substance of politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 
 Asirvatham, E. and Misra, K.K. (2012). Political Theory. New Delhi: S. Chand and Com-
pany Ltd.
 Bhargava, R. (2008). What is political theory?. In Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (Eds.).
Political theory: An introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman,
 Berlin, I. (1969). Two concepts of liberty. In Berlin,I..Four essays on liberty, 118-72. Lon-
don: Oxford University Press.
 Carter, I. (2003). Liberty, 4-15. In Bellamy, Richard and Mason, A.(Eds.). Political con-
cepts. Manchester: Manchester University Press.
 Chapman, J. (1995). The Feminist Perspectie, 94-114. In Marsh, D. And Stoker, G. (Eds.).
Theory and methods in political science. London: Macmillan.
 Heywood, A. (1992). Political ideologies. Basingstoke: Macmillan

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 Farrelly, Colin. (2004). An introduction to contemporary political theory. London: Sage.
 Farrelly, Colin. (Ed.) (2004). Contemporary political theory: a reader. London:Sage.
 Dworkin, Ronald. (1981).What is equality? Part I: equality of welfare’; Part II: Equality of
resources. Philosophy and Public Affairs, 10.
 Gauba, O.P. (5e) (2012). An Introduction to political theory. Delhi: Mc Millan Publisher
India Ltd.
 Gaus, Gerald F. and Chandran, K. (2004). Handbook of political theory. Sage: London.
 Held, D. (1989). Models of democracy. Polity, Cambridge. .
 Laski, H. J. (1948). A grammar of politics. London: Allen and Unwin.
 Marsh, D. & Stoker, G. (Eds.) (2010). Theory and methods in political science. London:
Palgrave Macmillan
 Mckinnon, Catriona. (2008). Introduction. In Mckinnon, Catriona (Ed.). Issues in Political
Theory. New York: Oxford University Press.

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