Prof.

Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Program: IPA (BA+MA) (Political science)
2024-25 onwards

➢ Programme Structure
➢ Programme Outcome (POs)
➢ Course Outcome (COs)
➢ Syllabus

Semester-wise Titles of the Papers in BA (Political Science)

Year Paper Course Paper Title Theory/ Credits Maximum

Code Practical Numbers

1 Paper-I A060101T Indian National Movement Theory 5 100

and Constitution of India

Paper-II A060201T Political Theory & Theory 5 100

Concepts

2 Paper-I A060301T Political Process in India Theory 5 100

Paper-II A060401T Western Political Thought Theory 5 100

Paper-I A060501T Comparative Government Theory 5 100

and Politics (UK, USA,
Switzerland and China.

Paper-II A060502T Principles Of Public Theory 5 100

Administration

Paper-III A060601T Indian Political Thought Theory 5 100

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Paper-IV A060602T International Relations and Theory 5 100
Politics

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Semester-wise Course Curricula

Programme: IPA (BA+MA) Year: B.A.-I Semester: Ist

Subject Political Science Paper- I

Course Code A060101T Course Title Indian National

Movement and
Constitution of India

Course Outcome- After the completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1-Recognize and remember the historical context and significance of the Indian National Movement
and the Constitution of India.
CO 2-Demonstrate understanding of the principles, values, and objectives of the Constitution of India.
CO 3-Interpret the historical and ideological foundations that influenced the framing of the Constitution.
CO 4-Apply knowledge of the Constitution to critically assess its role in governance, rights protection,
and social transformation
CO 5-Analyze the structure, powers, and functions of the various institutions of the Constitution of
India. Assess the effectiveness and relevance of the Constitution of India in upholding democratic
principles and promoting social justice
CO 6-Design strategies and initiatives that promote civic engagement, inclusivity, and the protection of
fundamental rights in accordance with the Indian National Movement and the Constitution of India.

Credits – 5 Max. Marks : 25+75

Unit Topic No. of

Lectures

I Distinguishing features of Indian Political Tradition

Dharama, Rajdharma, Nitisastra, Matsayanayay 5

II Birth, Growth And The Political Trends In The 10

Indian National Movement

III Stages Of Constitutional Development, 5

Philosophy Of Indian Constitution, Citizenship

IV Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, 8

Directive Principles Of State Policy

V History Of Conflict Between Fundamental 6

Rights & Directive Principles, Concept Of
Basic Structure Of Constitution

VI Executive & Legislature 10

Powers &Functions of President, Prime
Minster, Speaker, Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
The Relationship Between The Governor & Chief
Minister, The Legislative Assembly, The
Legislative Council

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VII Judiciary: 8
Composition, Powers & Jurisdiction Of Supreme
Court, High Court

VIII Centre-State Relations:Administrative,Legislative 8

&Financial, Special Provisions For Tribal Areas
Function And Power Of Election Commission

Suggested Readings:
1. Abbas H, Alam M.A. & Kumar R (2011) ‘Indian Government & Politics’ Dorling Kindersley
Pearson Pvt. Ltd.India
2. Basu D. (2012) ‘Introduction to the Constitution of India’ Lexis Nexis NewDelhi
3. Bhargava (ed.) ‘Politics & Ethics of the Indian Constitution’ Oxford University Press NewDelhi
4. Biswal Tapan (2017) ‘Bharatiya Shasan Samvaidhanik Loktantra aur Rajneetik Prakriya’
Orient Blackswan NewDelhi
5. Chaube S. (2009) ’The Making & working of the Indian Constitution’ National Book Trust,
NewDelhi
6. Ghosh Peu (2012) ‘Indian Government & Politics’ PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi
7. Singh M.P. & Sexena Rekha (2008) ‘Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and
Concerns’ Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi.
9. A.S.Alteker, 1958 state and government in Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidas Banaras
10. Virkeshwar Prasad singh, Bhartiya Rsahtriya Andolan evam samvaidhanik vikas
11. Awasthi A.P. (2017) ‘Bharatiya Shasan Evm Rajneeti’ Laxmi Narayan Agarwal, Agra
12. Biswal Tapan (2017) ‘Bharatiya Shasan Samvaidhanik Loktantra aur Rajneetik Prakriya’
Orient Blackswan NewDelhi
13. Chandra Bipin (2015) ‘ Bharat ka Swatantrata Sangharsh’ Hindi Madhyam Karyanvya
Nideshalay
14. Laxmikant M. (2019) ‘Bharat Ki Rajvywastha’ McGraw Hill, New Delhi
15. Singh M.P. & Sexena Rekha (2008) ‘Bhartiya Shasan Evm Rajneeti’ Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi

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Programme: IPA (BA+MA) Year: B.A.-I Semester: IInd

Subject Political Science Paper- II

Course A060201T Course Title Political Theory and Concepts

Code

Course Outcome- After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1- Recognize and remember the historical development and evolution of political thought
CO 2-Explain the major political theories, ideologies, and concepts and their relevance to governance
and political systems
CO 3- Interpret the significance and implications of political theories and concepts in the context of
power, authority, and governance
CO 4- Apply knowledge of political theories and concepts to analyze and evaluate real-world political
phenomena.
CO 5- Critically evaluate the impact of political theories on policies, institutions, and social change.
CO 6- Develop innovative ideas and proposals that draw on different political theories and concepts to
address contemporary political challenges

Credits – 5 Max. Marks : 25+75

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Political Science: Definition, Nature, Scope ,Methods And 12

Relations With Other Social Sciences

II Approaches to the study of Political Science. 11

Traditional approaches: Institutional,
Historical, Sociological, Philosophical or Normative.
Modern Approaches: Behaviouralism, Post Behaviouralism

III State: Definition and Elements, 11

Origin theories: Divine theory, Force theory, Social
Contract, Evolutionary theory and Marxists theory.
Functions of state: Idealistic theory ,Liberal theory,
Socialist theory and Welfare theory

IV Sovereignty: Monism and Pluralism. 11

Law: Definition: Source, Classification.

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V Liberty, Equality, Justice, Power, Authority, Legitimacy, Rights 12

,Political Culture, Political Participation, Political development
and Political modernization

VI Idealism, Individualism, Anarchism, Socialism, Capitalism, 11

Imperialism, De colonization, Nationalism, Ethno nationalism,
Globalization, Feminism,

VII Parliamentary System, Presidential System, Federal vs 11

Unitary, Political Parties, Pressure Groups,
Organs of Govt: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary.

VIII Constitution, Constitutionalism Democracy, Totalitarianism, 11

Public Opinion, Social Justice, Secularism, Decentralization, Post
Modernism

Suggested Readings :
1. AC Kapoor, Principals of political science.
2. Eddy Ashirwatham, political theory, S Chand Delhi,2009
3. JC Johari, Modern political theory.
4. CEM Joad, Introduction to modern political theory.
5. R.C Aggarwal, Political Theory, S Chand
6. Appadorai, Substance of Politics, OUP, Delhi 2000
7. R. Bhargav & A. Acharya, Political theory: and introduction, pearson 2008
8. Amal Ray & Mohit Bhattacharya, Political Theory : An introduction, Pearson 2008 New
Delhi
9. R.G. Aggarwal, Political Therory, S.Chand 2001 New Delhi.
10. O.P. Gauba, An introduction to political Theory, Macmillan 2001 New
Delhi.
11. Eddy Ashirvatham, Political theory, S.Chand 2009 New Delhi.
12. J.C. Johri, Adhunik Rajniti Vigyan Ke Siddhant, Sterling Publication Pvt. Ltd. 1992,
New Delhi.
13. RG Gettel. Political Science
14. David Held, Political Theory and the modern state: Essays on state, power and
democracy 1989.
15. Andrew Heywood, Politics, Macmillan 2002
16. Prof. Amba Dutt Pant,Gupta, Jain , Rajniti Shastra Adhar
17. Prof. S.P.M. Triphati , Rajniti Vigyan key Adahar Bhut Shiddhant

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Programme IPA (BA+MA) Year- B.A.II Semester 3rd

Subject Political Science Paper-I

Course Code A060301T Course Title Political Process

in India

Course Outcome: After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1- Recognize and remember the historical and constitutional context of the political process in India
CO 2- Demonstrate understanding of the role and functions of key political institutions such as the
Parliament, Election Commission, and judiciary in India.
CO 3- Interpret the significance and impact of the political process on governance, policy-making, and
representation in India.
CO 4- Apply knowledge of the political process to critically assess the role of political parties, civil
society, and citizens in shaping Indian democracy.
CO 5- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the political process in India in promoting democratic
representation and inclusive governance
CO 6- Evaluate the role of the political process in addressing social inequalities, promoting social justice,
and inclusive development in India.

Credits – 5 Max. Marks: 25+75

Unit Topic No. of

Lectures

I Process of Democratization in Post colonial India, Dimensions of 10

Democracy: Social,Economic,Political, Factors Shaping the
Indian Political System since Independence

II Quasi- Federalism, Coalition, Political parties &Party System In 8

India,

III Impact of Democratic Decentralization: Urban and Local 8

self government, 73rd& 74th Amendment of Indian
Constitution

IV Pressure Groups, Determinants of Voting Behaviour, Cast 10

&Politics, Need of Electoral Reforms

V Religion &Politics in India, Debates on Secularism, 6

VI Affirmative Action Policies With Respect To Women, Cast And 6

Class

VII Challenges of Nation Building: Ethnicity, Language, 6

Regionalism, Cast, Majority and Minority Communalism

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VIII Politics of Defection, Politics of President rule 6

Suggested Readings:
1. Basu D.D., ‘An Introduction to the Constitution of India’, Prentice Hall, New Delhi. (Latest Edition)
2. Basu D.D., ‘Bharat ka Samvidhan: Ek Parichay, Prentice Hall, New Delhi. (Latest Edition)
3. Frankel Francine, Hasan Zoya,Bhargava Rajeev, Arora Balveer (eds.), Transforming India, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2000.
4. Granville Austin Working a Democratic Constitution: The Indian Experience, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 1999
5. Jayal Niraja Gopal (Ed.): Democracy in India’ Oxford India Paperbacks, New Delhi
2012
6. Kothari Rajni, ‘Politics in India’ Orient Blackswan Hyderabad, 2014
7. Kothari Rajni, ‘Bharat Mein Rajneeti’ Orient Blackswan Hyderabad, 2014
8. Kothari Rajni, ‘Bharat mein Rajneeti: Kal aur Aaj’ Vani Prakashan New Delhi, 2007
9. Narang A.S., Indian Government and Politics, Geetanjali Publishing House, New Delhi, 1996 (Latest
edition)
10. Singh, M.P., and Sexena Rekha, Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues & Concerns’Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 1998.
11. Singh, M.P., and Sexena Rekha, Bharatiya Rajneeti: Samkalin Mudde Evm Chunautiyan’ Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

Programme: IPA (BA+MA) Class Year-II Semester 4th

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Subject Political Science Paper-II

Course Code A060401T Course Title Western Political

Thought

Course Outcome: After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1- Recall and remember key philosophers, theories, and concepts in Western political theory thought.
CO 2- Explain the major political theories and ideologies in Western political thought and their
significance.
CO 3- Apply knowledge of Western political thought to analyze and evaluate contemporary political
issues and challenges.
CO 4- Analyze and evaluate the influence of Western political thought on political systems, governance,
and policies
CO 5- Evaluate the relevance and applicability of Western political thought in understanding
contemporary political phenomena
CO 6- Synthesize insights from various philosophers and theories in Western political thought to propose
new approaches or frameworks for governance and political systems

Credits – 5 Max. Marks : 25+75

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Plato: The Republic-Theory of Justice, Concept of Ideal 12

State, Idea of Education,
Aristotle: The Politics- State, Justice, Idea of Mixed
Constitution and Government, Citizenship, Slavery and Idea
of Revolution

II Medieval Thought in West: Major Characteristics, Cicero: 11

Idea of State, Thomas Aquinas: Theory of Law, Renaissance,
The Church- State Controversy,

III Modern political thought 11

Machiavelli: The Prince, Idea of State,
Austin: Idea of Sovereignty
Jean Bodin: Idea of Sovereignty

IV Social Contractarians 11
Thomas Hobbes: Absolute Sovereignty, State and Society
John Locke: Idea of State and Government, Rights, Theory of
Property
J.J Rousseau: Idea of General Will and Popular Sovereignty

V Enlightenment and Liberalism: 12

Jeremy Bentham: Utilitarianism Hedonism
J S Mill: Idea of Liberty and Representative
Government
Harold Laski: Idea of Rights, State and Sovereignty

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VI T.H Green: Idea of Rights, State 11

G W Hegel: History and Dialectic, Idea of State
Karl Marx: Dialectical Materialism, Historical Materialism,
Class Struggle, Revolution, Theory of Surplus Value

VII Mary Wollstonecraft, Simone De Beauvoir, 11

Rosa Luxemburg: Idea of Feminism, Various
Waves and Contemporary Debates

VIII John Rawls: Theory of Justice, Liberalism 11

Michael.J.Oakeshott: Rationalism, Intellectual History and
Hannah Arendt: The Origins of Totalitarianism, Revolution,
The Human Condition

Suggested Readings:
1. E. Baker, The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, Metheun, 1906.
2. J. Coleman.A History of Political Thought: From Ancient Greece to Early Christianity, Oxford:
BlackwellPublishers , 2000.
3. K. Nelson, Brian, Western Political Thought: From Socrates to the Age of Ideology, Pearson. 1996
4. Jha, Shefali, Western Political Thought (From Plato to Marx), Pearson.
5. C. Macpherson, The Political Theory of Possessive Individualism: Hobbes to Locke. Oxford University
Press, Ontario.
6. Kolakowski, Leszek, Main Currents of Marxism, Oxford University Press, 1978.
7. Okin, Susan Moller, Women in Western Political Thought, Princeton University Press,
8. Prof S.P.M Tripathi,Pramukh Rajnitik vicharak
9. Jivan Mehta,Rajnitik chintan ka Itihas
10. Pukhraj jain,Paschatya rajinitik chintan
11. Haridatt vedalankar,Rajnitik chintan ka Itihas

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Programme: IPA (BA+MA) Year: BA-III Semester 5th

Subject Political Science Paper-I

Course A060501T Course Title Comparative Government and

Code Politics UK, USA, Switzerland and
China

Course Outcome: After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1-Recall and remember the political systems, structures, and institutions of the UK, USA, Switzerland,
and China
CO 2-Demonstrate understanding of the constitutional frameworks and relationship between the
executive, legislative, and judicial branches in each country.
CO 3-Interpret the significance and impact of the political systems on governance, policy-making, and
societal outcomes in each country.
CO 4- Apply knowledge of comparative government and politics to critically assess the role of
governments, political parties, and civil society in each country
CO 5- Evaluate the role of political systems in addressing societal issues, promoting social justice, and
ensuring stability in each country.
CO 6- Synthesize insights from comparative government and politics to propose reforms or governance
models that address specific challenges or promote better governance in each country.

Credits: 5 Max.Marks:25=75
Credits - 4 M

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Nature, Scope and Comparative Study Of Politics. 6

II Capitalism And The Idea Of Liberal Democracy 6

III Socialism And The Working Of Socialist State. 6

IV Decolonization And The Role Of State In 6

The Developing World.

V Salient Features Of The British Constitution 10

And Examination Of The Relationship Between
The Executive And Legislature And Role of
Judiciary in UK.

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VI Essential features of the constitution of USA , 10

Composition Powers and Functions of the Executive,
Legislature and Judiciary in USA.

VII Confucianism, Maoism, Salient Features of 10

Chinese Political System, Communist party of
China, One Country Two System.

VIII Plural Executive, Direct Democracy, Referendum, 6

Initiative, The Administrative System of
Switzerland

Suggested Readings :
2. A.C. Kapoor & K. K. Mishra, Select Constitituons, S.Chand 2001 New Delhi
3. V.D. Mahajan, Constitution of the world, S.Chand 2001 New Delhi.
4. J.C. Johari: New comparative govt. Lotus,2008
5. S.E. Finer, Compartive Governments.
6. Bryce,Modern Democracies
7. Herman finer,Theory and Practice of Modern government
8. Vidya Bhushan & Vishnu Bhagwan.World constitution, sterling publications 1998.
9. J. Kopstein and M. lichbach, comparative politics: interests identities and institutions in a changing global
order.
10. M. Mohanty, comparative political theory and third world sensitivity 11.
O.P.Gauba,Tulnatmak Rajniti ki Ruprekha
12. Pukhraj jain,Tulnatmak shasan evam Rajniti

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Programme: IPA (BA+MA) Year: BA-III Semester- 5th

Subject Political Science Paper-II

Course Code A060502T Course Title Principles of Public Administration

Course Outcome: After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1- Recognize and remember the historical development and evolution of public administration as a
discipline
CO 2- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and functions of public administration in governance and
public service delivery
CO 3- Interpret the significance and implications of public administration principles in promoting
efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness in the public sector.
CO 4- Apply knowledge of public administration principles to analyze and evaluate real-world public
administration practices and challenges
CO 5- Evaluate the role of public administration in addressing public needs, promoting social equity,
and ensuring transparency and accountability.
CO 6- Design strategies and initiatives that promote participatory governance, stakeholder engagement,
and public sector reforms in line with public administration principles.

Credits: 5 Max. Marks : 25+75

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Meaning, nature, Scope and Significance of 10

Public Administration. Evolution Of Public
Administration As A Discipline

II Theories of Organization: Scientific 10

Management, Classical theory , Max Weber’s
Theory of Bureaucracy, Human Relations
Theory, Decision Making Theory,
Ecological Theory

III Chief Executive:Types and Function, Line, 10

Staff, Independent Regulatory
Commissions, Delegated legislation

IV Concept of Budget, Formation 6

&Execution of Budget

V Administrative Law, 6
Administrative Tribunals.

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VI New public administration, New Public 6

Management, Good Governance, Public
Policy

VII Development administration, Concept of 6

Administrative Development

VIII Evolution of Indian Administration– 6

Ancient, Medival, Modern

Suggested Readings :
1. Maheshwari & Awasthi, Public Administration, Agra
2. Mohit Bhattacharya, Public admin, Jawahar , New Delhi
3. C.P. Bhamri, Lok Prashasan Ke Siddhant.
4. A.Avasthi & S.R Maheshwari, Public Administration, Agra
5. F.A Nigro & G.I Nigro, Modern Public Administration, New York, 1980
6. Dimock& Dimock Public Administration.
7. W.F. Willoughby, Principles of Public Administration.
8. J.C.Johri,Bhartiya shasan aur rajniti
9. B.L.Phadia,Bhartyiya shasan aur Rajniti
10. C.P. Bhamri,Lok Prashasan Sidhhant tatha vyavhar

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Programme: IPA (BA+MA) Year: BA- III Semester 6th

Subject Political Science Paper-III

Course A060601T Course Title Indian Political

Code Thought

Course Outcome: After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1- Recall and remember key philosophers, texts, and concepts in Indian political thought.
CO2- Recognize and remember the historical and cultural context in which Indian political thought
emerged.
CO 3- Explain the major political theories and ideologies in Indian political thought and their relevance
to governance and society
CO 4- Apply knowledge of Indian political thought to analyze and evaluate contemporary political issues
and challenges in India.
CO 5- Evaluate the influence of Indian political thought on political ideologies, institutions, and social
change in India.
CO 6- Evaluate the impact of Indian political thought on political ideologies, governance models, and
social justice in India

Credits – 5 Max. Marks : 25+75

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Ancient Indian Political Thought: 15

Manu: Dharma, Rajdharma and Danda
Kautilya: Saptang Theory and Mandala Theory
Jaina Traditions

II Medieval Political Thought: 10

Ziauddin Barani: Theory of Kingship (Ideal Sultan) Ideal Polity
Abul Fazl: Akbarnama

III Thinking and Ideas in Modern India: Reform Tradition Raja Ram 10
Mohan Roy: Indian Renaissance, Bramho Samaj Vivekananda:
Vedanta and Pandita Ramabai: Women’s Reform, Freedom and
Education

IV Political Imaginations: 10
M.K. Gandhi: Ahmisa, Satyagrah and Trustiship
Jawaharlal Nehru: Democratic Socialism, B.G Tilak: Swarajya

V Social Imaginations: 10
Jyotiba Phule: Satyshodhak Samaj,Tarabai Shinde: Feminism,
Women’s Right, Caste
Dr B R Ambedkar: Annihilation of Caste and Periyar: Self Respect
Movement

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VI Economic Imaginations: 10
M N Roy: Radical Humanism
Jayaprakash Narayan: Total Revolution and
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia: Concept of Four Pillars of State

VII Cultural Imaginations: 5

VD Savarakar, M S Golwakar: Hindu Nationalism and Mohmmed
Iqbal: Islam and Nationalism

VIII Civilizational Imaginations: 5

Bankim Chandra: Nationalism Rabindranath Tagore: Nationalism
Ananda Coomaraswamy: Philosophy of Art and Culture

Suggested Readings :
1. K.P. Jaiswal: Hindu Polity (English & Hindi), Banglore: Banglore Printing & Publishing Co., 1955
2. N.C. Bandopadhyaya: Development of Hindu Polity and Political Theory, New Delhi: Munshiram &
Manoharlal, 1980
3. S. Collins, (ed), Agganna Sutta: An Annotated Translation, New Delhi: Sahitya Academy, 2001
4. A.Fazl, The Ain-i Akbari (translated by H. Blochmann), Calcutta: G. H. Rouse, pp. 47- 57. 1873
5. V. Mehta, ‘The Imperial Vision: Barni and Fazal’, in Foundations of Indian Political
Thought, Delhi: Manohar, pp. 134- 156., 1992
6. Habib,Irfan, 1998) ‘Ziya Barni’s Vision of the State’, in The Medieval History Journal,
Vol. 2, (1), pp. 19- 36.
7. Mehta, V. R. Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Manohar, 1992
8. T. Pantham and K Deustch (eds), Political thought in Modern India, Sage
Publications, Delhi, 1986
9. Guha Ramachandra, Makers of Modern India, Penguin Viking, 2010.
10. Thomas pantham,Political discourse:Expoloration in Indian and western
political thought
11. Bidyut chakarabarty and RK Pandey,Modern Indian Political Thought
12. C.L.Wayper,Rajdarshan ka itihas,AITBS PUBLISHERS,INDIA
13. Prof Prakash mani tripathi,rajnitishastra ki Bhartitya prampra evam agnipuran

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Programme :IPA (BA+MA) Year: BA-III Semester 6th

Subject Political Science Paper-IV

Course A060602T Course Title International Relations

Code & Politics

Course Outcome- After completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1- Recognize and remember the historical events and factors that have shaped the field of international
relations.
CO2- Explain the major theories and perspectives in international relations and their implications for
global politics
CO 3- Apply knowledge of international relations and politics to analyse and evaluate contemporary global
issues and conflicts
CO 4- Analyse and evaluate the impact of international relations on diplomatic negotiations, international
institutions, and regional cooperation.
CO 5- Evaluate the role of international relations in addressing global challenges, promoting human rights,
and ensuring peace and stability
CO 6- Develop innovative ideas and proposals for addressing contemporary global challenges and conflicts
through international relations and politics.

Credits – 5 Max. Marks: 25+75

Unit Topic No. of

Lectures

I Definition, Nature & Scope of International politics, 11

Approaches & Theories: Idealism, Realism, Neo Realism,
Decision-Making, System Theory & Game Theory

II The Nation State System: National Power, National 10

Interest, Collective Security, Balance of Power

III Diplomacy Disarmament & Arms Control & 10

Nuclear Proliferation , United Nations, New
World Order

IV Cold War & Post Cold War International Relations. 10

V A critical Appraisal of India’s Foreign Policy Post 8

Independence, Evaluation of Politics in South Asia

VII Globalization: concept, feature, effects and its impact on 8

sovereignty of states. Alternative perspective on
globalization, Ascendency of China, Multipolar World

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VIII Great Debates in International Relations: End of Ideology , 8

Clash of Civilization, Cross border Terrorism & Non State
Actors, Human Rights,
Politics of Environment ,Traditional & Non Traditional Security
Threats

Suggested Readings:
1. Basu, Rumki (2012) (ed.) ‘International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues’, NewDelhi.
2. Basu, Rumki (2012) (ed.) ‘Antarrashtriya Rajneeti: , NewDelhi.
3. Baylis & S. Smith (2002) (eds.), ‘The Globalization of World Politics’, Oxford University Press, UK,
4th edition, 2007 W.Bello, DE globalization, Zed Books,London.
4. Ghosh Peu (2017) ‘International Relations’ PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi
5. Heywood, Andrew (2014) ‘Global Politics’ 2nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan Foundations,
NewYork
6. Biswal Tapan (2016) ‘International Relations’ Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd.Hyderabad
7. Biswal Tapan (2016) ‘Antarrashtriya Sambandh’ Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd.Hyderabad
8. Ghosh Peu (2017) ‘International Relations, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.Delhi
9. Khanna, V. N (2014) ‘International Relations’ Vikas Publishing House Noida,U.P. 10. Khanna, V.
N (2018) ‘Antarrashtriya Sambandh’ Vikas Publishing House Noida,U.P.
11. Pant Pushpesh: 21 Shatabadi mein Antarrashtriya Sambandh’ McGraw Hill, New Delhi
12. Virmani, R.C. (2007) ‘Contemporary International Relations’ Geetanjali Publishing House
NewDelhi
13. Heywood, Andrew (2014) ‘Global Politics’ Palgrave Macmillan, NewYork

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