The course B.A. in Political Science enables the students to develop an overall understandingof politics, administration, society, culture and international relations.
The exposure to the subject of Political Science also encourages the students to develop ascientific outlook on various aspects of daily life as an informed citizen, as it emphasizes therole of empirical methods and theories.
It not only introduces the students to the structural and functional dimensions of politicalinstitutions but also a range of theories which equips them with a critical understanding ofsociety and politics. For example, upon successful completion of the degree programme, thestudents shall be capable of providing a holistic analysis of political issues, party system, natureof international relations, models of democracy, etc.
The contemporary topics as included in the syllabus shall also generate an interest forresearch among the students in future.
Course Outcome of Honours & General:
CC1: Understanding Political Theory: Concepts:
This paper introduces the students to some of the important theories of Political Science such as Sovereignty, Democracy, Authoritarianism, Law, Liberty, Equality, etc.
CC2: Understanding Political Theory:
Approaches and Debates: This paper enables the students to understand the approaches and debates in Political Science.
CC3: Constitutional Government in India:
This paper deals with the various aspects of the Constitution of India and the students will gain an in depth knowledge of the role and functions of our government.
CC4: Politics in India: Structures and Processes:
This paper deals with the structures andprocesses of politics in India.
CC5: Indian Political Thought–I:
This paper teaches the students about Indian political thought and its various aspects.
CC6: Comparative Government and Politics:
This paper introduces the students to the politicalstructures and constitutions of countries such as the USA, UK, Russia, China, and Bangladesh.
CC7: Perspectives on International Relations:
This paper familiarizes the students to the dynamics of international relations with an in-depth analysis of foreign policy, India-China relations, India-USA relations, etc.
CC8: Indian Political Thought-II: This paper teaches the students about Indian political thought, particularly with reference to India’s eminent thinkers and their views on various pertinent issues of global significance.
CC9: Global Politics since 1945:
This paper focuses on the nature of global politics since 1945 and the students are able to understand the Cold War, Globalization as well as India’s relations with the neighbouring countries.
CC10: Western political Thought and Theory-I:
This paper introduces the students to western political thought and thinkers.
CC11: Western Political Thought and Theory-II:
This paper is an extension of western political thought and explores additional concepts of relevance such as obligation, guild socialism, civil society, state, etc.
CC12: Political Sociology:
This paper teaches the students about the various aspects of political sociology.
CC13: Public Administration-Concepts and Perspectives:
This paper explores the dynamics of public administration and explores its concepts and perspectives.
CC14: Administration and Public Policy in India:
This paper familiarizes the students with the nature of administration and public policy making in India.
Apart from the aforementioned papers, the course also includes certain discipline-specific papers (DSE) which are as hereunder:
DSE 5 A1: Gender and Politics:
This paper teaches the students about gender and politics.
DSE 5 A2: Understanding South Asia:
This paper explores South Asia and its various historical and political issues.
DSE 5 B1: Indian Foreign Policy in a Globalising World:
This paper teaches the students about India’s foreign policy in a globalizing and multi-polar world order.
DSE 5 B2: Development Process and Social Movements in Contemporary India:
This paper teaches the students about the development process and social movements in India.
DSE 6 A3: Public Policy in India:
This paper provides the students with an understanding of public policy making in India and various issues of relevance in this regard.
DSE 6 A4: Understanding Global Politics:
This paper teaches the students about global politics and its various issues with a specific focus on the evolution and nature of global politics.
DSE 6 B3: Citizenship in a Globalising World:
This paper explores the issues surrounding the concept of citizenship in a globalizing world.
DSE 6 B4: Human Rights in a Comparative Perspective:
This paper focuses on pertinent issues of Human Rights.
The B.A. course in Political Science also offers a Skill-Enhancement Course which includes the following papers:
SEC 3 A1: Democratic Awareness through Legal Literacy:
This paper generates an awareness about democratic institutions and certain important aspects of daily life as citizens.
SEC 3 A2: Understanding the Legal System:
This paper familiarizes the students with the legalsystem in India.
SEC 4 B1: Legislative Practices and Procedures:
This paper teaches the students about the legislative practices and procedures in India.
SEC 4 B2: Elementary Aspects of Social Research:
This paper introduces the students to the elementary aspects of social research.
Course Outcome (for B.A. General candidates or Honours candidates having Political Science as a General category subject):
CC1: Introduction to Political Theory:
This paper introduces the students to political theory.
CC2: Comparative Government and Politics:
This paper teaches the students about the constitutions of selected countries.
CC3: Government and Politics in India:
This paper teaches the students about pertinent issues related to governance and politics of India.
CC4: International Relations:
This paper introduces the students to the discipline of International Relations.
The Discipline-Specific Electives for the General course are as follows:
DSE 5 1A: Public Administration:
This paper enables students to understand the various dimensions of public administration.
DSE 5 1B: Indian Foreign Policy:
This paper provides an in-depth understanding of India’s foreign policy.
DSE B 6 2A: Feminism: Theory and Practice:
This paper provides the students with an understanding of the theory and practice of feminism.
DSE B 6 2B: Human Rights: Theory and Indian Context:
This paper teaches the students about Human Rights and their importance from an Indian perspective.
Apart from these papers, the students are also offered a Skill-Enhancement Course (SEC) which includes the following papers:
SEC 3 A1: Legal Literacy:
This paper explores the legal aspects of an individual’s daily life and teaches the students about important topics such as consumer rights, Right to Information, Human Rights laws, etc.
SEC 4 B1: Elementary Dimensions of Research:
This paper familiarizes the students with the basics of conducting a relevant research.
SEC 5 A2: Understandingthe Legal System:
This paper helps the students in understanding the legal system of India.
SEC 6 B2: Basic Research Methods:
This paper explores the methods of research and helps the students understand the process of conducting a good research.
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