Pol - SC - NEP 1st & 2nd Sem

KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
JNANASAHYADRI, SHANKARAGHATTA
Under Graduate (BA) Syllabus

for
Political Science Discipline
Under NEP-2020
(1st and 2nd Semester Revised syllabus)
Table of Contents
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1 Program Objectives in Political Science

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Program Learning Outcomes
Revised Structure for Political Science Discipline
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3 Revised Model Curriculum Design 4-5
Revised Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate

4 6-15
Degree Program (BA / BSc/ BCom/BBA/BCA)
5 Semester I 16-32
6 Semester II 33-49
General Pattern of Political Science Question Paper

7 50-54
(NEP- 2020)
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Program Objectives in Political Science
 To understand the importance of concepts in Political Science.
 To familiarize the students with the basic ideas thoughts and theories in Political
Science.
 To help them to understand and make distinction among Political Theory, Political
Philosophy and Political Science and help them to understand the importance of these
in the national and global contexts.
 To help them to understand the emergence and growth of modern States and give
them an idea of their functioning and relate them to the political realities.
 To equip them to critically relate the theoretical aspects of Political Science to the
socio economic and political realities of our times.
Program Learning Outcomes in Political Science:

At the end of the successful completion of the course, the students will be able to-
 Acquire domain knowledge.
 Study and analyze political contexts from critical and constructive prospective.
 Have a better understanding of the working of various political institutions including
decentralized institutions state legislatures and parliament and relate this functioning
to the greater cause of nation building as a responsible citizen.
 Assess how global national and regional developments affect polity and society.
 To gain critical thinking and develop the ability to make logical inferences about
socio-economic and political issues, on the basis of comparative and contemporary
political discourses in India.
 Contemplate about national and international issues involving States having different
political ideologies and historical contexts.
 Pursue higher education such as Post Graduate Studies and Research in Political
Science and in other interdisciplinary areas to provide qualitative insights to create a
better world.
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Revised Structure for Political Science Discipline
Semester I
No. of Total
Course Paper Credits Teaching Marks/
Hours/Week Assessment
Basic Concepts in Political

DSC-1 3 3 100 (60+40)
Science
DSC-2 Political Theory 3 3 100 (60+40)
1.1 Human Rights 3 3 100 (60+40)

1.2 Elements of Indian
3 3 100 (60+40)
OE Democracy
1.3 Understanding
3 3 100 (60+40)
Politics
Semester II
DSC-3 Western Political Thought 3 3 100 (60+40)

Indian National Movement
DSC-4 and Constitutional 3 3 100 (60+40)
Development
2.1 Indian Polity: Issues and

3 3 100 (60+40)
Concerns
OE 2.2 Political Parties and Party 3 3 100 (60+40)

Politics in India
2.3 Colonialism and
3 3 100 (60+40)
Nationalism in India
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Revised Model Curriculum Design
Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA… Without

Practical Course
Discipline Core: Political Science
Total Credits for the Program:
Starting year of implementation: 2021-22
Program Outcomes:
By the end of the program the students will be able to:
 Acquire domain knowledge.

 Study and analyze political contexts from critical and constructive prospective.
 Have a better understanding of the working of various political institutions including
decentralized institutions state legislatures and parliament and relate this functioning
to the greater cause of nation building as a responsible citizen.
 Assess how global national and regional development affect polity and society.
 To gain critical thinking and develop the ability to make logical inferences about
socio-economic and political issues, on the basis of comparative and contemporary
political discourses in India.
 Contemplate about national and international issues involving States having different
political ideologies and historical contexts.
 Pursue higher education such as Post Graduate Studies and Research in Political
Science and in other interdisciplinary areas to provide qualitative insights to create a
better world.
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Assessment:
Weightage for assessments (in percentage)
Type of Course Formative Assessment / IA Summative Assessment
Theory 40 (60+40) =100
Practical - -
Projects - -
Experiential Learning - -
(Internships etc.)
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Political Science Syllabus wef 2021-22
Revised Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate Degree Program
BA /BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA
Total Credits for the Program:
Starting year of implementation: 2021-22
Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA…Without Practical Course
Discipline/Subject: Political Science
Program Articulation Matrix: Core Courses
This matrix lists only the core courses. Core courses are essential to earn the degree in that
discipline/subject. They include courses such as theory, laboratory, project, internships etc.
Elective courses may be listed separately
Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy Assessments

that the course requisite
Of the course addresses (not course(s)
more than 3 per
course)
1 Basic Political Science The course 60+40=100

Concepts in conceptually and shall be
Political will gain
taught
Science knowledge to
Explain and through the
analyze pragmatic Bridge
politics in day to
Courses,
day life.
The dynamics of Lecture,
politics and Tutorial,
appreciate its
importance in a Interactive
life of citizen.
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The democratic Sessions,

spirit and the Self-guided
democratic
functioning of a Learning
state. Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
1 Political • The nature, The course 60+40=100

Theory relevance of shall be
Political Theory and
taught
its application.
through the
• And analyses the
Lecture,
concepts like
Liberty, Equality, Tutorial,
Justice and Rights. Interactive
• And to reflect Sessions,
upon the current
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debates in Political Self-guided

Theory. Learning
Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) and
Critical
reflection
including
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
2 Western And get an -do- 60+40=100

Political introduction to the
Thought Schools of
Political Thought
and Theory
building in the
West.
And introduce the
richness and
variations in the
political
perceptions of
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Western Thinkers.
And familiarize
themselves to the
Thought and Theory
of Western
Philosophy
2 Indian  Understand how -do- 60+40=100
National the colonial rule
Movements was overthrown by
And the Indian
Constitutional nationalists.
Development
 Appreciate the
ideals and values of
Gandhi and other
freedom fighters
that resulted in
freedom.
 Examine the
problem of
Independent India
and the role played
by leaders in
solving them.
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Revised Program Articulation Matrix: Elective Course
This matrix lists only the core courses. Core courses are essential to earn the degree in that
discipline/subject. They include courses such as theory, laboratory, project, internships etc.
Elective courses may be listed separately
Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy Assessments

that the course requisite
Of the course addresses (not more course(s)
than 3 per course)
1 Human Rights  Explain the basic The course 60+40=100

concept of Human shall be
Rights and its various
taught
formulations.
through the
 Have necessary
Lecture,
knowledge and
skills for Tutorial,
analyzing, Interactive
interpreting, and
Sessions,
applying the
Human Rights Self-guided
standards and Learning
sensitize them to Materials,
the issues.
Open
 Develop ability to Educational
critically analyse
Recourses
Human Rights
situations around (OER) as
them. reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
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Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
Elements of  Understand the The course

Indian ideals of Indian shall be
Democracy democracy and its
taught
working.
through the
 The functioning of
Lecture,
legislature,
executive and Tutorial,
judiciary. Interactive
 Make a distinction Sessions,

between Centre, Self-guided
State and Learning
Decentralized
Institutions. Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
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Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
Understanding  Explain the The course

Politics difference between shall be
State and Nation.
taught
 Understand the
role of State in through the
Nation building. Lecture,
 Understand the Tutorial,
relation of Politics
and Power. Interactive
Sessions,
Self-guided
Learning
Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
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and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
2 Indian Polity  Understand the 60+40=100

Issues and reasons behind the
Concerns 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.
Political  Understand the The course

Parties and need for political shall be
Party Politics parties in a
taught
in India democracy, their
structure and through the
functions types Lecture,
etc.
Tutorial,
 Relate their Interactive
everyday life
Sessions,
with regard to the
elements of Self-guided
democracy and Learning
their contribution Materials,
to the
development of a Open
nation. Educational
Recourses
 Familiarise them
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to the various (OER) as

politico-social reference
institutions in a
democracy. materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
Colonialism ● Explain the The course

and colonial experience of shall be
Nationalism in
Indian people. taught
India
● Analyse the through the
western notion Lecture,
towards non- Tutorial,
western culture, Interactive
society and Sessions,
politics including Self-guided
India’s response. Learning
● Evaluate the Materials,
discussions on the Open
concept of Educational
Nationalism and its Recourses
(western) origin. (OER) as
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reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.
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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 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
Develop a conceptual understanding regarding the nature and philosophy of Political Science and
its interface with society. The course enables students to develop qualities of responsible and
proactive citizenship in a democracy.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall understand -
 Political Science conceptually and will gain knowledge to explain and analyze pragmatic
politics in day to day life.
 The dynamics of politics and appreciate its importance in a life of citizen.
 The democratic spirit and the democratic functioning of a state.
Unit Contents of Course- 1 45 Hours
Unit-I Chapter -1 Meaning of Politics, Nature, Scope and Importance 15 Hours

of Political Science, Approaches to the study of Political
Science.
Chapter- 2 Meaning, Definitions and Elements of State,

Difference between State and Government, State and Society,
State and Association.
Chapter-3 Civil Society - Meaning and Importance.
Unit-II Chapter-4 Emergence, Meaning and Characteristics of 15 Hours

Sovereignty and Law.
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Chapter-5 Kinds of Sovereignty: Austin – Monistic, MacIver-

Pluralistic.
Chapter-6 Challenges to Sovereignty in the age of

Globalization.
Unit- III Chapter-7 Liberty: Meaning and Kinds; Positive and Negative. 15 Hours
Chapter-8 Equality: Meaning and Kinds (Social, Economic and

Political).
Chapter-9 Power and Justice: Meaning and kinds.

Political Obligation: Meaning and Nature.
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 related to civil society and discuss its role.
Suggested Readings:
1. Political Theory: Ideas & Concepts, S. Ramswamy, Macmillan, Delhi, 2002.

2. Modern Political Theory, S. P. Verma, Vikas, New Delhi, 1983.
3. Principles of Modern, Political Science, JC Johri, Sterling Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. 1995.
4. Principles of Political Science, AC Kapur, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi,
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.
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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
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assignment 10
Total 40
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POLITICAL THEORY
DSC-2
Course Title: POLITICAL THEORY

Course Outcome:
The course aims at familiarizing the theories of politics and Political Science synthesizing it
with the skills required to engage in debates surrounding the application of politics and the
Science of Politics.
Learning Outcomes:
• The nature, relevance of Political Theory and its application.
• And analyse the concepts like Liberty, Equality, Justice and Rights.
• And to reflect upon the current debates in Political Theory.
Unit Contents of Course- 2 45 Hours
Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, Nature and Importance of Political Theory. 15 Hours
Chapter-2 Traditional and Modern Approaches: Normative,

Philosophical, Institutional, Behavioral, Post-Behavioral,
Systems ( David Easton) and Marxian.
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: Rawls
Chapter-6 Libertarianism: Nozick
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Unit- III Chapter-7 Communitarianism and Multiculturalism: Indian 15 Hours

perspective (Bhikhu Parekh), Colonialism and Post Colonialism:
its Limitations
Chapter-8 Proponents of Secularism – Nehru, Gandhi, Rajiv

Bhargav.
Chapter-9 Critiques of Secularism: Ashish Nandy, T.N. Madan,

S.N. Balagangadhara.
Exercise:
 Assess the Myths and Realities of Communitarianism

 Compare the concept of Liberty, Equality and Justice to the Western and Eastern world
 Critique the understanding of secularism and pseudo-secularism in India
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. 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.
5. Bhargava, Rajeev. Ed, Secularism and Its Critics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
1998.
6. Bryson. V, Feminist political Theory, Macmillan, London, 1992.
7. Christopher Butler. Postmodernism: A very Short Introduction, OUP Oxford, 2002.
8. Christopher Norris, the Truth about Postmodernism. Wiley- Blackwell, New Jersey, 1993.
9. Connolly. W, Identity/Difference: Democratic Negotiations, Cornell University Press, NY,
1991.
10. Edward Said Orientalism, Pantheon Books, New York, 1978.
11. Elshtain. J. B, Public Man, Private Man: women in Social and Political Thought, Princeton
University Press, Princeton NJ, 1981.
12. Fanon. F. Black skin, white Masks, translated by C. L. Markham, Grove Press, New York,
1967.
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13. Jean Francis Lyotard, The Postmodern Condition- A report on Knowledge. Parris: Minuit,
1979.
14. Nehru, Jawaharlal. 1946. The Discovery of India. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 1988.
15. Parekh, Bikhu. Rethinking Multiculturalism. Palgrave MacMillan Ltd, 2000.
16. Rochana Bajpai, The conceptual vocabularies of secularism and minority rights in India,
Journal of Political Ideologies, 2002.
17. Veena Das, Dipankar Gupta and Patricia. Eds.. Tradition, Pluralism and Identity, Uberoi
New Delhi, 1999.
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Pedagogy:
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) and Critical reflection
including Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end
Counseling Classes.
Assignment 10
Total 40
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HUMAN RIGHTS
Open Elective OE-1.1
Course Title: HUMAN RIGHTS

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-1.1 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 and
Cultural Rights), Third generation (Collective Rights) and Fourth
generation (Subjective Rights)
Chapter-3 Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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
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Chapter-6 Karnataka State Human Rights Commissions

(KSHRCs) – Composition and its functions
Unit- III Chapter -7 National Commission and Committees for SCs/STs, 15 Hours
Minorities’ Commission, Women’ Commission
Chapter-8 Major issues and concerns of Human Rights-
Discrimination and violence against women, children, Dalits and
Minorities, Trafficking, Child Labour and Bonded Labour
Chapter-9 Challenges to Human Rights
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.
 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 arrest.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Acharya, B.C. A Handbook of Women’s Human Rights, Wisdom Press, New Delhi,
2011.
2. Baxi Upendra (ed.), The Right to be Human, Lancer International, Crawford, New Delhi,
1987.
3. Craston, M, What are Human Rights, Bodely Head, London, 1973
4. Donelly, Jack and Rhoda Howard (ed.), International Handbook of Human Rights,
Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press,1987.
5. Donelly, Jack, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice, New Delhi, Manas,
2005.
6. Dr.S.K. Gupta, “Statewise Comprehensive Information on Human Right Violation”,
Published by ALP Books, Delhi. 2009
7. Dr.Tapan Biswal, “Human Rights Gender and Environment”, Viva Books Private
Limited Publishers, New Delhi, 2006.
8. Gerwith, Human Rights: Essays on Justification and Application, University of Chicago
Press, Chicago, 1982.
9. James(ed.), The Rights of People, Oxford, New York, 1988.
10. Janusz Symonides,“Human Rights Concept and Standards”, Rawat Publications, New
Delhi , 2019.
11. Khan, Mumtaz Ali, Human Rights and the Dalits, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi,
1995.
12. Lillich, R. International Human Rights: Law Policy and Practice, Boston: Little Brown
and Co., 1991, 2ndEdn.
13. Rhonda L.Callaway& Julie Harrelson- Stephens,“International Human Rights”,
Published by viva books private limited, New Delhi, 2010.
14. Satya.P. Kanan, “Human Rights Evolution and Development”, Wisdom Press, New Delhi
2012.
15. South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre, Introducing Human Rights, Oxford,
New Delhi, 2006.
16. Sunil Deshta and KiranDeshta,“Fundamental Human Rights”, Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 2011.
17. V.T.Patil,“Human Rights Developments in South Asia”, Authors Press Publishers, Delhi
2003.
18. Rawls, John. Theory of Justice. Harvard University Press: London. 1971(1921).
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Pedagogy:
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.
Assignment 10
Total 40
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ELEMENTS OF INDIAN DEMOCRACY
Open Elective 1.2
Course Title: ELEMENTS OF INDIAN DEMOCRACY

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Course Objective:
This course is designed to develop a sound understanding of Indian Democracy and its working.
It will allow the students to comprehend the nuances of Democracy including its institutions.
Learning Outcomes:
 Understand the ideals of Indian Democracy and its working.

 The functioning of Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
 Make a distinction between Centre, State and Decentralized Institutions.
Unit-I Chapter-1 Democracy: Meaning, Nature and History 15 Hours

Chapter-2 Principles and Types of Democracy
Chapter-3 Concept of Decentralization and its types-
Decentralization, De-concentration, Delegation, Devolution and
Democratic Centralism
Unit-II Chapter-4 Procedural and Substantive Democracy: Elections, 15 Hours
Representation, and Party System in India.
Chapter- 5 Deliberative Democracy: Decision Making, Law
making through debates
Chapter-6 Institutional Structure: Legislature, Executive and
Judiciary.
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Unit- III Chapter-7 Federalism: Cooperative and Competitive 15 Hours

Federalism.
Chapter-8 Quasi- Federalism: Nature and Significance
Chapter-9 Decentralized Institutions: Panchayati Raj and
Municipalities.
Exercise:
 Group Discussion on the topic Democracy and its types.

 A survey can be conducted on voting behavior.
 Students can visit/watch the live sessions of legislature to have the practical/passive
experience.
 Students can conduct a brain storming session on necessity of Federal structure in
multicultural society.
Readings:
1. Arblaster, A. Democracy. (2nd ed.), Open University Press, Buckingham, 1994.

2. Kohli, A. (Ed.).The Success of India’s Democracy. Cambridge University Press. 2001.
3. Srinivasan, J. Democracy. In Bhargava, R., & Acharya, A. (Eds.), Political Theory:
An Introduction. Pearson Longman, 2008
4. Godbole, M. 2008. The Judiciary and Governance in India. Rupa Publication, India
Delhi, 2008
5. Yogendra Yadav, Making Sense of Indian Democracy: Theory as Practice, Permanent

Black, India. 2020.
6. Arvind Sivaramakrishnan and Sudarsan Padmanabhan, Indian Democracy:
Contradictions and Reconciliations, SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, India.2020.
7. Hanson and Douglas, India`s Democracy. W.W Norton & Co Inc. New York City,
1972.
8. Almond, G.A. and Verba, S. “The Civic Culture: political Attitudes and Democracy
in Five Nations”. Princeton University Press, Princeton NJ. 1963
9. Maurich Cowling. Mill & Liberalism. Cambridge University Press, New York, 1990.
10. M Aslam, Panchayati Raj in India, National Book Trust. Delhi, 2010.
11. Dahl, R. A. Democracy and its Critics. Orient Longman. New Delhi,1991
12. Arblaster, A. Democracy. (2nd edition). Open University Press, Buckingham, 1994.
13. Kohli, A. (Ed.). The Success of India’s Democracy. Cambridge University Press,
2001.
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the 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.
Assignment 10
Total 40
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UNDERSTANDING POLITICS
Open Elective 1.3
Course Title: UNDERSTANDING POLITICS 1.3

Course Objective:
This course is designed to develop a better understanding of Political Science and politics
and how it is interpreted differently by people holding different ideological positions. The critical
engagements with concept of politics will allow the students to develop their own understanding
of politics.
Learning Outcomes:
 Explain the difference between State and Nation.
 Understand the role of State in Nation building.
 Understand the relation of Politics and Power.
Unit-I Chapter-1: Defining Politics, Politics and Governance. 15 Hours

Chapter-2: Politics and Power: Resource sharing and distribution
(Natural Resources, Basic amenities and Public offices).
Chapter-3: Politics and Political Parties.
Unit-II Chapter-4: Evolution, Nature and Elements of State. 15 Hours

Chapter-5: Ideologies of State: Liberal, Socialist and Marxist.
Chapter-6: Changing Role of State in the Era of Globalization.
Unit- III Chapter-7: State and Nation: Similarities and Differences. 15 Hours
Chapter-8: Spiritual Nationalism: Aurobindo, Rabindranath
Tagore and Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Chapter-9: Muslim Nationalism: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and
Muhammad Iqbal.
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Exercise:
 Write an essay on Resource Distribution being done by the Local Panchayath.
 Conduct a Group Discussion on the Impact Globalisation on the State.
 Debate is Nationalism an Essential Concept for the Survival of the State.
Readings:
1. O’Conner, W. A Nation is a Nation, is a State, is a Ethnic Group. In Hutchinson, J., &

Smith, A. (Eds.), Nationalism, Oxford University Press, Oxford,1994.
2. Politics In India Rajni Kothari, Orient BlackSwan, Bengaluru.2012.
3. Balagangadhara S.N, Reconceptualizing India Studies, Oxford University Press, New
Dehli, 2012.
4. The Oxford Companion to Politics in India: Student Edition Niraja Gopal Jayal and
Pratap Bhanu Mehra, Oxford Atlas, India, 2011.
5. Partha Chatterjee The Nation and Its Fragments: Colonial and Postcolonial Histories,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1993.
6. Balagangadhara S.N. Reconceptualizing India Studies, Oxford University Press, New
Dehli, 2012.
7. Islam, Shamsul, ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’ in Religious Dimensions of Indian
Nationalism, Media House, Delhi, 2004.
8. Chandra, Bipan, Ideology and Politics in Modern India. Har-Anand Publications, New
Delhi, 1994.
9. Hegde, Rajaram. Ed. Bharatiya Itihasa, Samaja mattu Samskriti, (in Kannada) Karnataka
Sahitya Academy, Bangalore, 2004.
10. Ambedkar. B.R, Pakistan or the Partition Of India. Ed-Vasant Moon. Vol-8. Dr.
Ambedkar Foundation Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New
Delhi, 1990.
11. Balagangadhara, S.N, Hudukatavannu Nillisadirona, (in Kannada J.S. Sadhananda),
Akshara Prakashana, Heggodu, 2012.
12. Balagangadhara, S.N. Purvavalokana. (in Kannada- Rajaram Hegde & J.S. Sadhananda),
Abinava Publication, Bangalore, 2012.
13. Barrington, L, Nation and Nationalism: The Misuse of Key Concepts in Political Science.
PS: Political Science and Politics, 1997. 30(4), pp. 712-716.
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Pedagogy:
Assignment 10
Total 40
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Semester II
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WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
DSC-3
Course Title: WESTERN POLITICALTHOUGHT

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, Roman, Medieval and early Modern thinker’s Philosophical thought.
Learning Outcomes:
And get an introduction to the Schools of Political Thought and Theory building in the
West.
And introduce the richness and variations in the political perceptions of Western
Thinkers.
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 Roman and Medieval of

Political Thought.
Chapter -3 St. Thomas Aquinas: Church v/s State, St.
Augustine: Theory of Two Swords. Machiavelli: On Politics
and State Craft, Views on ends and means.
Unit-II Chapter -1 Hobbes: Social Contract and Theory of Sovereignty, 15 Hours
Locke: Social Contract and Tolerance. Rousseau: Social
Contract and General Will.
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Chapter -2 Bentham: Theory of Utilitarianism

Chapter -3 J.S. Mill: Views on Liberty
Unit- III Chapter -1 Hegel - Dialectical Materialism Karl Marx - 15 Hours

Classless and stateless society
Chapter -2 Jurgen Habermas- Communicative action, Public
Sphere, Theory of truth and knowledge
Chapter -3 Hannah Arendt- Theory of Action, Modernity,
Conception of Citizenship.
Exercise:
 Compare Greek State with the Roman state and make points
 Imagine the present situation with that of Contractualist’s Theory
 To read and understand philosophical basis of Political Thought
Suggested Readings:
1. A. Hacker, Political Theory: Philosophy, Ideology, Science Macmillan, New York, 1961.
2. G.H. Sabine. A History of Political Theory. Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, 1937.
3. C.L. Wayper. Political Thought. B.I. Publications, Bombay, 1977.
4. Ernest Barker, Greek Political Theory: Plato and his Predecessors. Metheun & Co., London,
1970.
5. M. Butterfield, The State Craft of Machiavelli,: The Macmillan Company, New York, 1956.
6. O.P. Bakshi; Politics and Prejudice: Notes on Aristotle’s Political Theory. The Delhi
University Press, Delhi, 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. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1969.
9. G.H. Sabine. A History of Political Theory, J.L. Thorson, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, 1937.
10. C.E. Vanghan. The Political Writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau, 2 Vols. Jojn Wiley, New
York, 1962.
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11. C.L. Wayper, Political Thought. B.I. Publication, Bombay, 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. Macmillan, New York, 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’, Pearson Education,
New Delhi, 2007.
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through 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.
Assignment 10
Total 40
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INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DSC-4
Course Title: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective:
 To familiarize the students with the ideas of Nationalism and colonial rule.
 To acquaint the students with the problems of Independent India.
 To enable the students to understand the role of India in World affairs
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 and other freedom fighters that resulted in freedom.
 Examine the problem of Independent India and the role played by leaders in solving them.
Unit Contents of Course-4 45 Hours
Unit-I Chapter-1 Indian National Movement: Features, The Liberal, 15 Hours

The Extremist and Revolutionary Phase
Chapter-2 The Gandhian Phase: Non-Cooperation movement
Chapter-3 Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India

movement.
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Unit-II Chapter-4 Morley-Minto Reform Act of 1909, Montague 15 Hours

Chelmsford Act of 1919: main provisions and Diarchy, The
Nehru Report and Jinnah’s 14-point Formula.
Chapter-5 Government of India Act of 1935: main provisions:

Round Table, provincial Autonomy and federal system.
Chapter-6 Indian Independence Act of 1947: main provisions,

Simon Commission and Cabinet Mission Plan.
Unit- III Chapter-7 Citizenship, State Structure. 15 Hours

Chapter-8 Minority Rights, Uniform Civil Code and Personal
Law.
Chapter-9 Language and Union of States.
(The above three should be discussed in the context of
Constituent Assembly Debates)
Exercise:
 Think of the colonial situation and its effects on two political and socio-economic
conditions and compare it with the present context to examine how they are different.
 List out in a table giving some democratic roles of a citizen.
 Illustrate the qualities of good Democracy and assess your own Democratic values
Suggested Readings:
1. Bandopadhyay, S. From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India, Orient Longman,

New Delhi, 2004.
2. Thapar, R. ‘Interpretations of Colonial History: Colonial, Nationalist, Post-colonial’, in

DeSouza, P.R. (ed.) Contemporary India: Transitions, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2000.
3. Sarkar, S. Modern India (1885-1847), Macmillan, New Delhi, 1983.
4. Jalal, A. and Bose, S. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, and Political Economy,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1997.
5. Smith, A.D, Nationalism, Polity Press, Cambridge, 2001.
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6. Islam, S. ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’, in Religious Dimensions of Indian Nationalism,

Media House, New Delhi, 2004.
7. Chatterjee, P. ‘A Brief History of Subaltern Studies’, in Chatterjee, Partha Empire & Nation:
Essential Writings (1985-2005), Permanent Black, New Delhi, 2010.
8. Mani, B.R, Debrahmanising History, Dominance and Resistance in Indian Society,

Manohar Publishers, New Delhi, 2005.
Pedagogy:
Assignment 10
Total 40
40
INDIAN POLITY: ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Course Title: INDIAN POLITY AND CONCERNS

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 the
Indian 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-2.1 45 Hours
Unit-I Chapter-1 National Integration and Social Harmony – 15 Hours

Meaning, Definition and Need of National Integration and Social
Harmony
Chapter-2 Society and Politics in India: Caste and Its Impact,
Problems in understanding caste as a social system and Defining
the Role of Caste in Society and its Impact on Indian Polity.
Chapter-3 Language- Role and Constitutional Provisions,

Issues
Unit-II Chapter-4 Religion and Local Traditions – Defining Religion, 15 Hours

Role of Religion and Traditions in Society and Constitutional
Provisions
Chapter-5 Development and Inclusiveness: Defining
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Development and Inclusiveness, Backwardness,

Underdevelopment, Caste Exclusion, Untouchability, Provisions
under Constitution
Chapter-6 Regionalism – Reasons for the Growth, Forms and

Measures
Unit- III Chapter-7 Corruptions- Types, Causes and Measures 15 Hours

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 to remove it 
Survey regarding on the impact of corruption and terrorism on society, its security and
social differentiation including stereotypes
Debate on the implications of 2011 Anti- Corruption movement in India and state
response.
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, Permanent Black,
New Delhi, 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, PHI
Learning, New Delhi, 2008.
4. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives.

Orient Blackswan, New Delhi, 2010.
5. Dunkin Jalaki "Bharatadalli Jativyavste ideye?", Malladahalli Publication, Malladahalli, 2012.
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Pedagogy:
Assignment 10
Total 40
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POLITICAL PARTIES AND PARTY POLITICS IN INDIA

Course Title: POLITICAL PARTIES AND PARTY POLITICS IN INDIA

Course Objective:
The students will be able to understand the working of Indian democracy through the functioning
of the political parties. They will be able to decipher the difference between various types of
political parties. It enables them to appreciate the competitive politics, ideological differences
and the public policy alternatives that are thrown up by their manifestos.
Learning Outcomes:
 Understand the need for political parties in a Democracy, their structure, functions and
types etc.
 Relate their everyday life with regard to the elements of Democracy and their
contribution to the development of a Nation.
 Familiarise them to the various politico-social institutions in a Democracy.
Unit-I Chapter-1: Defining national political parties: Bhartiya Janata 15 Hours

Party, Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India,
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Chapter-2: Growth, Structure and Organisation of Political
Parties
Chapter-3: Ideologies and Support Base of Political Parties
(Interest Articulation and Aggregation)
Unit-II Chapter-4: Reasons for the Growth of Regional Political Parties, 15 Hours
Parochialism v/s Regional Interest.
Chapter-5: Sub- Nationalism and its Impact on National
Integration.
Chapter-6: Success and Failure of Regional Political Parties an
Assessment.
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Unit- III Chapter-7: Democracy within Political Parties: Democratic 15 Hours

Centralism, Dynasty Politics.
Chapter-8: Party Politics: issues of Political Participation,
significance of manifesto.
Chapter-9: Political inclusion and exclusion, theory of political
representation Hanna Pitkin, Types of Representativeness,
Constituent, Individual, Party and Silent Representation.
Exercise:
 Make a Comparative study of Party manifestos.
 Visit the political party office at local level and collect the information regarding the
structure of the party.
 Make a comparative study of support base of political parties.
Suggested Readings:
1. Khare, H. The Indian National Congress: Problems of Survival and Reinvention In Mitra,
S. K. et al. (Eds.), Political Parties in South Asia, Praeger, New York, 2004.
2. Zavos, J. et al. (Eds.). Hindu Nationalism and Indian Politics: An Omnibus, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2004.
3. Heath, O. Anatomy of BJP's Rise to Power: Social, Regional and Political Expansion in
1990s. Economic and Political Weekly, 34(34/35), 1999.
4. Kothari, R. The Congress 'System' in India. Asian Survey, 4(12), University of California
Press, 1964
5. Kothari, R. The Congress System Revisited: A Decennial Review. Asian Survey, 14(12),
University of California Press, 1974.
6. Hansen, T., &Jafferlot, C. (Eds.). The BJP and the Compulsions of Politics in India,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi: 1998
7. Hassan, Z. Congress after Indira: Policy, Power and Political Change 1984- 2009. Oxford
University Press, 2012.
8. Varshney, A Is India Becoming More Democratic? The Journal of Asian Studies, 59(1), .
2000.
9. Chhibber, P. Democracy without Associations: Transformation of the Party System and
Social Cleavages in India. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1999.
10. Bó, E., Bó, P., & Snyder, J. Political Dynasties. The Review of Economic Studies, 76(1),
2009.
11. Deo, N., & Chawla, A. The paradox of Dynastic Politics in India. In Munshi, S. (Eds.),
Democracy under Threat. Oxford University Press, 2017.
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12. Jaffrelot, C., & Verniers, G. Re-nationalization of India's Political Party System or
Continued Prevalence of Regionalism and Ethnicity? Asian Survey, 51(6), 2011.
13. Pai, S. Regional Parties and The Emerging Pattern of Politics in India. The Indian Journal
of Political Science, 51(3), 1990.
14. Vaishnav, M. The Complicated rise of Regional Parties. Carnegie endowment for
International peace. 2013.
15. Roy, D. From Promises to Performance: Political Manifestos and Budget 2004-
05. Economic and Political Weekly, 39(32), 2004.
16. Singh, S. Where Do Parties Live? Electoral Institutions, Party Incentives and the
Dimensionality of Politics. Social Science Quarterly, 93(4), 2012.
Pedagogy:
Learning Materials, Open Educational Resources (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Assignment 10
Total 40
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COLONIALISM AND NATIONALISM IN INDIA

Open Elective 2.3
Course Title: COLONIALISM AND NATIONALISM IN INDIA

Course Objective:
This course aims to help the students to understand India’s colonial past, freedom struggle and
nationalist response. This course also exposes them to the contemporary discourse/discussions on
nationalism, western nationalism and its limitations. It aims to make sense of the ways in which
patriotism and national integrity have to be understood with the pride of celebrating pluralism
and diversity in India.
Learning Outcomes:
● Explain the colonial experience of Indian people.

● Analyse the western notion towards non-western culture, society and politics including
India’s response.
● Evaluate the discussions on the concept of Nationalism and its (western) origin.
Unit-I Chapter-1 Colonialism and Imperialism : Meaning and Nature 15 Hours

Chapter-2 Phases of Colonialism-1:
a. Political (Expansion and Justification of Colonial Rule-
‘civilizing mission’)
b. Economic (Transformation in Land, Agriculture, Traditional
Industry and Trade)
Chapter-3 Phases of Colonialism-2:
a. Socio-Cultural (Knowing the society, culture, traditional
practices etc of the colonial subjects)
b. Education (Macaulay’s Minute and the Introduction of English
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Education)
Unit-II Chapter-4 Debates on Indian Renaissance: Socio-Religious 15 Hours

Reform Movement in India
Chapter-5 Indian Rebellion of 1857
Chapter-6 Nationalist Movement in India: Moderates; Extremists
and Gandhian Era
Unit- III Chapter-7 Perspectives of Indian Nationalism: Spiritual, Islamic, 15 Hours
Hindutva and Secular
Chapter-8: Western Nationalism and its limitations (Indian
Context).
Chapter-9 Patriotism: Pluralist v/s Unity in Diversity and
National Integrity
Exercise:
● Compare the colonial accounts of traditional practices with the opinions of local devotees
or practitioners of traditions.
● Identify the nature of traditional learning patterns and skills in any local industry or
traditional jobs.
● Group discussion on what does it means to be an Indian and the like
Suggested Readings:
1. Constituent Assembly Debates. (9th. December, 1946 to 24th January, 1950).

2. Bandyopadhyay, Sekhar, Eighteen Fifty Seven and its Many Histories; in “1857: Essays from
Economic and Political Weekly”, Orient Longman. Delhi, 2008.
3. Balagangadhara, S.N. Reconceptualizing India Studies. Oxford University, New Delhi,2012
4. Balagangadhara, S.N. Hudukatavannu Nillisadirona, (in Kannada J.S. Sadhananda),
akshara prakashana. Heggodu, 2012.
5. Balagangadhara, S.N. Purvavalokana. (in Kannada- Rajaram Hegde & J.S. Sadhananda),
Abinava Publication, Bangalore. 2012.
6. Balagangadhara, S.N. and Sarika Rao What does it mean to be ‘Indian”?: India Academy , 2021.
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7. Hegde, Rajaram. Ed. Bharatiya Itihasa, Samaja mattu Samskriti, (in Kannada) Karnataka Sahitya
Academy, Bangalore, 2004.
8. Ambedkar. B.R. Pakistan or the Partition Of India. Ed-Vasant Moon. Vol-8. Dr. Ambedkar
Foundation Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi, 1990.
9. Chandra, Bipan. Ideology and Politics in Modern India, Har-Anand Publications, New Delhi,
1994.
10. Chandra, Bipan, “Essays on Colonialism”, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad, 1999.
11. Chatterjee, Partha. “Secularism and Tolerance.” In: Secularism and Its Critics, ed. Rajeev
Bhargava. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998.
12. Islam, Shamsul, ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’ in Religious Dimensions of Indian
13. Lloyd I. and Susanne H. Rudolph, The Modernity of Tradition: The political Development in
India, Orient Longman, Bombay, 1969.
14. Mathew Kurian, State and Society: A Marxian Approach, Madras Orient Longman.
15. Islam, Shamsul, (2004) ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’ in Religious Dimensions of Indian
16. Nandy Ashis, The Intimate Enemy- Loss and Recovery of self under Colonialism. Oxford
University Press, Delhi, 1983.
17. Rudolph and Rudolph, In pursuit of Laksmi: The Political Economy of the India State, Orient
Longman, New Delhi, 1987.
18. Savarkar, V.D., Hindutva, (Kannada B.G Harisha). Samrudha Sahitya. Bangalore, 2018.
19. Thapar, Romila, ‘Interpretations of Colonial History: Colonial, Nationalist, Post- Colonial’ in
Peter Ronald DeSouza ed. Contemporary India: Transitions, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2000.
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Pedagogy:
Learning Materials, Open Educational Resources (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Assignment 10
Total 40
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General Pattern of Political Science Question Paper (NEP- 2020)
I. Term End Examination for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) and Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE) Papers
Each paper will be maximum of 60 marks. The minimum mark to pass the examination is 40%
(24 marks) in each theory paper.
Note: Duration of Examination for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) and Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE) Papers is 2 hours.
Question paper pattern for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) and Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
Papers –
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Section C: Long Answer Questions
All Questions are Compulsory (10x1=10)
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II. Term End Examination for Open Elective Papers (OE)
Each paper will be maximum of 60 marks. The minimum mark to pass the examination is 40%
(24 marks) in each theory paper.
Note: Duration of Examination for Open Elective Papers (OE) is 2 hours.
Question paper pattern for Open Elective Papers –

Section D: Essay type Answer Questions
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sentences.
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Answer any One question. Answer the following questions in not more than 1000 words
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III. Term End Examination for Indian Constitution (IC)
Each paper will be maximum of 30 mark. The minimum mark to pass the examination is 40%
(12 marks).
Note: Duration of Examination for Indian Constitution (IC) is 1 hour.
Question paper pattern for Indian Constitution –

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Under Graduate (BA) Syllabus

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1 Program Objectives in Political Science

3 Revised Model Curriculum Design 4-5

Revised Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate

General Pattern of Political Science Question Paper

 To understand the importance of concepts in Political Science.

Program Learning Outcomes in Political Science:

Basic Concepts in Political

DSC-2 Political Theory 3 3 100 (60+40)

1.1 Human Rights 3 3 100 (60+40)

DSC-3 Western Political Thought 3 3 100 (60+40)

2.1 Indian Polity: Issues and

OE 2.2 Political Parties and Party 3 3 100 (60+40)

Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA… Without

Discipline Core: Political Science

Total Credits for the Program:

Starting year of implementation: 2021-22

By the end of the program the students will be able to:

 Acquire domain knowledge.

Weightage for assessments (in percentage)

Type of Course Formative Assessment / IA Summative Assessment

Theory 40 (60+40) =100

Revised Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate Degree Program

Total Credits for the Program:

Starting year of implementation: 2021-22

Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA…Without Practical Course

Discipline/Subject: Political Science

Program Articulation Matrix: Core Courses

Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy Assessments

1 Basic Political Science The course 60+40=100

The democratic Sessions,

1 Political • The nature, The course 60+40=100

debates in Political Self-guided

2 Western And get an -do- 60+40=100

Revised Program Articulation Matrix: Elective Course

Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy Assessments

1 Human Rights  Explain the basic The course 60+40=100

Elements of  Understand the The course

 Make a distinction Sessions,

Understanding  Explain the The course

2 Indian Polity  Understand the 60+40=100

Political  Understand the The course

to the various (OER) as

Colonialism ● Explain the The course

BASIC CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Course Title: BASIC CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

At the end of the course the students shall understand -

Unit Contents of Course- 1 45 Hours

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

Chapter- 2 Meaning, Definitions and Elements of State,

Chapter-3 Civil Society - Meaning and Importance.

Unit-II Chapter-4 Emergence, Meaning and Characteristics of 15 Hours

Chapter-5 Kinds of Sovereignty: Austin – Monistic, MacIver-

Chapter-6 Challenges to Sovereignty in the age of

Chapter-8 Equality: Meaning and Kinds (Social, Economic and