Ma Politicalscience 2023-24

M.A.
, POLITICAL SCIENCE
SYLLABUS FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2024
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE &

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
(Accredited With ‘A+’ By NAAC)
Annamalainagar
April, 2023
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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE (TWO YEAR PROGRAMME)
Programme Code: APOL21
These rules and regulations shall govern the two year post graduate studies leading to the award of
degree of M.A. Political Science in the Faculty of Arts. These academic Regulations shall be called
“Annamalai University, Faculty of Arts, Two Year M.A Political Science Regulations 2023”.
This shall come into force with effect from the academic year 2023-2024.
1. Definitions and Nomenclature
1.1 University refers to Annamalai University.
1.2 Department means any of the academic departments and academic centers at the University.
1.3 Discipline refers to the specialization or branch of knowledge taught and research in higher
education. For example, Botany is a discipline in Natural Sciences, while Economics is a
discipline in Social Sciences.
1.4 Programme encompasses the combination of courses and/or requirements leading to a
Degree. For example, M.A., M.Sc.
1.5 Course is an individual subject in a programme. Each course may consist of
Lectures/Tutorials/Laboratory work/Seminar/Project work/Experiential learning/ Report
writing/viva-voce etc. Each course has a course title and is identified by a course code.
1.6 Curriculum encompasses the totality of student experiences that occur during the educational
process.
1.7 Syllabus is an academic document that contains the complete information about an academic
programme and defines responsibilities and outcomes. This includes course information,
course objectives, policies, evaluation, grading, learning resources and course calendar.
1.8 Academic Year refers to the annual period of sessions of the University that comprises two
consecutive semesters.
1.9 Semester is a half-year term that lasts for a minimum duration of 90 days. Each academic
year is divided into two semesters.
1.10 Choice Based Credit System: A mode of learning in higher education that enables a student
to have the freedom to select his/her own choice of elective courses across various disciplines
for completing the Degree programme.
1.11 Core Course is mandatory and an essential requirement to qualify for the Degree.
1.12 Elective Course is a course that a student can choose from a range of alternatives.
1.13 Skill Enhancement Course A Course designed to provide value based or skill based
knowledge and should contain both theory and lab / Hands – on / training / field work
1.14 Professional Competency Course are knowledge, skills, and abilities that will equip you for
success in the work place and lifelong career management
1.15 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course designed to help students to enhance their skills
in communication, Language and personality development
1.16 Internship is a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related
to a student‟s field of study or career interest
1.17 Extension Activityis an aspect of education which emphasizes community services
1.18 Credit refers to the quantum of course work in terms of number of class hours in a semester
required for a programme. The credit value reflects the content and duration of a particular
course in the curriculum.
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1.19 Credit Hour refers to the number of class hours per week required for a course in a semester.
It is used to calculate the credit value of a particular course.
1.20 Programme Outcomes (POs) are statements that describe crucial and essential knowledge,
skills and attitudes that students are expected to achieve and can reliably manifest at the end
of a programme.
1.21 Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are statements that list what the graduate of a
specific programme should be able to do at the end of the programme.
1.22 Learning Objectives also known as are statements that define the expected goal of a course
in Course Objectives terms of demonstrable skills or knowledge that will be acquired by a
student as a result of instruction.
1.23 Course Outcomes (COs) are statements that describe what students should be able to
achieve/demonstrate at the end of a course. They allow follow-up and measurement of
learning objectives.
1.24 Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average of the grades acquired in various courses that a
student has taken in a semester. The formula for computing GPA is given in section 11.3
1.25 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is a measure of overall cumulative performance
of a student over all the semesters. The CGPA is the ratio of total credit points secured by a
student in various courses in all semesters and the sum of the total credits of all courses in all
the semesters.
1.26 Letter Grade is an index of the performance of a student in a particular course. Grades are
denoted by the letters S, A, B, C, D, E, RA, and W.
2. Programme Offered and Eligibility Criteria: The Department of Political Science & Public
Administration offers a Two Year M.A. Political Science Programme A Pass in Bachelor‟s
Degree (10+2+3 pattern) in anysubject including the Professional courses of thisUniversity or an
examination of any other Universityaccepted by theSyndicate as equivalent thereto.
3. Reservation Policy: Admission to the various programmes will be strictly based on the
reservation policy of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
4. Programme Duration
4.1 The Two Year Master‟s Programme consists of two academic years.
4.2 Each academic year is divided into two semesters, the first being from July to November and
the second from December to April.
4.3 Each semester will have 90 working days (18 weeks).
5. Programme Structure
5.1 The Two Year Master‟s Programme consists of Core Courses, Elective Courses
(Departmental & Interdepartmental),Skill Enhancement Course, Professional Competency
Course, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course. Internship, Extension Activity and
Dissertation.
5.2 Core courses
5.2.1 These are a set of compulsory courses essential for each programme.
5.2.2 The core courses include both Theory (Core Theory) and Practical (Core Practical) courses.
5.3 Elective courses
5.3.1 Departmental Electives (DEs) are the Electives that students can choose from a range of
Electives offered within the Department.
5.3.2 Interdepartmental Electives (IDEs) are Electives that students can choose from amongst the
courses offered by other departments of the same faculty as well as by the departments of
other faculties.
5.3.3 Students shall take a combination of both DEs and IDEs.
5.4 Experiential Learning
5.4.1 Experiential learning provides opportunities to students to connect principles of the discipline
with real-life situations.
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5.4.2 In-plant training/field trips/internships/industrial visits (as applicable) fall under this category.
5.4.3 Experiential learning is categorized as Core.
5.5 Dissertation
5.5.1 Each student shall undertake a Dissertation work (Project) in the final semester.
5.5.2 The Head of the Department shall assign a Research Supervisor to the student.
5.5.3 The Research Supervisor shall assign a topic for research and monitor the progress of the
student periodically.
5.5.4 Students who wish to undertake project work in recognized institutions/industry shall obtain
prior permission from the University. The Research Supervisor will be from the host institute,
while the Co-Supervisor shall be a faculty in the parent department.
5.6 Online Courses
5.6.1 The Heads of Departments shall facilitate enrolment of students in Massive Open Online
Courses (MOOCs) platform such as SWAYAM to provide academic flexibility and enhance
the academic career of students.
5.6.2 Students who successfully complete a course in the MOOCs platform shall be exempted from
one elective course of the programme.
5.7 Credit Distribution: The credit distribution is organized as follows:
Credits
Core Courses 48
Elective Courses 18
Skill Enhancement Course 06
Internship/ Industrial Activity 02
Project with Viva Voce 08
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course 08
Extension Activity 01
Total 91
5.8 Credit Assignment
Each course is assigned credits and credit hours on the following basis:
1 Credit is defined as 1 hour of lecture time in class per week
1 Lecture period of one hour per week over a semester
1 Tutorial period of one hour per week over a semester
1 Practical/Dissertation (Project) period of two hours (depending on the discipline) per week
over a semester.
6 Attendance
6.1 Each faculty handling a course shall be responsible for the maintenance of Attendance and
Assessment Record for candidates who have registered for the course.
6.2 The Record shall contain details of the students‟ attendance, marks obtained in the
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Tests, Assignments and Seminars. In addition the
Record shall also contain the organization of lesson plan of the Course Instructor.
6.3 The record shall be submitted to the Head of the Department once a month for monitoring the
attendance and syllabus coverage.
6.4 At the end of the semester, the record shall be duly signed by the Course Instructor and the
Head of the Department and placed in safe custody for any future verification.
6.5 The Course Instructor shall intimate to the Head of the Department at least seven calendar
days before the last instruction day in the semester about the attendance particulars of all
students.
6.6 Each student shall have a minimum of 75% attendance in all the courses of the particular
semester failing which he or she will not be permitted to write the End-Semester
Examination. The student has to redo the semester in the next year.
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6.7 Relaxation of attendance requirement up to 10% may be granted for valid reasons such as
illness, representing the University in extracurricular activities and participation in
NCC/NSS/YRC/RRC.
7 Mentor-Mentee System
7.1 To help the students in planning their course of study and for general advice on the academic
programme, the Head of the Department will attach certain number of students to a member
of the faculty who shall function as a Mentor throughout their period of study.
7.2 The Mentors will guide their mentees with the curriculum, monitor their progress, and
provide intellectual and emotional support.
7.3 The Mentors shall also help their mentees to choose appropriate electives and value-added
courses, apply for scholarships, undertake projects, prepare for competitive examinations such
as NET/SET, GATE etc., attend campus interviews and participate in extracurricular
activities.
8 Examinations
8.1 The examination system of the University is designed to systematically test the student's
progress in class, laboratory and field work through Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Tests and End-Semester Examination (ESE).
8.2 There will be two CIA Tests and one ESE in each semester.
8.3 The Question Papers will be framed to test different levels of learning based on Bloom‟s
taxonomy viz. Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis and
Evaluation/Creativity.
8.4 Continuous Internal Assessment Tests
8.4.1 The CIA Tests shall be a combination of a variety of tools such as class tests, assignments,
seminars, and viva-voce that would be suitable to the course. This requires an element of
openness.
8.4.2 The students are to be informed in advance about the assessment procedures.
8.4.3 The pattern of question paper will be decided by the respective faculty.
8.4.4 CIA Test-I will cover the syllabus of the first two units while CIA Test-II will cover the last
three units.
8.4.5 CIA Tests will be for two to three hours duration depending on the quantum of syllabus.
8.4.6 A student cannot repeat the CIA Test-I and CIA Test-II. However, if for any valid reason, the
student is unable to attend the test, the prerogative of arranging a special test lies with the
teacher in consultation with the Head of the Department.
8.5 End Semester Examinations (ESE)
8.5.1 The ESE for the first/third semester will be conducted in November and for the second/fourth
semester in May.
8.6 A candidate who does not pass the examination in any course(s) of the first, second and third
semesters will be permitted to reappear in such course(s) that will be held in April and
November in the subsequent semester/year.
9 The ESE will be of three hours duration and will cover the entire syllabus of the Course
10 Evaluation
10.1 Marks Distribution
10.1.1 Each course, both Theory and Practical as well as Dissertation (Project)/Internship/Field
work/In-plant training shall be evaluated for a maximum of 100 marks.
10.1.2 For the theory courses, CIA Tests will carry 25% and the ESE 75% of the marks.
10.1.3 For the Practical courses, the CIA Tests will constitute 40% and the ESE 60% of the marks.
10.2 Assessment of CIA Tests
10.2.1 For the CIA Tests, the assessment will be done by the Course Instructor
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10.2.2 For the Theory Courses, the break-up of marks shall be as follows:
Marks
Test-I & Test-II 15
Seminar 5
Assignment 5
Total 25
10.2.3 For the Practical Courses (wherever applicable), the break-up of marks shall be as follows:
Marks
Test-I 15
Test-II 15
Viva-voce and Record 10
Total 40
10.3 Assessment of End-Semester Examinations
10.3.1 Evaluation for the ESE is done by both External and Internal examiners (Double Evaluation).
10.3.2 In case of a discrepancy of more than 10% between the two examiners in awarding marks,
third evaluation will be resorted to.
10.4 Assessment of Project/Dissertation
10.4.1 The Project Report/Dissertation shall be submitted as per the guidelines laid down by the
University.
10.4.2 The Dissertation (Project) Work/shall carry a maximum of 100 marks.
10.4.3 CIA for Project will consist of a Review of literature survey, experimentation/field work,
attendance etc.
10.4.4 The Dissertation (Project) Report evaluation and viva-voce will be conducted by a committee
constituted by the Head of the Department.
10.4.5 The Project Evaluation Committee will comprise the Head of the Department, Project
Supervisor, and a senior faculty.
10.4.6 The marks shall be distributed as follows:
Continuous Internal Assessment End Semester Examination (75 Marks)
(25 Marks)
Review-I 10 Project / Dissertation Viva-voce
Review-II: 15 Evaluation
50 25
10.5 Assessment of Value-added Courses
10.5.1 Assessment of VACs shall be internal.
10.5.2 Two CIA Tests shall be conducted during the semester by the Department(s) offering VAC.
10.5.3 A committee consisting of the Head of the Department, faculty handling the course and a
senior faculty member shall monitor the evaluation process.
10.5.4 The grades obtained in VACs will not be included for calculating the GPA.
10.6 Passing Minimum
10.6.1 A student is declared to have passed in each course if he/she secures not less than 40% marks
in the ESE and not less than 50% marks in aggregate taking CIA and ESE marks together.
10.6.2 A candidate who has not secured a minimum of 50% of marks in a course (CIA + ESE) shall
reappear for the course in the next semester/year.
10.7 Conferment of the Master’s Degree
A candidate who has secured a minimum of 50% marks in all courses prescribed in the
programme and earned the minimum required credits shall be considered to have passed the
Master‟s Programme.
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10.8 Marks and Grading
11.1 The performance of students in each course is evaluated in terms Grade Point (GP).
11.2 The sum total performance in each semester is rated by Grade Point Average (GPA) while
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) indicates the Average Grade Point obtained for all
the courses completed from the first semester to the current semester.
11.3 The GPA is calculated by the formula
𝑛
𝑖=1 𝐶𝑖 𝐺𝑖
𝐺𝑃𝐴 = 𝑛
𝑖=1 𝐶𝑖
where, 𝑪𝒊 is the Credit earned for the Course 𝒊 in any semester;
𝑮𝒊 is the Grade Point obtained by the student for the Course 𝒊 and
𝒏 is the number of Courses passedin that semester.
11.4 CGPA is the Weighted Average Grade Point of all the Courses passed starting from the first
semester to the current semester.
𝑚 𝑛
𝑖=1 𝑖=1 𝐶𝑖 𝐺𝑖
𝐶𝐺𝑃𝐴 = 𝑚 𝑛
𝑖=1 𝑖=1 𝐶𝑖
Where, 𝑪𝒊 is the Credit earned for the Course 𝒊 in any semester;
𝑮𝒊 is the Grade Point obtained by the student for the Course 𝒊 and
𝒏 is the number of Courses passedin that semester.
𝒎 is the number of semesters.
11.5 Evaluation of the performance of the student will be rated as shown in the Table.
Range of Marks Grade Points Letter Grade
90 and above 10 S
80-89 9 A
70-79 8 B
60-69 7 C
55-59 6 D
50-54 5 E
Less than 50 0 RA
Withdrawn from the 0 W
examination
11.6 Classification of Results. The successful candidates are classified as follows:
11.6.1 For First Class with Distinction: Candidates who have passed all the courses prescribed in
the Programme in the first attempt with a CGPA of 8.25 and above within the programme
duration. Candidates who have withdrawn from the End Semester Examinations are still
eligible for First Class with Distinction (See Section 12 for details).
11.6.2 For First Class: Candidates who have passed all the courses with a CGPA of 6.5 and above.
11.6.3 For Second Class: Candidates who have passed all the courses with a CGPA between 5.0
and less than 6.5.
11.6.4 Candidates who obtain highest marks in all examinations at the first appearance alone will be
considered for University Rank.
11.7 Course-Wise Letter Grades
11.7.1 The percentage of marks obtained by a candidate in a course will be indicated in a letter
grade.
11.7.2 A student is considered to have completed a course successfully and earned the credits if
he/she secures an overall letter grade other than RA.
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11.7.3 A course successfully completed cannot be repeated for the purpose of improving the Grade
Point.
11.7.4 A letter grade RA indicates that the candidate shall reappear for that course. The RA Grade
once awarded stays in the grade card of the student and is not deleted even when he/she
completes the course successfully later. The grade acquired later by the student will be
indicated in the grade sheet of the Odd/Even semester in which the candidate has appeared for
clearance of the arrears.
11.7.5 If a student secures RA grade in the Project Work/Field Work/Practical Work/Dissertation,
he/she shall improve it and resubmit if it involves only rewriting/ incorporating the
clarifications suggested by the evaluators or he/she can re-register and carry out the same in
the subsequent semesters for evaluation.
11.6 Provision for Withdrawal from the End Semester Examination
12.1 The letter grade W indicates that a candidate has withdrawn from the examination.
12.2 A candidate is permitted to withdraw from appearing in the ESE for one course or courses in
ANY ONE of the semesters ONLY for exigencies deemed valid by the University authorities.
12.3 Permission for withdrawal from the examination shall be granted only once during the entire
duration of the programme.
12.4 Application for withdrawal shall be considered only if the student has registered for the
course(s), and fulfilled the requirements for attendance and CIA tests.
12.5 The application for withdrawal shall be made ten days prior to the commencement of the
examination and duly approved by the Controller of Examinations. Notwithstanding the
mandatory prerequisite of ten days notice, due consideration will be given under
extraordinary circumstances.
12.6 Withdrawal is not granted for arrear examinations of courses in previous semesters and for
the final semester examinations.
12.7 Candidates who have been granted permission to withdraw from the examination shall
reappear for the course(s) when the course(s) are offered next.
12.8 Withdrawal shall not be taken into account as an appearance for the examination when
considering the eligibility of the candidate to qualify for First Class with Distinction.
13. Academic misconduct: Any action that results in an unfair academic advantage/interference
with the functioning of the academic community constitutes academic misconduct. This
includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, altering academic documents,
fabrication/falsification of data, submitting the work of another student, interfering with other
students‟ work, removing/defacing library or computer resources, stealing other students‟
notes/assignments, and electronically interfering with other students‟/University‟s intellectual
property. Since many of these acts may be committed unintentionally due to lack of
awareness, students shall be sensitised on issues of academic integrity and ethics.
14. Transitory Regulations: Wherever there has been a change of syllabi, examinations based
on the existing syllabus will be conducted for two consecutive years after implementation of
the new syllabus in order to enable the students to clear the arrears. Beyond that, the students
will have to take up their examinations in equivalent subjects, as per the new syllabus, on the
recommendation of the Head of the Department concerned.
15. Notwithstanding anything contained in the above pages as Rules and Regulations governing
the Two Year Master‟s Programmes at Annamalai University, the Syndicate is vested with
the powers to revise them from time to time on the recommendations of the Academic
Council.
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11.7 CONTENTS
Name of the Content Page No.
i. PO and PSO Description 3
ii. PG – Template 5
iii. Methods of Evaluation & Methods of Assessment 7
iv. Semester Index. 8
v. Subjects – Core, Elective, Non major, Skill Enhanced, 10

Ability Enhanced, Extension Activity, Environment,
Professional Competency
1. Course Lesson Box
2. Course Objectives
3. Units
4. Learning Outcome
5. Reference and Text Books
6. Web Sources
7. PO & PSO Mapping tables
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TANSCHE REGULATIONS ON LEARNING OUTCOMES-BASED CURRICULUM
FRAMEWORK FOR POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
Programme M.A. Political Science
Programme Code APOL21
Duration PG – Two Years

Programme PO1: Problem Solving Skill
Outcomes (Pos) Apply knowledge of Management theories and Human Resource
practices to solve business problems through research in Global
context.
PO2: Decision Making Skill
Foster analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based
decision-making.
PO3: Ethical Value
Ability to incorporate quality, ethical and legal value-based
perspectives to all organizational activities.
PO4: Communication Skill

Ability to develop communication, managerial and interpersonal skills.
PO5: Individual and Team Leadership Skill

Capability to lead themselves and the team to achieve organizational
goals.
PO6: Employability Skill
Inculcate contemporary business practices to enhance employability
skills in the competitive environment.
PO7: Entrepreneurial Skill

Equip with skills and competencies to become an entrepreneur.
PO8: Contribution to Society

Succeed in career endeavors and contribute significantly to society.
PO 9 Multicultural competence
Possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple cultures and
a global perspective.
PO 10: Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning

Ability to embrace moral/ethical values in conducting one‟s life.
Programme PSO1 – Placement
Specific Outcomes To prepare the students who will demonstrate respectful engagement
(PSOs) with others‟ ideas, behaviors, beliefs and apply diverse frames of
reference to decisions and actions.
PSO 2 - Entrepreneur
To create effective entrepreneurs by enhancing their critical thinking,
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problem solving, decision making and leadership skill that will
facilitate startups and high potential organizations.
PSO3 – Research and Development

Design and implement HR systems and practices grounded in
research that comply with employment laws, leading the organization
towards growth and development.
PSO4 – Contribution to Business World

To produce employable, ethical and innovative professionals to
sustain in the dynamic business world.
PSO 5 – Contribution to the Society

To contribute to the development of the society by collaborating with
stakeholders for mutual benefit.
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Credit Distribution for PG Programme
Sem–I Cre Hour Sem-II Credit Hour Sem-III Credit Hours Sem-IV Cred Hou
dit s s it rs
Core- I 5 7 Core- IV 5 6 Core- VII 5 6 Core- XI 5 6
Core- II 5 7 Core- V 5 6 Core- VIII 5 6 Core- XII 5 6
Core- III 4 6 Core- VI 4 6 Core- IX 5 6 Project with 8 10
Viva Voce
Elective 3 5 Elective- III 3 4 Core- X 3 6 Elective-VI 3 4

-I Discipline (Industry/
Discipli Entrepreneurship
Centric )
ne
Centric
Elective 3 5 Elective- IV 3 4 Elective- V 3 3 Skill 2 4
- II Centric Discipline Enhancement
Centric Centric Course/
Professional
Competency
Skill
Skill 2 4 3.6 Skill 2 3 Extension 1
Enhancement Discipline Activity
Centric
3.7 2
Internship
Industrial
Activities
20 30 22 30 25 30 24 30
Total Credit Points 91
Core- Papers 12 x 4 = 48
Elective (Generic / Discipline Centric) 6 x 3 = 18
Skill Enhancement Course 3 x 2 = 06
Internship/ Industrial Activity 1 x 2 = 02
Project with Viva Voce 08
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course 4X2 =08
Extension Activity 1 x 1 = 01
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Total Credits 91
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Component wise Credit Distribution
Credits Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Total
Part A 18 18 18 18 72
Part B
(i)Discipline– Centric/Generic Skill 2 2 2 2 8
(ii)Soft Skill 2 2 2 2
(iii)Summer Internship/ 2 10
Industrial Training
Part C 1 1
Total 22 22 24 23 91
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METHODS OF EVALUATION
Internal Continuous Internal Assessment Test

Evaluation Assignments / Snap Test / Quiz
Seminars 25 Marks
Attendance and Class Participation
External End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Remembering (K1)  The lowest level of questions require student store call
information from the course content
 Knowledge questions usually require students to identify
information in the textbook.
Understanding (K2)  Understanding of facts and ideas by comprehending
organizing, comparing, translating, interpolating grand
interpreting in their own words.
 Thequestionsgobeyondsimplerecallandrequirestudentstocombi
nedatatogether
Application (K3)  Students have to solve problems by using/applying a concept
learned in the classroom
 Students must use their knowledge to determine exact
response.
Analyze (K4)  Analyzing the question is one that asks the students to break
down something into its component parts.
 Analyzingrequiresstudentstoidentifyreasonscausesormotivesan
dreachconclusionsorgeneralizations.
Evaluate (K5)  Evaluation an individual to make judgment on something.
 Questions to be asked to judge the value of an idea, a character,
a work of art, or a solution to a problem.
 Students are engaged indecision-making and problem–solving.
 Evaluation questions do not have single right answers.
Create (K6)  Thequestionsofthiscategorychallengestudentstogetengagedincr
eativeandoriginalthinking.
 Developing original ideas and problem solving skills
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CREDIT DISTRIBUTION – M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
Part I List of Courses Credits No. of

Hours
23POLC101 Core Course – I – Political Theory 5 7
23POLC102 Core Course – II - International Relations: Concepts, 5 7
Theories and Issues
23POLC103 Core Course – III – Western Political Thinkers 4 6
23POLE104 Department Elective Course 1 3 5
Political Leadership
(or)
Department Elective Course 2
23POLE105
Electoral Politics
23POLX001 Inter Department Elective Course 1 3 5
Democratic Constitutional Design
(or)
Inter Department Elective Course 2
23POLX002
Political Campaign Management
Total 20 30
SEMESTER-II
Part II List of Courses Credits No. of

Hours
23POLC201 Core Course – IV – Constitutional Law of India 5 6
23POLC202 Core Course – V – Indian Government and Politics 5 6
23POLC203 Core Course – VI – Indian Political Thought 4 6
Bureaucracy and Political Executive
(or)
23POLE205
Political Economy of Development
23POLX003 Inter Department Elective Course 1 3 4
Political Journalism
(or)
Inter Department Elective Course 2
23POLX004
Legal Awareness
23TSSC200 Skill Enhancement Course I – Academic Writing Skill 2 4
Total 22 30
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SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER - III
Part III List of Courses Credits No. of

Hours
23POLC301 Core Course – VII – Research Methods in Political Science 5 6
23POLC302 Core Course – VIII – Comparative Politics 5 6

23POLC303 Core Course – IX – International Organization 5 6
23POLC304 Core Course – X – Grass root Democracy in India 4 6
23POLE305 Department Elective 1 3 3
Government Relations and Human Factor Engineering
(or)
Department Elective 2
23POLE306
Political Communication
23TSSC300 Skill Enhancement Course- II – Employability Skill 2 3

23POLI307 *Internship / Industrial Activity [Credits] 2 -
Total 26 30
* Internship during Short Vacation. The Credits shall be awarded in Semester III
Statement of Marks
SEMESTER - IV
Part IV List of Courses Credits No. of

Hours
23POLC401 Core Course – XI – Contemporary Political Theory 5 6
23POLC402 Core Course – XII – Governance and Public Policy 5 6
23POLP403 Project with VIVA VOCE 7 10
International Law
(or)
23POLE405
Dispute Resolution
23POLS406 Skill Enhancement Course / Professional Competency Skill – 2 4

Human Rights Perspectives
23POLX407 Extension Activity 1 -
Total 23 30
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OVERALL CREDIT DISTRIBUTION FOR
M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE
S. No. Course Details Credits

1 Core Course [12 Courses X 4 Credits] 48
2 Elective Course [ 6 Courses X 3 Credits] 18
3 Skill Enhancement Course [3 Courses X 2 Credits] 6
4 Professional Competency Course & Industry Module Project Work 8
VIVA VOCE
5 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course [ 4 Courses X 2] 8
6 Internship 2
7 Extension Activity 1
Total 91
Methods of Evaluation
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Assignments
Internal Evaluation 25Marks
Seminars
Attendance and Class Participation
External Evaluation End Semester Examination 75Marks
Total 100Marks
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FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER – I
CORE COURSE – I
POLITICAL THEORY
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
Subject Subject Name L T P S
CIA
Code
23POLC101 POLITICAL THEORY Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamental ideas of Political Theory
C2 To help students understand the origin of the State and its dynamics
C3 To familiarise students with the concepts of power, justice and law
C4 To enable students to analyse the notions of liberty, equality, rights and duties
C5 To provide insights into the domains of citizenship, political obligation and the
contemporary debates on Political Theory
UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Political Science: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Sub disciplines, Methods, 6
I Approaches and Frameworks – Relationship between Political Science and
Other Disciplines -Classical and Empirical Political Theories: Behaviouralism
and Post-Behaviouralism - Political Theory versus Political Philosophy versus
Political Thought versus Political Ideologies
Theories of Origin of State: Theory of Divine Origin - Theory of Force - 6
II Social Contract Theory (Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean-Jacques
Rousseau) - Matriarchal and Patriarchal Theories - Historical or Evolutionary
Theory
Theories of State: Organic, Juridical, Liberal, Marxist, Pluralistic, Post-
Colonial, Feminist and Post-Modern -Sovereignty: Definition and Kinds -
Monistic Theory (John Austin) - Pluralistic Theory (Harold J Laski) -
Challenges to Sovereignty
III Power: Views of Antonio Gramsci (Hegemony), Hannah Arendt 6
(Communication) and Michel Foucault (Bio-power); Justice: Meaning, Nature
and Typology - Theories (Liberal, Libertarian, Marxist, Feminist and
Subaltern)
Law: Meaning, Nature and Kinds - Sources of Law - Schools of Jurisprudence
(Natural, Analytical, Historical, Sociological and Realist) - Law versus
Morality
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Liberty: Meaning, Nature and Types - Liberal and Marxist Views
IV Equality: Meaning, Nature, and Dimensions - Relationship between Liberty 6
and Equality - Affirmative Action
Rights and Duties: Meaning, Nature and Typology - States‟ Rights and Human
Rights - Relationship between Rights and Duties
Citizenship: Meaning, Nature and Components - Theories (Liberal, 6
V Libertarian, Marxist and Pluralist)
Political Obligation: Meaning, Nature and Types - Theories (Divine Theory,
Consent/Contract Theory, Prescriptive Theory, Idealist Theory and Marxist
Theory)
Total 30
Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme

Out come
CO1 Enumerate the growth and impact of political science as an academic PO1,PO2, PO4
discipline. Cognitive level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding
CO2 Summarize the probable origin of the state – Cognitive level - K2 and PO2, PO5, PO7
K3 – Recalling and understanding
CO3 Describe the dynamics of law and power - cognitive level – K2 and PO1 and PO8
K3 Understand and describe
CO4 Examine concepts of liberty, equality and rights. cognitive level- K3 PO4, PO6, PO7
and K4 Comprehend and Analyse
CO5 Critique analyse the emerging trends the concepts of citizenship and PO2, PO4, PO5
political obligation in the modern world. cognitive level - K4 and K5
Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. Kapur A.C, Principles of Political Science, S Chand and Company, New Delhi
2. Gerald F Gaus and Chandran Kukathas (Eds.), Handbook of Political Theory, SAGE
Publishing.
3. Robert E. Good in (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University
Press.
4. Gilchrist, R.N. Principles of Political Science. Madras: Orient Longmans.
5. Johari, J.C. Principles of Political Science. New Delhi: Sterling Publications Ltd
References Books
1. John S. Dryzek, Bonnie Honig and Anne Phillips (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of
Political Theory, Oxford University Press.
2. Mark Bevir (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Political Theory (Volumes I - III), SAGE Publishing.
3. James N. Druckman, Donald P. Greene, James H. Kuklinski and Arthur Lupia (Eds.),
Cambridge Handbook of Experimental Political Science, Cambridge University Press.
4. Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Bertrand Badie and Leonardo Morlino (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook
of Political Science (Volumes I - III), SAGE Publishing.
5. David Marsh, Theory and Methods in Political Science, U.K : Palgrave Macmillan
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Web Resources
1. Gyan Kosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. The Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/
4. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/
Mapping with Programme Outcomes:
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO5 M S L S S M M S M M S M
S-Strong M-Medium L-Low
CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)
CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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CORE COURSE – II
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND ISSUES
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC102 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND
ISSUES
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the nature of International Relations among nations of the world
C2 To comprehend the concept of national interest and the dynamics of power
C3 To know the importance of collective security for the peace of the world
C4 To decipher the impact of globalization
C5 To summarise the contemporary global concerns

Hours
Nature and Scope of International Relations: Nation-State and Sovereignty 6
I State and Non- Sate Actors- Theories of IR: Idealism and Realism
Neo-Realism-Traditionalism and Behaviouralism - Marxism and Critical
Theory - Constructivism- Feminism and Green Theory
National Interest: Meaning and Dynamics 6
II Typologies of National Interest- Power: Classification - Soft Power and Hard
Power - National Power: Elements and Evaluation - Balance of Power:
Assumptions – Methods – Relevance in the Nuclear Era -Deterrence
III Collective Security: Meaning - Collective Security under the UNO - 6
Collective Defense
International Law- Nature and Functions - International Morality and Public
Opinion
Globalization: Globalization and the Nation-State
IV Information Technology and its Impact on IR - International Economic 6
System
Global Trade and Commerce - International Migration
Contemporary Global Concerns: Human Rights – Terrorism - Nuclear 6
V Proliferation - Global Environmental Concerns - Climate Change.
Total 30
25
Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Enumerate the factors/determinants of bilateral relations among PO1,PO3, PO5
nations- Cognitive level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding
CO2 Summarize the need for detente based on the chronology of historical PO1,PO3, PO7
events– Cognitive level - K2 and K3 – Recalling and understanding
CO3 Describe the dynamics of collective security- cognitive level – K2 PO1 and PO8,
and K3 Understand and describe PO9, PO10
CO4 Examine impact of globalisation. cognitive level- K3 and K4 PO4, PO3,
Comprehend and Analyse PO5, P06
st
CO5 Analysethe global concerns in the 21 century world. cognitive level - PO2 and PO5
K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. James Dougherty and Robert Pfaltzgraff, Contending Theories of International Relations.
A Comprehensive Survey, Harper Collins.
2. Hans Morgenthau and Kenneth Thompson, Politics Among Nations: The Struggle For
Power And Peace, McGraw-Hill.
3. Theodore Coulombis and James Wolfe, Introduction to International Relations: Power and
Justice, Prentice-Hall Inc.
4. Robert Jackson and Georg Sorenson, Introduction To International Relations, Oxford
University Press.
5. Paul Wilkinson, International Relations, Sterling Publishing Co. Inc
References Books
1. Robert Jackson and Georg Sorensen. “Introduction to International Relations: Theories
and Approaches”, Oxford University
2. Peter Calvocoressi, World Politics since 1945, Pearson Longman.
3. Daniel Papp, Contemporary International Relations: Frameworks for Understanding,
Longman Press.
4. John Baylis, John; Steve Smith; and Patricia Owens. The Globalisation of World
Politics, Oxford University Press 7th edition, 2016
5. Palmer and Perkins, International Relations, Aitbs Publishers
Web Resources
1. “The IR Theory Home Page”. http://irtheory.com./
2. The IR Theory Knowledge Base”. http://irtheory.com./know.htm.
3. http://www.e-ir.info/
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CO1 3 3 3 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 3 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 3 3 3
Weightage 15 15 13 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.6 3.0 2.8
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CORE COURSE – III
WESTERN POLITICAL THINKERS
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC103 WESTERN POLITICAL THINKERS Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To give the students an understanding on the political thought in the western world
C2 To make students have an idea about the ancient and medieval period thinking on
governance
C3 To highlight the changing dynamics in the modern period
C4 To bring forth an understanding on the rise of communist doctrines
C5 To bring out the importance of a world of justice and welfare

Hours
Nature & Characteristics of Western Political Thought - Plato: Socratic 6
I Influence on Plato- Method of Plato- The Republic (Theory of Justice,
Education, Communism) Aristotle: Method - The Politics – Nature & Origin
of State- Forms of Government- Best Practicable State
Cicero: -Meaning and Origin of State- Justice- Law- Equality- Liberty. St. 6
II Augustine: - Church- State Controversy- Conception of Two Cities- Justice- Slavery.
Thomas Aquinas: Classification of Law
III Machiavelli: Human Nature- The Prince- Art of Ruling, Rules of Diplomacy. 6
Hobbes: Social Contract Theory- Absolute Sovereignty. Locke: Social Contract
Theory- Limited Government. Rousseau: Social Contract Theory- General Will
Hegel: - German Idealism- Dialectics. T. H. Green: Oxford Idealism- Theory of
IV Peace. Jeremy Bentham & J.S. Mill: Utilitarianism. Karl Marx: Materialistic 6
Interpretation of History- Class Struggle- Labour Theory of Value- Dictatorship of
Proletariat- Communism.
John Rawls- Theory of Justice 6
V Gramsci- Hegemony
Hannah Arendt- Authority and Totalitarianism
Jurgen Habermas- Theory of truth and knowledge
Total 30
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Understand the historical context of Political thinking in Western PO1
Countries. - Cognitive level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding
CO2 Comprehend the expansion of western political thinking from Europe PO1
to the world through Rome.– Cognitive level - K2 and K3 – Recalling
and understanding
CO3 Examine the influence of Renaissance and the rise of Intellectual PO1 and PO8
exercises in political theory in the west. - cognitive level – K2 and K3
Understand and describe
CO4 Discuss the rise of Ideologies in the west and the intellectual PO4
foundations for them.- K3 and K4 Comprehend and Analyse
CO5 Know how western political thinking continues through the post PO2 and PO5
classical thinkers. cognitive level - K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. George H Sabine, A History of Political Theory, Oxford & IBH Publishing C.Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Sukhbir Singh, History of Political Thought, Vol 1,2, Rastogi Publications, Meerut.
3. William Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers: From Plato to the Present, S.Chand (G/L) &
Company Ltd, New Delhi
4. SK Sharma &Urmila Sharma, Western Political Thought, Vol I & II Atlantic Publishers, New
Delhi, 2013.
5. O.P. Gauba, Western Political Thought, National Paperbacks, Delhi. 1999
References Books
1. Brooke Noel Moore, Kenneth Bruder, Philosophy- The Power of Ideas, Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.
2. David Stewart, H.Gene Blocker, Fundamentals of Philosophy, Pearson, Prentice Hall, New
Delhi.
3. Varma V.P. Political Philosophy. Lakshmi NarainAgarwal Publishing Co.
4. Wayper C.L. Political Thought. B. I. Publications Private Ltd.
5. Pant S.C. History of Political Thought. Prakashan Kendra.
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Web Resources
1. Armstrong, E. “Machiavelli as Political Thinker.” History, NEW SERIES, 5, no. 18
(1920): 81-94. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24399721
2. Kateb, George. “Aspects of Rousseau‟s Political Thought.” Political Science Quarterly
76, no. 4 (1961): 519-43.
3. Wood, Neal. Cicero‟s Social and Political Thought. University of California Press, 1988.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/j.ctt1pncgd.
4. Donnelly, Jack. “Natural Law and Right in Aquinas‟ Political Thought.” The Western
Political Quarterly 33, no. 4 (1980): 520-35.
5. Puntambekar, S. V. “St. Augustine and His Predecessors (Foundators of Medieval
Political Thought).” The Indian Journal of Political Science 5, no. 2 (1943): 107-38.
http://www.jstor.org/stable/42743760

CO1 3 3 2.8 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 2.9 3 2.9 3 2.9
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 2.8 3 2.7 3 2.9
Weightage 15 15 12.4 15 13.8
2.94 3.0 2.48 3.0 2.76
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DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE COURSE – 1
POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE104 POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Department Y - - - 3 4 25

Elective 75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamental ideas of Political Leadership
C2 To help students understand the dynamics of Political Leadership
C3 To familiarise students with the concepts of power, justice and law
C4 To enable students to analyse the notions of leadership through case studies
C5 To provide insights into the domains of political leadership

Hours
Political Leadership: Principles 4
I Meaning and Characteristics of Political Leadership
Types of Political Leadership, Roles of Political Leaders
Values and Ethics for Political Leadership
Dynamism in Political Leadership 4
II History of Political Leadership, Political Leadership Positions, Contemporary
understanding and role of Political Leaders, Leadership Transition, Vacuum,
Practice.
III Political Leadership and Governance 4
Political Communication, Political Psychology, National, Regional and Local
Leadership, Elections and Political Leadership – Democratic Procedures and
Practices – Constituency Management.
Case Studies I:
IV Traditional Leadership, Democratic Leadership, Authoritarian Leadership, 4
Charismatic Leadership
Case Studies II 4
V Socialist leadership, Communist leadership, Military Regimes, Theocratic
leadership
Total 20
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Enumerate the factors/determinants of Political Leadership - PO2
Cognitive level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding
CO2 Summarize the dynamics of Political Leadership– Cognitive level - PO3
K2 and K3 – Recalling and understanding
CO3 Describe the importance and relationship between leadership and PO1 and PO8
governance- cognitive level – K2 and K3 Understand and describe
CO4 Understand through Case Studies. cognitive level- K3 and K4 PO4
Comprehend and Analyse
CO5 Critique analyse leadership in the 21st century world through case PO2 and PO5
studies. cognitive level - K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy, by Henry Kissinger.
2. I am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai (Afghanistan Nobel Peace Prizewinner)
3. Washington‟s Circle: The Creation of the President, by David S.Heidlerand Jeanne T.Heidler.
Random House.
4. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, by Jon Meacham.
5. American Lion by Jon Meacham. Random House.(about Andrew Jackson)
References Books
1. Eisenhower: The President, by Stephen E. Ambrose.
2. Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower's Final Mission, by Bret Baier.
3. Dreams from my Father, by Barack Obama. Crown publishers.
4. Ronald Reagan: Howan Ordinary Man Became an Extraordinary Leader, by Dinesh D'Souza. The
Free Press
5. Decision Points, by George W.Bush. Crown Publishers; New York.
Web Resources
1. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/The Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/
2. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
3. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE COURSE 2
ELECTORAL POLITICS
Marks
Inst.Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
Subject SubjectName L T P S
CIA
Code
23POLE105 ELECTORAL POLITICS Department Y - - - 3 4 25

Elective 75 100
CourseObjectives
C1 To briefly introduce the nature and significance of Electoral Politics
C2 To explain the basic working of the Election Administration
C3 To outline the significant aspects of voting and its types
C4 To understand the Electoral Culture in India
C5 To know powers, function and challenges of the Election Commissions
UNITS Details No.

ofHours
Meaning,NatureandSignificanceofElectoralPolitics 4
I ElectoralStudiesandPsephology:Meaning,ApproachesandApplications,
EvolutionofElections
ElectionAdministrationandElectoral cycle(Pre-Electoral,ElectoralandPost- 4
II ElectoralPhases)
ElectoralScenario:Role of Political Parties- PublicOpinionand
ElectionsElectoralEthics:Issues of Corruption,Malpractices
andConflicts/Violence
III VotingSystems:Plurality/Majority(FirstPastthePost,BlockVote,PartyBlockVote 4
, AlternativeVote&Two-RoundSystem)–ProportionalRepresentation & Single
Transferable Vote– MixedMember Proportional &Parallel–Other(SingleNon-
TransferableVote,LimitedVote&BordaCount) – Negative Voting
PoliticalAwarenessandPoliticalParticipation
ElectoralCulture:Ideology-ElectionManifesto–Candidacy-Campaigns
IV Electoral Laws:ElectoralRights–ElectoralDuties 4
PressureGroupsandInterest Groups
ElectionandMedia(MassMediaandSocialMedia)
Models of Voting Behaviour: Sociological Model – Psychosocial Model – 4
V Theory ofRationalChoice
Vote-Bank Politics – Criminalisation of Politics –Freebies
ElectoralReforms:ElectronicVotingMachines–NoneoftheAbove(NOTA)
Total 20
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CourseOutcomes
COs Oncompletionofthiscourse,studentswill learn to Programme

Outcome
CO1 Enumerate the factors/determinants of Electoral Politics. Cognitive PO1,PO3, PO5
level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding
CO2 Appraise the electoral stages and need for ethics – Cognitive level - PO1, PO2,PO3
K2 and K3 – Recalling and understanding
CO3 Describe the different voting systems of the modern world- cognitive PO1 and PO8
level – K2 and K3 Understand and describe
CO4 Examine electoral culture and the laws associated with it cognitive PO4,PO5,PO6
level- K3 and K4 Comprehend and Analyse
CO5 Criticallyanalyse the emerging trends in the 21st century world with PO2 and PO5
voting behaviour and the electoral reforms needed. cognitive level -
K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. ErikS.Herron,Matthew SobergShugart,RobertPekkanen,TheOxfordHandbookofElectoralSystems,
Oxford University Press, USA.
2. ElizabethSuhay,BernardGrofman,AlexanderH.Trechsel,TheOxfordHandbookofElectoralPersuasio
n, Oxford University Press.
3. GiovanniSartori,Parties andPartySystems,ECPRPress,UK.
4. Palmer, N. D. Elections and Political Development, New Delhi, Vikas, 1976.
5. Grover, V. Political System and Constitution of India, Vol. 6: Electoral System, Behaviour and
Elections, New Delhi, Deep &Deep, 1982.
ReferencesBooks
1. Kashyap, S. Elections and Electoral Reforms in India, New Delhi, ICPS, 1971.
2. Singhvi, L. M. Election and Electoral Reforms in India, Delhi, Sterling, 1971.
3. DreamsfrommyFather,byBarackObama.Crownpublishers.
4. Sadaivasan, S. N – Party and Democracy in India.
5. DecisionPoints,byGeorgeW.Bush.Crown Publishers;NewYork.
Web Resources
1. South Asia Multidisciplinary Academic Journal, Studying Elections in India: Scientific and
Political Debates. http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/elections%20inIndia.pdf
2. National Institute of Open Schooling, Electoral System in India. http://download.
nos.org/srsec317newE/317EL18.pdf
3. https://www.elsevier.com/journals/electoral-studies/0261-3794/guide-for-authors
4. https://eci.gov.in/
5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/electoral-studies
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MappingwithProgrammeOutcomes:

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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INTER DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE COURSE 1
DEMOCRATIC CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLX001 DEMOCRATIC Inter Department Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamental principles of Democratic Constitutional
Design
C2 To help students understand the types and implications of constitutional designs
C3 To provide an understanding of the nature of representation and participation in
democratic governance
C4 To provide insights into the relationship between constitutional design and democratic
governance
C5 To enable students to critically analyse the impact of globalization on democratic
constitutional design

Hours
Democratic constitutional design - Historical overview of constitutional 2
I design - Principles and theories of democratic constitutional design
Types of Constitutional Designs: Parliamentary, Presidential, Federal and 2
II Mixed Systems - Institutional Structures and Decision-Making Processes –
The role of the judiciary – Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
III Representation and Participation: Electoral systems - Political Parties and 2
Representation - Direct democracy and citizen participation - Minority
representation and identity politics
Accountability and Human Rights: Constitutional courts and human rights -
IV The rule of law and constitutionalism - The role of the media 2
Globalization and Democratic Constitutional Design: The impact of 2
V globalization - The role of international organizations - The rise of global
governance
Total 10
37
Course Outcomes
Cos On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome
CO1 Understand the fundamental principles of Democratic PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7,
Constitutional Design PO8, PO11
CO2 Know the types and implications of constitutional designs PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7,
PO8, PO11
CO3 Explain the nature of representation and participation in PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7,
democratic governance PO8, PO11
CO4 Examine the relationship between constitutional design PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7,
and democratic governance PO8, PO11
CO5 Critically analyse the impact of globalization on PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7,
democratic constitutional design PO8, PO11
Text Books
1. Donald S. Lutz, Principles of Constitutional Design,2009, Cambridge University Press
2. Patterns of Constitutional Design, The Role of Citizens and Elites in Constitution-
Making, 2016,By Jonathan Wheatley, Fernando MendeziI, Routledge
3. Cass R. Sunstein. Designing Democracy: What Constitutions Do. OUP USA.
4. Sujit Choudhry. Constitutional Design for Divided Societies: Integration or
Accommodation?,Oxford University Press.
5. Designing Democracy: What Constitutions Do, Cass R. Sunstein, 2003,Oxford University
Press
References Books
1. Samaraditya Pal, India‟s Constitution: Origins and Evolution, 10 Vols. Lexis Nexis, 2019.
2. Comparative Constitutional Design (Comparative Constitutional Law and Policy)
Paperback – 2014,Tom Ginsburg, Cambridge University Press
3. Andrew Reynolds. The Oxford Handbook of Constitutional Design, Oxford University
Press.
4. SudhirKrishnaswamy. Democracy and Constitutionalism in India, Oxford University
Press.
5. Dennis C. Mueller, Constitutional Democracy, Oxford University Press.
Web Resources
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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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POLITICAL CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLX002 POLITICAL CAMPAIGN Inter Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
MANAGEMENT Department
Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the historical, marketing and entrepreneurial contexts of political
campaigns and consultancy.
C2 To develop the ability to design and execute effective political campaigns by
understanding the political environment, targeting and segmentation
C3 To help students understand voter identification and targeting, Get Out the Vote
(GOTV) strategies, and voter engagement and communication to mobilise voters
effectively.
C4 To examine the importance of digital campaigning, using social media and Artificial
Intelligence (AI) to design and execute effective campaigns in the digital age.
C5 To develop the skills to plan and execute post-election strategies, including transition
planning for elected officials, building and maintaining political networks, and
campaign finance reporting and compliance, to maximise the impact of campaign
efforts beyond the election cycle.

Hours
Fundamentals of Political Campaigns 2
I The History and Evolution of Political Campaigns - Political Marketing and
Political Entrepreneurship - Political Consultancy and Political Campaigns
II Campaign Strategy and Planning 2
Understanding the Political Environment - Targeting and Segmentation -
Campaign Message Development
III Voter Mobilisation Strategies 2
Voter Identification and Targeting - Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Strategies -
Voter Engagement and Communication
Digital Campaigning
IV Social Media in Political Campaigns -Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Elections 2
Data Collection and Outreach Strategies
Post-Election Strategies 2
V Transition Planning for Elected Officials - Building and Maintaining Political
Networks - Campaign Finance Reporting and Compliance
Total 10
40
Course Outcomes
Cos On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme

Outcome
CO1 Explain the historical, marketing and entrepreneurial contexts of P.O. 1; P.O. 6,
political campaigns and consultancy. (Understand – K2) P.O. 9, P.O. 10,
P.O. 11
CO2 Design and execute effective political campaigns by developing PO 1; PO 2; PO
strategies that consider the political environment, target specific 4, PO 6, PO 9,
segments of the electorate, and convey a compelling campaign PO 11, PO 12
message. (Create – K6)
CO3 Develop voter mobilisation strategies that identify and target key PO 1; PO 2; PO
voters, use effective communication and engagement tactics, and 4, PO 6, PO 9,
implement successful Get Out the Vote (GOTV) strategies to drive PO 11, PO 12
voter turnout.(Create – K6)
CO4 Appraise effective digital campaigns that leverage social media and PO 1; PO 2; PO
Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reach and engage specific voter 4, PO 6, PO 9,
segments and maximise campaign impact.(Evaluate – K5) PO 11, PO 12
CO5 Plan and execute effective post-election strategies, including PO 1; PO 2; PO
transition planning for elected officials, building and maintaining 4, PO 6, PO 9,
political networks, and ensuring compliance with campaign finance PO 11, PO 12
reporting requirements. (Apply – K3)
Text Books
1. Ormrod, Robert P., Stephan CM Henneberg, and Nicholas J. O'Shaughnessy. Political
marketing: Theory and concepts. Sage, 2013.
2. Lees-Marshment, Jennifer. Political marketing: Principles and applications. Routledge,
2014.
3. Huckfeldt, R. Robert, and John Sprague. Citizens, politics and social communication:
Information and influence in an election campaign. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
4. Denton Jr, Robert E., Judith S. Trent, and Robert V. Friedenberg. Political campaign
communication: Principles and practices. Rowman& Littlefield, 2019.
5. Gunn Enli and Hallvard Moe (2015). Social Media and Election Campaigns: Key
Tendencies and Ways Forward, Routledge.
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References Books
1. Burton, Michael J., William J. Miller, and Daniel M. Shea. Campaign craft: The strategies,
tactics, and art of political campaign management: The strategies, tactics, and art of
political campaign management. ABC-CLIO, 2015.
2. Cicero, Quintus Tullius. "How to win an election." How to Win an Election? Princeton
University Press, 2012.
3. Panagopoulos, Costas, et al. Politicking online: The transformation of election campaign
communications. Rutgers University Press, 2009.
4. Dennis W. Johnson (2009). Routledge Handbook of Political Management, Routledge.
5. Jason Johnson (2012). Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell, Routledge.
Web Resources

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SEMESTER – II
CORE COURSE – IV
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC201 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the evolution and basic framework of the Indian
Constitution
C2 To help students understand the Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State
Policy, Fundamental Duties and important Judicial Doctrines in India
C3 To familiarise students with the structure and powers of the important offices and
authorities of the Union Government
C4 To provide insights into the important offices and authorities of the States and Union
Territories in India
C5 To enable students to examine the Local Self-Government, Centre-State Relations and
important Constitutional Bodies in India

Hours
Making of the Indian Constitution: Historical Background - Constituent 6
I Assembly - Philosophy of the Indian Constitution – Preamble - Salient
Features- Amendment Procedure
Fundamental Rights - Directive Principles of State Policy- Fundamental 6
II Duties- Important Judicial Doctrines: Basic Structure - Colourable Legislation
- Eclipse- Harmonious Construction- Judicial Review – Laches- Pith and
Substance - Incidental or Ancillary Powers– Repugnancy- Separation of
Powers-Severability-Territorial Nexus–Casus Omissus- Waiver
III Union Executive: President - Vice President - Prime Minister and Council of 6
Ministers- The Parliament: Composition- Legislative Procedure– Powers-
Supreme Court: Organisation and Powers- Attorney-General: Role and
Functions
State Executive: Governor - Chief Minister and Council of Ministers. State
IV Legislature: Composition- Legislative Procedure. High Courts and 6
Subordinate Courts: Organisation and Powers. Administration of Union
Territories: Lieutenant Governor - Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of
NCT of Delhi, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir - Administrators of UTs.
Advocate-General (States and Union Territories): Role and Functions
Local Self-Government: Urban and Rural Local Bodies (73rd and 74th Constitutional 6
V Amendment Acts, 1992) - State Election Commission. Centre-State Relations: Inter-
State Council - Goods and Services Tax Council
Other Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General
of India, Finance Commission, Union Public Service Commission, National
Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes,
National Commission for Backward Classes, and Special Officer for Linguistic
Minorities
Total 30
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Examine Learn the evolution and basic framework of the Indian PO1
Constitution- Cognitive level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding
CO2 Summarize the Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State PO1
Policy, Fundamental Duties and important Judicial Doctrines in India
– Cognitive level - K2 and K3 – Recalling and understanding
CO3 Describe the dynamics of the structure and powers of the important PO1 and PO8
offices and authorities of the Union Government - cognitive level –
K2 and K3 Understand and describe
CO4 Examine important offices and authorities of the States and Union PO4
Territories in India. cognitive level- K3 and K4 Comprehend and
Analyse
CO5 Critique analyse the Local Self-Government, Centre-State Relations PO2 and PO5
and important Constitutional Bodies in India. cognitive level - K4 and
K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. D. D. Basu, Constitutional Law of India, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd.
2. SujitChoudhry, MadhavKhosla, PratapBhanu Mehta, The Oxford Handbook of the Indian
Constitution, Oxford University Press.
3. BidyutChakraborty, Indian Constitution: text, Context and Interpretation, SAGE
Publishing.
4. Pandey.J.N, Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency.
5. Pylee.M.V, Indian Constitution, Asia Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
References Books
1. 1. Austin Granville, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of A Nation, Oxford University Press.
2. ZoyaHasan, Easwaran Sridharan, R. Sudharshan, India‟s living Constitution: Ideas,
Practices, Controversies, Permanent Black, UK.
3. Samaraditya Pal, India’s Constitution – Origins and Evolution (Constituent Assembly Debates,
LokSabha Debates on Constitutional Amendments and Supreme Court Judgments); Volumes I-X,
LexisNexis.
4. Bidyut Chakrabarty, Constitutionalizing India: An Ideational Project. Oxford University
Press.
5. Austin, Granville, Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press, India. 1999.
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Web Resources
1. Constitution of India, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India,
https://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india
5. eGyan Kosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/

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CORE COURSE – V
INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC202 INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
POLITICS
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the concept and contributions to Nation building.
C2 To explain the impact of caste and its politics in India.
C3 To analyse the role of religion and the importance of secularism in India.
C4 To assess Ethnic factors and the role of regionalism in India
C5 To analyse the political parties and pressure groups in India.

Hours
Nature of the Indian State: Nationalism and Nation in India -Political Legacies 6
I of the British Raj - Nature of the Indian National Movement and its
contribution to the Nation Building - Modernity and Tradition in Indian
Politics – Political Culture in India – Political Leadership in India.
Caste and Politics: Sociology of Caste - Constitutional Perspective - Caste 6
II and Political Parties – Caste and Elections - Politics of Reservation – Dalit
Politics in India - Caste as a Pressure Group.
III Religion and Politics: Religion in India – Religion and Constitution – 6
Secularism in India – Gandhian and Nehruvian Views on Secularism -
Communal Politics, Communal Organizations and Communal Violence in
India -Major Issues: Ayodhya, Uniform Civil Code.
Ethnicity and Regionalism: Race, Ethnicity and Politics in India - Language
IV Politics in India - States Reorganization and demand for New States in India - 6
Regionalism and Separatism in India..
Party Systems and Pressure Groups in India: Nature of Party System - Types 6
V and Classification of Parties - National Parties: INC – BJP – CPI (M) -
Regional Parties: DMK – Akali Dal – Shiv Sena - Coalition Politics in India -
Pressure groups and Interest groups in India..
Total 30
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Enumerate the factors/determinants of Nation Building - Cognitive PO1, PO3,
level 1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding PO4
CO2 Summarize the impact of caste in India– Cognitive level - K2 and K3 PO1, PO5,
– Recalling and understanding PO3,
CO3 Describe the dynamics of religion cognitive level – K2 and K3 PO1 and PO8
Understand and describe
CO4 Examine ethnic factors and regional sentiments cognitive level- K3 PO4, PO5,
and K4 Comprehend and Analyse PO6, -07
CO5 Analyse the party systems and pressure groups in India. - cognitive PO2, PO8,
level - K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate PO5
Text Books
1. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New
Delhi: Penguin.
2. Singh, M.P. &Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New
Delhi: PHI Learning.
3. Vanaik, A. &Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical
Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan.
4. Rajni Kothari. Politics in India. Orient Longman Pvt Ltd.
5. Hoveyda Abbas. Indian Government and Politics. Dorling Kindersley
References Books
1. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. &Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi:
Pearson, 2011.
2. Chandhoke, N. &Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society,
Politics. New Delhi: Pearson.
3. Chakravarty, B. &Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi:
Sage.
4. BidyutChakraborty. Indian Politics and Society Since Independence. Routledge.
5. C. P. Bhambhri. Coalition Politics in India. Shipra Publications.
Web Resources
1. https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/constitution-india
2. http://davp.nic.in/constitutionofindia/english/index.html
3. https://www.constitutionofindia.net/constitution_of_india
4. Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. http://www.csds.in/
5. Centre for Development Studies. http://www.cds.edu/
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CORE COURSE – VI
INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC203 INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce students to ancient and medieval Indian political thought
C2 To enable the students to have an understanding of the social, economic and political
ideas of Rajaram, Swami Dayanand, Dadabhai Naoroji and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.
C3 To have an understanding of the social, economic and political thought of Gopal
Krishna Gokhale, BalGangadhar Tilak, M.K.Gandhi and M.A. Jinnah.
C4 To have an understanding of the social, economic and political ideas of Aurobindo
Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru, B.R. Ambedkar, and V.D.Savarkar.
C5 To introduce the students to the social, economic and political thought of Jayaprakash
Narayan, M.N.Roy, R.M.Lohia and S.A.Dange.

Hours
Ancient Indian Political Thought: Kautilya‟sArthasastra- Theory of State – 6
I Six-Fold Foreign Policy – War and Diplomacy, Political ideas of
Thiruvalluvar. Medieval Indian Political Thought: Islamic Concept of State –
Shariat Law – Political Ideas of ZiauddinBarani
Modern Indian Political Thought: Raja Ram Mohan Roy – Political Ideas – 6
II As a social Reformer – As a Humanist – Brahmo Samaj - Swami Dayanand
Saraswati – Political Ideas – AryaSamaj. Dadabhai Naoroji- Political Ideas
Economic Nationalism- Drain Theory. Syed Ahmed Khan – As a nationalist –
As a communalist.
III G. K Gokhale – As a Moderate- Spiritualisation of Politics - Social and 6
Economic Ideas. B. G Tilak: As a Revivalist- As an Extremist- Concept of
Swaraj. Mahatma Gandhi: Ahimsa- Satyagraha - Economic Ideas - Views on
Ethics and morality - Muhammed Ali Jinnah: As a nationalist – As a
Communalist
Aurobindo Ghosh: Spiritual Nationalism – Active and Passive Resistance –
IV World Unity and World Government. Jawaharlal Nehru: Democracy - 6
Secularism - Economic Ideas. B. R Ambedkar: Social and Political Ideas.
V.D.Savarkar: Political Ideas – Social Ideas
J.P Narayan: Restructuring Indian Polity-Total Revolution, Party less 6
V Democracy.M.N. Roy: Political and Economic Ideas. R.M.Lohia – Political
Ideas – Social Ideas – Four Pillar State. S.A. Dange: Political Ideas
Total 30
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Have an understanding of Ancient and Medieval Indian political thought. PO1,PO2,PO8,P
O9,PO10,PO12
CO2 Gain knowledge on the social, economic and political ideas of Raja Ram, PO1,PO2,PO8,P
Swami Dayanand, Dadabhai Naoroji and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. O9,PO10,PO12
CO3 have an understanding of the social, economic and political thought of PO1,PO2,PO8,P
Gopal Krishna Gokhale, BalGangadhar Tilak, M.K.Gandhi and M.A.Jinnah. O9,PO10,PO12
CO4 understand the social, economic and political ideas of Aurobindo Ghosh, PO1,PO2,PO8,P
Jawaharlal Nehru, B.R. Ambedkar, and V.D.Savarkar. O9,PO10,PO12
CO5 Shall be introduced to the social, economic and political thought of PO1,PO2,PO8,P
Jayaprakash Narayan, M.N.Roy, R.M.Lohia and S.A.Dange. O9,PO10,PO12
Text Books
1. V.P. Verma. 2 Volumes Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian Political Thought. Vikas
Publishers, 2004
2. Sankar Ghose, Political Ideas and Movements in India, Allied Publishers 1975.
3. Vishnu Bhagwan, Modern Political Thinkers, Sterling Publishers.
4. Das, H.H., and Patra, P.S.N., Indian Political Traditions,. Sterling Publisher Pvt., Ltd
5. R. K. Misra, B. N. Ray, Indian Political Thought: Readings and Reflections, Kaveri
Books
References Books
1. B. N Ray, R. K. Misra, Indian Political Thought, Kaveri Books, 2015
2. Bidyut Chakrabarty, Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Modern Indian Political Thought: Text and
Context, Sage Publications, 2009
3. R.C. Agarwal, Constitutional Development and National Movement in India: Freedom
Movement and the Indian Constitution, S. Chand & Company
4. Mahendra Prasad Singh, Himanshu Roy, Indian Political Thought: Themes and
Thinkers, Pearson Education India, 2011
5. Thomas Pantham, Kenneth L. Deutsch, Political Thought in Modern India, Beverly
Hills, 1986.
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Web Resources
1. Kautilya. Arthasasthra.
http://dharmarajya.swarnayug.org/uploads/1/2/1/8/12185983/arthashastra_of_
chanakya.pdf
2. Asghar Ali Engineer, Pakistan: Religion, Politics and Society,
http://www.jstor.org.vlib.interchange.at/stable/4404680
3. Hegde, Sasheej. “The „Modern‟ of Modern Indian Political Thought: Outline of a
Framework of Appraisal.” Social Scientist, vol. 35, no. 5/6, 2007, pp. 19–38. JSTOR,
JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/27644215.
4. Kozicki, Richard P. “The Journal of Asian Studies.” The Journal of Asian Studies, vol.
26, no. 4, 1967, pp. 728–729. JSTOR, JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2051282.
5. Nair, M.P. Sreekumaran. “BAL GANGADHAR TILAK: REVOLUTIONARY OR
CONSTITUTIONALIST? Summary.” Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, vol.
31, 1969, pp. 398–398., www.jstor.org/stable/44138408

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BUREAUCRACY AND POLITICAL EXECUTIVE
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE204 BUREAUCRACY AND Department Y - - - 3 4 25

75 100
POLITICAL EXECUTIVE Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the theoretical frameworks of Bureaucracy and its relationship with the
Political Executive.
C2 To examine the relationship between Bureaucracy and Political Executive from a
comparative perspective.
C3 To analyse the practical aspects of Bureaucracy and its relationship with the Political
Executive.
C4 To understand the role and challenges of Bureaucracy and Political Executive in
developing countries.
C5 To examine the reforms and innovations in Bureaucracy and Political Executive.

Hours
Theoretical Frameworks 4
I The Concept of Bureaucracy and Its Evolution - Weberian and Post-Weberian
Theories of Bureaucracy - The Role of Bureaucracy in Public Policy Making
Comparative Perspectives on Bureaucracy and Political Executive 4
II Bureaucracy in the Pre-COVID19, COVID19 and Post-COVID19 Era
Relationship between Bureaucracy and Political Executive: Factors and
Challenges - Bureaucratic Culture versus Political Culture
III Bureaucracy and Political Executive in Practice 4
Bureaucratic Discretion and Accountability
Administrative Reforms and their Impact on Bureaucracy and Political
Executive - Bureaucracy and Crisis Management
Bureaucracy and Political Executive in Developing Countries
IV The Role of Bureaucracy in Development 4
The Challenges of Bureaucracy and Political Executive in Developing
Countries
The Impact of Globalisation on Bureaucracy and Political Executive
Reforms and Innovations in Bureaucracy and Political Executive 4
V Innovations in Public Service Delivery - Citizen Engagement and Participation
in Governance - Technological Change and Governance Styles
Total 20
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Course Outcomes
CO1 Evaluate the different theoretical frameworks of Bureaucracy PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO

and its relationship with the Political Executive. 6,PO7,PO8, PO9,
(Evaluate– K5) PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO2 Analyse the factors that shape the relationship between PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO
Bureaucracy and Political Executive in different countries. 6,PO7,PO8, PO9,
(Analysis - K4) PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO3 Appraise the effectiveness of administrative reforms in PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO
shaping the relationship between Bureaucracy and Political 6,PO7,PO8, PO9,
Executive. PO10, PO11 & PO12
(Evaluation - K5)
CO4 Identify the unfolding patterns of Bureaucracy and Political
PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO
Executive in developing countries. (Apply– K3) 6,PO7,PO8, PO9,
PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO5 Discuss the impact of technology on Bureaucracy and PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO
Political Executive. (Create - K6) 6,PO7,PO8, PO9,
PO10, PO11 & PO12
Text Books
1. Goodnow, F. J. (2003). Politics and Administration: A Study in Government, Routledge.

2. Farazmand, A. (1994). Handbook of Bureaucracy, Routledge.
3. Maheshwari, S. R. (2007). Indian Administration. Orient Black Swan.
4. Tyagi, A. R. (1962). Public Administration: Principles and Practice, Atma Ram.
5. Laxmikanth, M. (2022). Public Administration. McGraw Hill Education.
ReferencesBooks
1. Farazmand, A. (2009). Bureaucracy and Administration, Routledge.
2. B. Guy Peters. (2018). The Politics of Bureaucracy: An Introduction to Comparative
Public Administration, Routledge.
3. Farazmand, A. (2020). Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and
Governance, Springer.
4. Rudy B. Andeweg, Robert Elgie, Ludger Helms, Juliet Kaarbo, Ferdinand Müller-
Rommel (2020). The Oxford Handbook of Political Executives, Oxford University Press.
5. Alexander Styhre (2007).s The Innovative Bureaucracy: Bureaucracy in an Age of
Fluidity, Routledge.
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Web Resources
1. Bureaucracy and the Constitution, Fred W. Riggs, Public Administration Review, Vol.
54, No. 1 (Jan. - Feb., 1994), pp. 65-72 (8 pages),Published By: Wiley
2. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bureaucracy.asp
3. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311907612_Bureaucracy

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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE205 POLITICAL ECONOMY OF Department Y - - - 3 4 25

75 100
DEVELOPMENT Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To familiarize the students to the basic concepts of political economy
C2 To provide insights on Indian economy and planning
C3 To throw light on importance economic development
C4 To enlighten the students with the economic policies of India
C5 To familiarize the students with the international Institution for economic development

Hours
Political Economy: Definition, Concepts, Significant role of political economy 4
I in development, theories of political development, types of development,
Phases of Economic Development, Constitutional provisions of economic and
social development.
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, growth, development and 4
II unemployment, Mobilization of resources, administrative reforms of economic
development in India
III Concept of Economic development and Economic Planning, Planning 4
Commission, Centralized and Decentralised Planning, National Development
Council, Planning and Management in India, The concept of Inclusive growth
& issues.
Macro-Economic Policies of India– Modernisation, Liberalization –
IV Privatization – Globalization 4
Role of International Institutions in the development of Indian Economy: 4
V World Trade Organisation– International Monetary Fund– World Bank,
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International
Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Asian
Development Bank
Total 20
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Hold a strong base of the concepts of economic development PO1,PO2,
PO5,PO12
CO2 Utilize the knowledge of Indian economy and planning PO1,PO2,PO5,
PO12
CO3 Hold a strong base of importance economic development economic PO1,PO2,PO5,
planning PO6,PO8,
CO4 Utilise the knowledge of the economic policies of India PO1,PO2,PO5,
PO6, PO12
CO5 Hold a strong base of international Institution for economic PO1,PO2,
development PO5,PO6,PO8,
Text Books
1. S. Sankaran, 2015, “Indian Economy – Problems, Policies and Development”, Margam
Publications, Chennai.
2. KalpanaRajaram (ed.), 2010, “Indian Economy”, Spectrum Books, New Delhi.
3. Barry R. Weingast, The Oxford Handbook of Political Economy, Oxford University
Press.
4. Kaushik Basu, The Oxford Companion to Economics in India, Oxford University Press.
5. Lloyd I. Rudolph and Sussanne Hoeber Rudolph. In Pursuit of Lakshmi: The Political
State of the Indian Economy. University of Chicago Press.
References Books
1. BimalJalan (ed.), 2014, “The Indian Economy – Problems and Prospects”, Penguin Books, New
Delhi.
2. Anne O, Krueger (ed.), 2002, “Economic Policy Reforms and the Indian Economy”,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
3. Anne O. Krueger, Economic Policy Reforms and the Indian Economy, University of
Chicago Press.
4. Francine R Frankel, India‟s Political Economy: 1947 – 2004, Oxford University Press
5. Tomoe Moore, India‟s Emerging Financial Market: A flow of funds model, Routledge.
Web Resources
1. http://www.economicsdiscussion.net/international–monetary–fund/role–of–international–
monetary–fund–imf–in–india/10817
2. https://niti.gov.in/planningcommission.gov.in/docs/aboutus/history/index.php?about=abo
utbdy.
3. Economic and Political Weekly - https://www.epw.in/
4. National Council of Applied Economic Research - http://www.ncaer.org/
5. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/politics-of-international-law/international-
financial-institutions/7532520C7866C3BDB162EC1424A96EA5
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POLITICAL JOURNALISM
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLX003 POLITICAL JOURNALISM Inter Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
Department
Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To examine the origin, scope and significance of Political Journalism
C2 To analyse the role of Political Organisations in Journalism
C3 To understand about media and its role in Elections
C4 To assess media and public opinion and its role in Political Journalism
C5 To evaluate the recent developments and challenges in Political Journalism

Hours
I An Introduction to Political Journalism: Origin, Scope and Significance of 2
II Political Journalism and Political Organisations: Political Parties, Freedom of 2
Press, Associations, Interest/Pressure groups
III Role of Media in Elections: Election and Mass Media – Election and Social 2
Media
Media and Public Opinion: Communication Theory (Karl Deutsch) – Agenda-
IV setting Theory – Priming Theory. 2
Political Journalism, Recent Developments and Challenges: Ethics in 2
V Journalism – Artificial Intelligence in Political Journalism.
Total 10
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Hold a strong base in the methods and strategies of Political PO1, PO3,
Journalism. PO7
CO2 Identify and analyse the role of Political Organisations in Journalism PO2, PO3,
PO4, PO7
CO3 Hold a strong base about Media and its role in elections PO2, PO3,
PO4, PO:6
CO4 Hold a strong base about Media and Public Opinion and its role in PO3, PO5,
CO5 Holds a strong base about the recent developments and challenges in PO6, PO8
journalism
Text Books
1. Andreu Casero- Ripolles, Journalism and Politics, New influences and Dynamics in the
Social Media Era (2022)
2. J Andrews, The New Media‟s Role in Politics (2020)
3. Arjen van Dalen, Claes H. de Vreese, Erik Albaek, Political Journalism in Comparative
Perspective (Communication, Society and Politics) (2014)
4. Claes de Vreese, Frank Esser, David Nicolas Hopmann, Comparing Political Journalism
(2020)
5. James Morrison, Jen Birks, Mike Berry, The Routledge Companion to Political
Journalism (2022)
References Books
1. Alok Mehta , Power, Press and Politics: Half a Century of Indian Journalism: Half a
Century of Journalism and Politics Hardcover (2021), Bloomsbury, India
2. Lynette Sheridan Burns Understanding Journalism (2013), Sage Publications
3. Maxwell McCombs, Setting the Agenda: Mass Media and Public Opinion (2014)
4. Sallyanne Duncan, Ethics for Journalists, 3rd Edition (2022), Routledge
5. NaelJebril, Stephen Jukes, Sofia Iordanidou, Journalism Society and Politics in the Digital
Media Era (2020)
Web Resources
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330579241_PoliticalJournalism
2. https://online.lsu.edu/newsroom/articles/how-become-political-journalist/
3. https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/polis/JournalismAI/About-
JournalismAI
4. https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/our-research/political-journalism-transition
5. https://sk.sagepub.com/reference/encyclopedia-of-social-media-and-politics
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INTER DEPARTMENTELECTIVE COURSE 2
LEGAL AWARENESS
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLX004 LEGAL AWARENESS Inter Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
Department
Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the legal provisions for protection available.
C2 To identify the laws concerning to individual and group
C3 To analyse and utilise the legal protection mechanisms available in India.
C4 To evaluate the role of national commissions
C5 To assess the working of consumer courts

Hours
Outline of Indian Legal System: 2
I Introduction to Law and Legal Systems - Personal laws and Criminal Laws -
Vulnerable and the Law - Complaint Procedure, First Information Report,
Format for FIR, Affidavit, Format of Affidavit, Types of Writs
Other Laws: Labour Laws and Atrocities Act- Intellectual Property Rights, 2
II Major Statutes concerning Environmental Law- Media and its role in
advocacy Right to Information Act - Sustainability Development
III Basics of Commercial Laws: 2
Consumer laws and RTI - Legal Aid and Alternative Dispute Resolution -
Legal Aid and Public Interest Litigation– Consumer Rights and protection -
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - Limitations and Guidelines for Filing
Consumer Complaints
Institutions: National Legal Services Authorities, Judiciary - Commissions
IV protecting human Rights in India. 2
V Social Issue in the Regulation of Cyberspace: 2
The Regulation of Cyberspace – Issues in E-Governance – Personal Freedom
-
Issues Concerning Democracy, National Sovereignty, Personal Freedom –
Digital Divide.
Total 10
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Hold a strong base in the complaint system in India and the ways PO1, PO3, PO6,
and means to approach it. PO7, PO12
CO2 Utilise the knowledge of the other laws and environment PO1, PO3, P:6,
protection law PO7, PO9, PO12
CO3 Hold a strong base about consumer laws and rights PO1, PO3,PO6,
PO7,PO12
CO4 Examine organisation that aim to protect people whose rights are PO4
violated. cognitive level- K3 and K4 Comprehend and Analyse
CO5 Analyse the laws and rights related to cyberspace. cognitive level PO2 and PO5
- K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. Mangari Rajender,(2010), First Information Report (FIR), Asia Law House.
2. Dr. B L Wadhera,(2016), Public Interest Litigation, Universal Law Publishing an imprint
of LexisNexis.
3. Vijay Kumar Singh, Learn the Law, EBC
4. Abdul Qadir, Legal Awareness in India, Global Vision Publishing House, 2019.
5. Surendra Malik and Sudeep Malik, Supreme Court on Information Technology Act,
Internet & Cyber Laws and Aadhaar. EBC Publishers
References Books
1. K.M. Sharma, (2019) Affidavit, Kamal publishers.
2. G B Reddy and BaglekarAkash Kumar, Transgender Persons and The Law: A
Commentary
3. Dr. K.N. Chandrasekharan Pillai, R.V. Kelkar's Lectures on Criminal Procedure, EBC
4. SCC Editorial, Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, Bare Act
5. Purvi Pokhariyal, Amit K. Kashyap and Arun B. Prasad, Artificial Intelligence: Law And
Policy Implications
Web Resources
1. https://www.pilsni.org/about-public-interest-litigation
2. https://www.drishtiias.com/to-the-points/Paper2/public-interest-litigation
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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE
23TSSC200- Academic Writing Skills

Credits: 2 Hours: 3
Learning Objectives:
By introducing the course, it is intended to:

LO1: Enable the students to acquire the skills of writing in English for literary and other
purposes
LO2: Enhance the students master the art of writing in English to fulfill their academic and
professional goals
LO3: Make the students understand the strategies involved in developing effective and
coherent paragraphs
LO4: Make the students get acquainted with the conventions of academic writing in English
LO5: Help them analyse different sentence structures
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
CO1: Construct a variety of flawless sentences in English using appropriate grammatical

structures
CO2: Earn their skills in Technical Writing
CO3: Draft effective research proposals/reports
CO4: Exploit the resources of English language for professional development
CO5: Develop effective introduction and conclusion
Unit I
1. Organizing the Theme
2. Introduction and Conclusion
Unit II
1. The Paragraph
2. Logic
Unit III
3. Deadwood
4. Inflated Diction
5. Weak Word
6. Cliche
Unit IV
7. Sentence Structure: Sentence Fragment, Run–together Sentence, and Comma Splice
8. Sentence Structure: Faulty Pronoun Reference
9. Sentence Structure: Faulty Parallelism
10. Correct Usage
11. Agreement
Unit V
Punctuation and Mechanics
The faculty will impart Contemporary Contours at the end of each course. This Contemporary
Contours will not be credited in the examinations.
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Text Book:
1. Kinsella, Paul. The Techniques of Writing. New York: Harcourt, 1975.
Supplementary Reading:
1. Krammer. G. Melinda, et al. Prentice Hall Handbook for Writers. New Jersey, 1995.
2. Langan, John. Sentence Skills with Readings. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
3. Mohan, Krishna & Meenakshi Raman. Effective English Communication. New Delhi:
McGraw-Hill, 2000.
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SEMESTER - III
CORE COURSE – VII
RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC301 RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
SCIENCE
Course Objectives
C1 To provide a summary of the theoretical framework in Political Science
C2 Overview of the research processes in Political Science
C3 Examine the various techniques of data collection.
C4 To study the various software used for data analysis
C5 To summarise the referencing methods.

Hours
Political Research Nature of Scientific Inquiry – Differences between Methods, 6
I Techniques, Approaches and Tools - Inductive and Deductive Methods -
Normative and Empirical Theories - Role of Values in Social Science Research
- Fact-Value Dichotomy - Ethics in Social Science Research – Plagiarism,
Falsification Principle (Karl Popper)
Research Process: Identification and Formulation of Research Problem - 6
II Reviewing Literature - Hypotheses: Formulation and Kinds - Research Designs
- Case Study Method - Pilot Study
III Methods and Techniques of Data Collection: Primary and Secondary Data - 6
Direct Method - Observation – Interview – Questionnaire - Indirect Method:
Projective Techniques
Survey: Census and Sample Survey - Sampling Techniques: Kinds, Methods,
IV Advantages and Disadvantages - Data Analysis – Scaling Techniques: Kinds 6
and Uses - Digital Database – Statistical Analysis
Research Report Writing: Features and Rules - Types of Reports – 6
V Reference/Citation Styles - Footnotes/Endnotes - Bibliography
Total 30
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Course Outcomes
CO1 Summarise the various theories in Political Science PO1, PO3, PO6
Research Methodology
CO2 Experiment with the subject using the appropriate PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
methodology
CO3 Examine the data collection techniques PO1, PO4, PO5, PO6,
PO7
CO4 Choose appropriate techniques for data analysis. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
PO5,
CO5 Write a well-formulated research paper along with proper PO2, PO3, PO4, PO9,
references. PO11
Text Books
1. Janet B. Johnson, Richard A. Joslyn and H. T Reynolds. Political Science Research
Methods, CQ Press, 2001.
2. Gerald R. Adams and Jay D. Schvaneveldt. Understanding Research Methods,
Longman, 1985.
3. C. R Kothari and GauravGarg. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques,
New Age, 2015.
4. John W. Creswell,Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, And Mixed Methods
Approaches, SAGE Publications, Inc; Fifth edition (2 January 2018)
5. W. Philips Sively. The Craft of Political Research, New Jersey: Pearson, 2009.
Reference Books
1. The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
2. William Outhwaite. Understanding Social Life: The Method Called Verstehen. 1975.
3. Bruce L. Berg. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Allyn and Bacon,
2001.
4. Yogesh Kumar Singh. Fundamental of Research Methodology and Statistics, New Age,
2006.
5. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition)
Web Resources
1. The Chicago Manual of Style. http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
2. American Psychological Association. http://www.apastyle.org/
3. Modern Language Association. https://www.mla.org/MLA-Style
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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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CORE COURSE – VIII
COMPARATIVE POLITICS
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC302 COMPARATIVE POLITICS Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the nature and scope of Comparative Politics and its relevance in
Political Science.
C2 To analyse the development of the modern State.
C3 To explore the debates on political structures and institutions.
C4 To examine the causes and consequences of political instability and conflicts.
C5 To examine the issues of political change.

Hours
Theory and Methodology 6
I Comparative Politics: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Relevance
Comparative Politics as a Science
Comparative Methods, Techniques, Tools and Approaches
Development of the Modern State 6
II State Formation and Nation-Building
Nation-State and State-Nation
Territory & Extraterritoriality
Growth of States after 1945
Theories of the State (Ethical, Moral, Conflict and Pluralist Approaches)
III Structures and Institutions 6
Structure versus Agency Debate
Political Structures and Institutions
Borders and Non-State Spaces
Political Instability and Political Conflicts
IV State Capacity and State Failure 6
Political Violence: Institutional, Ideational and Individual Explanations
Civil Resistance, Non-violent Campaigns, Terrorism, Ethnic Conflicts, Civil
War and Insurgency
Issues of Political Change 6
V Political Development, Political Modernisation and Political Transition
Political Order and Political Decay
Political Transformation: Revolution &Coup d‟état
Total 30
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Course Outcomes
CO1 Explain the meaning and significance of Comparative PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,PO

Politics. (Understand– K2) 8, PO9, PO10, PO11
CO2 Compare and contrast the concepts of modern State PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,PO
(Analyse– K4) 7, PO9, PO11,PO12
CO3 Apply the debates on political structures and PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,PO
institutions to real-world situations. (Apply - K3) 8, PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO4 Evaluate the issues pertaining to political instability PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,PO
and political conflicts. (Evaluate– K5) 7,PO8, PO9, PO11
CO5 Construct a comparative analysis of political PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,
transformations, including revolutions and coups d'état. PO9, PO10, PO11 & PO12
(Create– K6)
Text Books
1. Kenneth Newton and Jan W. van Deth (2012).Foundations of Comparative Politics,
Cambridge University Press.
2. Stephen Orvis and Carl Ann Drogus (2020), Introducing Comparative Politics: Concepts
and Cases in Context, SAGE Publications.
3. Judith Bara and Mark Pennington (2009).Comparative Politics: Explaining Democratic
Systems, Sage Publications.
4. Daniele Caramani (2023).Comparative Politics, Oxford University Press.
5. Howard J. Wiarda and Esther M Skelley (2006).Comparative Politics: Approaches and
Issues, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.
Reference Books
1. Jennifer Gandhi and Rubén Ruiz-Rufino (2015). Routledge Handbook of Comparative
Political Institutions, Routledge.
2. Carles Boix and Susan C. Stokes (2009).The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics,
Oxford: Oxford University Press.
3. John T. Ishiyama (2011).Comparative Politics: Principles of Democracy and
Democratization, Wiley Blackwell.
4. Patrick H. O‟Neil, Karl J Fields and Don Share (2020).Essentials of Comparative Politics,
W.W. Norton and Company.
5. Robert Jackson and Michael B. Stein (1971).Issues in Comparative Politics, St. Martin‟s
Press.
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Web Resources

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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CORE COURSE – IX
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC303 INTERNATIONAL Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
ORGANISATIONS
Course Objectives
C1 Examine theoretical approaches to the study of international organisations.
C2 Assess the structure and role of the UN
C3 Analyse the working of the global organisations
C4 Examine the role of regional institutions and its impact in the world
C5 Assess the role and future of international organisations

Hours
History and evolution of International Organisations - Definition, Scope 6
I and Classifications - Functional classification and Typologies of International
Organizations - Non-Governmental; Inter-Governmental: Trans-National
Organisations/Corporations - - Successes and Failures of the League of Nations
-Foundations of the United Nations - Strengths and Weaknesses
Specialized Organizations and Programs of the United Nations: 6
II WHO; ILO; FAO; UNESCO; IAEA
Refugee Programs (UNRRA and UNHCR)
UN and International Development: MDGs and SDGs
III Global Organizations: 6
The GATT System and the World Trade Organization - The World Bank and
IMF - International Criminal Court
Regional Organizations:
IV Definition, Origins, Dynamics and Principles of Regionalism 6
Regional Organizations of Europe (NATO, OSCE, EU)
Regional Organizations in the Americas (OAS, NAFTA, MERCOSUR)
Regional Organizations in Asia (ASEAN, APEC, SCO)
Regional Organizations in Africa (AU, ECOWAS)
Regional Organizations in the Middle East (The League of Arab States, GCC)
Amnesty International - Human Rights Watch - International Committee on the 6
V Red Cross - The Future of International Organizations - Pessimistic /
Optimistic Views - Future Needs and Prospects
Total 30
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Explain the theoretical approaches of International Organisations PO1, PO3,
PO6, PO7
CO2 Analyse the effectiveness of united nations PO1, PO2,
PO3, PO11
CO3 Explain the functioning of global institutions PO1, PO2,
PO3, PO11
CO4 Illustrate the roles and the nuances of the prominent regional PO1, PO2,
organisation PO3, PO6,
PO7, PO11
CO5 Assess the contribution of International Non-Governmental PO1, PO2,
Organisations to maintaining human rights and world peace PO3, PO6,
PO7, PO10,
Text Books
1. Karns P Margret, Mingst Karen, Kendall W. Stiles. International Organisations: The
Politics and Process of Global Governance, Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2015.
2. Jacob Katz Cogan, Ian Hurd, Ian Johnstone, The Oxford Handbook of International
Organizations, Oxford University Press, 2016
3. Frederic L., Jr. Kirgis, International Organizations in Their Legal Setting, West; 2nd
edition (American Casebook Series), ISBN: 0314016430
4. Frederic L., Jr. Kirgis, International Organizations in Their Legal Setting: Selected
Documents, West, ISBN: 0314018174
5. Jose E. Alvarez, Centennial Essay: In Honor Of The 100th Anniversary Of The AJIL and
the ASIL: International Organizations: Then And Now , 100 A.J.I.L. 324, (2006)
References Books
1. Anuradha Kumar, Human Rights: Global Perspectives, Sarup & Sons,2002.
2. D.J.Ravindran, Human Rights Praxis:-A Resource Book For Study, Action And Reflection.
Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development, 1998.
3. Philip Alston (Edited), The United Nations And Human Rights: A Critical Appraisal,
Clarendon Press, 1995
4. Clive Archer, International Organizations. Routledge, 2014
5. David Armstrong, International Organisation in World Politics, Macmillan International
Higher Education, 2017
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Web Resources
1. https://www.un.org/
2. https://www.icrc.org
3. http://www.imf.org

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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CORE COURSE – X
GRASSROOT DEMOCRACY IN INDIA
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC304 GRASSROOT DEMOCRACY IN Core Y - - - 3 4 25

75 100
INDIA
Course Objectives
C1 Explain the theoretical aspects of Grass root democracy
C2 Examine the historical origins of rural local governments in India
C3 Assess the legal framework that supports the rural local government.
C4 Analyse the historical framework of the urban local government
C5 Explain the legal structure that facilitates grassroots governance in urban areas

Hours
Define Grass root democracy - Democracy in India: Social, Economic and 4
I Political – Framework for Devolution of Powers - Challenges before
Democracy: women and marginalised sections of the society - Social Change
through Social Movements – Media and Grass root Democracy
Rural Local Government in Ancient and Medieval times - Rural Local 4
II Government during British rule - Rural Local Government after Independence
- Community Development Programme and National Extension Service
III Balwantray Mehta Committee Report - Working of the three-tier system of 4
Panchayati Raj during 1959-93 - Asoka Mehta Committee Report -
Constitutional Status to Panchayati Raj Institutions and main provisions of the
73rd Constitution Amendment Act.
Urban Local Government in Ancient and Medieval times - Urban Local
IV Government in Pre-British Era - Urban Local Government under the British 4
Municipal Government in Post-Independence period - Attempts made at the 4
V Center and in the states to promote Municipal Government - Main features of
73rd and 74th constitution Amendment Act
Total 20
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Appreciate the importance of grassroots democracy. PO1, PO3, PO4
CO2 Explain the origin of the rural grassroots institute PO1, PO3, PO4,
PO6
CO3 Assess the various structures of the Urban local governments PO1, PO3, PO4,
PO6
CO4 Interpret the origins of the urban local government PO1, PO3, PO4,
PO6
CO5 Explain the working and the structure of the urban local governments PO1, PO3, PO4,
PO6
Text Books
1. M.N. Srinivas and A.M. Shah, The Grassroots of Democracy: Field Studies of Indian Elections,
Permanent Black, 2007
2. Palanithurai G, Grassroot Democracy in Indian Society, Concept Publishing, 2000
3. Dr. S.R. Maheshwari, Local Government In India, Laxmi Narain Agarwal Publications,
2003
4. Dr. Ishita Chatterjee, Local Self Government, Central Law Publications.
5. Pradeep Sachdeva, Local Government In India, Pearson India
Reference Books
1. M.R. Biju, Ravindra Sharma, M.R.B. Anantha Padmanabha, Politics of Grassroots Democracy in
India, Concept Publishing, 2019
2. Kalaiyarasan A., Vijayabaskar M, The Dravidian Model: Interpreting the Political Economy of
Tamil Nadu, Cambridge University Press, 2021
3. S.R. Maheshwari, Rural Development in India, SAGE Publication 1985
4. S.R.Maheswari, Local Administration Laxmi Narain Agarwal Publications, 2003
5. Venkatesu E, Local Governance in India, Kalpaz Publications, 2016.
Web Resources
1. https://www.worc.org/grassroots-democracy-program/
2. http://hdl.handle.net/10603/120474
3. http://magazines.odisha.gov.in/Orissareview/feb-mar-2007/engpdf/page11-13.pdf
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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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DEPARTMENTELECTIVE 1
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND HUMAN FACTOR ENGINEERING
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE305 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Department Y - - - 3 4 25

75 100
AND HUMAN FACTOR Elective
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
C1 To explore government relations and its influence on areas of governance, public
policy, programs and a government‟s budgetary priorities.
C2 To examine the impact of existing or proposed legislation or regulations on policy and
decision-makers
C3 To Understand government relations / public affairs which, is educating the
policymakers about innovative technological developments and business solutions or
services
C4 To describe its intrinsic relation with public perception.
C5 Illustrate case studies on the environment, government machinery and defence
industry

Hours
Meaning, nature and characteristics of the Government Relations and 4
I managing in various publics, internal and external- human sensory, motor, and
cognitive attributes that influence human performance
Government Relations planning, Decision Making, press relations, industrial 4
II relations, consumer, community, government, company relations, GR and
the management.
III Tools of public relations: press releases, newsletter, brochure, house journals, 4
advertising, exhibitions, annual reports. GR and corporate image; Government
relations in central and state government and rural areas in India.
GR in developing countries, role of multimedia publicity; Human Factors
IV Principles and Design of Shift Work 4
Environmental analysis and policy surveys, Stress and Workload - 4
V Government Relations and Opinion research on Case studies in Aviation,
Space, Defence and Refinery Industry
Total 20
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Learn the ways to establish Legislative Priorities. PO1, PO3,
PO7
CO2 Learn the legislative tracking and policy monitoring technology. PO1, PO3,
PO7
CO3 Understand the need to educate government officials about business, PO1, PO3,
company and issues PO7, PO10
CO4 Understand the grassroots strategy which will help the policy agenda PO1, PO2,
PO3, PO7,
PO10
CO5 To know about government relations strategy and acknowledge the PO1, PO2,
impact of workplace design and environment on productivity PO3, PO7,
PO10
Text Books
1. Wickens, C.D., Lee, J.D., Liu, Y., Gordon Becker, S.E. (2004). An Introduction to Human
Factors in Engineering (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice
Hall.
2. Bridger, Robert S. (2009). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd edition, CRC Press, Taylor &
Francis Group (ISBN- 978-0849373060).
3. Salvendy, Handbook Of Human Factors And Ergonomics Fifth Edition, John Wiley
4. Proctor, R. W., and T. Van Zandt. Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems. 2nd
ed. CRC Press, 2008.
5. Sanders, M. S. and McCormick, E. J., Human Factors in Engineering and Design,
McGraw-Hill, Sixth Edition
Reference Books
1. Proctor, R. W., and T. Van Zandt. Human Factors in Simple and Complex Systems. 2nd ed.
CRC Press, 2008. ISBN: 9780805841190.
2. Walter C. Borman,(Ed)Personality and the Prediction of Job Performance, More Than the
Big Five: A Special Issue of Human Performance 2005,
3. Robin C. Stevens, Susan Rosina Whittle, Changing Organizations from Within, Roles,
Risks and Consultancy Relationships,
4. Philip Robert Harris, Developing High Performance Leaders, A Behavioral Science Guide
for the Knowledge of Work Culture,2013.
5. Halander M, A Guide to Human factors and Ergonomics, Taylor and Francis Group,
Second Edition
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Web Resources
1. https://www.worc.org/grassroots-democracy-program/
2. http://hdl.handle.net/10603/120474

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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DEPARTMENTELECTIVE 2
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE306 POLITICAL Department Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
COMMUNICATION Elective
Course Objectives
C1 Explain the theoretical basis of political communication
C2 Evaluate various issues relating to communication
C3 Assess the legality of responsible communication.
C4 To analyze ethic in political communication
C5 To explain media communication

Hours
Theories and Methods of Campaign Management – Mass Media and Citizenry 2
I Engagement – Modern vs Traditional Communication – Culture and Political
Communication
II Crisis Management and Communication - Critical thinking skills – 2
III Women and Political Communication – Youth Engagement – Media and War 2
Reporting
Law and Ethics for Political Communication – Political Research and
IV Government Communication – 2
V Public Policy and Media communication – Democracy and Social Media 2
Total 10
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Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Appreciate the importance of political communication. PO1, PO2, PO3,
PO5, PO7,
PO10, PO11
CO2 Analyse the actors and research involved in political communication PO1, PO2, PO3,
PO4, PO5, PO7,
PO10, PO11
CO3 Assess the critical benchmarks in political communication PO1, PO2, PO3,
PO5, PO7,
PO10, PO11
CO4 Examine post-cold war era. cognitive level- K3 and K4 Comprehend PO4
and Analyse
CO5 Critique analyse the emerging trends in the 21st century world. PO2 and PO5
cognitive level - K4 and K5 Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. Holli A. Semetko& Margaret Scammell, The SAGE Handbook of Political
Communication, SAGE Publications, 2012
2. Ognyan Seizov, Political Communication Online Structures, Functions, and Challenges,
Routledge, 2014
3. Dr Heather Savigny, Political Communication - A Critical Introduction, Bloomsbury
Publishing PLC
4. Kiran Prasad, Political Communication- The Indian Experience, B.R. Publishing
Corporation
5. Taberez Ahmed Neyazi, Political Communication and Mobilisation, Cambridge
University Press.
Reference Books
1. Brian McNair, An Introduction to Political Communication, Routledge, 2018
2. Aeron Davis, Political Communication and Social Theory, Routledge, 2010
3. Dan Schill, Rita Kirk, Amy E. Jasperson, Political Communication in Real Time:
Theoretical and Applied Research Approaches, Taylor & Francis, 2016
4. John Gastil, Political Communication and Deliberation, SAGE Publications, 2008
5. Kate Kenski , Kathleen Hall Jamieson, The Oxford Handbook Of Political
Communication, Oxford UP
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Web Resources
1. https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/upcp20/current
2. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2019.00026/full
3. https://www.cairn-int.info/article-E_PDC_006_0019--the-fourth-age-of-political.htm

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE - II
EMPLOYABILITY SKILL
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
Subject Code Subject Name L T P O
CIA
EMPLOYABILITY Skill 3 - - - 3 45
23TSSC300 Enhancement 25 75 100
SKILLS
Course Objectives
C1 To learn about the employability skills
C2 To understand dimensions of task oriented skills
C3 To study on critical problem-solving techniques
C4 To develop employability skills
C5 To understand the logical and reasoning skills
SYLLABUS
No. of Course
UNIT Details
Hours Objectives
INTRODUCTION TO EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Meaning – Definition – Hard skills and soft
I skills –Employability skills and vocational skills – 9 C1
Employability and employment –
Employability attributes.
UNPACKING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Embedded employability skills – Dimensions of
II competency – Task skills –Task Management skills – 9 C2
Contingency Management skills –
Job/Role Environment skills.
INTER – RELATIONSHIPS OF EMPLOYABILITY
SKILLS
Communication – Team work –
III 9 C3
Problem solving – Initiative and Enterprise – Planning
and Organizing – Self management –
Learning – Technology.
RESUME WRITING
Meaning – Features of good resume – Model (Exercise).
IV 9 C4
Etiquettes – Dress, Cleanliness, Etiquettes to be followed
inside the employment seeking process.
V Arithmetic and Logical Reasoning Skills – Exercise. 9 C5
Total 45
Course Outcomes
Course
On completion of this course, students will;
Outcomes
CO1 Acquire employability skills PO4, PO6, PO7
CO2 understand dimensions of task oriented skills PO4, PO6, PO7
CO3 study on critical problem-solving techniques PO4, PO6, PO7
CO4 develop employability skills PO4, PO6, PO7
CO5 understand the logical and reasoning skills PO4, PO6, PO7
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Reading List
1. https://www.jobjumpstart.gov.au/article/what-are-employability-skills
2. https://www.simplilearn.com/why-are-employability-skills-important-article
3. https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/employability-skills
4. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/employability-skills
References Books
1. Soft Skills, Dr. K. Alex
2. Winning Interview Skills, Complied & Edited by J.K. Chopra.
3. A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non- Verbal Reasoning, R. S. Aggarwal.
Fafinski, S., Finch, E. (2014). Employability Skills for Law Students. United
4.
Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
Trought, F. (2017). Brilliant Employability Skills: How to Stand Out from the
5.
Crowd in the Graduate Job Market. United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.
Chaita, M. V. (2016). Developing Graduate Employability Skills: Your Pathway to
6.
Employment. United States: Universal Publishers.
85
INTERNSHIP* / INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY–
Marks
Inst. hours
Category
Credits
External
Subject Name L T P S
Total
Subject Code
CIA
23POLI307 INTERNSHIP Y 25 75 100
Course Objective
C1 To provide a practical exposure in the field of Political Science
C2 Overview of the research analytical experience
C3 Learn the various techniques of data collection.
C4 To work and study in a political office / human rights organisation
C5 To work / study in an office of an International Organisation / United Nations Organisations
Course On completion of this course, students will

Outcomes
CO 1 Summarise the experience as a term paper PO1, PO3, PO6
CO 2 Have a enriched experiential learning PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5
CO 3 Exposed to data collection techniques PO1, PO4, PO5, PO6, PO7
CO 4 Experienced data analysis. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5,
CO 5 Write a well-formulated research paper along with proper PO2, PO3, PO4, PO9, PO11
references.
*during summer vacation
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CO1 S S L M S M S S M S S S
CO2 S S M M S S S S L M M S
CO3 S S M L S L S S S S S M
CO4 S S L S S M S S S M S S
CO5 S S L S S M S S L S M M
S-Strong M – Medium L- Low

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted
percentage of
Course
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
Contribution to POs
86
SEMESTER – IV
CORE COURSE – XI
CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THEORY
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC401 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
THEORY
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamental ideas of Contemporary Political Theory
C2 To help students understand the basic assumptions of the Pluralist Theory of Politics,
Group Theory and Decision-Making Theory
C3 To provide an understanding of the nature and relevance of the Political
Communication and to examine the basic assumptions of the General System Theory
and Structural-Functional Theory
C4 To familiarise students with the concepts of democracy and citizenship and the debates
surrounding them
C5 To enable students to critically analyse the concept of justice

Hours
I Nature and Significance of Political Theory: Classical Political Theory & 6
Scientific Political Theory - Characteristics and Approaches - Fact-Value
Dichotomy - Behaviouralism: Origin – Intellectual Foundation Stones -
Chicago School of Thought - Charles Merriam - David Easton -
Achievements and Limitations - Post-Behaviouralism: Origin and
Development - Credo of Relevance
II Pluralist Theory of Politics: Characteristics and Contributions of Harold J. 6
Laski - Group Theory: Characteristics and Contributions of A. F. Bentley and
David Truman - Decision-Making Theory: Characteristics and Contribution
of Richard Snyder
III Communication Theory: Characteristics and Contribution of Karl Deutsch 6
General System Theory: Characteristics and Contribution of David Easton
Structural-Functional Theory: Characteristics and Contribution of Gabriel
Almond
IV Theories of Democracy: Elitist Theory – Pluralist Theory – Theory of 6
Participatory Democracy - Theories of Citizenship: Liberal Theory –
Libertarian Theory – Communitarian Theory
V Theories of Justice: John Rawl‟s Theory of Justice – Nozick‟s Theory of 6
Justice – Marxist Theory of Justice
Theories of Power: Antonio Gramsci‟s Theory of Hegemony – Michel
Foucault‟s Theory of Power – Hannah Arendt‟s Theory of Power
Total 30
87
Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome
CO1 Understand the fundamental ideas of Contemporary PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7, PO8,
Political Theory PO11
CO2 Know the basic assumptions of the Pluralist Theory of PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7, PO8,
Politics, Group Theory and Decision-Making Theory PO11
CO3 Examine the nature and relevance of the Political PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7, PO8,
Communication and the basic assumptions of the PO11
General System Theory and Structural-Functional
Theory
CO4 Learn the concepts of democracy and citizenship and the PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7, PO8,
debates surrounding them PO11
CO5 Critically analyse the concept of justice PO1, PO2, PO4, PO7, PO8,
PO11
Text Books
1. S. P. Varma. Modern Political Theory. Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Alec Barbrook. Patterns of Political Behaviour. Robertson Publishing, USA.
3. Robert Alan Dahl. Modern Political Analysis. Prentice Hall, USA.
4. J. C. Johari. Contemporary Political Theory. Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
5. O. P. Gauba. Introduction to Political Theory. Macmillan Publishers India Ltd, New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. J. C. Johari. Comparative Governments. Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Robert E. Goodin. The Oxford Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University Press.
3. Rajeev Barghava. Political Theory, Sage Publications.
4. Norman P. Barry. An Introduction to Modern Political Theory, Macmillan.
5. Gerald F Gaus and Chandran Kukathas (Eds.), Handbook of Political Theory, Sage
Publishing.
Web Resources
88

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Course Contribution to Pos
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
89
CORE COURSE – XII
GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC POLICY
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLC402 GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC Core Y - - - 4 6 25

75 100
POLICY
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamental ideas of governance and public policy
C2 To help students understand the basics of policy formulation
C3 To familiarise students with the concepts of policy implementation
C4 To enable students to analyse the notions of policy evaluation
C5 To provide insights into the contemporary debates in public policy

Hours
Public Policy: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Typology 6
I Policy Cycle, Policy Analysis and Governance
Official and Unofficial Actors in Policy Process
Policy Entrepreneur and Policy Innovation
Policy Formulation: Meaning, Nature and Significance 6
II Models: Institutionalism - Systems Theory - Incremental Theory - Normative
Optimal Model – Rational-Choice Theory – Group Theory – Elite Theory
Challenges in Policy Formulation
III Policy Implementation: Meaning, Nature and Significance 6
Models: Top-down Approach – Bottom-Up Approach – Hybrid Approach
Policy Learning, Failure and Monitoring
Conditions for Policy Implementation
Policy Evaluation: Meaning, Nature and Significance
IV Criteria for Evaluation: Effectiveness – Efficiency – Equity – Responsiveness 6
– Appropriateness - Types: Process Evaluation – Outcome Evaluation - Impact
Evaluation – Cost-Benefit Evaluation - Techniques: Cost-Benefit Analysis –
Management by Objectives (MBO) – Programme Evaluation & Review
Technique (PERT) – Critical Path Method (CPM)
Policy Change and Policy Reform 6
V Policy Learning and Policy Diffusion
Policy Networks and Policy Advocacy
Science, Technology and Policy
Total 30
90
Course Outcomes

Outcome
CO1 Enumerate the factors/determinants of Public Policy- Cognitive level PO1, PO3,
1 and 2- Recalling and Understanding PO4
CO2 Summarize the need for Public policy formulation– Cognitive level - PO1, PO6.
K2 and K3 – Recalling and understanding PO5, PO7
CO3 Describe the dynamics of policy Implementation- cognitive level – PO1 and PO8,
K2 and K3 Understand and describe PO9, PO10
CO4 Examine policy evalution. cognitive level- K3 and K4 Comprehend PO4, PO6,
and Analyse PO8, PO11
CO5 Analyse policy evaluation. cognitive level - K4 and K5 Assess and PO2 and PO5
Evaluate
Text Books
1. RadhakrishnanSapru, Public Policy: A Contemporary Perspective, SAGE Publishing.
2. Michael E. Kraft and Scott R. Furlong, Public Policy: Politics, Analysis and Alternatives,
SAGE Publishing.
3. Sara R. Rinfret, Denise Scheberle and Michelle C. Pautz, Public Policy: A Concise
Introduction, SAGE Publishing.
4. Policy Making and Administration, American Journal of Public Policy and Administration
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019)
5. R. K. Sapru and Y. Sapru, Public Policy: Formulation, Implementation And Evaluation
Paperback – 1 January 2019
Reference Books
1. Eduardo Araral, Scott Fritzen, Michael Howlett, M Ramesh and Xun Wu (Eds.), Routledge
Handbook of Public Policy, Routledge.
2. Michael Howlett (Ed.), The Routledge Handbook of Policy Tools, Routledge.
3. Robert Goodin, Michael Moran and Martin Rein (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Public
Policy, Oxford University Press.
4. Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Bertrand Badie and Leonardo Morlino (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook
of Political Science (Volumes I - III), SAGE Publishing.
5. Maniram Sharma, Public Policy in India, Mahaveer Publications, 21 January 2023
91
Web Resources
2. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
92
PROJECT WITH VIVA VOCE
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Subject Code Subject Name L T P S
Total
CIA
23POLP403 PROJECT WITH VIVA 2 - - - 3 4 25
75 100
VOCE
Course Objectives
CO1 To introduce the students to the fundamentals of research
CO2 To identify appropriate data collection methods
CO3 To familiarize students to undertake field surveys
CO4 To help students analyse data through scientific tools
CO5 To familiarise students with the trends in research techniques
93
DEPARTMENTELECTIVE COURSE 1
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE404 INTERNATIONAL LAW Department Y - - - 3 4 25

75 100
Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce students to the basic concepts and problems of public international law.
C2 To understand the sources of international law
C3 To know the international legal system.
C4 To understand the International criminal tribunals and asylum laws
C5 To highlight the maritime laws

Hours
Introduction: The Nature and Scope of International Law. What is 4
I international law? Key issues to address in the study of IL- Differences
between Public & Private International Law
Sources of International Law: International Customs - International Treaties - 4
II General Principles of Law - Judicial Decisions & Juristic Works - Resolutions
of General Assembly
III Subjects of International Law: Status of International Organizations - Place of 4
Individuals in International Law - Relationship between International Law &
Municipal Law
Jurisdiction - Jurisdiction of state - Nationality, its acquisitions, loss and proof
IV - Double nationality and statelessness - Criminal jurisdiction International 4
Criminal Tribunals - Asylum – Refugees - Extraditions.
Recognition, Law of the Sea: Meaning & Theories of Recognition - De Facto 4
V & De Jure Recognition - Express, Implied & Conditional Recognition -
Withdrawal & Retroactivity of Recognition - Territorial Sea, Contiguous
Zone, Continental Shelf& Exclusive Economic Zone, High Seas
Total 20
94
Course Outcomes
CO1 Have knowledge on International Law PO2, PO3, PO5, PO7, PO8,
CO2 Have a clear idea about the International legal system PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5, PO9
CO3 Know the Maritime laws and practices PO1, PO2, PO7, PO8, PO9
CO4 Clear view about Asylum procedures PO1, PO3, PO5, PO8, PO9
CO5 Know the way International Organisations work for peace. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5, PO7,
Text Books
1. Oppeniheim, International Law, Biblio Bazaar, LIC, 2010
2. James Crawford Brownlie, Principles of International Law, Oxford University Press, 2013
3. Starke, Introduction to International Law , Oxford University Press, 2013
4. Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, 2008 (6th Edn)
5. Dr. Gurdip Singh, International Law, EBC, 2015.
References Books
1. A. Boyle & C. Chinkin, The Making of International Law, Foundations of Public International
Law, Oxford University Press, 2007
2. R. P. Dhokalia, The Codification of Public International Law, United Kingdom: Manchester
University Press, 1970
3. S.K. Kapoor, International Law, Human Rights, Central Law Agency, 2009
4. H.O.Agarwal, International Law & Human Rights, Central Law Agency 1st Ed. (Rep) 2014
5. Brownlie, International Law and the Use of Force by States, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1991
Web Resources
4. (Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, also available at:
http://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/1_1_1969.pdf
5. (Treaty on European Union, also available at:
http://eurlex.europa.eu/legalcontent/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:12012M/TXT&from=EN)
95

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
96
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLE405 DISPUTE RESOLUTION Department Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
Elective
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamentals of conflict resolution
C2 To help students analyse the different constituents in conflict management
C3 To familiarise students with the trends in conflict scenarios
C4 To understand human security issues
C5 To know the importance of international peace

Hours
Peace and Conflict: Meaning, Nature, Typology and Theories 2
I Ideologies and Conflicts
Conflict Prevention, Conflict Management,
II Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation 2
Peacemaking, Peacekeeping and Peace building
III State and Non-State Actors in Conflict Resolution 2
Human Rights and Conflicts
IV Responsibility to Protect (R2P) and Human Security 2
Gender and Conflicts
Children and Conflicts
Post-Conflict Reconciliation and Reconstruction 2
V Globalisation and Internationalisation of Conflicts
Development, Peace and Security
Total 10
97
Course Outcomes
CO1 Understand fundamentals of conflict resolution PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5,

PO7, PO8, PO9
CO2 Analyse the different constituents in conflict management PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5,
PO7, PO8, PO9
CO3 Examine the trends in conflict scenarios PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5,
PO7, PO8, PO9
CO4 Examine post-cold war era. cognitive level- K3 and K4 PO4
CO5 Analyse the world peace. cognitive level - K4 and K5 PO2 and PO5
Assess and Evaluate
Text Books
1. Charles Webeland Johan Galtung (Eds.),Handbookof Peaceand Conflict Studies, Routledge,
London.
2. Sean Byrne, Thomas Matyók, Imani Michelle Scott and Jessica Senehi (Eds.), Routledge
Companion to Peace and Conflict Studies, Routledge.
3. Tom Keating and W.AndyKnight
(Eds.),BuildingSustainablePeace,UnitedNationsUniversityPress,Tokyo.
4. Irene Sabatini, Peace and Conflict· W F Howe - 2014
5. IGNOU BPSE 146 Help Book Conflict Resolution and Peace Building IGNOU, Sri.
Chakradhar Publications
References Books
1. DonaldL. Horowitz, Ethnic Groupsin Conflict, University of California Press, London
2. Michael W. Doyle and Nicholas Sambanis, Making War and Building Peace: United
Nations Peace Operations, Princeton University Press, New Jersey.
3. Josephde Rivera (Ed.),Handbookon Building Cultures of Peace, Springer, New York.
4. Louisa Weinstein, The 7 Principles of Conflict Resolution, Pearson.
5. Peter T. Coleman · Morton Deutsch · Eric C. Marcus, The Handbook of Conflict
Resolution: Theory and Practice 3rd Edition
Web Resources
98

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
99
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE/ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY SKILL
HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES
Marks
Inst. Hours
Category
Credits
External
Total
CIA
Code
23POLS406 HUMAN RIGHTS Professional Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
PERSPECTIVES Competency
Skill
Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the basic ideas of human rights
C2 To familiarise students with the theoretical and legal foundations of human rights
C3 To help students analyse the contemporary trends in human rights
C4 To examine various declarations, conventions and covenants of human rights
C5 To evaluate human rights cases

Hours
Human Rights: Meaning, Evolution, Nature, Typology, and Scope 2
I Three Generations of Human Rights
State, Society and Human Rights
Theories of Human Rights: Natural, Liberal, Marxist and Feminist 2
II Non-Western Perspectives on Human Rights
International Bill of Human Rights
III Charter of Human Rights; UDHR; Major Covenants and Conventions 2
Human Rights and Economy
IV Human Security and Human Rights 2
Science, Technology and Human Rights
V Case Studies: environment, gender, children torture, poverty 2
Total 10
100
Course Outcomes
CO1 Know the basic ideas of human rights PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5,
PO7, PO8, PO9
CO2 Examine the theoretical and legal foundations of human PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5,
rights PO7, PO8, PO9
CO3 Analyse the contemporary trends in human rights PO1, PO2, PO3, PO5,
PO7, PO8, PO9
CO4 Examine human rights and human security - K3 and K4 PO4,PO7, PO8, PO10
CO5 Case study assessment. cognitive level - K4 and K5 Assess PO2 and PO5
and Evaluate
Text Books
1. Michael Haas, International Human Rights: A Comprehensive Introduction, Routledge.
2. Jack Donnelly and Daniel J. Whelan, International Human Rights, Routledge.
3. Darren O‟Byrne, Human Rights: An Introduction, Routledge.
4. Dr. Bhagyashree, A. Deshpande, Human Rights Law & Practice, Central Law Publication
2022
5. Anasuya Mukherjee, Human Rights, Singhal‟s. Edition 2022
References Books
1. Jean Quataert and Lora Wildenthal (Eds.), The Routledge History of Human Rights,
Routledge.
2. Scott Sheeran and Sir Nigel Rodley (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of International Human
Rights Law, Routledge.
3. AnjaMihr and Mark Gibney (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Human Rights (Vol. I & II),
SAGE Publishing.
4. S SDhaktode, Human Rights and Indian Constitution: Dr.B R Ambedkars Enduring
Legacies, 2012
5. A.K.Sanatombi, Human Rights: The Update, Maxword Books.
Web Resources
101

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2.7 3 2
CO3 3 2.9 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2.8 2.7 3
CO5 3 3 2.7 3 3
Weightage 15 14.9 12.2 14,7 14
3.0 3.0 2.44 2.94 2.8
102
EXTENSIONACTIVITIES
23POLX407 - EXTENSION ACTIVITIES L T P C
1 1
The Students can visit the nearby villages and to educate the public regarding the structure
and functioning of Union ,State , rural and urban Local Government institutions and their
responsibilities of elected representatives and Officials in implementing schemes and
policies of the Government. Moreover the students should spread awareness about
Constitution of India, Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Medias, election process and voting
rights.
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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE &

iii. Methods of Evaluation & Methods of Assessment 7

iv. Semester Index. 8

v. Subjects – Core, Elective, Non major, Skill Enhanced, 10

Duration PG – Two Years

PO4: Communication Skill

PO5: Individual and Team Leadership Skill

PO7: Entrepreneurial Skill

PO8: Contribution to Society

PO 10: Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning

PSO3 – Research and Development

PSO4 – Contribution to Business World

PSO 5 – Contribution to the Society

Elective 3 5 Elective- III 3 4 Core- X 3 6 Elective-VI 3 4

Internal Continuous Internal Assessment Test

Total 100 Marks

Part I List of Courses Credits No. of

Part II List of Courses Credits No. of

Part III List of Courses Credits No. of

23POLC302 Core Course – VIII – Comparative Politics 5 6

23TSSC300 Skill Enhancement Course- II – Employability Skill 2 3

Part IV List of Courses Credits No. of

23POLS406 Skill Enhancement Course / Professional Competency Skill – 2 4

S. No. Course Details Credits

23POLC101 POLITICAL THEORY Core Y - - - 4 6 25

UNITS Details No. of

COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme

Mapping with Programme Outcomes:

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: CONCEPTS, THEORIES AND ISSUES

23POLC102 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Core Y - - - 4 6 25

UNITS Details No. of

COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

WESTERN POLITICAL THINKERS

23POLC103 WESTERN POLITICAL THINKERS Core Y - - - 4 6 25

UNITS Details No. of

COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme

Mapping with Programme Outcomes:

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

23POLE104 POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Department Y - - - 3 4 25

UNITS Details No. of

COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

23POLE105 ELECTORAL POLITICS Department Y - - - 3 4 25

UNITS Details No.

COs Oncompletionofthiscourse,studentswill learn to Programme

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5