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BANGALORE © UNIVERSITY
Department of Political Science
Jnanabharathi Campus, Bengaluru - 560 056.
Prof. M. Narasimha Murthy
Professor
15% October 2022
TING OF T) Ri DIES
P L SCIE! 2.
The meeting of the ‘Board of Studies’ in Political Science (UG)
2022 was convened in the Dept. of Political Science, Bangalore University,
Bengaluru held on15th&17th 2022.
he following members were present at the meeting:
Sl.No Name | Designation ___ Signature
1 Prof. Narasimhamurthy, BUB Chairperson Nwy
Dr. Jayarama Reddy Cee
Z GFGC Hoskote eae ABSENT
Sri. Chandrashekar K Chal Bt
3 Govt. First Grade College for Member
Women, Chinthamani
Dr. R. Shankarappa
GFGC Kolar exam Ca
Dr. Anantha Murthy R
8 GFGC Malur Menben ae
Dr. S. Ameer Pasha Ss oS
. GFGC Sulibele —_
Dr. M.N. Murthy at-4i-
7 GFGC Kolar Member ma
8 Dr. M.N. Suresh Kumar Menta 5 i
GFGC Doddaballapura ember =— 5
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2 GFGC KR Puram ember tHThe Chairperson welcomed the Members of the BOS.
Resolution:
1. The Members discussed in detail about the syllabus of the 3"4
& 4th Semester as per the guidelines and recommendations of
the State Level Curriculum committee for Political Science.
2. The Members also discussed about the syllabus for
Political Science as a Major / Minor subject (DSC -
Discipline core) and Discipline elective and framed the
syllabus for the same.
3. The Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)
Paper CONSTITUTION OF INDIA shall be introduced for
BA, BSC, BCA and BSW for the III Semester and to BCOM,
BBA and BHM for IV Semester courses.
CHAIRPERSON
Professor
Department of Political Science
Bangalore University
BangalorePolitical Science Discipline
Syllabus
(Il & IV Semester)
Submitted to
Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt.
Higher Education Department,
Bengaluru
Submitted by
Chairman and Members
NEP-2020 Committee on Curriculum FramingPoltical science Syllabus wef 2021-22,
Table of Contents
SI.No Content Page No
1 List of Committee Members 2
5 Structure for Political Science Discipline a
5 Political Science Model Curriculum Design 4-5
4 ‘Semester III 6-26
5 Semester IV. 27-48
a ‘General Pattern of Political Science Question Paper cae
(NEP- 2020)
Sd/-
‘Subject Committee ChairpersonPolitical Science Syllabus wef 2021-22
List of Committee Members
Chairman
Dr. Harish Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor, Raichur University, Raichur.
Member Convener
Dr. K. Prasanna Kumar, Special Officer, Kamataka State Higher Education Council.
Members
1, Dr. Muzaffar Hussain Assadi, Professor, University of Mysore, Mysuru.
2. Dr. Chandrakant M Yatanoor, Professor, Gulbarga University, Kalaburgi
3. Dr. PL Dharma, Professor, Mangalore University, Konaje
4. Dr.M. Narasimhamurthy, Professor, Bangalore University, Bengaluru.
5. Dr. Ratnakar B M, Professor, Kamataka University
6. Dr. Basavaraj G, Professor, Tumkur University, Tumakuru
7. Dr. Kamalakshi Tadasad, Professor, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.
8. Dr. Shanmukhan A, Professor, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta.
9. Dr. Suresh K C, Associate Professor, Tumkur University, Tumkuru.
10. Dr. K C Vi
11. Shri, Bharatraj, Associate Professor, GFGC, Channapatna.
12.Dr. Shivaputra Bedjirge, Associate Professor, GFGC, Jewargi Colony,
Kalabura
‘a, Associate Professor, Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru.
13. Shri, § R Mulla, Associate Professor, GFGC, Nesargi, Bailhongala Tq.
14. Shri. HM Krishna, Associate Professor,
jovernment Arts College, Bengaluru,
15. Dr. Rabia Begum, Associate Professor, Govt. Women’s First Grade College,
Jewargi Colony, Kalaburagi.
16.Dr. B. Saroja, Associate Professor, SSA Govt. First Grade College
(Autonomous), Ballari,
17. Dr. $ Ananth, Associate Professor, GFGC, Koppa, Chikamangaluru Dist.
18. Dr. Basavarajeshwari R Patil, Assistant Professor, Govt. First Grade College,
KalagahtayPolitical Science ‘Syllabus wef 2021-22
Structure for Political Science Discipline
Semester III
No.of | Total
Course Paper | Credits | Teaching Marks/
Hours/Week | Assessment
Indian Government and
Dsc-5 moines 3 3 100 (60+40)
aie Parliamentary Procedures in ; A 100 (6040)
India
3.1 Gender and Politics 3 3 100 (60+40)
OE3 | 3.2 Understanding Gandhi 3 3 100 (60+40)
3.3 Citizen, Citizenship and
the Indian Constitution 2 2 90.(60740)
Semester IV
DSC-7 Ancient Indian Political Ideas 3 2 100 (60+40)
and Institutions
DSC-8 Modern Political Analysis 3 3 100 (60+40)
4.1 Good Governance in
cas 3 3 100 (60+40)
OE-4 42 Understanding Dr.BR. 3 3 100 (60+40)
‘Ambedkar
4.3 Political Journalism 3 3 100 (60+40)
Ability
Enhancement
Compulsory | Constitution of Indi 2 2 50(30+20)
Courses
(akcO)Political Science Syllabus wef 2021-22
Pol
ical Science Model Curriculum (III & IV Semester)
Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA... Without Practical
Course
Discipline Core: Political Science
Total Credits for the Program:
Starting year of implementation: 2021-22
Program Outcomes:
By the end of the program the students will be able
* Not only upgrade the leaning of Political Science as a contemporary discipline but also to
inculcate the Indian political ethos and the moral standards of functioning of political
institutions in India. These infact, brought laurels to our acumen in politics and
Kautilya’s Arthashatra stands as a proof of this.
* Understand voluminously about the dimensions of Indian Government, its
Parliamentary Procedures, the concerns of Gender in Politics, Gandhian Philosophy
and an understanding of the citizens duties and responsibilities in the 3rd semester.
Political Analysis which is skill based paper.
‘* Understand the papers which are hybridised like Political Journalism and focused
papers like Good Governance and Understanding Dr.B.R.Ambedkar which will bring
to the fore facts and normative ways of running governments,
Thus, these semesters represent both knowledge and skill components and making it
Contemporary in its content. Learning among the students will thus make it interesting
and livelyAssessment:
Weightage for assessments (in percentage)
‘Syllabus wef 2021-22
‘Type of Course
| Formative Assessment /IA | Summative Assessment
Theory
40
(60+40) =100
Practical
Projects
Experiential Learning
(Internships ete.)
AECC
20
(30#20)=50Political Science
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INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
DSc-5
[DIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
Course Titl
Course Credits: 3
Total Contact Hours: 45
No. of Teaching Hours/Week: 3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 ‘Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40= 100
Course Objective:
‘The course will explain the functioning of the Indian government and the performance of both
the union and the state governments. It discusses the philosophy of our constitution and the
commitment of the Indian state to its citizenry. It will help the students to develop interest in
politics and grasp the dynamics/nuances of the polities, dynamics of leadership and the role of
socio-economic, religious and lingual issues.
Learning Outcome:
‘Atthe end of the course the students shall -
© Learn how the governments both at the union as well state level operates and what are its
challenges.
‘* Understand the characteristics of power structures in India and the response of the political parties
to the socio-political dynamics.
© Measure and understand the effects of judicial decisions on policy making and social
development in India,
Unit Contents of Course-5 45 Hours
Unit: | Chapter-I = Indian Politics: Approaches to study of State and | 15 Hours
politics in India (Liberal, Marxist and Gandhian).
Chapter-2: Constituent Assembly Composition and Major
Debates regarding the Structure of Indian State.
Chapter-3: Preamble and Salient Features of Indian
Constitution,Political Science Syllabus wef 2021-22
Unit-Il_ | Chapter-4: The Union Executive: The President, Vice-| 15 Hours
President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
Chapter-S: Parliament: Powers and Functions of Lok Sabha
and Rajya Sabha, Relationship between the two Chambers,
‘Amendment Process and Major Amendments (42", 61st, 73",
74" , 86", 101"),
Chapter-6: Judiciary and Judicial Review, Appellate Authority
-CIC, Basic Structure of the Indian Constitution and debates.
Unit- TT | Chapter-7: Nature of Indian Political System, Union-State 15 Hours
Relations (Commissions and Committees), Governor and
President’s Rule: Processes and politics.
Chapter-8: Ideology of - National Political Parties, Regional
Political Parties, Coalition Politics and Elections in Indian
Politics. |
Chapter-9: Issues in Indian Democracy: Caste, Gender,
Religion, Communalism, Regionalism, Criminalization of
Politics, Terrorism, Social and Distributive Justice.
Exerciss
‘+ Debate on the ‘basic structure of Indian Constitution’ and the need for changes in the
constitution, functioning of the Constitution-Cases regard to Governor and President's Rule.
+ List out the major amendments to the constitution, Commission and committee to review
power sharing.
‘+ Examine the functioning of various political parties, its inclusive approaches, influence of
dynasties on their performance.Political Science ‘Syllabus wef 2021-22
Suggested Readings
1, Iqbal Narain, State Politics in India, Meenakshi Prakashan, New Delhi, 1967.
2. Rajani Kothari, Politics in India, Orient Longman, 1970.
3. D. Basu, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall, 1980.
4. Granville Austin, The Indian Constitution: Comer Stone of a Nation, Oxford UniversityPress,
India, 196.
CC. P. Bhambhari, The Indian State,
‘Years, New Delhi, Shipra, 1997.
‘V. Pylee, Constitutional Government in India, Bombay, Asia Publishing House, 1977,
J. C.Johri, Indian Government and Pol
. Vol. 1, Shoban Lal and Company, India,2012.
Weiner, Party Politics in India, Princeton University Press, 1957.
Pera
A. G. Noorani, Constitutional Questions in India: The President, Parliament and theStates,
Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2000.
10, A.S. Narang, Indian Government and Politics, Geetanjali Publishing House, New Delhi,1996.
11. Bidyut Chakrabarty & Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Indian Government and Polities,SAGE, New
Delhi, 2008
12. D.D, Basu, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, 25" Edition, LexisNexis, India,2021.
13, MP. Singh & Rekha Saxena, Indian Politics: Contemporary issues and Concems,
Prentice Hall of India, Delhi, 2008.
14, M, V. Pylee, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Vikas, 1998.
15. Nirja Gopal Jayal & Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politi in India,Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2010.
16, Sunder Raman. Indian Government and Politics, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, 1988.
17.C. P. Bhambhari, The Indian State Since Independence: 70 Years, New Delhi, Shipra.2017.
18. HM Rajashekhara, Bharata Sarkara mattu Rajakiya,
19. Dr. PS Gangadhara, Bharata Samvidhana, Chaitra Prakashan
20. Dr. R Shankarappa, Bharatha Samvidhana Rajakiya mattu Sarakara, Anujaya Prakashana,
Bangalore
21. Dr. Poomima GR, Dr. Suresh Kumar MN, Bharatha Samvidhana , Sapna Book House, BangalorePolitical Science ‘Syllabus wef 2021-22
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, S
If-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Oecasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment. 10
Total 40
Sa/-
Subject Committee Chairperson
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES IN INDIA
Dsc-6
Course Title: PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES IN INDIA
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
‘The course attempts to make the students familiar with legislative practices in India with an
orientation to equip them with the adequate skills of participation in deliberative processes and
democratic decision making. This aims at providing the basic understanding of the
constitutional provisions relating to parliamentary procedures and the accessories of the same.
This will help the students to understand the working of democracy through an institutional
mechanism.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
‘© Aim at understanding the procedural aspects of parliamentary system of governments.
‘+ Leam about the privileges of people’s representatives and match it with their
performance.
‘* Understand the working of committees, budgetary aspects and deliberative mechanism
within the parliament,
Unit Contents of Course-6 45 Hours
Unit-I | Chapter-1: Elections to the Legislatures: Parliament and State
Legislatures.
Chapter-2: Powers, Functions and Privileges of People's
Representatives - Members of Parliament and State Legislature,
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Chapter-3: Legislative Procedures of the Parliament: Articles
107-122.
‘Chapter-4: Kinds of Bill
Bills, Private Member Bills.
irdinary Bills, Money Bills, Finance
Chapter-5: Drafting of the Bill, First Reading and Departmental
Standing Committee, Second Reading, Third Reading, Passage
of the Bill, Consent by the President, Gazette Notification.
Chapter-6: Parliamentary Committees: Composition and
Functioning (Departmental Standing Committees, Select
‘Committees, Joint Parliamentary Committees, Public Accounts
Committee on Privilege Business, Advisory Committee, Ethics
Committee).
15 Hours
Unit-0
Chapter-7: Motions and Hours in the House: Question Hour,
Zero Hour, Half an Hour Discussion, Calling Attention Motion,
Adjournment Motion, Privilege motion, Censure motion, 'No-
confidence’ motion, Cut motion.
Chapter-8: Parliamentary Questions: Types, Starred and
Unstarred Questions, Questions Addressed to Private Members
and Short Notice Questions.
Chapter-9: Parliamentary Privileges: Constitutional Provisions,
Codification of Privileges, Privileges of Parliamentarians and
Legislators, Breach of Privilege.
15 Hours
Exercise:
‘+ The college can organise mock parliaments and teach students the etiquettes of
par
iamentary behaviour.
* Can organise debates on the codification of privileges and match it with the performance
of people’s representatives.
* Can organise special lectures by inviting officers/bureaucrats to deliberate on the
procedural aspects of democracy.
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Suggested Readings
1, M.N. Kaul and S.L. Shakdher, Practice and Procedure of Parliament, Metropolitan, New
Delhi, 1968.
2. Subhash C. Kashyap, Our Parliament, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 2021.
3. SH. Belavadi, Theory and Practice of Parliamentary Procedure in India, 1988.
4. Study Material on Parliamentary Practices and Procedures. Lok Sabha Secretariat
Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (Erstwhile BPST), New
Delhi
5. Apoorva Shankar and Shreya Singh, Parliamentary Procedures A Primer Rajya Sabha,
PRS Legislative Research, 2015,
6. SRoosdormodsod , embswdsdoo, Sabah Aoowg Aewad
OH BE, SISAOS,
National Book Trust, India, 2015.
7. Dr. K. S. Chauhan, Parliament Powers Functions And Privileges, LexisNexis, India,
2013.
8, Ajit Ranjan Mukharjea, Parliamentary Procedure in India, Oxford University Press,
1958,
9. MN. Kaul, Parliamentary Institutions and Procedures, National Publishing House,
1978.
10, Jalan, India’s Politics, Penguin, New Delhi, 2007.
II. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. & Alam M. A., Indian Government and Politics, Pearson, New
Delhi, 2011
12. Chakravarty, B. & Pandey, K. P, Indian Government and Politics, Sage, New Delhi,
2006.
13. K. Sanyal, Strengthening Parliamentary Committees, PRS, Centre for Policy Research,
New Delhi, 2011.
Available at:
http://www.prsindia.org/administrator/uploads/media/Conference%20201 1/Strengthenin
g %20Parliamentary%20Committees.pdf.
18. HM Rajashekhara, Bharata Sarkara mattu Rajakiya,
19. Dr. PS Gangadhara, Bharata Samvidhana, Chaitra Prakashan
20, Dr. R Shankarappa, Bharatha Samvidhana Rajakiya mattu Sarakara, Anujaya Prakashana,
Bangalore
21. Dr. Poornima GR, Dr. Suresh Kumar MN, Bharatha Samvidhana , Sapna Book House, Bangalore
BPolitical Science Syllabus wef 2021-22
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, and Mock
Parliaments as Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end
Counseling Classes.
SSS SS
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type [__Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40
Sa/-
Subject Committee Chairperson
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GENDER AND POLITICS
Open Elective- OE- 3.1
Course Title: GENDER AND POLITICS
Total Contact Hours: 45
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3
Formative Assessment Marks: 40
Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
‘The course provides an overview of political particips
nn of women in general and specifically
in India, It enables students to understand the issues related to women leadership, participation
and governance and how they have progressively become integrated into political science to
inform and shape contemporary social sciences. It helps in sensitizing the patriarchal society to
improve the relationship between men and women removing the obstacles of exploi
violation of her rights, bringing into focus the need for the education and empowerment.
Lei
ing Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students shall -
‘Answer how ideologies have shaped the women in politics
© Bring awareness of the relevance of gender issues in pol
‘© Through discussions on women and governance understand the ground realities
about politics in relation to women.
s.
Unit Contents of Course-OE-3.1 45 Hours
Unit-l | Chapter-1: Defining Gender, Significance of Gender Studies, | 15 Hours
Difference between Gender Studies and Women Studies,
Feminist Perspectives (with reference to India), Opportunities
and Constraints (Party Choices of Candidates, Social Taboos and
Stereotypes).
‘Chapter-2: Gender Imbalance in Political Representation and
Electoral Process, Gender Discrimination in Indian Politics —
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Chapter-3: Governance and Gender Structures, Gender
Budgeting and Gender Issues in Governance.
Unit-It | Chapter-4: Gender and Empowerment Process: Education, | 15 Hours
Economic, Political and Socializing and sensitizing gender
issues.
Chapter-5: Gender Differentiati
Leadership, Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Socio-Political
sphere.
Chapter-6: Capacity Building and Role of Women in Karnataka
Politics, Women Representation in Local Governments,
Unit- IIT | Chapter-7: Women and Poverty, Women and Health, Women 15 Hours
and wealth creation, Violence against Women, Women and
Armed Conflict.
‘Chapter-8: Women and Literature, Women and the Media,
Women and the Environment.
Chapter-9: Women and Societal Challenges: Dowry, Sexual
Harrasment, Domestic Violence, Girl Child - Programmes of the
Governments for the uplift of Women, Educating male child and
socio-religious taboos including patriarchy.
Exercise:
‘* Conduct one day workshop and make an assessment of role of women in politics.
* Collage making, short films and video watching can be done by the students and
‘measures can be discussed to minimise the gender gap.
* Students can make field visits to understand the persistent of patriarchal values and
traditions,
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‘Suggested Readings
1. P.K.Swaib and S.N.Tripathy, “Unequal Treatment to Women and Gender”, Bias, Sonali
Publications, New Delhi, 2006.
2. Malashrilal, Chandra Mohan, Enakshi K.Sharma, Devika Khanna Narula and Amrit
Kaur Basra, “Gender and Diversity”, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2015.
3. Andrew Heywood, “Global Politics”, Palgrave Macmillan Publication, New York,
2014.
4, Kranti Rana, “Modem Working Women and the Development Debate”, Kanishka
Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
5. Dr-Tanuja Trivedi, “Encyclopedia of Women’s Empowerment”, Janapada Prakashan,
New Delhi, 2012.
6. Bhaswati Das and VimalKhawas, “Gender Issues in Development —Concerns for the
21" century”, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2009.
7. U. Kalpagam, “Gender and Development in India: Current Issues", Rawat Publication,
2011.
8. B.N.Singh, “Rural Women and Education,” vista International Publishing House, Delhi,
2016.
9, Meerakosambi, “Women writing Gender”, Permanent Block Publication, New Delhi,
2012.
10, Brush, Lisa D., Gender and Governance, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2007.
11, Sangeeta Bharadwaj, “Gender, Social Structure and Empowerment Status Report of
‘Women in India”, Rawat Publication, 2009.
12, Dr.Tapan Biswal, “Human Rights Gender and Environment”, Viva Books Private Ltd,
New Delhi, 2006.
13, Dr. S. Murty, “Women and Employment”, RBSA Publishers, Jaipur, 2001
14, Singh, Narpat, ‘Changing Status of Women’ Vista International Publishing House,Delhi,
2008.
15. Anuradhamathu, “Gender and Development in India”, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, 2008,
16. M.Bahati Kumba, “Gender and Social Movements”, Rawat Publication, New Delhi,2003,
17, Saxena, Alka, Women and Political Leadership, Altar Publishing House, New Delhi,2011.
18, Dr. R Shankarappa, Stree Samvedanegalu, Anujaya Prakashana, Bangalore
FUPolitical Science
Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Lecture,
Syllabus wef 2021-22
Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussi
Formative Assessment
ions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Assessment Occa Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40
Sd/-
Subject Committee Chairperson
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UNDERSTANDING GANDHI
Open Elective - OE- 3.2
Course Title: UNDERSTANDING GANDHI
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
‘The course objective is to bring to the attention of the younger generation the core elements
of Gandhian thought and Gandhi’s approach to the key issues of contemporary India. This
paper covers a wide range of issues including politics, economies, social reconstruction,
religion and issues of sustainable development which provides insight into the idea of what
‘cal thinker. Hi
Gandhi propagated as a pol jeas of Hindu-Muslim relations or critique of
moder society, Swadeshi etc., makes Gandhi relevant to the current political discourses.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
nis the foundation of
‘© Be able to explain the idea of truth and non-violence whit
Gandhian Philosophy.
‘* Know the position of Gandhi on issues like Hindu- Muslim relations, gender question,
cow protection, caste and untouchability questions.
‘* Answer his reason for his choice of Swadeshi and his critique of modem Civilization.
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Unit Contents of Course- OE-3.2 45 Hours
Unit-l_ | Chapter-1: Background Influences: Historical: South Africa, | 15 Hours
Intellectual: Thoreau, Ruskin and Tolstoy.
Chapter-2: Gandhian Experiments: Truth and Non-Violence,
Satyagraha, Truth, Movements led by Gandhi- Champaran,
Bardoli, Khilafat,Non- Cooperation, Salt Satayagraha.
Movements- Ahmedabad Mill Strike,
om Satyagraha, Forest, Health and Naturopathy,
Sustainable Development. |
Unit-Il | Chapter-4: Gandhi as a Leader: Gandhi as a model, Gandhi as | 15 Hours
an Economist, Gandhian Methodology: Prayer, Consensus
Building and Fasting.
Chapter-5: Gandhian Views on Politi
Morality, Religion and Service,
Role of Ethics,
Chapter-6: Gandhi's critique on English Parliament, Gandhi on
Nation and Nationalism,
Unit- II | Chapter-7: Gandhi on Swadeshi and Swaraj, Critique on | 15 Hours
Modern Civilization, Modern Education and Machines.
Chapter-8: Gandhi on Violence, Gandhi and Sins, Gandhi’s
views on Women and Sustainable Development.
Chapter-9 Gandhi as Political Strategist, Gandhi's Views on
Hindu-Muslim Relations, Cow Protection, Untouchability and
Caste Question.
Exercise:
‘© Students shall have a group reading of Gandi
with truth, Sarvodaya, etc,
* Shall conduct the group discussion on the significance of Satyagraha, Sustainable
Development, Swadeshi, etc.
* By reviewing literature on Gandhian critiques students can discuss the strengths and
weakness of Gandhian Philosophy and his relevance in 21st century.
texts like Hindswarj, My Experiment
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‘Suggested Readings
1. Lal, V, The Gandhi Everyone Loves to Hate, Economic and Political Weekly, 43(40), 2008, pp.
55-64,
2. Power, P, Towards a Re-Evaluation of Gandhi's Political thought. The Western Political
Quarterly, 16(1), 1963, pp. 99-108.
3. Gandhi , M. K, Hind Swaraj, Navajivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad, 1939, pp 49-55.
4. Indian Council for Historical Research, The Logic of Gandhian Nationalism Civil Disobedience
and the Gandhi- Irwin Pact ,1930-31, Indian Historical Review, 1976,
5. Dey, A. Islam and Gandhi: A Historical Perspective. Social Scientist, 41(3/4), 2013, pp. 19- 34.
6. Chandra, B, Gandhiji, Secularism and Communalism, Social Scientist, 32(1/2), 2004, pp. 3-29.
8, Parekh, B, The Critique of Modernity In Gandhi: A Brief Insight, Sterling Publishing Company,
Delhi, 1997. pp. 63-74.
9. Heredia, R, Interpreting Gandhi's Hind Swaraj, Economic and Political Weekly, 34(24), 1999,
pp. 1497-1502.
10. Parel, A. J. (Ed.), Introduction. In: Gandhi, freedom and Self Rule, Vistaar Publication, Delhi,
2002.
11. Kumar, R. Class, Community or Nation? Gandhi”’s Quest for a popular consensus in India,
Modern Asian Studies, 3(4), 1969, 357-376.
12. Parel,A.J. (Ed), Introduction. In: Gandhi, Freedom and Self Rule, Vistar Publication, Delhi,
2002.
15, Sarah Claerhout Gandhi, Conversion, and the Equality of Religions: more experiments with
truth, Numen-International Review for the History of Religions, 61(1), 2014, p.53-82.
16. Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi Hindu-Muslim Tension: Its Cause and Cure, Young
India, 1924, pp. 58-59,
17. Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi: Save the Cow, Young India, 1921.
18.http://www.gandhiashramsevagram.org/gandhi-literature/mahatma-gandhi-collected-
worksvolume-23.pdf.
19. Dr. R Shankarappa, Mareyalagada Mahan Nayakaru, SLV Publications, Bangalore
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes
eel
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40
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CITIZEN, CITIZENSHIP AND THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Open Elective OE-
‘Course Title: CITIZEN, CITIZENSHIP AND THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3
Formative Assessment Marks: 40
Course Objective:
‘This course aims at understanding the concept of citizenship. This course supports to develop an
understanding of mindfulness, empathy and compassion and use these as tools to enhance one’s
emotional wellbeing and social relationships within a society. It further helps nation building by
inculcating responsible citizenship among the students.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
[Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
‘Summative Assessment Marks:
0+40=100
© Take part in social reconstruction as responsible individuals and will leam to develop own
identities.
«Demonstrate pro-social behaviour towards others, including those belonging to a different
race, ethnicity, culture, colour, gender or nationality.
© Understand and appreciate rights and privacy of other fellow citizens.
Unit
Contents of Course- OE- 3.3
45 Hours
Unit-T
Chapter-1: Concept of Citizen: Subject- Slave-
Comparison, Aspirational Citizenship, Kinds of Citizenship
Chapter-2: Citizenship in India: Milestones- Citizenship and
Partition of India (Nehru and Liyaqat Ali Khan Pact) The
Citizenship Act, 1955, The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1986,
The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003 and 2005, National
Register of Citizens (NRC).
Chapter-3: Citizens and Constitutional Prov
Fundamental Rights and Duties, Socio-Economic and Cultural
15 Hours
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Rights.
Chapter-4: Citizenship Issues in Indi aaws for Immigrants, 15 Hours
Laws for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum seekers, Process of |
acquiring Citizenship.
Chapter-S: Dual Citizenship: Needs and Demands- Impact of
Globalization, Advantages of Dual Citizenship.
Chapter-6: Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Citizens Rights:
First Information Report, Arrest, Detention, Bail Provisions,
Sedition Act, Citizen and Civic Culture.
Unit- 1 | Chapter-7:
izen and Responsibility: Constitutional 15 Hours
Provisions, Local Acts, Right to Privacy, Role of NGO's.
Chapter-8: Citizen and Discrimination: Caste, Gender
(LGBTQ), language, Race, Color, Place of Origin,
Chapter-9: Protection of Citizens: Women and Property
Rights, Rights of Forest Dwellers, and Displaced People (War,
Natural Calamities and Rehabilitation), Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.
Exercise:
Students and teachers collectively work towards building communi
vulnerable citizens who have no knowledge about their own rights.
‘Through activities they may form empowering groups and support immigeants/ migrants
resolve their legal issues with authorities like police and government.
They may visit courts, police stations, regional passport offices and spread the laws relating
to migrants, immigrants regarding their rights
tion network among
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Suggested Readings
1, Marcus Raskin, ‘Nation Building and Citizenship:
India, New Delhi, 1996.
tudies of our Changing order’ Rutledge
2. Atul Kolhi, ‘Democracy and Discontent: India’s growing crises of Governability,
Cambridge University Press, 1991.
3. Atul Kolhi, The success of India Democracy, Cambridge University Press, 2001
4, Savitaha Rao, India’s Positive Citizen Building- A Great Nation One Action At A Time,
Wings Publishing, Bangalore, 2020.
5. Anupama Roy, ‘Mapping Citizenship in India’, (Oxford India short introductions), Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2012.
6. Nirag Gopal Jayal, ‘Citizenship and its Discontents’, Harvard University Press, 2013.
Omit Shani, ‘How India become a democratic citizenship and making of the Universal
Franchise’, Cambridge University Press, New Delhi, 2017.
8. Koenig Lion, ‘Cultural
Press, New Delhi, 2016.
izenship in India; Politics Power and Media’, Oxford University
9. Blog.mygov.in/we-the-people-we-the-citizen.
10. Subrata .K.Mitra, ‘Citizenship as cultural flow, structure agency and flow’, e-Book, 2013,
springer link.
19. Dr. R Shankarappa, Samvidhana mattu Adalitha, Anujaya Prakashana, Bangalore
20. Dr. Poornima GR, Dr. Suresh Kumar MN, Bharatha Samvidhana , Sapna Book House, Bangalore
21. Dr. Poornima GR, Dr. Suresh Kumar MN, Bharatha Sarvajanika Adalita , Sapna Book House,
Bangalore
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Pedagogy:
‘The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Set
tars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes,
Sa es ee
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
a i |
Pal ae eal 10
Total 40
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ANCIENT INDIAN POLITICAL IDEAS AND INSTITUTIONS
DSC -7
Course Title: ANCIENT INDIAN POLITICAL IDEAS AND INSTITUTIONS
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 | Duration of ESA/Exam: 2Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 ‘Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objectives:
‘The paper aims at developing an understanding of the Social and political philosophy of ancient
India to assess the modern notions about socio-political arrangements. Further it helps to analyze
the process of decolonizing Indian minds related to India’s glorious past. The objective thus being
to throw light on the indigenous political theories and their relevance to changing times.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
* Reflect on the native concepts like Dharma, Rajadharma, Nyaya, Viveka etc, in the light
of their modern connotations.
* Understand the role of texts and stories in the Indian context by reflecting upon our own
experiences.
+ Revisit our own socio-political structures through the textual and non-textual sources from
the early Indian period in order to quell the European representation of Indian Society and
heritage.
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Unit Contents of Course- DSC 7 45 Hours
Chapter-1: Sources of Early Indian Political Thought:| 15 Hours
Unit-l_—_| Sources and Limitations: Pre and Post Colonial.
Chapter-2: Perspectives: Orientalists, Nationalists, Marxian
(Asiatic Mode of Production) and Gandhiji on Vamashrama
Dharma, Dr. Radhakrishan perspective
Chapter-3:Indian Culture: Colonial Narratives (William
Jones, Macaulay) v/s Contemporary Discourses (Dharampal and
Edward Said).
Chapter-4: Socio-Political Ideas in the Early Indian Political | 15 Hours
Unit-H | Thought: Dharma, Rajadharma, Dandaniti, Nyaya, Ceremony,
Varnadharma, and Ashramadharma, values in Thirukural.
Chapter-5: Kingship: Origin, Stories, Gopati to Bhupati,
Natureand Structure.
Chapter-6: Functions of Institutions: Sabha, Samiti, Vidhata,
Paura, Janapada.
Chapter-7: Ganasaghas: Nature, Structure, Functions Role of | 15 Hours
Unit- 111 | Stories in Indian Tradition and its relevance.
); Ramarajya, Subaltern and
Adhyatmic perspective and its relevance.
Chapter-9: Mahabharata (Vyasa): Rajadharma in
Shantiparva, Idea of war and Peace and its
relevance,
Exercise:
+ Close reading sessions to be organised to understand the ancient text in its original context
by way of discussions.
Students shall visit the nearby historical places and collect artifacts, stories, and other relies
with the help of the native people.
‘© Students shall respond to accommodate the important criticisms of Ramayana and
Mahabharata by its critics and enact dramas and costumes.
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Suggested Readings
10,
ul
12,
13,
14,
15,
18,
22,
2.
24,
Alterkar A.S, State and Government in Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidass, Chowk
Banaras, 1949.
R'S. Sharma, Early Indian Social and Political Thought and Institutions (Aspects of the
Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1991.
Jayaswal K.P, Hindu Polity, Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. LTD, Bangalore, 1943,
Goshal U.N, History of Hindu Political Theory, Oxford University Press, Culcutta, 1923,
Kangle R.P, Kautilya’s Arthasastra, Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi,
1986.
Bhandarkar D.D, Some Aspects of Ancient Indian Culture, Madras, University of Madras,
1940,
Romila Thaper. From Lineage to State, Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, 1984
R.S.Sharma, Shudaras in Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1957.
Sharma,R. SIndia’s, Ancient Past, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2006.
Sharma,R. 8, Rethinking India's Past, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2010.
Kraedar Lawarence, “Formation of the state”, Prentice Hall, United State, 1968,
Kosambi. D.D, “Introduction to the Study of Indian History”, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai,
1956.
Said Edward, Orientalism, Pantheon Books, USA, 1978.
Misra Vibhuti Bhushan, From the Vedas to the Manusamhita, City/Country Brill
Academic, United States, 1982.
Sircar D.C, Studies in the Religious life of Ancient and Medieval India, Motilal
Banarsidass, Delhi, 1971.
. Aiyangar K.R, Ancient Indian Polity, Oriental Books Agency, Poona, 1941.
17,
Pargiter R, Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, Oxford University Press, London, 1922,
Levin G.M, Bongard, A Complex Study of Ancient India ~ Multidisciplinary Approach,
American Oriental Society, USA, 1989.
Kumar S, “Role of State in Ancient India Economy”, Ramanand Vidya Bhawan, Delhi,
1986.
Sirear D.C, Political and Administrative System of Ancient and Medieval India. Motilal
Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975
Maity S. K and Upendra Thakur. Indological Studies. Abhinav Publications, New Delhi,
1991.
Mukherjee Shobha, The Republican trends in Ancient India, Munshiram Manoharial
Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 1989,
Bandyopadhya N.C, Development of Hindu Polity and Political Theories, Munshiram
Manoharlal Publishers, New Delhi, 1980.
Chattopadhyaya D. Lokayata, Peoples Publishing House, New Delhi, 1959.
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25. Kosambi D.D, The Culture and Civilization of Ancient India and Historical Outline, Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, Noida, 1965.
26. Majumdar R. C, History and Culture of Indian People, Vol.1, Dacca University,
Bangladesh, 1977.
21, Kulke, Hermen (Ed), State in India, 1000 to 17000, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1995.
28. Kane P.V, History of Dharmashastras, Vol-1-5, Bhandarkar Institute Press, Poona, 1930.
Pedagogy:
‘The course shall be taught through the lecture, tutorial, interactive sessions, self-guided learning
materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Close-Reading Sessions of
texts, assignments, seminars, group discussions and week-end seminars.
Formative Assessment
‘Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion
Assessment Test-2
Assignment
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MODERN POLITICAL ANALYSIS.
DSC-8
‘Course Title: MODERN POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours |
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
The objective is to equip students to develop insights into political institutional functioning
keeping in insight both the normative and empirical ways of understanding. This paper also throws
light on value laden functioning and value neutral aspects of systems output that will help students
to understand and evaluate Governments, It aims at scientifically assessing the functioning of the
‘government as result oriented institutions.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
* Understand the key concepts of Political Institutional working and science within them.
* Be familiar with the Phenomenon of politics and various explanations relating to the influences
that mould the decision making process.
* Help the students to visualize the working of political institutions and the process of decision
making through diagrammatic presentations.
- Unit Contents of Course: DSC-8 45 Hours
Unit-I | Chapte-1 Genesis and Emergence of Modem Political Analysis, | 15 Hours
Modern Political Analysis -Meaning, Nature, Scope and Goals
Chapter-2 Political System-Types, similarities and differences,
classification- Aristotle and Webber,
‘Chapter-3 Approaches: Traditional- Philosophical, Historical
Institutional, Modern- Behavioral, Systems, Game.
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| Chapter-4 Talcott Parson's General Systems Theory- Pattern of] 15 Hours
Inter Relationship, Hierarchical order, Integration.
Chapter-5 David Easton’s Input-Output model of Political
System, Features, Functions and Critical Evaluation.
Chapter-6 Power-Meaning, significance, and measurement,
Difference between Power, Authority, Legitimacy and
Influence,Harold Lasswell’s contribution.
Unit- 111 | Chapter-7 Gabriel Almonds Structural — Functional 15 Hours
‘Analysis, Karl Deutsch’s Communication Theory.
Chapter-8 Richard C Snyder's Decision Making Theory,
‘Arthur F. Bentley and David Truman's Group Theory of
Polities,
Chapter - 9 Political Development - Concept of Political
Development - its variables, Development syndrome, Theory of
Lucian Pye.
© The department can lead the students to a nearby political institution and explain to them
the process of administrative decision making.
© The department may invite functionaries of these institutions to deliberate upon issues of
redundancy and simplifying administration.
‘© Assignments can be given to the students to innovate methods of simplification of
administrative procedures in offices of Governments and offer consultancy.
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Suggested Readings
1. Almond, G. and Coleman. J.S. “The politics of the Developing Areas”, Princeton University
Press, Princeton NJ, 1960.
2. Almond, G.A. and Verba, 8, “The Civie Culture: political Attitudes and Democracy in Five
Nations”, Princeton NJ, Princeton University Press, 1963.
3. Amin, S, “Accumulation on an old Scale: A Ci
Monthly Review Press, New York, 1974.
ique of the Theory of Underdevelopment”,
4. Apter, D.E, “The Politics of Modemization”, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1965.
5. Gabriel Almond, “Cooperative Politics: A Development approach” Little Brown, Boston,
1966.
6. Hannah Arendt, “The Origins of Totalitarianism”, Harcourt Press, New York, 1951
7. Johari, J.C, “Comparative Government and Politics”, Sterling Publishers Private Limited, New
Delhi, 1982.
8. Powell, G.B, Russell J.D, and Kaare Strom, “
London Press, New York, 1970.
‘omparative Political Today, A World View”.
9. Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, Shaun Breslin, “Comparative Government and Politics”, Palgrave
Macmillan press, UK, 1992.
10. Verba S and Almond, “The Civic Culture Revisited”, little Brown, Boston, 1980.
11. Dahl, Robert A, Modern Political Analysis, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1981.
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Lecture,
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
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Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40
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GOOD GOVERNANCE IN INDIA
Open Elective OE - 4.1
Course Title: GOOD GOVERNANCE IN. INDIA
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3 J
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
The course directed to far
rize the student to understand the elements of Good Governance which has
the effect on day today li
‘The purpose is to show to them that states are changing their approach to
Administration giving importance to stakeholders. Some of the programs mentioned in the syllabi
‘exemplifies the same. The aim is to help students to link the theory in the class room with realities in the
outside world.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
* Understand the difference between traditional form of Administration and the concept of
Governance
‘* Get a perspective of changing modes of Governance with the examples drawn from central and
state Governments,
* Appreciate the participation of citizens in day to day Administration through a charter and
other programmes like Sakala, Bhoomi etc,.
Unit Contents of Course: OF-4.1 45 Hours
Unit | Chapter- 1 Meaning, Characteristics, Elements, Growth and 15 Hours
need for Good Governance.
Chapter-2 Theories and Concepts of Governance- Public
Choice and Public Value Theory, Good Governance and
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ation.
4ter-3 Corporate Governance- Networking and
saborative Governance
Um, Chapter-4 Public Service Guarantee Act 2011; Features,| 15 Hours
Provisions and Impact, Right to Information Act- Meaning,
Characteristics and Importance.
Chapter-5 E-Governance - Meaning, Characteristics,
Importance and E Governance Policy, ICT and Governance.
n's Charter, Digital India, Gender and
Unit- IT | Chapter-7 Sakala Project, Bhoomi Yojana, SWAYAM and 15 Hours
eKissan, eCourt.
Chapter-8 People’s Participation and Role of Civil Society,
Ethies and Accountability in Governance.
Chapter-9 Challenges before good governance in India.
Exercise:
‘© Students and the department can undertake survey regarding causes and consequences of
failed administration.
© Through activities they can visit their respective villages and prepare papers regarding the
working of programmes like Sakala, Bhoomi ete,.
© The department may invite officers connected to Governance projects and have interaction
with the students,
Suggested Readings
1. Kanak Kanti Bagchi, Good Governance and Development, Abhijeet Publications, New Del
2009,
2. C.P Bharthwal Ed. Good Governance in India, Deep and Deep, New Delhi, 2003.
3. Dhameja Alka Ed, Contemporary Debates in Public Administration, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2003,
4. World Bank, Governance and Development, Washington, DC, 1992.
5. Niraja Gopal Jayal, Ed, Democratic Governance in India, Sage, New Delhi, 2003.
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The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Leaming Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total 40
Sa/-
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UNDERSTANDING Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR
Open Elective OF -4.2
| Course Title: UNDERSTANDING Dr. BR. AMBEDKAR
| Total Contact Hours: 45 [course Credits: 3
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
mative Assessment Marks: 40 Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100
Course Objective:
This course is designed to familiarize the students with arguments and position of
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on key social, political, constitutional and democratic issues in India and
enable them to critically examine his perceptions. Besides the constitutional questions and fight for
the oppressed communities which are largely popular in academic and political discourses, has
been designed to make students to understand his ideas. On the partition of the country and the
Indian historiography his views have been valuable and this paper intends to bring to the reach of
the students.
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
© Beable to understand hi
Constitution,
ife, mission, vision and his key role in the making of the Indian
* Be able to appreciate and sensitize his views on democracy, citizenship, freedom, equality
equal treatment and justice.
* Understand his views on the some of the important debates like Aryan Invasion Theory,
Uniform Civil Code, Islam and partition of India,
- Unit Contents of Course OF 4.2 45 Hours
Unit-1 | Chapter:1- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Joumey of Life and 15 Hours
Experiences.
Chapter:2- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's perception on Hindu Social
Order, Caste and Untouchability (refer Annihilation of Caste).
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Chapter-3- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Initiatives: Mahad
Satyagraha, Kalaram Temple Entry Movement.
Unita
Chapter: 4 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Round Table Conference: | 15 Hours
His Memorandum, Communal Award and Poona Pact.
Chapter: 5- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on Partition of India, Dr. B. |
R. Ambedkar’s contribution as the Chairman of the Drafting
Committee.
Chapter 6 - Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's deliberations on key issues
in the Constituent Assembly (Article 40, Article 370, Uniform
Civil Code, Shariyat Laws, Hindu Code Bill, and Affirmative
Action),
Unit- 11 | Chapter:7- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Political Ideas: Democracy, | 15 Hours
Citizenship, Equality, Freedom and Justice.
Chapter:8: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s views: on Islam, Buddhism,
on Religious Conversion, on Aryan Invasion Theory.
Chapter: 9- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Language Question, Dr. B.
R. Ambedkar on Education and Women Empowerment and
Nationalism.
Exercise:
Students and teachers collectively debate on the issues of Reservation, Constitutional
provisions of reservation, reservation within reservation, creamy layer theory, etc,.
Give assignments to students to visit colonies of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes
and discuss it in the group about the perception that they have carried.
Debate on the need for social reform, inclusiveness, changing the cultural and religious
outlook among the Indian citizens keeping the view inhuman practice like untouchabi
exploitation. And further visit courts, police stations, ete, to understand conflict resolution
‘mechanisms.Political Science ‘Syllabus wef 2021-22
Suggested Readings
1, Ambdekar, B.R. "What Congress and Gandhi have Done Untouchables"
http:/Awww.ambedkar.org/ambed/41 A. What%20Congress%20and%20Gandhi%20Preface.
htm.
Ambedkar Annihilation of Caste, Navayana, 11th Edition, 2015.
Dhanjaya Keer, Dr.Ambedkar-Life and Mission, Popular Prakashana, Bombay, 1964.
Valerian Rodrigues, Essential Writings on Ambedkar, OUP, New Delhi, 2003.
Marcus Raskin, ‘Nation Building and Citizenship: Studies of our Changing order’ Rutledge
India, New Delhi, 1996,
6. Atul Kolhi, ‘Democracy and Discontent: India’s growing crises of Governability,
Cambridge University Press, 1991.
7. Atul Kolhi, The Success of Indian Democracy, Cambridge University Press, 2001
8. Savitaha Rao, India’s Positive Citizen Building- A Great Nation One Action At A Time,
Wings Publishing, Bangalore, 2020.
9. Nirag Gopal Jayal, ‘Citizenship and its Discontents’, Harvard University Press, 2013.
10. Koenig Lion, ‘Cultural Citizenship in India; politics power and media’, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi, 2016,
11. Subrata K. Mitra, ‘Citizenship as cultural flow; structure agency and flow’, e-Book,
Springer link, 2013,
12, Sharma, A, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on the Aryan Invasion and the Emergence of the Caste
System in India, Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 73(3), 2005, pp. 843-870.
13. Ambedkar, B. R. (1946). Pakistan or The Partition of India, In Narke, H. (2nd ed.), 2014.
yeep
14. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Writing and Speeches, Vol. 8. Delhi: Dr. Ambedkar Foundation,
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
Available at: https://mea.gov.in/Images/attach/amb/Volume_08.pdf.
15. Misra, J., & Mishra, J. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and The C
Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, 1991, 52, pp. 534-541
ition - Making In India,
16. Constituent Assembly Debates, Ambedkar’s speech on Draft Constitution on 4th
November 1948, CAD Vol. VII, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Government of India, 3rd Print, pp.
31-41.
17. Ambedkar, B. R. Thoughts on Linguistic States. Bombay: Ramakrishna Press, 1955.
18. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings & Speeches ~ Vol.1, to Vol. 17- Published by Social
Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India and Ambedkar Foundation, New Delhi, 2015.
19. Dr. R Shankarappa, Mareyalagada Mahan Nayakaru, SLV Publications, Bangalore
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Pedagogy:
‘The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Weightage in Marks
Assessment Oceasion/ type
Assessment Test-1
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment
40
Total
Sa/-
Subject Committee Chairperson
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POLITICAL JOURNALISM
Open Elective OE- 4.3
Course Title: POLITICAL JOURNALISM
Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3
[ No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3
Duration of ESA/Exam: 2 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 40
‘Summative Assessment Marks: 60+40=100_|
Course Objective:
‘The objective is to equip students to develop insights into political reporting with an
understanding of writing skills supported by grammatical strength and economy of words.
Further to provide a broad overview of the nuances of interpreting the political phenomena that
takes place in political institutions starting from the grassroots to the parliament,
Learning Outcome:
At the end of the course the students shall -
Understand the skills of reporting and research insights about the system and its structural
contours focusing on Politics.
© Carry out political reporting covering Government and Governance, campaigns and candidates,
tactics and strategies and policy issues in the public arena.
Develop writing and interpretative skills.
Unit
Contents of Course- OE-4.3
45 Hours
Unit
‘Chapter-I: Defining Political Journalism, Traditional and
Modern views about State and Politics.
Chapter-2: Understanding of Political Development: Caste,
Religion, Linguistic and Party Perspectives.
Chapter-3: Defining the Role of Mass Media- Print, Electronic
and Web (Social Media).
15 Hours
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Unit-Il | Chapter-4: Political Culture- Shared Beliefs, Values, | 15 Hours |
Ideologies and Norms, Process of Socialization.
| Chapter-S: Political Participation —Modes of participation,
| Political Apathy.
| Chapter- 6: Methods of Political Journalism- Interviews,
Political Debates, Commentary on Legislations.
Unit- 111 | Chapter-7; Communication- Defining Communication, | _15 Hours
Shaping Public Opinion, Encoding and Decoding.
Chapter-8: Skills of Writing - Vocabulary, Epitomizing,
Punctuation.
Chapter-9: Report Writing- Journalistic Writing Skills,
Yellow Journalism, Ethics in Journalism, Use of Facts and
Figures and Interpretations.
Exercise:
© Conducting classroom Common seminars on Media and Politics
Making students to read and write newspaper headlines focusing on politics,
* Visit to media houses and talks with senior political news room heads.
Suggested Readings
1. lorio, Sharon Hartin. Qualitative Research In Journalism, Erlbaum Associates, London, 2004.
2. Merritt, Davis, Public Journalism And Public Life, Erlbaum Associates, London, 2004,
3. Kuhn, Raymond, Political Journalism New Challenges, New Practices, Rutledge, New York,
2003,
4, Sedorkin, Gail, & Megregor, Judy. Intervie
Allen and Unwin, N.S.W, 2002.
1g — A Guide For Journalist And Writers, CrowsNest,
5. Menair, Brian, Journalism And Democracy, Rutledge, London, 2000.
6. Bovie, Waxen G, Discovering Journalism, Greenwood Press, West Port CT, 1999.
7. Winch, Samuel P, Mapping The Cultural Space Of Journalism, Praeger, West Port CT, 1997.
8, Jangam, R.T. (et al), Political Analysis, Oxford and IBH Publication, New Delhi, 1997,
9. Johari, 1.C, Comparative Politi
, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 1982
10. Dahl, Robert A, Modern Political Analysis, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1981
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Pedagogy:
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‘The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
‘Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 10
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 10
Total a2 40
Sa/-
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CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
Course Title: CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.
Total Contact Hours: 24
No. of Teaching Hours/Week:2
Course Credits: 2
Duration of ESA/Exam: 1 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 20 Summative Assessment Marks: 30+20=50
Course Objective:
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the key elements of Indian
constitution. The course has been designed to cover the journey of the India from its emergence as
a Republic. This will enable the students to understand various political Institutions that are
operationalised under the Indian Constitution.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course students will be able to-
‘© Understand the philosophy of the Constitution and its structure
‘© Measure the powers and functions of various offices under the Constitution
‘© Appreciate the role of Constitution in a Democracy
Unit Contents of Course: 24 Hours
Unit-l__ | Chapter- 1 Making of Indian Consti Constituent (| 8 Hours
‘Assembly- Composition, Objectives, Preamble and Salient
features of the Indian Constitution,
Chapter-2 Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive |
Principles, Citizenship and duties of a Citizen |
Unit-I1_ | Chapter-3 Union Government-President, Vice-President, | | 8Hours —
Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Speaker
Chapter-4 State Government- Governor, Chief Minister and
Council of Mis
sters, Speaker |
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Unit- Til | Chapter-5 Judiciary- Supreme Court and High Court: | 8Hours |
| composition, Powers and Functions, Public Interest Litigation, |
| Judicial Activism |
Chapter-6 Electoral Process: Election Commission-
Composition, Powers and Functions, Electoral Reforms.
© Department can debate on the role of Constitution in the country’s development,
‘© Students can empirically evidence the effectiveness of concepts like Freedom, Equality,
Justice, Rights and Duties by conducting surveys.
© Can hold special lectures on various provisions of Constitution like working of Election
Commission, Art 246, 356 etc.
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Suggested Readings:
1. Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Gurgaon; LexisNexis, (23rd edn.)
2018.
2. MV. Pylee, India’s Constitution, New Delhi; S. Chand Pub., (16th edn.) 2017.
3. JN. Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, Allahabad; Central Law Agency, (55th edn.)
2018.
4. Constitution of India (Full Text), India.gov.in, National Portal of India,
https://www.india.gov.in/sites/upload_files/npi/files/coi_part_full.pdf
6. K B Merunandan, Bharatada Samvidhana Ondu Parichaya, Bangalore, Meragu Publications,
2015.
7, BRE. BU. QO. TOBBeDNS GIs Aword sa oowsead, seo
gpods, syed 2020.
8. K. Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2002
9. P.M Bakshi, Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing House, New Delhi, 1999.
10. D. C. Gupta, Indian Government and Politics, Vikas publishing House, New Delhi, 1975.
11. $. N. Jha, Indian Political System,: Historical Developments, Ganga Kaveri Publishing House,
Varanasi, 2005.
12. Arora & Mukherji, Federalism in India, Origin and Developments, Vikas Publishing House,
New Delhi, 1992
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions, Self-guided
Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials, Practical
Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling Classes.
Formative Assessment
Assessment Oceasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 5
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 5
Total 20
Sd/-
Subject Committee Chairperson
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General Pattern of Political Science Question Paper (NEP- 2020)
L Term End Examination for Discipli ific Core (DSC) and Discipline Specific Electi
(DSE) Papers:
Each paper will be for maximum of 60 mark. The minimum mark to pass the examination is 40%
(24 mark) in each theory paper.
Note: Duration of Examination for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) and Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE) Papers is 2 hours.
Question paper pattern for Discipline Specific Core (DSC) and Discipline Specific Elective
(DSE) Papers —
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Section C: Long Answer Questions
‘Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
All Questions are Compulsory (10x1=10)
Answer any Two questions. Answer the following questions in not more than 500 words
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‘Section C: Long Answer Questions _(2x15=30)
Answer any Two questions. Answer the following questions in not more than 800 words
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1 Term End Examinati Onsale OF
Each paper will be for maximum of 60 mark. The minimum mark to pass the examination is 40%
(24 marks) in each theory paper.
Note: Duration of Examination for Open Elective Papers (OE) is 2 hours.
Question paper pattern for Open Elective Papers —
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions
Section B: Short Answer Questions
Section C: Long Answer Questions
Section D: Essay type Answer Questions
‘Section A: Multiple Choice Questions:
All Questions are Compulsory (10x1=10)
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