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University of Rajasthan
Jaipur
SYLLABUS
(Three/Four Year Under Graduate Programme in Social Science)
I&II Semester
Examination-2023-24
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‘As per NEP - 2020 piven JAIPUR Gof” SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME AS PER
UGC FRAMEWORK FOR THE SESSION 2023-24
Subject: Political Science
1, 1 Credit =25 marks for examination/evaluation. Continuous assessment in which
sessional work and the terminal examination will contribute to the final grade.
Each course in Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) has two components-
Continuous Assessment (20% weightage) and End of Semester Examination
(ESE) (80% weightage).
2. Sessional work will consist of class tests, mid-semester examination(s), homework
assignments, etc., as determined by the faculty in charge of the courses of the
study.
3. Each paper of EoSE shall carry 80% of the total marks of the course/subject. The
EoSE will be of 3 hours duration.
4. ‘Part A’ of the paper shall have 10 multiple short answer questions of 2 marks
each. This question shall be based on knowledge, understanding and applications
of the topics/texts covered in the syllabus.
5. ‘Part B’ of the paper shall consist of 4 questions, each taken from different unit
and the student shall attempt any 2 questions that carries 10 marks each.
6. ‘Part C? of the paper shall consist of 8 descriptive questions with 2 questions
having internal choices, taken from each unit. Question shall be drawn from each
unit and also the corresponding internal choice from the same unit. Student shall
attempt 1 question from each unit. Each question shall be of 20 marks.
7. 75% attendance is mandatory for appearing in EoSE.
8. To appear in the EoSE of a course/subject, the student must appear in the mid-
semester examination and obtain at least C grade in the course/subject.
9. Credit points in a course/subject will be assigned only if, the student obtains at
least C grade in midterm and EoSE examination of a course/subject.
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JALSEMESTER-WISE PAPER TITLES WITH DETAIL:
UG9101 - Three/Four-Year Bachelor of Arts
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Level Semester Type Title
sa [MIR | ROL-SITAVLFoundatons of Political Science 6 Nil! NI 6
s om MIR. POL-S7T-102-Indian Political Thought 6 NN 6
Syllabus: B.A.-Semester-I i
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POL-S51T-101-Foundations of Political Science:
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Hecture; 90-hours
‘Objectives. of the Objectives of the Course: 1
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1. This course introduces various ways of theorising the political dimensions, concepts | |
and ideologies.
2. The idea is to make understand the development of various notions, theories, ideas i
about the government, as well as Political System.
3. This course will familiarise students withthe basic normative and empirical
‘concepts of Political Science and encourage them to understand how they manifest
in social practices.
4, The undetstanding and intematisation ofthese notions and ides wil lp stents
to develop qualities of responsible and active citizens in a democracy.
5, Study and analyse political contexts from critical and constructive perspective.
Syllabus
POL-51T-101-Foundations of Political Science:
Max. Marks: 30+120 Min. Pass. Marks : 12+48.
POL-51T-101-Foundations of Political Science:
3 Hours duration 304120 Marks {
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Unit - 1 (25 Lectures)
Origin and Evolution of Political Science as a Discipline: Meaning, Nature and Scope; Traditional
an Modem Approaches; Behaviouralism and Post Behaviouraism; Political Science and sharp:
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Social Sciences, Power, Authority, Legitimacy Dy’
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Unit - 11 (20 Lectures) Coe eee
Constitationalism; Demoeraey and Dictatorship; Unitary and Federal Government; Parliamentary 28
="and Presidential Government; Political Parties and Pressure Groups
Unit - IIT (20 Lectures)
‘Theories of representations; Organs of government and their functions; Political system; Political
ical Culture and Socialisation
Modernisation and Political Development; Pol
Unit - TV (25 Lectures)
Liberalism, Idealism, Marxism, Anarchism, Feminism
‘Suggested Books and References: :
A Heywood (1992): Political Ideologies, Macmillan, Basingstoke ; i
R Bhargava and Acharya(2010): Political Theory: An Introduction, Pearson Longman, Delhi
‘Andrew Vincent (2010): Modern Political Ideologies, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, USA
W. Pye, Lucian and Verba, Sidney(1965): Political Culture and Political Development, Princeton
University Press Princeton, New Jersey
Giovanni Sartori (1976): Parties and Party systems a framework for analysis, Cambridge
University Press, UK
Peter Ronald and Sridharan (2006): India’s Political Parties, Sage Publications India Pvt.
Ltd , New Delhi
Suggested E-resources:
Online Lecture Notes and Course Materials:
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https://www.youtube.com/@kesamota
E-PG Pathshala ( https://epgp..nflibnet.ac.in/)
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Course Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, the learner will be able to:approaches of Political Science.
|. Understand the various traditional and contemporary
2. Understand multiple frames by which the idea of political society is analysed, debated and
constructed.
3, Understand the significance of theorising and then applying theory into practice.
4, Gain critical thinking and develop the ability to make logical inferences about socio-
1 issues, on the basis of understanding of various aspects, concepts,
economic and poli
views, ideas and theories in the sphere of Political Science.
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POL-52T-102-Indian Political Thought:
Code of Course Title of the Course Level ofthe Credit of the Course
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Delivery Type of the Course
Fe Mayor ‘ Lecturé;90-hours ayy
Objectives of Objectives of the Course:
‘the Course: 1. The primary objective ofthe course is to make students familiar withthe works and
studies related to Indian Political Thinkers.
2. The basic focus of study is on individual thinkers whose ideas are however framed
by specific themes and facilitated socio-political transformation. i
3. The course as ¢ whole is meant to provide a sense of the broad streams of Indian :
thought, while encouraging a specific knowledge of individual thinkers and texts.
4, The thinkers have been consciously selected to represent a wide spectrum of
ideologies and vantage points within the modem Indian thought tradition,
5. The course content will help students in understanding how these thinkers built up
their arguments and developed their views on respective themes. Fs
Syllabus
POL-S2T-102-Indian Political Thought
Max. Marks: 30+120 Min, Pass. Marks : 12+48
POL-52T-102-Indian Political Thought 3 Hours duration (30+120 Marks
Unit - 1 (25 Lectures)
Buddhism, Jainism, Manu, Kautilya, Sukracharyya
Unit - U1 (25 Lectures)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, Swami Vivekananda
Unit - 11 (20 Lectures)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru
Unit - IV (20 Lectures)
Bhimrao Ambedkar, Manvendra Nath Roy, Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Dayal Upadhyay 5+) <=,
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Suggested Books and References: University of Ret= ha
Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd (2019): God as Political Philosopher, Sage Publication, Delhi Roy
Altekar (1958): The Kingship in State and Goverment in Ancient India, Motilal Banarsidas
5B R Ambedkar (1957): Buddha and His Dhamma, Siddhartha College Publications, Mumbai
Gail Omvedt (2003): Buddhism in India, Sage Publication, New Delhi
Buddha Dhamma Foundations, https://dhammagyan.org,
Walpola Rahula (2007): What the Buddha Thought, open road, Delhi
Jafer D Long (2009): Jainism: An Introduction, Bloomsbury Academic,
Wendy Doniger, Brian Smith (1991): The Laws of Manu, Penguin books
R. Shamasastry(1915): Kautilya s Arthashastra, from-www.archive.com
B D Basu (1914): Sacred books of the Hindus, The Sukraniti, Indian press, Allahabad
‘Aakash, Silika Mohapatra (2010): Indian Political Thought, A Reader, Rutledge, Delhi
V P Verma, (1952): Hindu Political Thought and Its Metaphysical Foundations, Motilal
Banarsidass, Delhi
Christophe Jaferlor (2000): Dr Ambedkar and Untouchability, Hurst & Company, London
S. Collins, (2001): Agganna Sutta: An Annotated Translation, Sahitya Academy, New Delhi
S. Collins, (2001): Agganna Sutta: The Discussion on What is Primary (An Annotated Translation
from Pali), Delhi
V. Mehta, (1992): Foundation of Indian Political Thought, Manohar, Delhi
R. Kangle, (1997): Arthashastra of Kautilya-: A Study, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi
Appadorai, Arjun(1980): Political thoughts in India: 400 B.C., Rupa Publications
L. Jayasurya, ‘Budhism, Politics and Statecraft’, International Journal of Buddhist Thought &
Culture, 11, 2008
Suggested E-resources:
Online Lecture Notes and Course Materials:
wwwarchive.gov.in
www.libgen.io.in
hitps://www.youtube.com/@kesamota
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y-Course Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, the learner will be able to:
1. Critically understand and evaluate the Indian Political thought.
2. Identify and describe the key characteristics of Indian political thought and develop a strong
understanding of selected historiographical debates.
3. Think, discuss and debate about issues, conditions & challenges in ancient, medieval,
contemporary India, from multiple vantage points, including its significance in the making of
modern India.
4. Develop tolerance and respect for diverse opinion and at the same time, to admire and
appreciate the plurality within the Indian intellectual tradition.
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