National Education Policy-2020

Common Minimum Syllabus for all U.P. State Universities/ Colleges

SUBJECT: POLITICAL SCIENCE

Name Designation Affiliation

Steering Committee
Mrs. Monika S. Garg, Additional Chief Secretary Dept. of Higher Education U.P., Lucknow
(I.A.S.),
Chairperson Steering Committee
Prof. Poonam Tandan Professor, Dept. of Physics Lucknow University, U.P.
Prof. Hare Krishna Professor, Dept. of Statistics CCS University Meerut, U.P.
Dr. Dinesh C. Sharma Associate Professor K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur,
G.B. Nagar, U.P.
Supervisory Committee - Arts and Humanities Stream
Prof. Divya Nath Principal K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur,
G.B. Nagar, U.P.
Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh Dean, Faculty of Arts Ram Manohar Lohiya University, Ayodhya
Dr. Nitu Singh Associate Professor HNB Govt P.G College Prayagaraj
Dr. Kishor Kumar Associate Professor K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur,
G.B. Nagar, U.P.
Dr. Shweta Pandey Assistant Professor Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Syllabus Developed by:

S. No. Name Designation Department College/ University

1 Prof.(Dr.) DivyaNath Member Political K.M. Govt Girls PG
Faculty Science College, Badalpur ,
Supervisory Gautam Buddha Nagar
Committee – UP
Arts and
Humanities ,
Professor& Principal
2 Dr. Vinay Prakash Associate Political JD college Patla,
Singh Professor & HoD Science Ghaziabad.
3 Dr. Beena Rai Associate Professor Political R.G.P.G college Meerut.
& HoD Science
4. Dr. Priyanka Jha Assistant Professor Social BHU Varanasi
Sciences
 Semester-wise Titles of the Papers in BA (Political Science)

Year Sem. Course Paper Title Theory / Credits

Code Practical
1 I A060101T Indian National Movement Theory 4
&Constitution of India
1 I A060102P Awareness of Rights &Law Practical 2
1 II A060201T Political Theory & Concepts Theory 6
2 III A060301T Political Process In India Theory 4
2 III A060302P Field Work Tradition In Social Sciences Practical 2
2 IV A060401T Western Political Thought Theory 6
3 V A060501T Comparative Government And Politics Theory 4
(UK, USA, Switzerland & China.
3 V A060502T Principles Of Public Administration Theory 4
3 V A060503P Public Policy Formulation And Practical 2
Administration In India.
3 V A060504R Project 1 Project 3
3 VI A060601T Indian Political Thought Theory 5
3 VI A060602T International Relations And Politics Theory 5
3 VI A060603R Project 2 Project 3
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Programme / Class Certificate Year B.A.I Semester I

Subject Political Science
A060101T Indian National Movement &
Course Code Course Title Constitution of India

Course Outcome-Acquaintance to Indian National Movement & Constitution is indispensable for a

student to make a sense of Indian Political System. The course is designed to provide a overview of
Indian freedom Struggle and key concepts of the Indian constitution to the student, which would
evolve him into a conscientious citizen.
Credits – 4 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 4-0-0

Unit Topic No. of

Lectures
I Birth, Growth And The Political Trends In The Indian National Movement 8

II Stages Of Constitutional Development, Making Of The Constituent 10

Assembly
Philosophy Of Indian Constitution, Citizenship
Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles Of State 10
III Policy
IV History Of Conflict Between Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles, 8
Process Of Amendment, Concept Of Basic Structure Of Constitution
V Union Executive & Union Legislature 6
President, Cabinet, Prime Minster Lok Sabha And Rajya Sabha, Speaker
VI State Executive& Legislature: 4
Powers, Functions And The Relationship Between The Governor & Chief
Minister, The Legislative Assembly, The Legislative Council
VII Judiciary: 6
Composition, Powers & Jurisdiction Of Supreme Court, High Court, District
Court
VIII Centre-State Relations:Administrative,Legislative&Financial, Special 8
Provisions For Tribal Areas And N-E,Composition,Function And Power Of
Election Commission
Suggested Readings:
1. Abbas H, Alam M.A. & Kumar R (2011) ‘Indian Government & Politics’ Dorling Kindersley Pearson
Pvt. Ltd.India
2. Basu D. (2012) ‘Introduction to the Constitution of India’ Lexis NexisNewDelhi
3. Bhargava (ed.) ‘Politics & Ethics of the Indian Constitution’ Oxford University Press NewDelhi
4. BiswalTapan (2017) ‘BharatiyaShasanSamvaidhanikLoktantraaurRajneetikPrakriya’ Orient
BlackswanNewDelhi
5. Chaube S. (2009) ’The Making & working of the Indian Constitution’ National Book Trust,
NewDelhi
6. Ghosh Peu (2012) ‘Indian Government & Politics’ PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi
7. Singh M.P. &SexenaRekha (2008) ‘Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns’ Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi
8. Pukhraj Jain, Dr,Kuldeep Fadia (2021) “Bhartiya Raj Vyavastha”,Sahitya Bhawan Publication,
Agra
9. S C Singhal (2017), ‘Rashtriya Andolan Evam Bharat ka Samvidhan’, Lakshmi Narayan
Agarwal, Agra
10. R C Agarwal, (1994),’Rashtriya Andolan evam Bhartiya Samvidhan’, S. Chand, New Delhi

This Course Can Be Opted As An Elective By The Student Of Any Subject.

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Programme / Class Certificate Year I Semester I
Subject Political Science
Course Code A060102P Course Title Awareness of Rights &Laws
Course Outcome- This paper intends to arm the student with basic digital and legal awareness
where by the student can leverage this in the job market. It also intends to make the student
aware of his basic legal rights which would help him to stand up and help others.
Credits – 2 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) – (0-0-2)
Unit Topic No. of Lectures
(2 hrs. each)
I Preamble Of The Indian Constitution, Equality Before Law And 8
Equality Of Opportunity, Freedom of belief, Expression And
Dissent,CyberCrime,State&Cyber security,
II Rights And Obligations, Right To Education , Correlation 8
Between Rights And Duties, Justiciability Of Fundamental
Rights , Digital Empowerment through social networking sites,
Citizen’s Charter
III Gender sensitivity , Unity In Diversity, State And 8
Government, Nation Building, Affirmative Action, Universal
Human Rights
IV Govt. Policies And Campaigns : Practical Teachings 6
Right To Information ,Lokpal

Reading list ;
1. https://www.digitalindia.gov.in/services
2. https://rtionline.gov.in/
3. https://www.india.gov.in/topics/law-justice
4. Khosla, Madhav, et al. 2016. The Oxford Handbook of the Indian constitution. New
delhi: OUP
5. Benegal, Shyam. 2014. Samvidhan. Rajya Sabha TV

This Course Can Be Opted As An Elective By The Student Of Any Subject.

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Programme / Class Certificate Year BA I Semester II

Subject Political Science

A060201T Political Theory & Concepts
Course Code Course Title
Course Outcome-Understanding Political theory is integral and indispensable for a
comprehensive and critical study of political science. The course is designed to train a student in
the foundational issues of political theory, which is relevant for any in depth study and research.

Credits – 6 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33

Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) :6-0-0

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I 12
Political Science: Definition, Nature, Scope ,Methods And
Relations With Other Social Sciences
II Approaches to the study of Political Science. 11
Traditional approaches: Institutional, Historical,
Sociological, Philosophical or Normative.
Modern Approaches: Behaviouralism, Post Behaviouralism
III State: Definition and Elements, 11
Origin theories: Divine theory, Force theory, Social
Contract, Evolutionary theory and Marxists theory.
Functions of state: Idealistic theory ,Liberal theory,
Socialist theory and Welfare theory
IV Sovereignty: Monism and Pluralism. 11
Law: Definition: Source, Classification.
Punishment :Theories of punishment
V Liberty, Equality, Justice, Power, Influence, Authority, 12
Legitimacy, Obligation, Rights, Duties ,Political Culture,
Political participation, Political development and Political
modernization
VI Idealism, Socialism, Capitalism, Nationalism, Globalization, 11
Feminism,

VII Parliamentary System, Presidential System, Federal vs 11

Unitary, Political Parties, Pressure Groups,
Organs of Govt: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary.
VIII Constitution, Constitutionalism Democracy, Totalitarianism, 11
Public Opinion, Social Justice, Secularism, Decentralization,
Theories of Representation, Post modernism
Suggested Readings :
1. AC Kapoor, Principals of political science.
2. Eddy Ashirwatham, political theory, S Chand Delhi,2009
3. JC Johari, Modern political theory.
4. CEM Joad, Introduction to modern political theory.
5. R.C Aggarwal, Political Theory, S Chand
6. Appadorai, Substance of Politics, OUP, Delhi 2000
7. R. Bhargav& A. Acharya, Political theory: An Introduction, pearson 2008
8. Amal Ray &Mohit Bhattacharya, Political Theory : An Introduction, Pearson 2008 New
Delhi
9. R.G. Aggarwal, Political Theory, S.Chand 2001 New Delhi.
10. O.P. Gauba, An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan 2001 New Delhi.
11. Eddy Ashirvatham, Political theory, S.Chand 2009 New Delhi.
12. J.C. Johri, Adhunik Rajniti Vigyan Ke Siddhant, Sterling Publication Pvt. Ltd. 1992,
New Delhi.
13. RG Gettel. Political Science
14. David Held, Political Theory and the modern state: Essays on state, power and democracy
1989.
15. Andrew Heywood, Politics, Macmillan 2002
16. S C Singhal (2017), ‘Rajnitik Siddhant’,Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal, Agra.
17. Pukhraj Jain,(2021),’Rajnitik Siddhant,Sahitya Bhawan Publication, Agra
18. Rajeev Bhargava and Ashok Acharya (ed), (2011) ‘ Rajnitik Siddhant’,Pearson,New
Delhi.
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Programme / Class Diploma Year- B.A.II Semester III
Subject Political Science
Course Code A060301T Course Title Political Process in India
Course Outcome: Study of the functioning of Indian Democratic System is essential for a comprehensive
understanding of the Indian Political System. The course is designed to train& acclimatize the student
with the Indian Political System in action and explain the working relationship between citizens and state
and among various units of the state.The student would be able to appreciate the trajectory of the Indian
political system since independence.
Credits – 4 Max. Marks: 100 Min. Passing Marks: 33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 4-0-0
No. of
Unit Topic Lectures
I Process of Democratization in Post colonial India, 1
Dimensions of Democracy:Social,Economic,Political, Factors Shaping the Indian
Political System since Independence
II
Quasi- Federalism ,Coalition, Political parties &Party System In India,
III Impact of Democratic Decentralization: Urban and Local self government,
73rd& 74thAmendment of Indian Constitution
IV Pressure Groups, Determinants of Voting Behavior, Caste &Politics, 1
Need of Electoral Reforms, The Politics Of Secession And Accommodation
V
Religion &Politics in India, Debates on Secularism,
VI
Affirmative Action Policies With Respect To Women, Caste And Class
VII Challenges of Nation Building: Ethnicity, Language, Regionalism, Caste,
Majority and Minority Communalism, Corruption
VIII
Politics of Defection, Politics of President rule
Suggested Readings:
1. Basu D.D., ‘An Introduction to the Constitution of India’, Prentice Hall, New Delhi. (Latest Edition)
2. Frankel Francine, Hasan Zoya,Bhargava Rajeev, Arora Balveer (eds.), Transforming India, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2000.
3. Granville Austin Working a Democratic Constitution: The Indian Experience, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi, 1999
4. JayalNiraja Gopal (Ed.): Democracy in India’ Oxford India Paperbacks, New Delhi 2012
5. Kothari Rajni, ‘Politics in India’ Orient Blackswan Hyderabad, 2014
6. Kothari Rajni, ‘Politics in India’ Orient Blackswan Hyderabad, 2014
7. Kothari Rajni, ‘Bharat meinRajneeti: KalaurAaj’ Vani Prakashan New Delhi, 2007
8. Narang A.S., Indian Government and Politics, Geetanjali Publishing House, New Delhi, 1996 (Latest
edition)
9. Singh,M.P.,andSaxenaRekha,IndianPolitics:ContemporaryIssues&Concerns’PrenticeHallof
India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 1998.
This Course Can Be Opted As An Elective By The Student Of Any Subject.
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Programme / Diploma Year BA II Semester III
Class
Subject Political Science
A060302P Field Work Tradition In Social
Course Code Course Title Sciences
Course Outcome : This paper intends to train students in carrying out empirical studies and
field work which would help him in research.This would sensitize him to the precautions that
is required to carry a empirical study on socially relevant topics.

Credits - 2 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33

Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) :0-0-2
No. of
Unit Topic Lectures
(2 hrs. each)
I Uniqueness Of Social Sciences, Fact Value Dichotomy, 8
Ethnocentrism,
Participant Observation ,Value Neutrality
II Empirical Research:Meaning,Types,Methods,Indentification Of 8
Research Problem, Formulation Of Hypothesis, Research Design

III Data 8
Collection:Method,Observation,InterviewSechedule,Questionnaire,C
ase Study, Data Processing, Data Analysis
IV A Case Study On Any Socio-Political Relevant Topic Of The Time 6
And Place eg. Analysis of any Election in India,Functioning of any
organ or agency of United Nation

Suggested Readings :
1. R. KUMAR,ResearchMethodology:A Step by step guide for beginners,Pearson
2. P.N. Mukhergee,Methodology in social research,Sagepublication,NewDelh
3. V.K. Srivastav,Methodology and Fieldwork,Oxford University PressNew Delhi
4. R.N. Trivedi&DPShukla,ResearchMethodology,college book depot,Jaipur
5. J.Galtunj, Theories and method of Social research, London
6. P.V. Young, Scientific Social survey, New York, Parentice Hall Inc.
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Programme / Class Diploma Year II Semester IV

Subject Political Science
Course Code A060401T Course Title Western Political Thought
This course introduces the students to the ancient ,medieval and modern political thinking in
the West. This would help them understand the manner in which ideas pertaining to ideal
state, kingship, duties of the ruler and the ruled, rights, liberty, equality, and justice have
evolved over a period of time.
Credits – 6 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 6-0-0
Unit Topic No. of Lectures
I Ancient Thought In West: 12
Pre-Socratic Thought: Epicureans, Stoics
Plato, Aristotle.
II Medieval Thought in West: 11
Cicero, Thomas Aquinas and St Augustine, Renaissance
The Church- State Controversy,
III Modern political thought 11
Machiavelli ,Austin, Jean Bodin
IV Social Contractarians 11
Thomas Hobbes, John Locke,J.J Rousseau
V Enlightenment and Liberalism: 12
Immanuel Kant, Edmund Burke, Jeremy Bentham, J S
Mill,
Harold Laski
VI T.H Green, G W Hegel, Karl Marx. 11
VII 11
Mary Wollstonecraft, Simone De Beauvoir, Rosa
Luxemburg.
VIII John Rawls, Michael.J.Oakeshott and Hannah Arendt 11
 Suggested Readings :
1. E. Baker, The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, Metheun, 1906.
2. J. Coleman.A History of Political Thought: From Ancient Greece to Early Christianity,
Oxford: BlackwellPublishers , 2000.
3. K. Nelson, Brian, Western Political Thought: From Socrates to the Age of Ideology,
Pearson. 1996
4. Jha, Shefali, Western Political Thought (From Plato to Marx), Pearson.

5. C. Macpherson, The Political Theory of Possessive Individualism: Hobbes to Locke.

Oxford University Press, Ontario.

6. Kolakowski, Leszek, Main Currents of Marxism, Oxford University Press, 1978.

7. Okin, Susan Moller, Women in Western Political Thought, Princeton University Press,

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Programme / Degree Year BA III Semester V

Class
Subject Political Science
A060501T Comparative Government And
Politics
Course Code Course Title UK, USA, Switzerland & China
Course Outcome :Politics is the mirror of the society. This paper will help the student in
furthering his understanding of the world around. This would help him to appreciate other
systems and make him critically analyze the pros and cons of these systems. Comparison is
widely used method of scientific knowledge .This would help the student to find out why a
certain system is appropriate and suitable to a given society.

Credits - 4 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33

Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 4-0-0
No. of
Unit Topic Lectures
Nature, Scope And Utility Of Comparative Study Of
I Politics. 6
II Capitalism And The Idea Of Liberal Democracy 6
III Socialism And The Working Of Socialist State. 6

Decolonization And The Role Of State In The

IV Developing World. 6
 Salient Features Of The British Constitution And
Examination Of The Relationship Between The
Executive And Legislature And Role of Judiciary in
V UK. 10
Essential features of the constitution of USA ,
Composition Powers and Functions of the Executive ,
VI Legislature and Judiciary in USA. 10
Confucianism, Maoism, Salient Features of Chinese
Political System, Communist party of China, One
VII Country Two System. 10
Plural Executive, Direct Democracy, Referendum,
VIII Initiative, The Administrative System of Switzerland 6
1. Suggested Readings :
2. A.C. Kapoor & K. K. Mishra, Select Constitituons, S.Chand 2001 New Delhi
3. V.D. Mahajan, Constitution of the world, S.Chand 2001 New Delhi.
4. J.C. Johari: New comparative govt. lotus,2008
5. S.E. Finer, Compartivegovts.
6. Bryce,Modern democracies
7. Herman finer,Theory and practice of Modern government
8. VidyaBhushan& Vishnu Bhagwan.World constitution, sterling publications 1998.
9. J. Kopstein and M. lichbach, comparative politics: interests identities and institutions in
a changing global order.
10. M. Mohanty, comparative political theory and third world sensitivity
Programme / Degree Year BA III Semester V
Class
Subject Political Science
A060502T
Course Code Course Title Principles of Public Administration
Course Outcome :Administration being essential to every organization, this course aims to
acquaint a student with fundamentals of public administration to . This would provide him an
insight regarding the principles of administration in general and help him to bring out the best
from existing set up. This would help him to prepare for administrative examinations too.

Credits - 4 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33

Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 4-0-0
No. of
Unit Topic Lectures
Meaning, nature, Scope and Significance of Public
Administration. Evolution Of Public Administration
As A Discipline, Public And Private Administration,
I Role Of Public Administration In Modern State, 10
Types , Bases and Principles of Organization ,Theories
of Organization : Scientific Management, Classical
theory , Max Weber’s Theory of Bureaucracy, Human
Relations Theory, Decision Making Theory,
II Ecological Theory 10
Chief Executive :Types and Function, Line, Staff,
Auxiliary agencies, Departments, Public Corporation,
Boards and commissions Independent Regulatory
III Commissions, Delegated legislation 10
Concept of Budget,Formation&Execution of
IV Budget,Account and Audit 6
Administrative Law,Delegated
V Legislation,Administrative Tribunals. 6
New public administration, New Public Management,
New Public Service Approach, Good Governance,
VI 6
Development administration, Concept of
Administrative Development,Relationship Between
VII Political And Permanent Executive, 6
Indian Administration: Contemporary Practices
VIII 6
 Suggested Readings :
1. Maheshwari&Awasthi, Public Administration, Agra
2. Mohit Bhattacharya, Public admin, Jawahar , New Delhi
3. C.P. Bhamri, LokPrashasanKeSiddhant.
4. A.Avasthi& S.R Maheshwari, Public Administration, Agra
5. F.A Nigro& G.I Nigro, Modern Public Administration, New York, 1980
6. Dimock& Dimock Public Administration.
7. W.F. Willoughby, Principles of Public Administration.

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Programme / Class Degree Year B.A.III Semester V
Subject Political Science
A060503P Public Policy Formulation &Administrati
Course Code Course Title in India
Course Outcome:
It aims to provide interface between public policy and administration in India. The essence of this paper
appreciate the translation of governing philosophy into programmes and policies. Students will ab
understand Political Process as well as Policy formulation process and the difficulties in impleme
Programmes and Policies promised in Manifestoes
Credits – 2 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 2-0-0
No. of
Unit Topic Lecture
(2 hrs.
I Definition, Scope, Types & Significance of the Public Policy, Public Policy as
aEmerging field of Study ,Impact of Globalization
Policy Making Process in India
Major Determinants: Political Parties, Interest Groups, Pressure Groups, Mass
Media,Non Governmental Organization, Government Agencies, International
Agencies
NitiAayog, Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Bureaucracy, Techniques of
PolicyImplementation
II Policy Evaluation: Concept of Policy Evaluation
Survey & Sampling Agencies, Independent Studies Groups
Criteria for Policy Evaluation: Problems, Needs, Accountability, Good
Governance Major Constraints in Policy Formulation & Implementation
III Policy Intervention- Case Studies/Mock parliament: Panchayati Raj, NEP,
MANREGA, Environmental Policies, Welfare Plans for Women &Weaker Sections
,Feedback from Stake Holders.

IV Working And Role Of Parliament In Actual Public Policy Formulation.

 Suggested Readings:
1. Arora R.K. &Goyal R. ‘Indian Public Administration’, VishwaPrakashan 2008 New Delhi
2. BasuRumki (ed. 2015) ‘Democracy and Good Governance: Reinventing the Public Service
Delivery System in India’ Bloomsbury, NewDelhi
3. BasuRumki (2015) ‘Public Administration in India Mandates, Performance and Future
Perspectives’, Sterling Publishers, NewDelhi
4. ChakrabartyBidyut& Chand Prakash (2017) ‘Public Administration: From Government to
Governance’ Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd.Hyderabad
5. ChakrabartyBidyut& Chand Prakash (2017) ‘Public Administration in a Globalizing World:
Theories & Practices’ SAGE, NewDelhi
6. Jayal, N.G (1999) ‘Democracy and The State: Welfare, Secular and Development in Contempo
India’, Oxford, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
7. Sharma M.P., &Sadan B.L. ‘LokPrashasan: SiddhantevamVyavhar’ Kitab Mahal ,Allahabad
8. Singh H. & Singh M. ‘Public Administration in India, Theory and Practice’, Sterling Publicatio
1990 New Delhi
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Programme / Class Certificat Year III Semester V
e

Subject Political Science

Course Code A060504R Course Title PROJECT WORK I

Course Outcome- This paper intends to develop a comprehensive insight in the students so that
given an opportunity they can initiate a minor research proposal or attempt a minor dissertation
on their area of interest

Credits – 3 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33

Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) – (0-0-3)

No. of No. of
Sugessted Topics Lectures (1 Practical (2
hr. each) hrs. each)
A project on the working of any representative body, starting
from parliament down to the panchayat .
15 15
A project on study of issues involved in national, state or
local election and post-facto analysis .
The topics are to be decided in consultancy with the faculty and the above are only
suggestions.Any topic of socio political economic significance can be taken up as a project.
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Programme / Class Degree Year III Semester VI

Subject Political Science

A060601T Indian Political Thought
Course Code Course Title
This course is to familiarize the students with the larger political and social thinking
and ideas inAncient,medieval and Modern India. Designed in a way to help students
engage with various ideological dispensations that came to shaped the normative
thinking on India.
Credits – 5 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 5-0-0
Unit Topic No. of Lectures
Ancient Thought:
I Manu, Kautilya, AggannaSutta, Jaina Traditions 15

Medieval Thought:
II Barani, AbulFazl. 10

Thinking and Ideas in Modern India: Reform tradition

Raja Ram Mohan Roy, M G Ranade, Sir Syed Ahmed
III Khan, Vivekananda and PanditaRamabai 10

Political Vision:
IV M.K. Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, B.G Tilak. 10

Political and Social Vision:

JyotibaPhule, TarabaiShinde, Dr B R Ambedkar and
Periyar
V 10

Political and Economic Vision:

M N Roy, Jayaprakash Narayan,
VI KamladeviChattopdhyaya and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia 10

Political and Cultural Vision:

VII VD Savarakar, M S Golwakar and Mohmmed Iqbal 5

Political and Civilizational Vision:

Bankim Chandra, Rabindranath Tagore,
VIII Ananda Coomaraswamy 5
Suggested Readings :

1. K.P. Jaiswal: Hindu Polity(English & Hindi), Bangalore: Banglore

Printing &Publishing Co., 1955
2. N.C. Bandopadhyaya: Development of Hindu Polity and Political Theory, New
Delhi: Munshiram&Manoharlal, 1980
3. S. Collins, (ed), AggannaSutta: An Annotated Translation, New Delhi: Sahitya
Academy, 2001
4. A.Fazl, The Ain-i Akbari (translated by H. Blochmann), Calcutta: G. H. Rouse,
pp. 47- 57. 1873
5. V. Mehta, ‘The Imperial Vision: Barni and Fazal’, in Foundations of Indian
Political Thought, Delhi: Manohar, pp. 134- 156., 1992
6. Habib,Irfan, 1998) ‘ZiyaBarni’s Vision of the State’, in The Medieval History
Journal, Vol. 2, (1), pp. 19- 36.
7. Mehta, V. R. Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Manohar, 1992
8. T. Pantham and K Deustch (eds), Political thought in Modern India, Sage
Publications, Delhi, 1986

9. Guha Ramachandra, Makers of Modern India, Penguin Viking, 2010.

10. Thomas pantham,Politicaldiscourse:Expoloration in Indian and western

political thought

11. Bidyutchakarabarty and RK Pandey,Modern Indian Political Thought

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Programme / Class Degree Year BA III Semester VI
Subject Political Science
Course Code A060602T Course Title International Relations & Politics
Course Outcome- This course seeks to equip students the basic tools for understanding
International relations.It also introduces major events and developments that have shaped the
contemporary international system.It aims to capture the changing dynamics of the international
politics by taking up burning and relevant issues which have potential to alter its contours.
Credits – 5 Max. Marks: 100 Min. Passing Marks: 33
Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) : 5-0-0

Unit Topic No. of

Lectures
Definition, Nature & Scope of International politics,
I Approaches & Theories: Idealism, Realism, Neo Realism, 11
Decision-Making, System Theory & Game Theory
The Nation State System: National Power, National Interest, Collective
II Security, Balance of Power 10

III Diplomacy, Disarmament & Arms Control & Nuclear Proliferation , 10

United Nations, New World Order
20thCentaury of International relation: World War I & II, Cold War &
IV Post Cold War International Relations. 10
V A critical Appraisal of India’s Foreign Policy Post Independence, 8
Evaluation of Politics in South Asia, South East Asia, West Asia, Indo-
Pacific Region
VI Evolution of International Economic System from Bretton Woods to 10
W.T.O
The North-South and the South-South Dialogue,
Regional Trade Development, Cooperation, Strategic Partnership: EU,
QUAD, IORA, ASEAN, BRICS, BIMSTEC, SAARC, SCO, &Mekong-
Ganga Cooperation
VII 8
Globalization: concept, feature, effects and its impact on sovereignty of
states.
Alternative perspective on globalization, Ascendency of China,
Multipolar World
VIII Great Debates in International Relations: End of Ideology , Clash of 8
Civilization, Cross border Terrorism & Non State Actors, HumanRights,
Politics of Environment ,Traditional & Non Traditional Security Threats
 Suggested Readings:
1. Basu, Rumki (2012) (ed.) ‘International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues’, NewDelhi.
2. Baylis& S. Smith (2002) (eds.), ‘The Globalization of World Politics’, Oxford University
Press, UK, 4th edition, 2007 W.Bello, DE globalization, Zed Books,London.
3. Ghosh Peu (2017) ‘International Relations’ PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd. NewDelhi
4. Heywood, Andrew (2014) ‘Global Politics’ 2ndEdition, Palgrave Macmillan Foundations,
NewYork
5. BiswalTapan (2016) ‘International Relations’ Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd.Hyderabad
6. Ghosh Peu (2017) ‘International Relations, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.Delhi
7. Khanna, V. N (2014) ‘International Relations’ Vikas Publishing House Noida,U.P.
8. Virmani, R.C. (2007) ‘Contemporary International Relations’ Geetanjali Publishing House
NewDelhi
9. Heywood, Andrew (2014) ‘Global Politics’ Palgrave Macmillan NewYork

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Programme / Class Certificat Year III Semester VI

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Subject Political Science

Course Code A060603R Course Title PROJECT WORK (2)

Course Outcome- This paper intends to develop a comprehensive insight in the students so that
given an opportunity they can initiate a minor research proposal or attempt a minor dissertation
on their area of interest

Credits – 3 Max. Marks : 100 Min. Passing Marks :33

Total No. of Lectures - Tutorials - Practical (in hours per week) – (0-0-3)

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Topics (1 hr. each) (2 hrs. each)
A project on the formulation and execution of various governmental
programs and schemes ranging from betibachaobetipadhao,
swachtabharatabhiyan, ekbharatshreshthbharat, ujala, skill india, 15 15
jandhanyojna, ayushmanbharat, digtalindia mission, namamigange,
etc.
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suggestions.. Any topic of socio political economic significance can be taken up as a project.
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Year Sem Paper I Paper II Theory/practical Paper III Research Total
Theory/practical project Credits
Certificate I I Indian National Movement Awareness of Rights and Nil 6
in Political & Constitution of India Laws Credits-2
Science Credits-4

II Political Theory & Concepts Nil - 6

Credits-6

Diploma in II III Political processes in India Field Work Tradition in Nil 6

Political Credits-4 Social Sciences Credits-2
Science

IV Western Political Thoughts Nil 6

Credits-6
Bachelor III V Principles of Public Administration Comparative government Public Policy Credits-3 10+3
Degree in Credits-4 and politics UK, USA, Formulation And
Political Switzerland & China Administration In
Science Credits-4 India
Credits-2
VI Indian Political Thought International relation and Credits-3 10+3
Credits-5 Politics
Credits-5
Dr. Vinay Prakash Singh Dr. Bina Rai Dr. Priyanka Jha
Associate Professor &HoD Associate Professor &HoD Assistant Professor
Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Social Sciences
J. D. College, PatlaGhazibad (UP) R.G.P.G. College, Meerut (UP) BHU, Varanasi (UP)