Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Choice Based Credit System

As per the U.G.C and the Ordinance no.14 the guidelines

syllabus is, drafted by the Board of Studies Political Science
on the basics of CBCE system, applicable to the University
Teaching Department only

2022 onwords

Class : M.A. Political Science Semester l, ll, lll & lV

Department of Sociology, U.T.D. BU, Bhopal

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 Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Department of Sociology
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) M.A. Political Science

 Program Outcome(PO) : Master’s Degree

The program offered by this university has been developed with the objective of
developing individual thinking and inculcating scientific temper among the
students. This institute also produces professionally competent, environmentally,
socially and political awareness, value imbibed and ethically students
development. Students are also attracted towards research skills.

Semester I II III IV
Compulsory Compulsor Compulsory Optional Compulsory Optional
y
Theory 4 4 2 2 2 2
Field work - - 1 - - -
& Training
Viva 1 1 1 - 1 -
Dissertation - - - - 1 -
Seminar 1 1 - - - -
Practical 2 2 - - - -
Sessional 4 4 2 2 2 2
Assignment 1 1 - - - -

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO): Master’s Degree in Political Science

The concept of is relatively new in this era of globalization. The basic objective of
the course is to acquaint the students with contemporary situations which are
relevant to their personal development. These subjects are being run with the aim
of providing them with mature profiles and complete all-round development in the
concerned subject.
 M.A. (Political Science) l Semester

Course Course Name Total Credits End Sem Sessional

Code Marks
MAP101 Indian Political 100 4 60 21 40 14
Thougt
MAP102 Government and 100 4 60 21 40 14
Politics of India
MAP103 International 100 4 60 21 40 14
Politics &
Contemporary
Political Issues
MAP104 Major Ideas and 100 4 60 21 40 14
Issues in Public
Administration
MAP105 Practical (Libarary 100 1 - - - -
based)
MAP106 Practical (Field 1 - - - -
based)
MAP107 Seminar 100 1 - - - -

MAP108 Assignment 100 1 - - - -

MAP109 Viva Voce 100 4 - - - -

Total 24 - - - -
Scheme and distribution of marks for CBCS
Short answer type questions 5*4 = 20 Marks
Long answer type questions 5*8 = 40

Total Marks = 60 Marks

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester I

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP101

Title of the Paper Indian political thought

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO1: (COURSE OUTCOME)

Students will get an opportunity to get acquainted with the political ideas, theories
etc. of the Fathers of Indian Renaissance, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Mahatma Gandhi,
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and Ram
Manohar Lohia. To know, analyze and explain the different perspectives of these
political thinkers, students will be able to develop theoretical insight, and will also
be exposed to political science perspectives.

UNIT - I
Overview Indian Political Thought Genesis and Development .The Indian
Renaissance: Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Vivekananda.
UNIT – II
Influences on the idea of Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi, as a political Leader and
political activist. Gandhi as a statemen .
UNIT - III

Political Ideas of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Sir Syyed Ahmed Khan, Dr. Bhimrao
Ambedkar .
UNIT – IV

Political Views of Ram Manohar Lohia, Views of Jai Prakash Narayan, Views
of Acharya Narendra Dev.

UNIT - V
Political Views of Dindayal Upadhyay, M.N. Roy, Arvind Ghosh.
References:
Modern political thought : VP Verma
history of political thought : JP Sood
राजनीतिक च िंिन की रूपरे खा : ओपी गौबा

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester I

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP102

Title of the Paper Indian Government and politics

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO2: (COURSE OUTCOME)

Students will be familiar with the constitution's composition, purposes, design, key
characteristics, fundamental rights, obligations, and policy-directive aspects. The
work, procedures, and difficulties of the Federal Executive, the President, the
Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers, the Federal Legislature, and numerous
political parties will be familiar to them and to their theoretical and practical
understanding.

UNIT - I
Constituent Assembly : Composition and working; Making of TheIndian
Constitution, preamble, Salient Features of the Indian constitution.
UNIT – II
Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive principles of State policy, Amendment
Procedure.
UNIT - III

Union Executive, President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers.

UNIT - IV

Union Legislature : Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Union Judiciary : The Supreme
court of India .
UNIT - V
Indian Political party, Pressure group, challenges before Indian polity, casteism,
Regionalism, Languism, Communalism , Corruption & Criminalisztion, naxalism .

References:
N.D. Palmer : govt. and politics in India
JC Johri : Politics
Jain & fadia भारिीय राज्य व्यवस्था
रजनी कोठारी : भारि में राजनीति
एससी चसिंगल : भारिीय शासन एविं राजनीति
Class M.A. Political Science

Semester I

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP103

International Politics and

Title of the Paper Contemporary Political issues

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO3: (COURSE OUTCOME)

This course enables one to engage with various aspects of international politics. It
will help them to understand the practical functions as well as national power,
non-alignment affairs, contemporary political issues, North-South dialogue,
globalization and WTO etc. Students will also be able to understand different
situations like Bio-diversity, Terrorism etc.

UNIT - I
Meaning, Nature and Scope of International politics Theories of International
Politics: Realism & Idealism. System theory and Decision -Making theory.
UNIT – II
The Element of National Power and Limitations, Balance of Power
Collective security: Imperialism, Colonialism New Colonialism and war
National interest and International Ideology, Morality and moral.

UNIT - III

The Concept of Non- Alignment Bases, Role and Relevance, Regional

Cooperation: SAARC, ASEAN, OPAC,OAS, Disarmament and Arms
control : CTBT, NPT,PNE, Cold war and beginning of the new détente,
End of cold war, Contemporary Political Issues after in Post Cold War .
UNIT - IV

North - South Dialogue and South -South Dialogue and their issues,
Globalization : Meaning, Nature. it's advantages and disadvantages,
Role of the WTO, Liberalization & changing nature of state .

UNIT - V
Environmental Issues: Rio- Declaration 1992 & Rio – Bio diversity
agreement, Terrorism: Factors, Terrorism in South Asia, Cross- border
terrorism.

References:
Hans j. Morgenthau Politics Among Nations
palmer N.D. & Perkins, C: international relations
Schuman E. L.: international politics

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester I

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP104

Major ideas and issues in public

Title of the Paper administration

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO4: (COURSE OUTCOME)

To develop a conceptual and theoretical grasp of public administration, to

comprehend Simon, Ribbs, and Taylor's managerial philosophy, to educate
students on financial management, inefficiency, and the modernization of the civil
service. The major goals are to assist students in both their intellectual growth and
employment.

UNIT - I
Meaning, Scope and Nature of public administration, Evolution of Public
Administration as a Discipline. New public Administration, Impact of Information
Technology on Administration.
UNIT - II

Decision Making Approach of Herbert Simon, Ecological Approach- Fred Rgigs

Mode,l Scientific Management theory taylor.
UNIT - III

Welfare State Approach, Development Administration Approach.

UNIT - IV

Financial Administration- Importance and Aims,types, Process, Impact of

Economic liberalization, Globalisation on Administration.

UNIT - V
Neutrality of Civil Services Modernization of Bureaucracy, Administrative
Management.

References:
अवस्थी और महेश्वरी लोक प्रशासन
,l lh चसिंगल लोक प्रशासन के ित्व
 M.A. (Political Science) ll Semester

Course Course Name Total Credits End Sem Sessional

Code Marks
MAP201 Western Political 100 4 60 21 40 14
Thought
MAP202 Indian Foreign 100 4 60 21 40 14
Policy
MAP203 International 100 4 60 21 40 14
Organization
MAP204 Research 100 4 60 21 40 14
Methodology
MAP205 Practical (Library 100 1 - - - -

Based)
MAP206 Practical (Field 100 1 - - - -
Based)
MAP207 Seminar 100 1 - - - -

MAP208 Assignment 100 1 - - - -

MAP209 Viva Voce 100 4 - - - -

Total 24 - - - -
Class M.A. Political Science

Semester II

Course Name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP201

Western Political Thought
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO05: (COURSE OUTCOME)

After completing the course, students will be able to comprehend Western

Political Thinkers. The course will be armed with the ideas, visions, writings,
political scenario, state theory, social philosophy, and theoretical understanding to
envision an ideal state from ancient political philosophers.

UNIT - I
Political Thought of Plato, political thought of Aristotle.
UNIT – II
Medieval Political thought: St.Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Mantesquiew.
UNIT - III

Views of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau.

UNIT - IV

Views of J.S. Mill, Hegal, T.H. Green.

UNIT - V
Views of Marx, Lenin.
References:
V.P. Verma - Modern – Modern Indian political thought
S.P. Verma - Modern Political theory
जे सी जोहरी - समकालीन राजनीतिक तसद्ािंिA
हररदत्त वेदालिंकर आधुतनक राजनीतिक च िंिनA

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester II

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP202

Indian Foreign Policy
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO06: (COURSE OUTCOME)

It will be possible for the students to comprehend the numerous facets of foreign
policy. Participants will receive assistance in comprehending the social, economic,
cultural, political, and other ties between nations like India and the United States,
India and Russia, India and China, India and Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, and
Bhutan. Students will also be familiar with India, the Non-Aligned Movement, and
the difficulties of the twenty-first century.
UNIT - I
Foreign Policy: Meaning , Determinants of Indian Foreign policy: internal and
External principles and objective of indian foreign policy.
UNIT – II
Relation between: India and USA, India and Russia, India and China.
UNIT - III

Relation between : India and Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.
UNIT - IV

Relation between : India and Nepal, India and Bhutan.

UNIT - V
India and NAM , Challenges before Indian foreign policy in the 21st century.

References:
H. Kapoor: Indian foreign policy
S. Man Singh India's Serch for power

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester II

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP203

International Organisation
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO07: (COURSE OUTCOME)

It will help students to comprehend the arguments over ideologies in international

organizations. Students will have the ability to assess the issues with international
organizations in political science, the Cold War era, the United Nations,
disarmament, and other Third World forms.
UNIT - I
Nature and Evolution of International Organization, the League of Nation: Role in
protecting world peace causes of failure of league of Nations
UNIT – II
the United Nation , Structure, functions and Various organs. Vito
power.

UNIT - III

Pacific Settlement and Forceful Settlement of International Disputes and

Enforcement Action, Economic and Social development and the Role of
UN.

UNIT - IV

UN in the Post Cold war Era, Socio Economic and Humanitarian Role, as peace
keeper & politics within UN.
UNIT - V
UN s role in Disarmament , Contribution of third worlds to achieve goal of UN.
References:
Potter, P.B.: International Organisation
Goodrich L.H. the United Nations.

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester II

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP204

Research Methodolgy
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4
(COURSE OUTCOME)

The students in this program receive instruction and get ready to tackle a range of
socio-political issues and difficulties in the area of research methodology. They will
actively participate in it, which will provide them a solid foundation of knowledge.
The research scholars are inspired by this course to pursue a career in research
methodology.
UNIT - I
Nature of Social Research Importance and uses, Difference between pure and
Applied research, Identification of Research problem, Research design.
UNIT – II
Hypothesis, Concepts and VariableS, Typologies, Hypothesis:
Formulation, Testing, Sampling method.

UNIT - III

Tools and Techniques of Data collection: Observation: Characteristics of

Observation, kinds of Observation, Merits and Demerits Questionn are,
Scheduled and Interviews, Sampling and Survey technique.

UNIT - IV

Nature of study : Case study, Technique, Role and importance of case studies, Pilot
studies and panel studies.
UNIT - V
Theory Formation in Social science, survey Analysis, Types, Merits and Demerits of
Report writing, Purpose and contents of a report.

References:
Bajpai, S.R. : Methods of social survey and research
Mukerji : Social survey and Social research
 M.A. (Political Science) lll Semester

Course Course Name Total Credits End Sem Sessional

Code Marks
MAP301 Comparative 100 4 60 21 40 14
Politics
MAP302 Politics of south 100 4 60 21 40 14
Asian
countries(Pakista,
Bangladesh,
Shrilanka and
Nepal)
MAP303 (Optional) 100 4 60 21 40 14
(a). State Politics
in India
(b).Liberal Political
Theory
MAP304 (Optional) 100 4 60 21 40 14
(a). International
Law
(b). Women and
Political Theory
MAP305 Field Work and 100 4 - - - -
Training
MAP306 Viva Voce 100 4 - - - -

Total 24 - - - -
Class M.A. Political Science

Semester III

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP301

Comparitive politics
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO09: (COURSE OUTCOME)

Students will discuss their knowledge of numerous comparative political topics and
will learn about significant theories by David Easton, G.A. Amond, and G.B. Powell.
In this course, political modernisation will be simple to comprehend. Students will
get the chance to study Marxism, Leninism, etc. in depth.
UNIT - I
Comparative politics - meaning, Nature and scope. Comparative politics
evaluation. Comparative politics- Traditional and Modern perspective
UNIT – II
Political system Approach and Analysis (David Easton) structure functional
Approach and analysis (G.A. Almond and G.B. Powell)
UNIT - III

political development Approach and analysis (views of Lucian pye,

Huntington,almond and Organ Ski)political modernization.

Significance of Marxist Leninist approach in Comparative Politics.

Critical appraisal of Marxist Leninist approach.

UNIT - IV
Critical appraisal of Marxist Leninist approach.
UNIT - V
Political Elite (Views of Pareto, Mosca, Mitchels, Laswell).
Political Socialization (Views of almond Powel).

References:
1. j. Blondel, An Introduction to Comparative: Government, London,
Weiddenfeld and Nicolson.
2. H. Eckstein and D.E. Apter, Comparative Politics, New York, Free Press,
1967

3. Macridis and Ward, Modern Powal System: Europe and Asia, ed. New
York, London,2000.

4. Almond and Powell, Comparative Politic: A Development approach,

Boston, Little Brown, 1966.
5. Lucian Pye, New Aspects of Politics of Princeton Hall. 1968.

6. Almond and Coleman Politics of Developing Areas, utie Brown, 1966.

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester III

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP302

Politics of south asian countries
(Pakistan Bangladesh srilanka and
Title of the Paper Nepal)

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4
CO10: (COURSE OUTCOME)

The objective of this program is to provide students with a theoretical knowledge

of the economy, polity, and constitution making problems and major political
issues since 1971 in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal etc.
UNIT - I
A brief history and general information about the Economy and polity of Pakistan
Pakistan main problem of constitution making
Since independence 1971 AD.
UNIT - II

A brief history and general information about the economy and polity of
Bangladesh Bangladesh main problem of constitution making Bangladesh main
political issues since 1971 AD.
UNIT – III

A brief history and general information about the economy and Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
main problem of constitution making scenes independece Sri Lanka men political
issues since 1971 aD.

UNIT - IV

A brief history and general information about the economy and polity of Nepal
main problem of constitution making scenes 1948.AD
Main political issues
UNIT - V
Indo pak relations Indo Bangladesh relations endo Sri Lanka relations
References:
1. M. Chadda, Building Democracy in South Asia : India, Nepal, Pakistan, Boulder
Colorado, Lynne Rienner, 2000.

2. C. Clapham and G. Philip, The Political Dilemmas of Military Regimes, London,

Croom Helm, 1985

3. 5.P Chorn, the Pakistan Army, New Delhi, Himalaya Books, 1984. 4. H. Gardesi
and J, Rashid, Pakistan: The Roots of Dictatorship, Delhi, oxford University Press,
1983

5. SK. Mira, The Post Colonial state in Asia: Dialectics of Politics and Culture,
London, Harvester Wheat Sheat, 1990, GU. Phadnis and R. Ganguli, Ethnicity and
Nation Building in South Asia, New Delhi Sage, 2000

7. SP. Verma International System and the Third World, New Delhi, Vikas, 1988

B. Almond and Coleman, The Politics of Development Areas, Princeton NJ,

Princeton

University Press, 1960

9. K. Bahadur, Democracy in Pakistan: Crises and Conflict, New Delhi, Har Anand,

1998

10 C. Baster, Government and Politics in South Asia, Lahore, Vanguard, 1988

11. R. Rais, State, Society and Democratic Change in Pakistan, Oxford, University

Press, 1997 12. V. Randall, Political Panties in the Third World, London, Sage
Publication, 1988 13. N. Ahmed and P. Norton, Parliament in Asia, London, Frank
Cass 1999 ng

14. Bidwai and Vanalk, South Asia on a Short Fuse: Nuclear Politics and the future
Global disarmament, Oxford University Press 1995.

15. V.D. Chopra, Religious Fundamentalism in Asia, Delhi, Gyan Publishes, 1994. 16.
5.U. Kodikara, External Compulsions of South Asian Politics, New delhi, Sage 1993

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester III

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP303 (a)

State politics of india
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21
Credit 4

CO11: (COURSE OUTCOME)

This course in Political Science is designed to give students a wide exposure to

frontline areas and enable them to understand Political Science globally. They will
be provided with theoretical and practical knowledge of the Executive Legislature,
Judiciary, increasing state autonomy, formation of new states etc.
UNIT - I
State Executive : Governor, chief Minister and council of ministers.

UNIT - II

state legislature : Vidhan sabha and Vidhan Parishad.

UNIT – III

Judiciary : High court and subordinate courts.

UNIT - IV

Problem Areas

increasing demand for State autonomy.

Demand for the creation of new States.

Inte rstate river water disputes .

UNIT - V
Inter- State council
State planning commission, state finance commission, state election commission.
References :

1. Kohli (ed) India's Democracy: An Analysis of changing State Society

Relations Princeton NI, Princeton university Press, 1988.

2 R Kothari (ed), State and national Building, Bombay, Allied Publishers

1976 3. Sh. Rudolph and LA Rudolph in Pursuit of Lakshmi-the Political
Economy

of the Indian State delhi, Orient Longman, 1987 4KR. Bombwali The
Foundations of Indian Fedralism, Bombay. Ava Publishing House, 1967,
5 PR. Brass, "Pluralism, Regionalism and Decentralizing Tendencies in

Contemporary Indian Politics" in A Wilson and D. Dalton (eds.) The States

[of South Asa Problem of National Integration, London, Hurst, 1982 6

Dasgupta and WH. Morris-Jones, Patterns and Trends in indian Politics,
New Delhi, Allied Publishers 1976

7. BL. Fadia State Politics in India 2 vols New Delhi, Rationt. 1984 Narain
(ed) State Politics in India Meerut, Meenakshi Prakashan 1967,

9.5 Pa State Politics New Dimensions, Party System, Liberalization and

Politics of Identity, delhi 2000 | (Hindi)

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester III

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP303 (b)

Liberal political theory
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4
 CO12: (COURSE OUTCOME)

The students will receive an exploratory sketch that is more suggestive than
complete of the many theoretical and practical strands of liberalism in India. It
contends that, in contrast to popular belief, liberal principles have played a
significant role in Indian politics.
UNIT - I
Early Liberals : Locke to Jefferson. philosophical radicals: Bentham and
the classical utilitarians.

UNIT - II

Economic basis of early Liberalism : Smith and Ricardo

UNIT – III

German liberalism: Kant Revision of liberalism : Mill

UNIT - IV

Green and social liberals : Hobhouse.

Contemporary liberalism : Rawls .
UNIT - V
Recent critics of liberalism : Communittarians, post modernist, Marxists.
References:
1. A. Arblaster, the Rise and Decline of Western Liberalism, Oxford, Blackwell,
1984.

2. B. Barry, the Liberal Theory of Justice, Oxford, the Clarendon Press, 1973.

3. S. Collini, Liberalism and Sociology, Cambridge, Cambridge, University Press,

1977.

4. N. Daniels (ed.), Reading Rawls, New York, Basic Books, 1975.

5. L. Hartz, the Liberal Tradition in America, New York, Harcourt Brace, 1955.

6. L.T. Hobhouse, Liberalism, London,

Oxford University Press,1964.

7. J. Gray, Liberalism: Essays in Political Philosophy, London, Routledge, 198

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester III

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP304 (a)

International law
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO13: (COURSE OUTCOME)

This program will provide an opportunity to the students to enrich their knowledge
by knowing and understanding the various branches of International Law. This will
also help them to understand the legal principles, rules of extradition, neutrality,
air, battlefield and maritime treaties.
UNIT – I
Origin and development of international law, Meaning, Nature and Scope of
international law.
UNIT - II

Relationship between International Law and national law. codification

and and progressive development of international law.

UNIT – III

International legal Principle : Recognition, Equality law of the Sea and privilege
extradition.
UNIT - IV

Law of neutrality , Rights and duties of natural power.

UNIT - V
Law of air, Land and Sea warfare, 1949 jeneva Convention.
References:
1 Green, LC International Law Through Cases

2. Strake 1G: An Introduction to international w

3 Boery, IL The Law of Nations

4 Pitt Cobber: Leading Cases in International law

5 Oppenheim International low 6 Fenwick, GC International law

7 Lawrence Principles of International w

8 Gamer, M.recent Development in finsternational Law 9 Hall, WE

International law

10. Schewarzenberger, George: International w

11. Jessup, Philip, C A Modern Law of Nations

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester III

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP304 (b)

Women and political theory
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4
CO14: (COURSE OUTCOME)

By the active and reciprocal engagement of women as constituents and future

leaders in the political processes and governance at the local and community
levels, students will learn how to create transformational leadership, politics, and
communities.

UNIT - I
Feminist Approach to Political theory.

Liberal Feminism : bolstone craft fuller and mill .

UNIT - II

Socialist feminism : Fourier, year Saint Simonians .

UNIT – III

Marxist feminism Engels social Democratic feminism: Beble, Zetkin and Parkins.
UNIT - IV

Radical Feminism : Rejection of patriarchy.

UNIT - V
Post modernist Feminism : importance of difference beyond post modern
feminism?
References :
1. L. Anthony and C.Witt (eds.), A Minnd of One s Own: Feminism Essays on Reason
and Objectivity, Boulder Colorado, Westview Press, 1992.

2. de Beauvoir, The Second Sex, Trans. H.M. Parshley, Harmondsworth, Penguin,

1972.

3. B. Caine, Victorian Feminism New York, Oxford University Press, 1992.

4. J. Charvet, Feminism London, Dent, 1982.

5. A. Y. Davis, Women, Race and Class, New York, Vintage, 1983.

6. M. Donald (ed), Bebel s Woman and Socialism, London, Zwan Publications,1988.

7. H. Eisenstein, Contemporary Feminist Thought, London, Unwin, 1984.

 M.A. (Political Science) iv Semester

Course Course Name Total Credits End Sem Sessional

Code Marks
MAP401 Federalism in 100 4 60 21 40 14
India
& Local Self
Government
MAP402 Government & 100 4 60 21 40 14
Politics
of Madhya
Pradesh
MAP403 (Optional) 100 4 60 21 40 14
(a). Advance
Political Theory
(b).Third World
Political Theory
MAP404 (Optional) 100 4 60 21 40 14
(a)Diplomacy and
Human Rights
(b (b)Political
Ideologies
MAP405 Dissertation 100 4 - - - -
MAP406 Viva Voce 100 4 - - - -

Total 24 - - - -
 Class M.A. Political Science

Semester IV

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP 401

Federalism in india and local self
Title of the Paper government

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO15: (COURSE OUTCOME)

The objective of this program is to acquaint students with various aspects of Indian
Federal System and Local Self-Government, Report, Sector L, Local Self
Government,
(73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment), Bureaucracy and Women's Reservation
etc.
UNIT - I
Nature of Indian federal system. centre state relations in India
:Legislative, Financial and administrative.

UNIT - II

Sarkaria commission report : an Analytical study regional parties and

their effect on Indian federalism .

UNIT – III

Development of local- self- government after independence : 73rd and

74th constitutional amendments.

UNIT - IV

Rural local self government : organization, powers and function. urban local self
government :organization, powers and functions .
UNIT - V
finance and local self government: bureaucracy and local self government
women's reservation in panchayati and its effect.

References:
1. R. Kothari, Party System and Election Studies, Bombay, Asia Publishing
House1967.
2. J. Manor, “Party and the Party system” , in A. Kohli (ed.) India s Democracy:
An Analysis of Changing State – Society Relation, prinction NJ. Prinction University
Press, 1988.
3. S.P. Aiyar and Mehta (eds.), Essays on Indian Federalism, Bombay Allied
Publishers,1965.
4. D.D. Basu, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Dehli, Prenctice
Hall, 1994 (in Hindi also).

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester IV

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP402

Government and politics of Madhya
Title of the Paper pradesh

Compulsory/ Optional Compulsory

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO16: (COURSE OUTCOME)

Students will learn about the importance of many theoretical and real-world
circumstances connected to the state reorganization (1956) and the founding of
Madhya Pradesh through this course. The function of the governor, chief minister,
council of ministers, state legislature, high court, administration of Madhya
Pradesh, secretariat, district magistrate, tribal politics, and the necessity and
usefulness of the franchise will also be examined.
UNIT - I
Recognization of a states (1956) and formation of Madhya Pradesh.
Determinants and Characteristics of Madhya Pradesh politics. Party
system and main political parties in Madhya Pradesh.

UNIT - II

Governor : Powers, position and Role.

Chief minister and council of Ministers : powers, position and role

State legislative Assembly : organization and powers , High court:

jurisdiction and role .

UNIT – III

Administration in Madhya Pradesh : Secretariat, Chief secretary and

secretary, District administration in Madhya Pradesh Role of collector.

UNIT - IV

Rural local self government in Madhya Pradesh: organisation &

powers. importance of finance in local self government.

UNIT - V
Emerging trend in Madhya Pradesh: politics politics of tribals, politics of Dalit,
women and politics. Electoral politics and voting behavior. politics of
development in Madhya Pradesh.

References:
1. A. Kohli (ed.). India,s Democracy : An Analysis of Changing State State Society ,
Relation Prinction NJ. Prinction University Press, 1988.
2. S. Pai, State Politics; New Dimensions, Party System, Liberalization and Politic of
Identity, Delhi, 2000,
3. K.R. Bombwall, the Foundation of Indian Federalism, Bombay, Asia Publishing
House1967.
4. R. Khan , Rethinking Indian Federalism, Shimla, Indian Institute of Advanced
Studies,1967
Class M.A. Political Science

Semester IV

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP403 (a)

Advance political theory
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO17: (COURSE OUTCOME)

By examining the theory's collapse, students will get a deeper understanding of

political theory. They will also gain an appreciation for its significance and the goals
of Isa Berlin, Jean Blundell, and other thinkers who are trying to revive the field.
UNIT - I
Meaning Nature and Significance of political theory.

different interpretation in political theory and problems.

UNIT - II

Decline of political theory and modern political theory. Behavioralism

and post Behavioralism. Analysis of the decline of political theory.

UNIT – III

ViewS of isaih burlin, Jean Blondel , Leo straus regarding the revival of
political theory .

UNIT - IV

End of ideology and its effect on political theory.

new trends in political theory .

UNIT - V
Democracy, Marxism and feminism.

References:
1. D. Bell- End Ideology.
2. Cobben- Decline of Political Theory.
3. F. Fukuyama- End of History and the Last Man.
4. S.P. Verma- Modern Political Theory.
5. J.C. Johari – Contemporary Political Theory.

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester IV

Course Name M.A. Political Science

Course Code MAP403 (b)

Third world political theory
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO18: (COURSE OUTCOME)

It will be great for the students in improving living conditions, Providing full
employment, a significant and rising real income, and effective demand. Students
will also learn of making maximum use of all available resources, increased output
and global trade.
UNIT - I
Nature and concept of third world Political theory .

UNIT - II

Gandhi Mao Zendong.

UNIT – III

Frantz Fanon, Che Guevara, Amilcar, cabral.

UNIT - IV

Kwame Nkrumah.

UNIT - V
Julius Nyerere

References:
1. J.V. Bondurant, Conquest of Violence : the Gandhian Philosophy of Confilict,
Berkeley, University of Californiya Press, 1965.

2. A. Cabral, Return to the Source, New York, Monthly Review Press, 1973.

3. D. Caute, Fanon, London, Fontana,1970.

4. A. Cabral, Revolution in Guinea : An African People s Struggle, London,Monthly

Review Press, 1969.

5. G. Dhawan, the Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Ahmedabad,Navajivan,

1962.

6. F. Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth, Harmondsworth, Penguin, 1963.

7. P. Geismar, Fanon, New Yourk, Dial, 1971.

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester IV

Course Name M.A. Political Science

Course Code MAP 404 (a)

Diplomacy and Human Rights
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21
Credit 4

CO19: (COURSE OUTCOME)

Students might find it simpler to comprehend the relationship between diplomacy

and "human rights" in terms of continuity, change, and progress. The Indian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Department of External Affairs would be able to
comprehend the two superpowers' cold war from many perspectives and how it
relates to human rights.
UNIT - I
Meaning & objectives of diplomacy , Relation of diplomacy with
international Relations, foreign policy and international law. Historical
evolution of diplomatic theory.

UNIT - II

Type of diplomacy, functions & Duty of diplomat, diplomatic

procedure, diplomatic language.

UNIT – III

Diplomacy as an instrument of national policy. Organization of the

Ministry of External affairs in India and department of state in USA,
cold war diplomacy between the two super powers.

UNIT - IV

Meaning and nature of Human Rights, origin and development of the

concept of human Rights.

Humen rights : global and regional scenario. UN and human Rights,

provisions of human Rights in UN charter.

UNIT - V
International protection of human Rights, Civic, political social and
economic Rights, collective Rights, Right to self -determination,
problem and solution.

References :
1. Nicolson, H: Diplomacy
2. Satow : Guide to Diplomacy Practice
3. Nicolson, H: The Evoluation of Diplomatic Methods
4. webster, C: Arts and practice Diplomacy
5. Gooch G.P. : Studies of Diplomacy and Statecraft.

Class M.A. Political Science

Semester IV

Course name M.A. Political Science

Course code MAP 404 (b)

Political Ideologies
Title of the Paper

Compulsory/ Optional Optional

Max. Marks Min. Marks

60 21

Credit 4

CO20: (COURSE OUTCOME)

Political ideologies typically focus on how to distribute power and how it should be
employed. This area will empower the students about how some political parties
strongly adhere to one philosophy; others may draw general inspiration from a
number of similar philosophies without formally endorsing any of them.
UNIT - I
Liberalism, Marxism .

UNIT - II

Social Democracy, libertarianism.

UNIT – III

Feminism, Environmentalism , Fascism, Conservatism.

UNIT - IV

Fascism .
UNIT - V
Conservatism .

References :
1. P. Anderson, Considrations of Western Marxism, London, Verso, 1976.

2. A. Arblaster, The Rise and Decline of Western Liberalism, Oxford, Blackwell,

1984.

3. S. de. Beauvoir, The Second Sex, London, Cape 1953.

4. E. Bernstein, Evolutionary Socialism, New Yourk, Schoken, 1961.

5. R.N. Berki, Socialism, London,John Dent and Sons, 1975.

6. C.A.R. Crosland, The Future of Socialism, London, Cape, 1980.

7. A. Dobson, Green Political Thought, London, Unwin Hyman, 1990.

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