Year: 2025

Semester: I

1. Name of the Faculty: Dr Parth Sharma Course Code: CLNL 1037

2. Course : Political Science I L: 3
3. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

COURSE PLAN
Target 50% (marks)
Level-1 40% (population)
Level-2 50% (population)
Level-3 60% (population)

1. Method of Evaluation

UG
Tests, Poster Presentations on Movie shown,
Grand Viva (50%)
Mid Examination (20%)
End examination (30%)
*May be keep as per Program (UG)

2. Passing Criteria

Scale UG

Out of 10 point scale SGPA – “5.0” in each

semesterCGPA – “5.0”
Min. Individual Course Grade – “C”
Course Grade Point – “4.0”

*for UG, passing marks are 35/100 in a paper

3. Pre-requisites: Nil

4. Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to make students more culturally aware. They would be able to
appreciate ideological diversity. The course would help in creating a critical citizenry which is
important for a democracy.
5. Pedagogy
 Lecture
 Discussions
 Random Questioning
 Movie Reviews via Poster Presentation
 Class Tests.
 Reflections

6. Topics introduced for the first time in the program through this course.
 NA
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3. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

Topics covered under the various categories:

Percentage of units
Units/ Topics Covered
Covered

Social contract theory, State,

Employability 10-15
Justice, Liberty, Equality.

Entrepreneurship NIL

Various ideological perspectives on

Skill Development 15
State would help them to acquire
social skills.

7. References:
Text Books  Andrew Heywood, Political Ideologies, Palgrave, 2022.
 . Amal Ray & Mohit Bhattacharya, Political Theory: Ideas &
Institutions, The World Press Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata 2023.
 A. Appadurai, The Substance of Politics, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 2024.
 O. P. Gauba, An Introduction to Political Theory, MacMillan,
New Delhi, 2024.

Additional  John Hoffman & paul Graham, Introduction to Political Theory,

Readings
Pearson Edu., 2007.
 21st Century Political Science, Edited by John T. Ishiyama &
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4. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

Marijke Breuning, Sage,2022

 Handbook of Political Theory, Edited by Gerald F. Gaus &
Chandran Kukathas, Sage, 2024
 A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy, Edited by
Robert E Goodin & Others, Wiley- Blackwell, 2024.
Journals
 Economic and Political Weekly
Newspaper
 The Hindu and Indian Express
Reference books The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory, Edited by Dryzek,2020
Political Theory: A Beginner's Guide, by Pete Woodcock, 2023.
Master Class detail

Signature of HOD/Dean Signature of Faculty

Date:
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Semester: I

5. Name of the Faculty: Dr Parth Sharma Course Code: CLNL 1037

6. Course : Political Science I L: 3
7. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

GUIDELINES TO STUDY THE SUBJECT

Instructions to Students:

1. Go through the 'Syllabus' in the LMS section of the web-site(https://learn.upes.ac.in) in

order to find out the Reading List.
2. Get your schedule and try to pace your studies as close to the timeline as possible.
3. Get your online lecture notes (Content, videos) in the Lecture Notes section. These are
our lecture notes. Make sure you use them during this course.
4. Check your LMS Portal regularly.
5. Go through the study material.
6. Check emails and announcements on the LMS portal.
7. Keep updated with the posts, assignments, and examinations which shall be conducted on
the LMS Portal.
8. Be regular, so that you do not suffer in any way.
9. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Communication Devices: Cell phones and other
electronic communication devices (such as Blackberries/Laptops) are not permitted in
classes during Tests or the Mid/Final Examination. Such devices MUST be turned off in
the classroom.
10. E-Mail and online learning tool: Each student in the class should have an e-mail id and a
password to access the LMS system regularly. Regularly, important information – Date of
conducting class tests, guest lectures, via online learning tool. The best way to arrange
meetings with us or ask specific questions is by email and prior appointment. Preferably
all the assignments should be uploaded on an online learning tool. Various research
papers/reference material will be mailed/uploaded on the online learning platform from
time to time.
11. Attendance: Students are required to have a minimum attendance of 75% in each subject.
Students with less than said percentage shall NOT be allowed to appear in the end-
semester examination.

This much should be enough to get you organized and on your way to having a great semester! If
you need us for anything, send your feedback through e-mail to your concerned faculty. Please
use an appropriate subject line to indicate your message details.

There will no doubt be many more activities in the coming weeks. So, to keep up to date with all
the latest developments, please keep visiting this website regularly.

OFFICE HOURS

Program Time Room Number

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C: 3

BALLB B1 Monday 3-4pm 2205

BALLB B2 Tuesday3-4pm 2205
BALLB B3 Friday- 3-4 pm 2205

RELATED OUTCOMES
1. The expected outcomes of the Program are:

PO1 Students will demonstrate conceptual knowledge in core areas of law.

PO2 Students will effectively apply their learnings to practical legal issues.

PO3 Students will be able to exhibit effective law professional skills, employing oral
and written communication, legal research, analysis, rationalization, and critical
thinking.

PO4 Students will demonstrate the ability to evolve alternative solutions from
dynamic socio-economic and techno-legal perspectives.

PO5 Students will demonstrate desirable qualities to be employable in the relevant

market.

PO6 Students will show sensitivity towards ethical, moral, and social issues arising in
their professional careers.

PO7 Students will exhibit commitment, team building, networking, leadership, and
lifelong learning skills to excel in the legal world.

2. The expected outcomes of the Course are:

Define the nature and scope of Political Science and its relation with other social
CO 1 science disciplines including law.
CO 2 Describe various political and legal concepts like state, sovereignty, power,
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C: 3

legitimacy, etc.
Analyze the relation between state and people while examining the concepts like
CO3 citizenship, rights and obligations
Critically evaluate notions of justice, liberty, equality from the different
CO4 ideological points of view and appreciate their contemporary relevance

3. Co-PO Relationship Matrix

Indicate the relationships by1- Slight (low) 2- Moderate (Medium) 3-Substantial (high)

Program
Outcomes
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
Course
Outcomes
CO 1 1 1 - - - - -

CO 2 2 2 2 - 2 - -

CO3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

CO4 2 2 2 3 2 2 2

Average 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

4. Course outcomes assessment plan:

Internal assessment – total 50 Marks
1. 2 Tests 20 marks each (objective) –
2. Poster Presentation on Movie Review- 40 marks- (
3. Viva – 20 marks

components

Course Poster Mid End

Assignment
Outcomes Presentation Semester Semester
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8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

CO 1 ✓   ✓
CO 2  ✓  ✓
CO3   ✓ ✓
CO4   ✓ ✓

OVERVIEW OF COURSE DELIVERY/BROAD PLAN OF

COURSE COVERAGE
Course Activities:

Planned Actual
No. of No. of
Unit Description Fro T Fro T Remarks
Sessio Sessio
m o m o
ns ns

I  Introduction 1 7 7

 State 2
II 8 14
1

2
III  Sovereignty 22 6
7

 Rights and Duties 3

IV 28 6
3

 Liberty and 3
V 34 6
Equality 9

4
VI  Justice 40 6
5
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8. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

Total No. of Instructional periods available for the course: 45 Sessions

Signature of HOD/Dean Signature of Faculty

Date: Date:
 Year: 2025
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10. Course : Political Science I L: 3
11. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
12. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-I
Introduction
Session Plan Actual Delivery
CO
Lectur Topics CO
Mappe Lectur Dat
e Topics to be Covered Covere covere
d e e
d d

1 Introduction: Origin and evolution of the concept Politics CO1

Definitions of Political Science and difference between Politics and Political
2 Science CO1

3 Nature, scope and relevance of the subject CO1

4 Different approaches to understanding Political Science – Traditional CO3

5 Modern Approaches CO3

6 Behaviouralism and Post- behaviouralism CO3

7 Relation of Political Science Sociology and Economics CO1

SESSION PLAN
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11. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
12. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

UNIT-II
State

Session Plan Actual Delivery

CO
Lectur CO
Mappe Lectur Dat Topics
e Topics to be Covered Achieve
d e e Covered
d

Evolution of modern state system - from traditional to modern nation-state

8 concept. CO1

9 Definitions, elements and changing nature of state CO1

Theories of origin of state: Divine Rights
10 CO1
Social Conract Theory
11 CO3

12 Evolutionary Theory CO1

13 Difference between state and nation CO2

14 Difference between state and civil society CO1,2

15 Difference between state and society CO2

16 Liberal Theory of State CO4

17 Socialist theory of State CO4

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C: 3

18 Marxist Theory of State CO4

19 Feminist Theory of State CO4

20 Fascism and Nazism CO4

21 Class test I
Signature of faculty:

Date:
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15. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
16. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-III

Session Plan Actual Delivery

CO Topics CO
Lectur Lectur Dat
Topics to be Covered Mapped Covere Achieve
e e e
d d
18 Sovereignty evolution
CO2
19 Sovereignty evolution
CO2
20 State Sovereignty: Meaning and characteristics
CO2
21 Austin’s theory of Sovereignty (Monism), features and criticisms CO2
CO2,
22 Pluralist understanding of sovereignty
CO4
CO2,
23 Challenges to State Sovereignty in a globalized world
CO4
24 Defining the Power CO3,CO4
25 Theories of Power CO3,CO4
26 Theories of Power CO3,CO4
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C: 3

CO3,
27 Difference Between Power, Authority and Legitimacy CO4

Signature of faculty

Date:
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19. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
20. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-IV

Session Plan Actual Delivery

CO
Lecture Mapped CO
Topics to be Covered Lecture Date Topics Covered Achieved
28 Rights- meaning, types.
CO2, CO4
29 Theories of Rights
CO2, CO4
30 Introduction to Political obligation - Meaning,
nature and scope of Political Obligation CO2, CO4
31 Contemporary theories of political obligation CO2
32 Citizenship- meaning, importance . CO2
33 Test II CO2, CO4

Signature of faculty

Date:
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19. Program : BA LLB (Hons) T: 0
20. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-V

Session Plan Actual Delivery

CO
Mappe
Lecture d CO
Topics to be Covered Lecture Date Topics Covered Achieved
Liberty: Meaning and aspects of liberty
34
CO2
Traditional and Modern views on liberty:
35
Negative and Positive Liberty CO2
Idealism and Individualism ( Hegel, Green
36
and J.S. Mills views) Liberty: CO2
Foundations of modern Liberalism, views of
37
Nozick, Hayek, Friedman, Isiah Berlin CO2
Equality: Meaning, importance and
38 classification of equality. CO2,
CO4
39 Debates on affirmative action. CO3,4
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20. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

Signature of faculty

Date:

SESSION PLAN
UNIT-VI

Session Plan Actual Delivery

CO
Lectur Mappe Topics CO
e d Lectur Dat Covere Achieve
Topics to be Covered e e d d
Different connotations and implications, development of theories on justice from Plato to
40 Amartya Sen
CO4
41 Rawls Theory of Justice CO4
42 Nozick theory of Justice CO4
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43 Grand Viva CO3

44 Grand Viva CO3
45 Grand Viva CO3

Signature of faculty

Date:

1. (Tentative Internal Assessment Schedule)

Test Test II Movie Grand Viva

(20) (20) Review (20)
shown (40)
2nd Last 15th Last week of
week of week of November November
August October

2025
CO1 CO 1,2 CO3,4 CO3,4
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C: 3
S. Component Tentative Submission Marks Description Rubrics
No Dates/Allotm Dates (100)
ent Dates
1. Class Test I Second 20 The test will consist of one Subjective
week of subjective question covering Evaluation
August the syllabus taught 2 days
before the test.
2. Class Test II Last week of 20 The test will consist of one Subjective
October subjective question covering evaluation
the syllabus taught 2 days
before the test
3. Movie Review 2nd week of November15th 40 Each student should submit a The faculty
November 2025 movie review. The students are will
expected to link the movie themes evaluate
with concepts taught in the class the movie
and demonstrate their critical review. The
thinking. faculty
would
analyze
students’
ability to
relate
movie with
themes
covered in
the class
like rights,
liberty,
equality
justice etc
and critical
thinking.
4. Grand Viva Last week of 24-28th November 20 Each student would be For every
November asked 4 questions. The correct
questions could be from answer a
any topic of the syllabus student
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taught. would be
awarded 5
marks.

PERIODIC MONITORING
Actual date of completion and remarks, if any

Components From To From To From To

Duration (Mention from and to dates)
Percentage of Syllabus covered
Lectures Planned
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Taken
Planned
Tutorials
Taken
Planned
Taken
Test/quizzes
CO's Addressed
CO's Achieved
Planned
Taken
Assignments
COs Addressed
Cos
Signature of Faculty
Head of the Department
A.M.R.C

Signature of HOD/ Dean Signature of Faculty

Date Date
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24. Target : 50% P: 0
C: 3

INDIRECT ASSESSMENT
Sample format for Indirect Assessment of Course outcomes:
NAME:
ENROLLMENT NO:
SAP ID:
COURSE:
PROGRAM:

Please rate the following aspects of course outcomes of --------------------.

Use the scale 1-3*
course Statement 1 2 3
Outcomes

CO1

CO2

CO3

CO4

CO5

CO6

* 1 WEAK 2 MODERATE 3 STRONG

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C: 3

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FACULTY

Instructions for faculty

 Faculty should keep track of the students with low attendance and counsel them
regularly.
 Course coordinator will arrange to communicate the short attendance (as per UPES
policy) cases to the students and their parents monthly.
 Topics covered in each class should be recorded in the table of RECORD OF CLASS
TEACHING (Suggested Format).
 Internal assessment marks should be communicated to the students twice in a semester.
 The file will be audited by respective Academic Monitoring and Review Committee
(AMRC) members for theory as well as for lab as per AMRC schedule.
 The faculty is required to maintain these files for a period of at least three years.
 This register should be handed over to the head of department, whenever the faculty
member goes on long leave or leaves the Colleges/University.
 For labs, continuous evaluation format (break-up given in the guidelines for result
preparation in the same file) should be followed.
 Department should monitor the actual execution of the components of continuous lab
evaluation regularly.
 Instructor should maintain record of experiments conducted by the students in the lab
weekly.
 Instructor should promote students for self-study and to make concept diary, due
weightage in the internal should be given under faculty assessment for the same.
 Course outcome assessment: To assess the fulfilment of course outcomes two different
approaches have been decided. Degree of fulfillment of course outcomes will be
assessed in different ways through direct assessment and indirect assessment. In Direct
Assessment, it is measured through quizzes, tests, assignment, Mid-term and/or End-
term examinations. It is suggested that each examination is designed in such a way that it
can address one or two outcomes (depending upon the course completion). Indirect
assessment is done through the student survey which needs to be designed by the
faculty (sample format is given below) and it shall be conducted towards the end of
course completion. The evaluation of the achievement of the Course Outcomes shall be
done by analyzing the inputs received through Direct and Indirect Assessments and then
corrective actions suggested for further improvement.
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Planning for Remedial Classes

Remedial Classes Held Class

test on
Date the
Mid End Sem Improveme
Sl. basis of
Roll Sem Venu Marks nt
No Name of Student Sap ID Remedi
No. Mark e
. al
s (Y/N)
Time Classes

Signature of HOD/ Dean Signature of Faculty

Date Date