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B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE GENERAL(Discipline Specific Core ) (For pure General students) (The Syllabus for Semester 2 to Semester 6 may be slightly modified later) LIST OF PAPERS AND COURSES A) PLSGDSC- DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURS...

B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE GENERAL(Discipline Specific Core ) (For pure General students) (The Syllabus for Semester 2 to Semester 6 may be slightly modified later) LIST OF PAPERS AND COURSES A) PLSGDSC- DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE (4) Semester – 1 1. PLSGCOR01T - Paper I - Introduction to Political Theory Semester - 2 2. PLSGCOR02T - Paper-II - Indian Government and Politics Semester – 3 3. PLSGCOR03T - Paper-III- Comparative Government and Politics Semester – 4 4. PLSGCOR04T - Paper-IV- Introduction to International Relations B) CORE/ FOUNDATION (Compulsory) (4) ENGLISH (2) MIL (2) C) ABILITY ENHANCEMENT (COMPULSORY) (2) ENGLISH/MIL (Communication) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE C) PLSGDSE - DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 2 (any two) Semester 5 and 6 (For General Students) Semester 5 College will offer both but a student will select any one 1. PLSGDSE01T - Reading Gandhi 2. PLSGDSE02T - Women, Power and Politics Semester 6 1  College will offer both but a student will select any one 3. PLSGDSE03T - Understanding Global Politics 4.PLSGDSE04T - Public Policy in India E) PLSSSEC - SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE (Skill Based) Semester –odd (Same as Honours) 1. PLSSSEC01M - Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy Semester - even (Same as Honours) PLSSSEC02M - Public Opinion and Survey Research F)PLSGEC - GENERIC ELECTIVE - Semester 5 PLSGGECO1T - Human Rights in a Comparative Perspective Semester 6 2. PLSGGECO1T - Governance: Issues and Challenges 2  DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE(4) BA POLITICAL SCIENCE PLSGCOR Semester I Course Code Lectures Credits Marks Paper – I (Theory+T Introduction to Political Theory utorial) X 15 weeks PLSGCOR01T Module I. Introducing the subject 5+1 75 a. What is Politics? 10 b. What is Political Theory and what is its relevance? Module II. Concepts: Democracy, Liberty, 30 Equality, Justice, Rights, Gender, Citizenship, Civil Society and State Module III. Debates in Political Theory: a. Is democracy compatible with economic growth? 35 b. On what grounds is censorship justified and what are its limits? c. Does protective discrimination violate principles of fairness? d. Should the State intervene in the institution of the family? 3  Semester – 2 5+1 75 PLSGCOR02T Paper - II Indian Government and Politics Structure, Process, Behaviour. 1.Evolution: 20 Making of the Constitution by the Constitutional Advisor, the Drafting Committee and finally the Constituent assembly 2.Constituion of India(Article-wise) a)Preamble b)Fundamental Rights 20 c)Directive Principles of State Policy d)Federalism 3.Constitution of India a)Union Government: Executive(total as it is in the constitution)Legislature(total, according to 35 the Constitution) Judiciary(total, following the articles of the constitution with two additional dimensions: landmark decisions and PIL b)State Government: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary (In the same way as the Union government is to be studied) c)Public Services: Union Service, State service, All India Services(total that includes recruitment, training, service conditions) c)Public service Commission(UPSC and PSC) 4  Semester III PLSGCOR Course Code Lectures Credits Marks Paper – III (Theo Comparative Government and Politics +Tutorial)X 15 weeks I. Understanding Comparative Politics 5+1 75 a. Nature and scope 15 b. Going beyond Eurocentrism II. Historical context of modern government a. Capitalism: meaning and 35 development: globalization b. Socialism: meaning, growth and PLSGCOR03T development c. Colonialism and decolonization: meaning, context, forms of colonialism; anti-colonialism struggles and process of decolonization III. Themes for comparative analysis 25 A comparative study of constitutional developments and political economy in the following countries: Britain, Brazil and China. 5 PLSGCOR Semester IV Course Code Lectures Credits Marks (Theo Paper – IV +Tutorial Introduction to International Relations )X 15 weeks I. Studying International Relations 5+1 75 a. How do you understand International 15 Relations: Levels of Analysis b. History and IR: Emergence of the International State System II. Theoretical Perspectives a. Classical Realism & Neo-Realism b. Liberalism & Neo-liberalism c. Marxist Approaches 20 d. Feminist Perspectives PLSGCOR04T III. An Overview of Twentieth Century IR History a. World War I: Causes and Consequences b. Significance of the Bolshevik Revolution c. Rise of Fascism / Nazism d. World War II : Causes and Consequences e. Cold War: Different Phases f. Emergence of the Third World 35 g. Collapse of the USSR and the End of the Cold War h. Post Cold War Developments and Emergence of Other Power Centers of Power i. Indian as an Emerging Power Indian Foreign Policy 6  READING LIST PLSGC0R01T - Paper I- Introduction to Political Theory Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2‐17. Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘Why Do We Need Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 18‐37. Sriranjani, V. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 40‐57. Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 58‐73. Menon, K. (2008) Justice’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 74‐82. Talukdar, P.S. (2008) ‘Rights’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 88‐105. Srinivasan, J. (2008) ‘Democracy’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 106‐128. Roy, A. ‘Citizenship’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 130‐147. Das, S. (2008) ‘State’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi:Pearson Longman, pp. 170‐187. Singh, M. (2008) ‘Civil Society’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 188‐205. Menon, N. (2008) ‘Gender’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 224‐235. Sen, A. (2003) ‘Freedom Favours Development,’ in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) TheDemocracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press, pp. 444‐446. Prezowrski, A., et al. (2003) ‘Political Regimes and Economic Growth,’ in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. andCheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press, pp. 447‐454. 7 Sethi, A. (2008) ‘Freedom of Speech and the Question of Censorship’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 308‐319. Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Affirmative Action’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 298‐307. Jha, M. (2001) ‘Ramabai: Gender and Caste’, in Singh, M.P. and Roy, H. (eds.) Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers, New Delhi: Pearson PLSGC0R02T - Paper-II - Indian Government and Politics Abbas, H., Kumar, R. &Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics.New Delhi: Pearson, 2011. Chandhoke, N. &Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society, Politics.New Delhi: Pearson. Chakravarty, B. &Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics.New Delhi: Sage. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New Delhi: Penguin. Singh, M.P. &Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New Delhi: PHI Learning. Vanaik, A. &Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives.New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. Menon, N. and Nigam, A. (2007) Power and Contestation: India Since 1989. London: Zed Book. Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India.New Delhi: Oxford University Press. Jayal, N. G. &Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. PLSGC0R03T - Paper-III- Comparative Government and Politics Bara, J & Pennington, M. (eds.). (2009) Comparative Politics.New Delhi: Sage. Caramani, D. (ed.). (2008) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 8 Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2010) Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. (Eight Edition). London: Palgrave McMillan. Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.). (2011) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book.Los Angeles: Sage. Newton, K. and Deth, Jan W. V. (2010) Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of The Modern World.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. O’Neil, P. (2009) Essentials of Comparative Politics.(Third Edition). New York: WW. Norton & Company, Inc. Palekar, S.A. (2009) Comparative Government and Politics. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd Blondel, J. (1996) ‘Then and Now: Comparative Politics’, Political Studies. Vol. 47, Issue 1, pp. 152‐160 Chandhoke, N. (1996) ‘Limits of Comparative Political Analysis’, Economic and Political Weekly.vol. 31, No. 4, (January 27), pp. PE 2‐PE8. PLSGC0R04T - Paper-IV- Introduction to International Relations William, P., Goldstein, D. M. and Shafritz, J. M. (eds.) (1999) Classic Readings of International Relations. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co, pp. 30‐58; 92‐126. Art, R. J. and Jervis, R. (eds.) (1999) International Political Enduring: Concepts and Contemporary Issues.5th Edition. New York: Longman, pp. 7‐14; 29‐49; 119‐126. Jackson, R. and Sorenson, G. (2008) Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 59‐96. Goldstein, J. and Pevehouse, J.C. (2009) International Relations.New Delhi: Pearson, pp. 81‐111. Tickner, J. A. (2001) Gendering World Politics: Issues and Approaches in the Post‐Cold War Era.Columbia University Press. Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations.Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 90‐123; 142‐159; 262‐277. Wenger, A. and Zimmermann, D. (eds.) (2003) International Relations: From the Cold World War to the Globalized World.London: Lynne Rienner, pp. 54‐89. Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985) India’s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi: 9 South Asian Publishers. Mewmillians, W.C. and Piotrowski, H. (2001) The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations.Fifth edition. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. Smith, M., Little, R. and Shackleton, M. (eds.) (1981) Perspectives on World Politics.London: Croom Helm. Indian Foreign Service Institute. (1997, 1998) India’s Foreign Policy: An Agenda for the 21st Century Vols. 1 & 2, New Delhi: Konark Publishers, pp. 3‐41; 102‐119. Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) India’s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. Vanaik, A. (1995) India in a Changing World: Problems, Limits and Successes of Its Foreign Policy.New Delhi: Orient Longman. pp. 19‐41; 63‐67; 102‐114; 118‐124; 132‐134. Basu, Rumki (ed)(2012) International Politics: Concepts theories and Issues, New Delhi, Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd. 10  DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 1(For General Students) Any Two[Any one in semester V] DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 1 PLSGDSE Semester V Course Code Lectures Credits Marks (Theo Reading Gandhi +Tutorial) X 15 weeks Module 1. Gandhi on Modern Civilization and 5+1 75 Modern Industrialisation based on Large and 25 Heavy Industries and Alternative Modernity ; critique of development Module 2. Gandhian Thought: Theory and Action: a. Theory of Satyagraha 30 b. Satyagraha in Action : Peasant Satyagraha: Kheda and the Idea of PLSGDSE01T Trusteeship c. Gandhi on all-inclusive Development- Sarvodaya – on Untouchability and Dalit emancipation Module 3. 20 a. Gandhi on Women’s Development and on Women’s Movement b. Gandhi on peace and Preservation of Nature 11  DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 2 PLSGDSE Semester V Course Code Lectures Credits Marks (Theo +Tutorial) Women, Power and Politics X 15 weeks Module 1. Approaches to understanding 25 Patriarchy 5+1 75 Feminist theorising of the sex/gender distinction. Biologism versus social constructivism Understanding Patriarchy and Feminism Module 2. Liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Radical 30 feminism, New Feminist Schools/Traditions PLSGDSE02T Module 3. The Indian Experience Traditional Historiography and Feminist critiques. Social Reforms Movement and 20 position of women in India. History of Women’s struggle in India Family in contemporary India - patrilineal and matrilineal practices. Gender Relations in the Family, Patterns of Consumption: Intra Household Divisions, entitlements and bargaining, Property Rights Understanding Woman’s Work and Labour 12  DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 3 Any Two[Any one in semester VI] PLSGDSE Semester VI Course Code Lectures Credits Marks (Theo +Tutorial) Understanding Global Politics X 15 weeks I. Globalization: Conceptions and 5+1 75 Perspectives 25 a. Understanding Globalization and its Alternative Perspectives b. Political: Debates on Sovereignty and Territoriality c. Global Economy: Its Significance and Anchors of Global Political Economy: IMF, World Bank, WTO, TNCs II. Identity and Culture 10 III. What Drives the World Apart? 15 PLSGDSE03T a. Global Inequalities b. Violence: Conflict, War and Terrorism IV. Why We Need to Bring the World Together? 25 a. Global Environment : Ecological Issues: Historical Overview of International Environmental Agreements, Climate Change, Global Commons Debate b. Global Civil Society : Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ; International Terrorism: Non-State Actors and State Terrorism; Post 9/11 developments ; Migration ; Human Security 13 PLSADSE Semester VI Course Code Lectures Credits Marks Paper - IV (Theo +Tutorial) Public Policy in India X 15 weeks 5+1 75 Module. I. Introduction to Policy Analysis 30 a. The Analysis of Policy in the Context of Theories of State b. Political Economy and Policy: Interest Groups and Social Movements. PLSADSE04T Module II.Models of Policy Decision-Making 20 Module III. Ideology and Policy: Nehruvian 25 Vision, Economic Liberalisation and recentdevelopments 14  GENERIC ELECTIVE 1(FOR General students) PLSGGEC Semester Course Code Lectures Credits Marks (Theo +Tutorial) Human Rights in a Comparative Perspective X 15 weeks 5+1 75 I. Human Rights: Theory and 25 Institutionalization a. Understanding Human Rights: Three Generations of Rights b. Institutionalization: Universal Declaration of Human Rights c. Rights in National Constitutions: South Africa and India II. Issues 25 PLSGGEC01T a. Torture: USA and India b. Surveillance and Censorship: China and India c. Terrorism and Insecurity of Minorities: USA and India III. Structural Violence 25 a. Caste and Race: South Africa and India b. Gender and Violence: India and Pakistan c. Adivasis/Aboriginals and the Land Question: Australia and India 15  GENERIC ELECTIVE 2(FOR General students) PLSGGEC Semester IV Course Code Lectures Credits Marks (Theo +Tutorial) Governance: Issues and Challenges X 15 weeks Module 1. GOVERNMENT AND 20 GOVERNANCE: CONCEPTS 5+1 75 Role of State In the era Of Globalisation State, Market and Civil Society 20 Module 2. ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE Human-Environment Interaction PLSGGEC02T Green Governance: Sustainable Human Development 35 Module -3. GOOD GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES IN INDIA: BEST PRACTICES  Public Service Guarantee Acts  Electronic Governance  Citizens Charter & Right to Information  Corporate Social Responsibility 16 (D) PLSSSEC - Skill Enhancement Courses – Two Semester – 3 Credit – 2 Class – 2Hours/week PLSSSEC01M - Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy Course Objective: The Proposed course aims to acquaint student with the structure andmanner of functioning of the legal system in India. Course Content: Unit I  Outline of the Legal system in India  System of courts/tribunals and their jurisdiction in India - criminal and civil courts,Writ jurisdiction, specialized courts such as juvenile courts, Mahila courts andTribunals.  Role of the police and executive in criminal law administration.  Alternate dispute mechanisms such as LokAdalats, non - formal mechanisms. Unit II  Brief understanding of the laws applicable in India  Constitution - fundamental rights, fundamental duties, other constitutional rightsand their manner of enforcement, with emphasis on public interest litigation and theexpansion of certain rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.  Laws relating to criminal jurisdiction - provision relating to filing an FIR, arrest, bailsearch and seizure and some understanding of the questions of evidence andprocedure in Cr. P.C. and related laws, important offences under the IndianPenalCode, offences against women, juvenile justice, prevention of atrocities onScheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.  Concepts like Burden of Proof, Presumption of Innocence, Principles of Natural Justice, Fair comment under Contempt laws.  Personal laws in India : Pluralism and Democracy  Laws relating to contract, property and tenancy laws.  Laws relating to dowry, sexual harassment and violence against women 17  Laws relating to consumer rights  Laws relating to cyber crimes  Anti-terrorist laws: implications for security and human rights  Practical application: Visit to either a (I) court or (ii) a legal aid centre set up by the  Legal Services Authority or an NGO or (iii) a LokAdalat, and to interview a litigant or person being counselled. Preparation of a case history. Unit III Access to courts and enforcement of rights  Critical Understanding of the Functioning of the Legal System  Legal Services Authorities Act and right to legal aid, ADR systems Practical application : What to do if you are arrested ; if you are a consumer with a grievance; if you are avictim of sexual harassment; domestic violence, child abuse, caste, ethnic andreligious discrimination; filing a public interest litigation. How can you challengeadministrative orders that violate rights, judicial and administrative remedies Using a hypothetical case of (for example) child abuse or sexual harassment or anyother violation of a right, preparation of an FIR or writing a complaint addressed tothe appropriate authority. Suggested exercises for students 1. Discuss the debates around any recent Ordinance, Bill or Act in Parliament. 2. How to file an FIR? In case there has been a theft in the neighbourhood, how wouldyou file the first Hand Information Report? 3. Under what circumstances can detention and arrest become illegal? 4. Discuss any contemporary practice or event that violates the equality and protectionagainst discrimination laws. 5.. Your friend has shared with you an incident of unwelcome verbal remarks on her by aperson of higher authority in your college, what would you do? 6. You have seen a lady in your neighbourhood being beaten up by her husband. Identifythe concerned Protection Officer in case you want to provide information about thisincident. 7.Read the Vishakha Guidelines as laid down by the Supreme Court and the Act against sexual harassment at the workplace. Discuss what constitutes sexual harassment andthe mechanisms available for its redressal in your institution. Use and Abuse of the mechanism. 18 8. What is the procedure to file an RTI? Use and Abuse of RTI. Exemptions to RTI 10. You bought a product from a nearby shop which was expired, the shop keeperrefused to return it. Use your knowledge of Consumer Protection Act to decide what youdo next? 11. What must you keep in mind as a consumer while making a purchase that may laterhelp you make use of Consumer Protection Act? (Hint- Should you ask for a Bill?) 12. In your surroundings have you witnessed any incident that would be consideredoffensive under the SC and ST Act? Make a class- room presentation on it. (D) PLSSSEC - Skill Enhancement Courses – Two Semester – 4 Credit – 2 Class – 2Hours/week PLSSSEC02M - Public Opinion and Survey Research Course Objective: this course will introduce the students to the debates, principles andpractices of public opinion polling in the context of democracies, with special reference toIndia. It will familiarize the students with how to conceptualize and measure public opinionusing quantitative methods, with particular attention being paid to developing basic skillspertaining to the collection, analysis and utilization of quantitative data. I. Introduction to the course Definition and characteristics of public opinion, conceptions and characteristics, debatesabout its role in a democratic political system, uses for opinion poll II. Measuring Public Opinion with Surveys: Representation and sampling a. What is sampling? Why do we need to sample? Sample design. b. Sampling error and non-response c. Types of sampling: Non random sampling (quota, purposive and snowball sampling); random sampling: simple and stratified d. Interviewing: Interview techniques pitfalls, different types of and forms of interview e. Questionnaire: Question wording; fairness and clarity. III. Quantitative Data Analysis a. Introduction to quantitative data analysis b. Basic concepts: correlational research, causation and prediction, descriptive andInferential Statistics 19 20