Department of Political-Science
Courses Offered & Outcomes
1. CURRICULAR ASPECTS
Contents of the Curriculum as per the syllabus of the University.
Syllabus as approved by the relevant Academic Bodies:
The following issues and items were discussed and approved:
(The Board of Studies adopted the division of marks of the course as per the existing norms under CBCS (RUSA) i.e. 70 percent for theory paper and 30 percent for internal assessment. For determining CCA the following procedure shall be applicable:
(i) 5 marks for Attendance and Class Response (ii) 5 marks for Class Test to be taken on completion of 40 percent syllabi by the class teacher. (iii) 10 marks for House Test to be taken on completion of 75 percent of syllabi (iv) 10 marks for Assignment/Seminar/Class Test/Tutorial/Quiz etc.
Total = 5 + 5 +10 +10 = 30
Instructions for Class Teachers for Conducting Class Test and House Test and Evaluation of Assignments/Seminar/Class Test/Tutorial/Quiz etc.
Note: Time allowed for conducting Class Test and House Test shall be 1 Hour & 1.30 Hours respectively.
(A). Mode of Conducting Class Test and House Test:
Class Test will be conducted after the completion of 40 % of syllabus and House Test after 75 % of syllabus. House Test shall consist of the course covered after Class Test. Three types of questions shall be set in both Tests:
1. Five defining questions of 1 mark each = 5 marks. 2. Two questions of short answer-type in about 100 words each of 2.5 marks = 5 marks. 3. Two questions of about 300 words (each of 5 marks) = 10 marks.
Total marks 5+5 +10 = 20 marks (reduced in proportion of the total marks.)
Total weightage: 5 marks for Class Test and 10 marks for House Test.
(B) Distribution of marks for evaluation of Tutorial/Home Assignment/ Field Report and Survey. (in case of Skill Enhancement Courses) :
1. 4 marks are assigned for the quality of contents and structure of the assignment.
2. 3 marks are assigned for the clarity of language of the script (English or Hindi) and its presentation in the classroom.
3. 3 marks are assigned for defending the assignment in the classroom or in group discussion. Total marks (4 +3+3) = 10 marks.
Tutorial/Home Assignments may not be insisted upon skill enhancement courses. However, field report & survey (depending on applicability of the respective course) is an essential part of that course.
Item No. I Guidelines for Paper Setting
It was decided by the BOS (UG) that the pattern of paper setting shall be as follows:
The paper shall consist of two sections (Section I and Section II covering the entire syllabi)
Section –I shall have two parts (Part A and Part B), Part A shall consist five short answer type questions of two marks each covering the entire syllabi. Answers should be limited to 25-30 words. (5 x 2 = 10)
Part-B shall consist seven questions covering the entire syllabi. The candidate shall attempt any four questions (each question to be answered within 70-75 words). 4 x 5 = 20
Section –II. This section shall consist eight questions covering the entire syllabi/unit. The candidate shall attempt four questions, one from each unit. 4 x 10 = 40
Item No. II Course Structure
Students enrolled from the academic session 2018-19 onwards shall have to study following course in three years degree programme. B.A. 1st Year
Paper –I Introduction to Political Theory. Core Course – DSC-1A (Code POLS-101)
Paper -II Indian Government and Politics. Core Course – DSC -1B (Code POLS-102).
B.A. 2nd Year
Paper-III Comparative Government and Politics. Core Course –DSC-1C (Code POLS -201)
Paper-IV Introduction to International Politics. Core Course– DSC-1D (Code POLS -202)
B.A. 3rd Year
Paper – V Themes in Contemporary Political Theory. Core Course–DSE-1A (Code POLS 301)
Or Basic Concepts of Public Administration and Public Policy. Core Course–DSE-1B (Code POLS 301)
Paper –VI Democracy and Governance. Core Course DSE–1C (Code POLS-302
International Organizations with special reference to working of United Nations Core Course DSE 1 D (Code POLS-302)
Specific Course Outcome of courses offered by the Department of Political Science
| YEAR | COURSE NAME & CODE | COURSE OBJECTIVE |
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| B.A 1st year | Paper–I Introduction to Political Theory. Core Course-DSC POLS101 | The outcome of the programme is that students gain knowledge about the following key concepts and theories of state:- I Politics and Political Theory and its relevance. II State, Civil ,Liberty,Equality, Justice, Rights. Democracy and Economic Growth, Liberal and Socialist Perspectives. |
| Paper-II Indian Government and Politics. Core Course- DSC POLS102 | The main purpose of the course is to make aware students about the basic features of Indian Constitution: , Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Parliament, Office of the Prime Minister and Judiciary. Power Structure in India: Caste, Class and Patriarchy. To comprehend Religion and Politics, Secularism and Communalism; Parties and Party System in India. | |
| B.A 2nd Year | Paper-III Comparative Government and Politics. Core Course- DSC POLS201 | The objective of the course is to prepare the students in identifying and analyzing the following theories and political processes of comparative politics:- I. Analyzing Comparative Politics: Nature, Scope and Methods. Authoritarian and Democratic Regimes. II. To know about the Classification of Political Systems: Parliamentary and Presidential- UK & USA; Federal and Unitary- Canada & China. |
| Paper-IV Introduction to International Relations. Core Course- DSC-POLS202. | The main goal of this programme is to develop basic knowledge and information about the following approaches and prominent issues of international politics:- I. (a) Classical Realism (Hans Morgenthau) and (B) World Systems Approach by(Immanuel Wallerstein) and Dependency Model (AndreGunder Frank). II. Cold War its Meaning and Nature and factors responsible for its end III. Post Cold- War Era and Emerging Centers of Power centres with special reference to European Union, China, Russia and Japan |
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| Paper-V Legislative Support. Skill Enhancement Course-1 SEC-1 Code: SEC-1-POLS203. | The main outcome of the programme is to build basic knowledge and capacity to obtain, analyze, and communicate information on the Power and Functions of People‟s Representatives: Local Government (Rural and Urban);State Legislature and the Parliament.Analysing the Legislative Process: How a Bill becomes an Act; Role of the Standing Committee in the Making of Law. | |
| Paper-VI Public Opinion and Survey Research (SEC) POLS 204. | I. Understanding Public Opinion: Meaning and Features. Public Opinion and Democracy. II. To know about the Representation and Sampling (a) Sample- Meaning and Utility; (b) Types: Random, NonRandom and Stratified Sampling. |
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| B.A. 3rd Year | Paper-VII Themes in Comparative Political Theory. Discipline Specific Elective DSE-1A-POLS301 (A) Option-1 | I. To acquaint students with Features of Indian and Western Political Thought its evolution and development II. Understanding the views of John Locke on Rights, and J. S. Mill on liberty. III. To study the Indian Thought and Kautilya‟s Views on State. Tilak and Gandhi on Swaraj. |
| Paper-VIII Administration and Public Policy: Concepts and Theories.DSE-Option-2 Code:DSE-1 A-POLS 301 (B) | I. Understanding of Public Administration : Meaning, Scope and Significance. Public and Private Administration. II. To know about Administrative Theories: Classical, Scientific and Human Relation Theory. |
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| Paper-IX Democracy and Governance. Discipline Specific Elective Course-DSE-Option-1 Code: DSE-1B-POLS 302 (A) | I Main focus and aim of this course is to understand the Structure and Process of Governance. (a) Union Level: President, Prime minister and Supreme Court. (b) State Level: Governor, Chief Minister and High Court. II. To acquaint students with : (a) political Communication: Nature, Forms and Importance. (b) Role of Trade Unions and Farmers Associations. |
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| Paper-X Understanding Globalization. Discipline Specific Elective Course-DSE-Option-2 Code:DSE-1B-POLS302 (B) | I. The objective of the course is to prepare the students in identifying and analyzing the following goals herein listed below:- I. Globalization: Meaning and Nature. Economic, Political, Technological and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. II. To understand various Contemporary World Actors: United Nations, World Trade Organisation (WTO). |
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| Paper-X Understanding Globalization. Discipline Specific Elective Course-DSE-Option-2 Code:DSE-1B-POLS302 (B) | I. The objective of the course is to prepare the students in identifying and analyzing the following goals herein listed below:- I. Globalization: Meaning and Nature. Economic, Political, Technological and Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. II. To understand various Contemporary World Actors: United Nations, World Trade Organisation (WTO). |
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| Paper-XI Democratic Awareness Through Legal Literacy. Skill Enhancement Course-SEC-3 Code: SEC-3-POLS 303 | I. Main outcome of this course is to Outline the Legal System in India: Criminal and Civil Courts. II. Understanding the Application of Law. Criminal Jurisdiction, Filing an FIR, Arrest, Bail Search and Seizure. Prevention of Atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. |
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| Paper-XII Conflict and Peace Building. Skill Enhancement Course-SEC-4 Code: SEC-4- POLS304 | The main objective of this course is to impart relevant information of Conflict and its Management, Resolution and Peace Building. | |
| Society, Economy and Politics in Himachal Pradesh. Generic Elective-1 Generic-1 Code: GE-1- POLS305 | I. The main objective and outcome of this course is to understand the Politics of Statehood in Himachal Pradesh and Movement for Attaining Status of Separate State. Geographic, Climatic and Demographic Condition. | |
| Human Rights, Gender and Environment. Generic Elective-2 Generic-2 Code: GE-2- POLS306. | The objective of the course is to prepare the students in identifying and analyzing the the Human Rights: Meanings and Scope. UN Declarations and Covenants. II. To understand the role of Human Rights in India: Constitutional Provisions and Practices. The Role of National Human. Rights Commission (NHRC). |