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UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCELALIT NARAYAN MITHILA UNIVERSITY

KAMESHWARNAGAR, DARBHANGA

COURSES OF STUDY(UNDER SEMESTER SYSTEM)

FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME

(M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE)

TO BE IMPLIMENTED FROM ACADEMY SESSION 2015-2017 Onwards

Extract from Regulation for P.G. (M.A.) Programme in Political Science

L.N. Mithila University, Darbhanga

The programme (Courses of Studies) of P.G. Political Science will be two

years duration divided into two academic sessions called M.A. Previous & M.A. Final

respectively. First & Second semester shall cover the previous year, whereas third &

fourth semester shall be extended over the final year consecutively.

There shall be sixteen papers in P.G. (Political Science) Programme

Comprising four papers in each semester. The papers shall be of two Categories (a)

Compulsory/Core Courses & (b), Specialized/ Elective Courses. No of papers of

Compulsory/Core Courses shall be thirteen & Specialized/Elective Courses shall

consist of three papers.

The students shall be required to study anyone of the following

Specialized/Elective Courses of their Choice.

Group 'A' -

Group 'B' -

Group 'C' -

(l) The durations of M.A. (Political Science) semester system course shall be"

of two academic session/four semesters, each semester shall be' of 16 to 18

weeks of actual study.

(2) The Examinations for Master's degree in Social Sciences (Political Science)

subject shall consist of four semesters of six months each.

(3) Each academic session shall consist of two semesters'- I & III: from July to

December and II & IV: from January to June.

(4) The M,A. Course shall consist of' 16 papers spread over four semesters with

four papers each semester, carrying 100 marks each paper. The entire

curriculum shall be of 1600 marks taken. Together.

EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE UNDER SEMESTER SYSTEM

(5) The performance of Student in each paper will be assessed on the basis of

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) of 30 Marks and the End of Semester

Examination (ESE) Consisting of 70 Marks,

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(6) The components of CIA shall be —

(a) Two Mid-semester Written Tests

of one- hour duration each 15 marks.

(b) Seminar/Quiz 05 marks.

(c) Assignments 05 marks.

(d) Regularity, Punctuality & Conduct 05 marks.

Total 30 marks.

(7) The Concerned teacher of the Course/Paper shall be responsible for conducting

the mid-Semester tests and other components of the CIA in addition to CIA,

The ESE, which will be written examination of 3 hours duration; would also

form an integral component evaluation.

(8) EXAMINATI0NS:

(A) The End-Semester-Examination will be conducted by the university. The

two mid-Semester Tests will be Conducted and marked by the teacher

concerned. The teacher shall show the answer scripts of the first mid-

Semester tests to the students of the class.

(B) The End of Semester Examination (ESE) "shall be named as follows:

(a) M.A Part (l) - I Semester Examination and II Semester

Examination respectively.

(b) M.A. Part (II) - III Semester Examination & IV Semester

Examination respectively.

(c) Syllabus for each paper shall be divided into 5 units Bases on

this, the question paper pattern shall be as follows:-

Part–A Ten objective type Questions

(Two Questions from each unit) 10 x 2 = 20 marks.

Part–B Five short Answer Questions (Four to be answered)

(One Question from each unit) 4 x 5 = 20 marks.

Part–C Three long answer Questions out of five to be answered

(One Question from each unit) 3 x l0 = 30 marks.

(9) The examination of I and III Semesters, shall be generally held in the month of

November-December and that of II and IV Semester, shall be held in the month

of May-June.

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(10) In formulating the entire Programme of Studies, Department shall be guided by

the consideration that at the Post Graduate level. Students should be familiar

with all the Sub-disciplines, trends and paradigms of the Subject. Keeping this

in view the Department will decided 13 Core Papers and 3 Elective Papers..

(11) There shall be no supplementary examination in any of the Semester Courses–

(I, II, III & IV).

(12) Those who have appeared at the CIA and attended the required minimum

Percentage (75%) of attendance of lectures shall be permitted to appears in the

ends Semester examination.

After appearing at the Semester Examination, the candidates can be

placed in the following categories in the context of declaration of the results of the

Semester Examination.

To be declared passed in IInd Semester Examination a candidate must

secured at least 40% marks in each paper separately both in theory as well as

continuous internal assessment and a minimum of 45% in total.

(i) However if a candidate passes in at least two papers in his/her First, Second

and Third End Semester Examination, he shall be promoted to next higher

semester.

(ii) Candidates shall have to clear their backlog paper in the next End Semester

Examination of that semester whenever it is available.

(iii) Even if a student is promoted to Fourth Semester, his Final result will only be

declared when he/she has cleared all their backlog papers.

(iv) Final result of M.A. Course shall be published on the basis of candidate

performance in all the 16 papers speared over Fourth Semesters.

(V) The Final result will be published only after he has cleared all the 16 papers

securing minimum qualifying marks.

(vi) Since it is a continuous evaluation programme, student shall be awarded Great

Point (GP) at the End of each Semester Examination and cumulative Great

Point (GP) at the End of Final End Semester Examinations in 10 points scoring

system.

(vii) There shall be no supplementary examination. A student has to score minimum

40% marks in his CIA. Failing to secure minimum marks he will have to repeat

the CIA along with the students of the same semester of the next academic

session.

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(viii) If students fail to secure minimum 40% marks, in CIA of any papers his result

will be declared as fail in that paper. Students shall have to reappear in that

paper in the same semester of next academic session. The name of the

promoted candidate/ candidates will not be included in the merit list of that

subject.

(ix) A promoted candidate, if he has passed in CIA but fails in theory paper/papers,

he/she shall retain h is/her. CIA award and will reappear in the theory paper

only of the semester whenever available. However, if a candidate is declared

fail in any End Semester Examination shall retain nothing and will have to redo

the course work of failed semester again and he has to appear again in CIA as

well as theory paper.

IMPROVEMENT OF RESULT:

If candidate passes in End Semester Examination, he/she may apply for

the improvement of his/her result in maximum of two papers of the semester. He/She

can avail this facility only twice during the duration of whole course. Better, of the

two results will be treated as final result of candidates in those papers.

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Post Graduate ProgrammeM.A. (Political Science)

PAPER SUBJECTMARKS ESE+CI

A

Cr. Hr. CR(T+

P)

PAPER

CODESEMESTER – I

Paper – I Indian Political Thought 70+30 5(5+0) POL 511Paper – II Indian Govt. and Politics 70+30 4(4+0) POL 512Paper – III Comparative Politics : Govt. and Politics

with Special Reference to India, USA, European Union and China

70+30 5(5+0) POL 513

Paper – IV Political Sociology 70+30 6(6+0) POL 514

Total – 400 20(20+0)

SEMESTER – IIPaper – V Contemporary Political Issues 70+30 6(6+0) POL 521Paper – VI Theories of International Relations 70+30 4(4+0) POL 522Paper – VII Public Administration 70+30 4(4+0) POL 523Paper–VIII Research Methodology 70+30 6(6+0) POL 524

Total – 400 20(20+0)

SEMESTER – III Paper – IX Western Political Thought 70+30 5(5+0) POL 531Paper – X Modern Political Theory 70+30 5(5+0) POL 532Paper – XI International Politics 70+30 4(4+0) POL 533Paper – XII Democracy and Human Rights in India 70+30 6(6+0) POL 534

Total – 400 20(20+0)

SEMESTER – IV Paper–XIII Federalism in India (Elective-A) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 541

Principles & Theories of Human Rights (Elective-B)

70+30 5(5+0) POL 542

International Organisation-I (Elective-C) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 543Paper–XIV Issues in Indian Politics (Elective-A) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 544

Human Rights Education (Elective-B) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 545International Law-II (Elective-C) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 546

Paper-XV State Politics with Special Reference to Bihar (Elective-A)

70+30 5(5+0) POL 547

State of Human Rights in India (Elective-B) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 548International Organisation-II (Elective-C) 70+30 5(5+0) POL 549

Paper–XVI Project Work 50+50 5(0+5) POL 550

Total – 400 20(15+5)

1600 80(75+5)

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Letter Grade Percentage Range Numerical of letter Grade Description of GradeA 100-90 10 OutstandingB 80-89 9 ExcellentC 70-79 8 Very GoodD 60-69 7 GoodE 50-59 6 AverageP 45-49 5 PassF Less than 45 Less than 5 Fail

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SEMESTER-I .M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

Paper-I : Pol 511 : Indian Political Thought [5(5+0)](Core/Compulsory Paper)

Max. Marks : 100C.I.A. Marks : 30

E.S.E. Marks: 70 (Time : 3 hrs)

Note : Students are required to attempt questions from each unit:Unit-I

Ancient Indian Political Thought

Features of Ancient Indian Political ThoughtPolitical Ideas in Mahabharat : A study of Shanti ParvaAncient Indian Institutions : Sabha, Samiti and JanpadKautilya : Kingship, Saptant and Mandal

Unit-II

Indian Renaissance

Features of Modern Indian Political ThoughtIndian Renaissance : Origin and FeaturesIndian Renaissance : Impact on Modern Indian Political ThoughtIndian Renaissance : Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Vivekanand

Unit-III

Nationalism in India

Nationalism in India : Origin and GrowthSocial Background of Indian NationalismIndian Nationalism : Tilak and GandhiReligion and Nationalism in India : Savarkar and Jinnah.

Unit-IV

Socialism in India

Socialist Movement in India : An OverviewJai Prakash NarayanRam Manohar LohiyaM.N. Roy

Unit-V

Philosophy of National Building in India

GandhiNehruSardar PatelB.R. Ambedkar

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Books Recommended:

1. Bhabani C. Bhattacharaya : Mahatma Gandhi, Arnold Heineman, 1977. 2. J. Bandhyopadhaya : Social and Political Though: cf Gandhi. Allied, 1969. 3. Geoffrey Ostergaard & Currel Melville : Gentle Anarchist, Clarendon Press, 1971. 4. Aziz Ahmed: Islamic Modernism in India 1857-1964, Oxford, 1967. 5. K.K. Gangadharan : Indian National Consciousness, Growth and Development, Kalamkar

Prakash an, 1972. 6. K.P. Karunakaran : Continuity and Change in Indian Politics, People's Publishing House,

1964. 7. Kiran Saxena: Modern Indian Political Thought: Gandhism and Roy's New Humanism,

Chetna Publishing, 1978. 8. V.P. Varma: Modern Indian Political Thought. Educational Publishers, 1971. 9. M. N. Jha: Modern Indian Political Thought· – Ram Mohan Roy to Present Day,

Meenakshi Prakashan, ] 975. 10. R. A. Prasad: Socialist Thought in Modern India Meenaakshi Prakashan, 1974. 11. Raghavan Iyer : Moral and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi, Oxford, 1973. 12. A. Appadorai : Indian Political Thinking of Twentieth Century, Oxford, 1971. 13. A.R. Desai: Social Background of Indian Nationalism. Popular Prakashan, 1981. 14. O.P. Goyal: Studies in Modern Indian Political Thought, Kitab Mahal, 1977. 15. Allan and Wendy Scarte : Remembering Jayaprakash, Sidharth, 1977. 16. Upendra Baxi and Bhikhu.Parekh (eds.) : Crisis and Change in Contemporary India,

Sage, 1995. 17. Bhola Chatterji : Conflict in J.P.'s Politics, Ankur, 1984. 18. Adi H. Doctor: Political Thinkers of Modern India, Mittal, 199;. 19. B. K. Ghatak ed.: Dr. Ambedkar's Thought, APH, New Delhi . .1997. 20. Shashi Joshi: Struggle for Hegemony 10 India Vol-I, 192()-34, Sage. 1992. 21. N.C. Mehrotra : Lohia : A Study, Atma Ram & Sons, 1978.22. Sharif Ali Mujahid : Quaid-I-Azam-Jinnah: Swedish in interpretation, B.R Publishing,

1981. 23. Thomas Pantham and K.L. Deutsch (eds.) : Political Thought in Modern India,

Sage, 1986. 24. Thomas Pantham : Political Theories and Social Reconstruction : A Critical

Survey of the Literature on India, Sage. 1995. 25. Bhikhu Parekh & Thomas Pantharn (ed.) : Political Discourse: Exploration in

lndian and Western Political Thought, Sage, 1987. 26. Anthony J. Parel and Ronald C. Keith (eds.) : Contemporary Political

Philosophy, Sage, 1992. 27. Sibnaranyan Ray (ed.) : M.N. Roy : Philosophy–Revolutionary. Ajanta. 1995. 28. Ramashray Roy: Understanding Gandhi, Ajanta, 198629. Samaren Roy: M.N. Roy: A Political Biography. Orient Longman. 1997.

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-II : Pol 512 : Indian Government and Politics [4(4+0)]

(Core/Compulsory Paper)Max. Marks : 100C.I.A. Marks : 30

E.S.E. Marks : 70 (Time : 3 hrs)Note : Students are required to attempt questions from each unit:

Unit-IConstitutional Development and the making of the Indian Constitution Background of the Constituent Assembly: Composition and working Federalism and its working with reference to Centre-state Relations and demand for State Autonomy.

Unit-II

The President, Nature of the Office, Powers and Role. The Prime Minister : Nature of the Office; Powers, functions and Relationship with the President Parliament of India : Composition and Working

Unit-III

Governor : Nature of the Office, Powers and Role.Chief Minister: Powers, Position and Relationship with the GovernorLegislative Assembly : Composition and Working.

Unit-IV

Supreme Court of India : Jurisdiction and Judicial Activism.High Court : Jurisdiction and Role

Unit-V

Nature of the party system : National and Regional parties Pressure groups : Meaning, Role and WorkingImpact of Caste, Religion, Region on Indian Politics

Suggested Readings: 1. C.P. Bhambri, Politics in India 2. N.S. Geblot, Trends in Indian Politics 3. A.S. Narang, Indian Government 4. Virender Grover, Essays on Indian Govt 5. Pylee, Crisis Conscience and the Constitution 6. D.O. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India 7. Mohd. Ghouse, Law Politics and Secularism 8. T.C. Ooso Ed., Indian Federalism. 1987 9. K. Seshadri, Indian Politics 10. K. Seshadri, Studies in Indian Politics 11. J.R. Siwach, Indian Govt. and Politics 12. Rajni Kothari, Caste in Indian Politics

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

Paper-III : Pol 513 :

Comparative Politics : Govt. and Politics with Special Reference to India, USA, European Union and

China

[5 (5+0)]

(Core/Compulsory Paper)Max. Marks : 100C.I.A. Marks : 30E.S.E. Marks : 70

Note : Students are required to attempt questions from each unit:

Unit-I

Comparative Politics : Meaning Nature and Scope.Evolution of Comparative PoliticsApproaches to the study of Comparative Politics: Political Sociology, Political Economy and Structural-Functional

Unit-II

Evolution of Nation-States – India, USA, European Union and ChinaComparison of Constitution of India, USA, European Union and ChinaPolitical Parties and Pressure Groups, European Union (U.K., Germany, France) and China

Unit-IIILegislature Executive Judiciary

Unit-IVTheories of State Political culture and political socialization Classes and Political Elites

Unit-V

Political Development in India, U.S.A. European Union and China in Post Cold War Period Theories of Political Conflict and Conflict ResolutionTheories of Social Change

Books Recommended: 1. Almond and Powell, Comparative Politics 2. Roth and Wilson, The Comparative Study of Politics 3. J.C. Johari, Comparative Politics 4. S.P. Verma, Modern Political Theory 5. Robert A. Dahl, Modern Political Theory 6. David Apter, Introduction to Political Analysis 7. Almond and Coleman, The Politics a/Developing Area 8. Seymour Martin Lipset, Political Man

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-IV : Pol 514 : Political Sociology [6(6+0)]



Unit-I

Political Sociology : Meaning, Nature and Importance Historical Evolution : As an autonomous disciplineInterrelationship between political system and society Political Sociology vs. Sociology of Politics

Unit-IIBehavioural Approach Systems Approach Structural-Functional Approach Marxist Approach,

Unit-IIISocial Stratification : Caste and Class in India Influence and Power: Masses and Elite Legitimacy Political Leadership

Unit-IVRecruitment Political ParticipationEquality and inequality Debate Social Change in India- Sanskritisation, Westernization and Secularization

Unit-VPolitical DevelopmentPolitical SocialisationPolitical CulturePolitical Conflicts and their Resolution ____________________

Total Credit : 20(20+0)

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Books Recommended: 1. I.L. Horowitz: Foundations of Political Sociology, Harper and Row, 1972. 2. E. Lindonfield (Ed.) : Reader in Political Sociology, Prentice Hall. 1967. 3. R. Bendix (Ed.) : State and Society, Reader in Comparative Political Sociology, Little

Brown & Company, J 968. 4. R. Bendix & S.M.Lipset (Ed.) : Class, Status and Power. Free Press, 1966. 5. Leon Brornson : The Political Context of Sociology, Princeton, 1961. 6. N.J. Smelser: Essays in Sociological Explanation, Prentice Hall, 1968 7. W.J.M. Mackenzie : Politics and Social Science, Penguin, 1967. 8. W.G. Runciman: Social Science and Political Theory, Cambridge, 1971 9. S.M. Lipset (Ed.) : Politics and the Social Sciences, Wiley Eastern Pvt. Ltd., 1972. 10. Dowse and Huges : Political Sociology, John Wiley and Sons, 1972. 11. V.A. Key, Jr. : Politics, Parties and Pressure Groups, Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1964. 12. Lasswell & Kaplan: Power & Society, Yale University Press, 1961. 13. Rush & Althof: An Introduction to Political Sociology, Nelson, 1976. 14. F.G. Castles: Pressure Groups and Political Culture, Routledge, 1967 15. M.N. Srinivas : Social Change in Modern India, Allied, 1967. 16. Wilbert E. Moore: Social Change, Colorado State University, 1980 17. Lloyd J. Rudolph & S. Hoeber Rudolph: The Modernity of Tradition : Political

Development in India, University of Chicago Press, 1967. 18. MkWñ ¼Jherh½ 'kf'k 'kekZ jktuhfrd lekt'kkL= dh :ijs[kk PHI

Learning Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.19. MkWñ iq[kjkt tSu] MkWñ ch0 ,y0 QkfM+;k] lkfgR; Hkou

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SEMESTER-II . M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

Paper-V : Pol 521 : Contemporary Political Issues [6(6+0)](Core/Compulsory Paper)


E.S.E. Marks : 70 (Time : 3 hrs)Note: Students are required to attempt questions from each unit:

Unit-I

Factors leading to the end of Cold War Contemporary issues in the post cold war period Key issues in North south relationship

Unit-II

Globalization Gender issues Environmental issues

Unit-III

Religious fundamentalism Terrorism : Nature and Implications Liberalization : Process and Nature of State

Unit-IV

Developmental issues Challenges of multiculturalism Role of Non-State Actors - MNCs Intervention and State Sovereignty

Unit-V

Rise of major power in Post Cold War Period : USA, European Union, SAARC.Practicing Human Rights in USA, European Union and AsiaLiberalization : Process and Nature of European Union.International Trade and Investment : Multinational Corporation, IMF, GATT.

Books Recommended:

1. P. Allan and K. GOldman (ed.), The end of the void war. 2. M. Albrow and EKing (ed), Globalization, Knowledge and Society. 3. …………….The Global Age.

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4. Z.F. Arat, Democracy and Human Rights in the Developing Countries.

5. R. Ann, Peace and war.

6. H. Asfah (ed), Women and Politics in the Third World.

7. M. Bowker and R. Brown (ed), From cold war to collapse.

8. M. Burbach, 0, Nunez and B. Kaghtsky. Globalization and its Discontents: The Rise of Postmodern Socialism.

9. R. Clutterbuck, Terrorism and Guerilla Warfare.

10. R. Cohen and P. Kennedy, Global Sociology.

11. R. Dalton and M. Kuechler, Challenging the Political Order New Social and Political Movement in Western Democracies.

12. L. Diamond (ed), Political Culture and Democracy in Developing Countries.

13. J. Donnelly, The Concept of Human Rights.

14. J. Gelb, Feminism and Politics: A comparative Perspective.

15. A. Gewirth Human Rights: Essays on justification and Application.

16. D. Held,m and D. Archibugi (ed), Cosmopolitan Democracy: An Agenda for a New World order.

17. R. Holton, Globalization and the Nation State.

18. A. M. Hoogvelt, Globlization and the Nation State.

19. W. Lacquer, Terrorism.

20. The Age of Terrorism.

21. J. Mccormick, The Global Environment Movement.

22. A. I. Melden (ed), Human Rights.

23. B. Nelson and N. Choudhary (ed), women and Poultice Worldwide.

24. V. Randall, Women and Politics: An International Prospective.

25. N.O. Sullivan (ed) Terrorism, Ideology and Revolution: The Origin of Modern Political Theories.

26. R. Tuck, Natural Rights Theories.

27. J.J. Waldron (ed), Theories of Rights.

28. P. Wilkinson, Terrorism and the Liberal State (3rd ed).

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-VI : Pol 522 : Theories of International Relations [4(4+0)]



Unit-IMeaning, Definition and scope of International perspectiveDevelopment of the study of International Relations Theories of International Relations : Realism and Idealism.World state theory, Marxian Theory and Pluralist theory

Unit-IIThe Concept of Power : Its constituents and limitations Management of power : Balance of power Collective Security and Cooperative Security Changing Nature of National Power

Unit-IIIPeace and Regional OrganisationsMeaning, kinds and importance of DiplomacySAARCASEAN

Unit-IVNature, Causes and Types of waysConventional, Nuclear and Bio-chemical waysArms Race and Arms ControlDisarmament : CTBT, NPT and PNE.

Unit-VConcept, Political Science and Importance of Non-alignmentIndia's Role in Non-alignmentNon-alignment and World PoliticsProspects of Non-alignment

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Books Recommended:

1. John Baylis and Steve Smith, The Globalisation of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations (latest edition)

2. Robert Jackson and George Sorensen, Introduction to International Relations 3. Karl W. Deutsch, The Analysis of International Relations 4. Hans J. Morgenthau, Politics among Nations 5. John Spanier, Games Nations Play 6. Joshua S. Goldstein. International Relations 7. Paul R. Viotti and Mark V. Kauppi, International Relations and World Politics: Security,

Economy. Identity 8. Keith L. Shimko, International Relation: Perspectives and Controversies

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-VII : Pol 523 : Public Administration [4(4+0)]



Unit-IPublic Administration : Meaning and Scope.

Role of public Administration in Developed and Developing Societies

New Public Administration

Unit-IIEcological Approach : Fred Riggs.

Scientific Management : F.W. Taylor

Rational Decision making Approach : Herbert Simon.

Unit-IIIDevelopment Administration

Good Governance

Bureaucratic Model : Weber.

Unit-IVDownsizing of Bureaucracy

Civil Servants' Neutrality

Integrity in Administration in the Context of Corruption

Unit-VImpact of Liberalization on Public Administration

Impact of Information Technology on Administration

Disaster Management

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Books Recommended:

1. Marx Fritz Morstein (ed.), Element of Public Administration.2. Dimoch Marshall E. and Glazda Dimock, Public Administration.3. Appleby, Paul H.L., Policy and Administration4. Stahl, O). Glem, Public Personnel Administration.5. Piffner, John L. and Frank P. Sherwood, Administrative Organisation6. Walso, O., The Study of Public Administration7. Gaus and Others, The Frontiers of Public Administration.8. Taylor, F.W., The Principles of Scientific Management.9. White, L.D., An Introduction to the Study of Public Administration.10. Willoughby F.W., Principles of Public Administration11. M.P. Sharma, Public Administration in Theory and Practice 12 Avasthi and Maheshwari, Public Administration 13. R.K. Sapru, Administrative Thinkers.

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-VIII: Pol 524 : Research Methodology [6(6+0)]



Unit-INature and Scope of Research Methodology

Methods of Research-Pop per's Method and Kuhn's Method

The nature and characteristics of Scientific Research

Identification of the problem of research

Unit-IIFormulation of Research Problem

Concept, Variables and Hypothesis

Research Design - Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental and Action Research

Types of Research: Quantitative and Qualitative

Unit-IIITools and techniques of Data Collection-Observation, Interview .questionnaire and Schedule

Data Processing and Data Analysis

Sampling: Meaning and Types : Its Importance in Scientific Research

Unit-IVOrganising the Information and Data.

Application of Internet and Computer technology in Political Sciences Research

Report Writing and Thesis Writing

Procedure for footnoting, Referencing, Preparing Bibliography and Index

Unit-VProcedure for footnoting

Referencing

Preparing Bibliography and Index___________________Total Credit 20(20+0)

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Books Recommended:

1. W.J. Goode and P.K. Hart: Methods in Social Research, McGraw-Hill, 19522. C.A. Moser and G. Kalton: Survey Methods in Social Investigation, Basic Books. 19743. Pauline Young and Calvin Fisher Schmid: Scientific Social Survey and Research,

Prentice Hall, 19684. C.H. Backstrom and Gerald Hurschieser : Survey Research, North-western University

Press, 1963. Claire Selltiz, Lawrence 5. Wrightsman, S.W. Cock : Research Methods in Social Relations, Holt, Rinehart and

Winston, 1976 6. Hayes and Hedlund (eds.): Conduct of Political Inquiry, Prentice-Hall, 1970 7. Arnold Brecht: Political Theory: The Foundations of Twentieth Century Political

Thought, Princeton University Press, 1990. 8. Jahoda, M. and Cock, S.W. : Research Methods in Social Relations, Dryden Press, 1951.

Statistics : 1. Hubert M. Blalock: Social Statistics, McGraw-Hill, 1972 2. Ghosh and Chowdhry : Statistics (Allahabad, 1956). 3. J.H. Mueller and K.F. Schuessler: Statistical Reasoning in Sociology, Houghton Miffin,

1961 4. Gohan Lillian: Statistical Method for Social Science, 1965

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SEMESTER-III .M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

Paper-IX: Pol 531 : Western Political Thought [5(5+0)] (Core/Compulsory Paper)



Unit-IGreek Political Thought

Greek Political Thought : Characteristics.Political Ideas of SocratesPlatoAristotle

Unit-IIRoman and Christian Thought

Essential features of Roman Political ThoughCiceroSaint AugustineSaint Thomas Aquinas

Unit-IIIModern Political Thought

Beginning of Modern Age : Renaissance and Reform Movement.Martin Luther KingMachiavelliBodin

Unit-IVContractualist Thought

Essential features and significance of Contractualist ThoughtHobbesRousseau

Unit-VContemporary Political Thought

J.S. MillHegelT.H. GreenKarl Marx.

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Books Recommended:

1. Arnold Brecht, Political Theory2. G. Sabine, Political Science of Political Theory.3. Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers4. Ebenstein, Political Thought in Perspective.5. Ebenstein, Modern Political Thought6. C.L. Wayper, Political Thought.7. Chester C. Maxey, Political Philosophies.8. Lare C. Lancaster, Masters of Political Thought (Vols. I, II, III).9. Ramaswamy, A Political Science of Political Thought – Pluto to Marx.10. J.A. Dunning, Political Science and Political Theories 11. W. Durant, Story of Philosophy.12. N.P. Barry, Introduction to Modern Political Thought.

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-X: Pol 532 : Modern Political Theory [5(5+0)]

(Core/Compulsory Paper)



Unit-IPolitical Theory: Nature, Recent Trends and Significance Classical Tradition : Importance and Limitations Behaviouralism and Post Behaviouralism

Unit-IIBasic Concepts : Powers, Influence, Authority and LegitimacyPolitical EliteEnd of Ideology debate and its impact on Political Theory.

Unit-IIIPolitical CulturePolitical DevelopmentPolitical Socialism

Unit-IVContemporary Liberalism : Rawls Critic of Contemporary Liberalism: Macpherson

Unit-VTheories of Political obligation Post ModernismSystem Approach

Books Recommended:

1. B. Barry, Democracy, Power and Justice : Essay in Political Theory.

2. D. Bell, The end of Ideology

3. Sir I. Berlin, Does Political Theory still Exist?

4. J. Blondel, The Discipline of Politics.

5 M, Burns, Ideas in Conflict : The Political Theories of the contemporary World

6. A. Dabson, Green Political Thought.

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7. D. Easton, The Political system: An Inquiry into the state of Political Science

8. H. Eulau, The Behavioural persuasion in politics.

9. F. Fukuyana, The end of Political Science and the last Man

10. D. Gerrnino, Beyond Ideology, The Revival of Political Theory

11. R. E. Goodn, Green Political Theory.

12 J. G. Gunnell. Political Theory: tradition and Interpretation

13. ……………..Between Philosophy and politics : The Alienation of Political Theory.

14. A. Hacker, Political Theory : Philosophy, Ideology and Science.

15. J. Hampton, Political Philosophy.

16. D. Held, Political Theory Today.

17. A. Heywood, Political Theory: An Introduction.

18. G. Katab, Political Theory: Its Nature and Uses.

19. T. Kuhn, The structure of Scientific Revolution.

20. W. Kymlicka, contemporary - Political Philosophy: An Introduction.

21. S. M. Lipset, Political Man.

22. D. Miller and L. Seidentopled, The Nature of Political Theory.

23. A. Vincent, Political Theory: Tradition and Diversity.

24. T. Parsons, Sociological theory and modern society

25. R. Plant, Modern Political Thought.

26 ………………… community and Ideology.

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-XI: Pol 533: International Politics [4(4+0)]



Unit-IForeign policy : Meaning and major approaches to the study of foreign policy Determinants of foreign policy : Domestic and external US foreign policy – post Cold War

Unit-IIForeign policy of China Foreign policy of Britain Foreign policy of France

Unit-IIIForeign policy of India – Continuity and Change Non-Alignment : Continuity and Change India's policy towards neighbouring countries: China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Unit-IVIndia's Relations with the USA Britain. Russia and France India's approaches to Major global issues : Globalization, Arms control, Cross border terrorism and Human Rights India's Attitude Towards disarmament: N.P.T. and C.T.B.T.

Unit-VIndia's Foreign Policy towards USA and European Union in Post Cold War eraForeign Policy of GermanyIndo-European Union Political and Defence CooperationIndo-European Union : Economic Co-operation

Books Recommended: 26

1. A. Appadorai, Domestic Roots of India Foreign Policy 1947-1972 2. V.P. Dutta, India's Foreign Po/icy 3. Yuri Nasenko, Jawaharlal Nehru and India's Foreign Policy 4. A.P. Rana, The Imperative of Non-Alignment 5. V.D. Chopra, Studies in Indo-Pale Relations 6. J. Bandopadhyaya. The Making of India's Foreign Policy Institution Processes and

Personalities 7. K.P. Misra, Studies in Indian Foreign Policy 8. Bimal Prasad. Indian Foreign Policy 9. Bimal Prasad, Origins of Indian Foreign Policy 10. D.N. Malik. The Development of Non-Alignments in India's Foreign Policy11. Bisheswar Prasad. Foundations (if India's Foreign Policy 12. A. Appadorai and M.S. Rajan, India's Foreign Policy and Relations 13. M.S. Rajan, Non-Alignment and the Non-Alignment Movement Retrospect and Pr

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-XII: Pol 534 : Democracy and Human Rights in India [6(6+0)]

(Core/Compulsory Paper)Max. Marks : 100C.I.A. Marks : 30E.S.E. Marks : 70


Unit-IHuman Rights in Ancient India Human Rights Philosophy and Constituent Assembly Human Rights in India: A Socio-Eco and Political Analysis

Unit-IIKinds of Rights in India : Right to Quality, Abolition of Untouchability, Titles and Civic Rights Freedom of Press, Assembly and Association Ideology, Movement and Freedom from Torture

Unit-IIISignificance of Human RightsClassification of Human RightsThe UN Charter of Human Rights : Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Unit-IVRights of Privacy in India A comparative Analysis: Economic and Social Rights Impediments of Human Rights in India

Unit-VSafe Gards : NHRC. National Minority Commission and Women's Commission Challenges : Caste Atrocities and Violence, Poverty Rights of Information Act

_____________________ Total Credit : 20(20+0) .

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Books Recommended:1. Baxi Upendra, 2002, The future of Human Rights, New Delhi, OUP 2. Byrne Darren, 2003, Human Rights, Delhi, Pearson Education 3. Campbell tom, Goldberg David et. al., 1986, Human Ritghts, Oxford, Basil Balckwell 4. Coicaud J.M., Doyle M.W. et al., 2004, The Globalization of Human Rights, Tokyo,

United Nations University Press. 5. Evans Tony, 2005, The Politics of Human Rights, London, Pluto Press 6. Gupta, Vijay (ed.), 1996, Perspectives on Human Rights, Delhi, Vikas 7. Hawkesworth Mary and Kogan Maurice (ed.), 1992, Encyclo'Jedia of Government and

Politics (Vol. II) London, Routledge

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SEMESTER-IV .M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

Paper-XIII: Pol 541 : Federalism in India (Elective-A) [5(5+0)]


E.S.E. Marks : 70 (Time : 3 hrs)


Unit-IBackground and Evolution of Indian Federation

The Government of India Act, 1935

Unit-IINature of the Indian Union and the Position of States

The Scheme of Division of Powers

Unit-IIILegislative and Administrative Relations between the Union and States

Union-State Financial Relations with Reference to the Report of the Twelfth Finance Commission

Unit-IVSarkaria Commission Report : An analysis

Demand for State Autonomy

Recent Trends and Prospects

Unit-VFederal System of USA, European Union and India : A Comparison

Role of Supreme Court of India, USA and European Parliament

The Amending Procedure and Judicial Review of the Federal system of European Union,

USA and India

Union and State Relations in field of planning and Development : A Comparison of USA

Germany and India.

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Books Recommended:

1. Carl J. Friedrich, Constitutional Government and Democracy (Chapter I)

2. Asok Chanda, Federalism in India

3. K. Samhanam, Centre-state Relations in India

4. D.T. Lakdawala, Union-state Financial Relations

5. S.P. Aiyar and W. Mehta (ed), Essays on Indian Federalism.

6 B. Arora and D.V. Verney (eds), Multiple Identities in Single State: Indian Federalism in

a comparative, Perspective.

7. G Austin, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone a/a Nation.

8. ……………….National Power and State Autonomy.

9. M. Chadda, Ethnicity, Security and Separatism in India

10. A. Chadda. Federalism in India : A Study of Union-State Relations.

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Paper-XIII: Pol 542:Principles and Theories of Human

Rights (Elective-B)[5(5+0)]




Unit-IHuman Rights HeritageProcess of UniversalisationDimensions and Manifestation : State, Regional, International System and Global Village Concept

Unit-IIClassification of Human Rights : Historical, Chronological and Social Science Point of View Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Freedom : Civil and Political Rights, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Human Rights and Constitutional Laws of Nations

Unit-IIIModels of International Human RightsRealism and Human Rights Cultural Relativism and Human Rights

Unit-IVPolitical and legal Philosophy of Human Rights Conservatism and Liberalism Communalism

Unit-VHuman Rights and Constitutional Laws and NationsChallenges and Prospects of human rightsHuman Rights and Terrorism

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Books Recommended:

1. Sarkar Sen. Human Rights in a Developing Society 2. Vijay K. Gupta Perspectives on Human Rights 3. Air Cernrndr R.V. Kumar, Human Rights and the Indian Armed Forces 4. S. Subrahamanyam, Human Rights, Two Vols. 5 D.D. Basu, Human Rights in Constitutional Law 6 Lal Deosa Rai, Human Rights in the Hindu-Buddhist Tradition 7. Romila Thapar, The Problem of Human Rights in the Hindu and Buddhist Tradition 8. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyar, Human Rights - A Judge's Miscellany 9. Iqbal A. Ansari, Readings on Minorities 10. Rajendra Pandey, Minorities in India 11. A.R. Vijapur and Others, Pluralism and Minorities and National Integration 12. K.C. Yadav, India's Unequal Citizens 13. P.N. Bhagwati, Legal Aid as Human Rights, 1985 14. Paras Diwan, Human Rights and the Law: Universal and Indian Deep and Deep, 1995 .15. V.R. Krishna Iyer, Human Rights and the Law, 1984 16. K.P. Saxena, Human Rights: Perspectives and, Challenges, Lancer 1994 17. R.N. Sharma, Personal Liberty under the Indian Constitution, Deep and Deep, 1991 18. Omprakash Aggarwal, Fundamental Rights and Constitutional Remedies 19. S.K. Agarwala, Public Interest Litigation: A Critique, 1985 20. Amnesty International, Human Rights in India, Sage, 1994 21. V.K. Bansal, Right to Life and Personal Liberty, Deep & Deep, 1986 22. M.P. Dube and Neeta Bora, Ed, Perspectives on Human Rights Anamika Publishers, New

Delhi, 2000 23. S.K. Ghosh, Torture and Rape in Police Custody, Ashish, 1993 24. Uma Gupta, Supreme Court and Civil Liberties, Mittal, N. Delhi, 1998 25. B.L. Hansaria, Right to Life and Liberty Under the Constitution: A Critical Analysis of

Art-21, NM Tripathi, Bombay, 1993 26. Naresh Kumar, Constitutional Rights of the Prisoners. Mittal Pub, Delhi, 1986 27. K.M. Mathur, Crime, Human Rights and National Security, Gyan 1999 28. P.L. Mehta and Neena Verma, Human Rights Under the Indian Constitution, Deep &

Deep, 1995 29. Shailendra Misra, Policy Brutality: An Analysis of Police Behaviour, Vikas, 1986

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Paper-XIII: Pol 543:International Organisation-I

(Elective-C)[5(5+0)]




Unit-IEvolution of International Organizations Theoretical approaches: Classical, Neo-realist, Functionalist, Conflict resolution,

Unit-IIInternational governmental organizations International non-governmental organizations UNO : Structure, Aims and Objects

Unit-IIIRegional Organizations Security and NATO Regional Organizations : Political-OAD and OAS Regional Organizations : Economic-EU and SAARC

Unit-IVInternational Organization: Doctrine of Sovereignty, and Sovereign Equality of StateInternational Organization as an instrument of International OrderInternational Organization as an instrument of International Justice

Unit-VUnited Nations in a Changing WorldPrincipal obstacles to Institutional ChangesProspects of International Organisations

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Books Recommended:1. Stephen S. Good speed: The Nature and Function of International Organization, Oxford

University Press, 1967. 2. Ruben W. Gregg and Michael Barkun (Jr.) : The United Nations and its Functions :

Selected Readings, East West Press, 1970. 3. Andrew Boyd : Fifteen Men on a Power Keg: A Political Science of the U.N. Security

Council, Methuen Publication 1971 . 4. Mahdi E1mandira: The United Nations System: An Analysis. Archon Books, 1973 5. Leon Gordenker (ed): The United Nations International Politics, Princeton. 1971. 6 J.C. Gutterridge : The United Nations in a Changing World, 1970. Manchester Univ.

Press7. H.G. Nichols: The U.N. as a Political Institution, Oxford, 1970. 8. Djura Nincic : The Problem of Sovereignty in the Charter and in the Practice of the

United Nations, Marthu, Nijhoff. 1970. 9. Kenneth J. TWitchett (ed.).: The Evolving United Nations: A Prospect for Peace. Europa,

1971. 10. F.P. Walters: A Political Science of the L.O. Nations, RIIA. 1960. 11. U.N. Publications: Everyman's United Nations, (Latest edition)12. Manual of the Council: Europe: Structure, Function and Achievements, Stevens &. Sons,

1970 13. A.H. Robertson: European Institutions: Co-operation, Integration, Unification, (Stevens,

1973

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Paper-XIV: Pol 544 :ISSUES IN INDIAN POLITICS

(Elective-A)[5(5+0)]



Note: Students are required to attempt questions from each unit:

Unit-INature of Indian Democracy One party Dominance system Coalition Politics: main characteristics

Unit-IICommunalism in India: Causes and Manifestations Secularism in India Naxalism : Causes and Remedies

Unit-IIIBureaucracy: Role : Problems and Emerging Trends Electoral Malpractices and Electoral Reforms The Problem of Corruption: Causes and Remedies

Unit-IVWomen's reservation in legislature Voting behaviour : Determinants Criminalization of politics: Vohra committee Report,

Unit-VPolitics and Terrorism in IndiaPolitics of Development in IndiaPolitics of Leadership in India

Books Recommended:I. CP. Bhambri, Politics in India 2. S. Gehlor. Trends in Indian Politics 3. A.S. Narang, Indian Government 4. Virender Grover, Essays on Indian Govt. and Politics 5. Pylee, Crisis Conscience and the Constitution 6. D.O. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India 7. Mohd. Ghouse, Law Politics and Secularism 8. T.e. Doso, Ed., Indian Federalism. 1987 9. K. Seshadri, Indian Politics 10. K. Seshadri. Studies in Indian Politics 11. J.R. Siwach Indian Govt. and Politics 12. Rajni Kothari. Caste in Indian Politics

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Paper-XIV: Pol 545 :Human Rights Education

(Elective-B)[5(5+0)]



Unit-IConcept of Human Rights Education

Characteristics of Human Rights Education

Political Science of Human Rights Education

Unit-IIAims and Objectives of Human Rights Education

UNESCO and Human Rights Education

NGO's and Human Rights

Unit-IIITypes of Valuation of Human Rights: Genocide, Official Racism and Official Terrorism

Totalitarian Governance and Deliberate Refusal to Satisfy Basic Human Needs Ecocide and

War Crimes

Unit-IVEnforcement of Human Rights: Concern and Necessity of Enforcement

Formal Mechanisms

Media and Human Rights

Unit-VAchievement of Human Rights education

Role of Developing Countries in Human rights education

Obstacles and Challenges Before the human rights education

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Books Recommended:1. A Guide to the Protection of Human Rights Act. 1993

2. Agarwal, H.O. (1983) Implementation of Human Rights Covenants with Special

Reference to India, Kitab Maha], Allahabad.

3 Agrawal. R.S. (1974) human Rights in the Modem World, Chetana Publication, New

Delhi

4. Aggarwal, J.C. (1985), Theory and Principles of Education Philosophical and

Sociological Bases of Deucation, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

5. Arjun Dev (Ed.) (2003). A Handbook of Human Rights, Creative Learning Series, NBI,

New Delhi

6. Asian Educationists conference in Human Rights and Values Achieving the Goals of UN

Decade for Human Rights Education (1995-2004), June 22 to 25. 1997 organized by

Prajapati Brahma Kurnaris Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya International heauquarters. Mount

Abu education in Asia. 17(2), 1997, pp. 142-144

7. Rajw:.J, C.S (1995), Human Rights in India: Impk/lll:/IlallOli .uul v iuluuon, AnmoJ

Publications, New Delhi

8. Basu, D.O. (1994) Human Rights in constitutional Law, Prentice lIall of India Pvt. Ltd,

New Delhi

9. Bxi, Upendra (Ed.) (1987), The Rights to be Human, Lancer Intcrnational, New Delhi.

10. Bernard Mayo (1967), What are Human Rights, Political Theory and the Right of Man,

Ed, By Raphael, D.O. McMillan, P. 68

11. Dev, Arjun and Indira Arjun Dev and Supta Das, (Ed.) (1496), Human Rights: A Source

Book NCERT, New Delhi

12. Oeway, J. (1948) Democracy and Education, McMillan Co., New York

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Paper-XIV: Pol 546:International Law-II (Elective-

C)[5(5+0)]

Max. Marks : 100C.I.A. Marks : 30E.S.E. Marks : 70


Unit-IAgents: Diplomatic envoys, Consuls

Diplomatic immunities

Treaties, Force and International Law

Unit-IIDisputes : Settlement by peaceful means.

Disputes : Settlement through the agencies—U.N.

Role of the International Court of Justice.

Unit-IIIWar General Laws of War with special reference to Geneva Conventions

Neutrality and War Crimes

Blockade, Contraband and Prize Courts

Unit-IVRecent Trends and the changing structure of International Law

Some new approaches to the study of International Law

The political foundations of International Law

Unit-VInternational Law and World Order

Limitations of International Law in World Peace

International Law and Role of Developing Counties

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Books Recommended:

1. J.G. Starke: Introduction to International Law, Butterworths, 1963

2. Wolfgang Friedmann: TIle Changing Structure of International Law, CoJumbia

University Press. 1964.

3. Gerhard Von Glahn: Law Among Nations: An Introduction to Public lmernational Law,

Longman, 1996

4. D.P. O'connell: International Law. Stevens and Sons, 1965, 2 Vols

5. Richard A. Falk: The Status of Law in International Society, Princeton University Press,

1970, pp. 447-539.

6. R.P. Anand : Asian States and the Development ofUniversallmemational Law, Vikas,

1972

7. R.P. Anand : New States and International Laws, Vikas, 1972

8. Ian Brownlie: Principles of Public International Law, Oxford University Press, 1973

9. Grigory Tunkin : Contemporary International Law. Progress Publishers, 1969

10. P.E. Corbett : The Growth of World Law, Princeton .

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Paper-XV: Pol 547: State Politics with special reference to Bihar (Elective-A)

[5(5+0)]



Unit-ITheoretical framework of studying State politics Factors leading to the creation of Bihar as a State Main Characteristics of Bihar politics

Unit-IISocial bases of Political parties in Bihar Politics of movements in Bihar: Land Reforms Movement, Naxlite Movement & J.P's Total Revolution Politics of Development: Demand for Special Status

Unit-IIIImpact of the 73 and 74th Constitutional Amendments in Bihar Rural Government and Politics in Bihar: Issues Voting Behaviour and Women empowerment Urban Government and Politics in Bihar : issues, Municipal Election, Voting Behaviour and Emerging Municipal Leadership

Unit-IVLocal self Government : Personnel, Finance & Budgeting Panchayati Raj and Development Local self Government in Bihar: Problem & Prospects

Unit-VPolitics of Development with JusticePolitics of Reservation and Election in BiharDalit and Minorities : The Politics of BiharCriminalization of Politics in Bihar

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Books Recommended:

1. A. Avasthi : Municipal Administration in India, Laxami Narain, Aggarwal,1972. 2. S.K. Sharma and V.N. Chawla (ed.): Municipal Administration in India, Some

Retlections, lnternational Book Agency, 1975. 3. Mobit Bhattacharya: Municipal Government – Problems and Prospects, Delhi Research

Publications 4. Ashraf Ali: Study of Urban Politics in India, ICSSR.. March. 1970. 5. Mobit Bhattacharya: State Directorate of Municipal Administration, IIPA, 19716. S.R. Maheshwari : Local Government in India,IIPA, 1971. 7. M.P. Sharma: LocalSeffGovernment in India, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, 1978 8. R.P. Mishra: Million Cities in India, Vikas, 1978. 9. Henry Maddick : Democracy, Decentralization and Development, Asia fublishingHouse,

1961. 10. Henry Maddick : Panchayati Raj: Rural Local Government in India, AsiaPublishing

House, 1963. 11. S. Bhatnagar : Rural Local Government of India, Light and Life Publishers, 1978. 12. V.S. Sharma: Panchayati Raj or the Humanized Democracy, Vidya Mandir, 1962 13. Balwant Rai Mehta Study Team Report, 1957 14. Ada Mehta Committee Report, 1978 15. Mathur, M.V. and lqbal Narain

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Paper-XV: Pol 548 : State of Human Rights in India (Elective-B) [5(5+0)]




Unit-IConcept of Human Rights

Meaning, Definition and Significance of Human Rights

Characteristics of Human Rights

Unit-IIHistorical Background of Human Rights in India

Human Rights : Philosophy and Constituent Assembly in India

Human Rights : A Socio-Eco, Cultural and Political Analysis

Unit-IIIKinds of Human Rights in India : Right to Equality, Abolition of Untouchability, Titles and Civic Rights.Freedom of Press, Assembly and Association Ideology : Movement and Freedom from Torture

Unit-IVRights of Privacy in IndiaA comparative Analysis : Status, Economic and Social Rights

Obstacles of Human Rights in India

Unit-VChallenges : Castes Atrocities and Violence, Poverty

Safe-guards NHRC National Minority Commission and Women's Commission

Provisions and Implementation Mechanism

Rights of Information Act etc

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Books Recommended:

1. Sankar Sen. Human Rights in a Developing Society

2. Vijay K. Gupta, Perspectives on Human Rights

3. R.V. Kumar, Human Rights and the Indian Armed Forces

4. S. Subrahmanyam, Human Rights,

5. D.D. Basu, Rights in Constitutional Law

6. Lal Deosa Rai, Human Rights in the Hindu-Buddhist Tradition

7. Romila Thapar, The Problem of Human Rights in the Hindu and Buddhist Tradition

8. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyar, Human Rights - A Judge's Miscellany

9. Iqbal A Ansari, Readings on Minorities

10. Rajendra Pandey, Minorities in India

11. K.C. Yadav, India's Unequal Citizens

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Paper-XV: Pol 549 :International Organisation-II

(Elective-C)[5(5+0)]



Unit-IFounding of the UN: Purposes and Principles

UN & the Use of Force: Self-Defence & Collective Security

UN & International Politics and Terrorism

Unit-IIUNSC : Peace Keeping Functions, New Concerns and Changing Character

UNGA : Peace Keeping Functions and UNSG : Peace Keeping Role

Uniting for Peace Resolution and its Utility

Unit-IIIInternational Organizations: Labour and Scientific-ILO and UNESCO

International Organizations: Economic-IMF and WTO

International Organizations: Legal-K'J aad ICC

Unit-IVUN Commission of Human Rights and Human Welfare

WHO, aims and objectives

UN and Neo-Colonialism: Role of TNCs and Multilateral Agencies.

Unit-VInternational Organisation and Globalisation of World Politics

International Organisation and Role of International morality

International Organisation and Problems of Developing Counties

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Books Recommended:

1. Claude, Inis, L. Jr, Swords into Plowshares; The Problems and Progress of International

Organisation

2. Singh Nagendra, Recent Trends in the Development of International Law Organisation

Promotion lnter-State Cooperation and World Peace

3. UN Publication, Every Ones United Nations. 9th ed.

4. UN Publication, Every Man's United Nations. &h ed.

5. Bowett, D.W., The Law a/International Institutions

6. Bonnet, A.L., International Organisation - Principles and Issues

7. Prof. B.S. Murthy, International Relations and Organisations

8. L.N. Srivastava. International Organisation

9. John 'Baylis, The Globalisation of World Politics

10. Mary Hawkeshworth, f.:neyc!opaedia of Government and Politics I I. Internet Surfing

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M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCEPaper-XVI: Pol 550 : PROJECT WORK [5(0+5)]

(Core/Compulsory Paper) Max. Marks: 100

Division of Marks :Dissertation Marks: 50

Viva Voce Exam- Marks: 50

Every student shall undertake an individual project under the supervision of a teacher.

The project work and the supervisor shall be assigned to the students by the concerned Department during the 2nd Semester to enable them to plan and carry out the work during III and IV Semester. The project work shall be evaluated for 100 marks of which 50 marks have been assigned for dissertation and 50 marks of Viva Voce Examination. The dissertation must be Computer typed and limited to 50 to 70 pages and be submitted by the students in the 13 th

week of the 4th Semester. Project work shall be evaluated by an external examiner which will be

followed by Viva Voce Examination. 000

__________________Total Credit 20 (15+5)

Grand Total Credit 80 (75+5)

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M.A. Semester SystemSyllabus of Foundation Course

FCC 501 : Environmental Studies (5(5+0)

Unit – I Fundamental of Environmental Studies: (a) Definition scope and importance (b) Need for public awareness

(i) Institutions in environment (ii) People in environment

(c) Concept of Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere and Biosphere

Unit – II Natural resources: (a) Natural resources and associated problems (b) Role of an individual in conservation of Natural resources (c) Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyle

Unit – III Ecosystems: (a) Concept (b) Structure and function of freshwater & forest ecosystem (c) Energy flow (d) Food chain, Food-web and ecological pyramids.

Unit – IV Environmental pollution and Social issues: (a) Definition, genetic, species and ecosystem diversity(b) Biogeographical classification of India(c) Threats to biodiversity(d) Endangered and endemic species of India(e) Conservation of Biodiversity

Unit – V Environmental Pollution and Social Issues:(a) Definition, causes, and effects of Air, Water and pollution. (b) Disaster Management-Flood, Earthquakes & Cyclones. (c) Social Issues:

(i) From unsustainable to sustainable development (ii) Water conservation and rain water harvesting (iii) Environmental Ethics, issues and possible solution

(d) Environmental and human health (e) Women and child welfare.

Note: Passing marks: 45It will be marked as 'S' (Satisfactory) for obtaining 45 marks or above marks and less than 45 marks will be considered as fail for the purpose of grading Course is mandatory, but Grades Points will not be considered as part of SGPA & CGPA.

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Syllabus of Foundation Course

FCC 502 : Indian Culture (5(5+0)

Unit – I Basic Concept of Indian Culture: Harappan & Vedic life style, Ethical Values in Vedas, Samskar—concept and type.

Unit – II Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy: Vedic and non-Vedic Philosophy, Religious studies:' special features of major religions (Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Hinduism)

Unit – III Social and moral values: Indian concept of values,' Universal human values, Conflict management: Religious and Regional.

Unit – IV Women empowerment:Social, Political and Economic

Unit – V Indian Educational Values: Concept of Indian education, transition from traditional to modern educational system, Gandhian concept of Basic Education

Note: Passing marks: 45 It will be marked as 'S,I (Satisfactory) for obtaining 45 marks or above marks and less than 45 marks will be considered as fail for the purpose of grading Course is mandatory, but Grades points~i11 not be considered as part of SGPA & CGPA.

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EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE UNDER SEMESTER SYSTEM

1. Performance of a student in each paper will be assessed on the basis of continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) of 30 Marks and the End of Semester Examination (ESE) consisting of 70 marks.

2. The components of CIA shall be:(a) Two Mid-semester Written Tests

of one-hour duration each 15 marks(b) Seminar/Quiz 05 marks(c) Assignments 05 marks(d) Regularity, Punctuality and Conduct 05 marks

Total- 30 marks

3. The Concerned teacher of the Course/Paper shall be responsible for conducting the mid-ther components of the CIA in addition to CIA, the ESE, which will be written examination of 3 hours duration, would also from an integral component evaluation.

4. Examination: (a) The End-Semester-Examination will be conducted by the university. The two

mid-Semester Tests will be Conducted and marked by the teacher concerned. The teacher shall show the answer scripts of the first mid-Semester tests to the students of the class.

(b) The End of Semester Examination (ESE) shall be named as follows:

(a) M.A. Part (I) – I Semester Examination and II Semester Examination respectively.

(b) M.A. Part (II) - (III) Semester Examination & IV Semester Examination respectively.

(c) Syllabus for each paper shall be divided into 5 units. Bases on this, the question paper pattern shall be as follows:-

Part –A Ten objective type Questions 10 x 2 = 20 marks. (Two Questions from each unit) (True or False, Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill in the blanks)

Part–B Five short Answer Questions 4 x 5 = 20 marks. (Four to be answered, Maximum 160 words) (One Question from each unit)

Part–C Three long answer Questions 3 x 10 = 30 marks. out of five to be answered (maximum 600 words) (One Question from each unit)

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5. The examination of I and III Semesters, shall be generally held in the month of November-December and that of II and IV Semester, shall be held in the month of May-June .

6. Every Semester be 15 hours of Faculty and 1½ hours of Examination (100 hours days)

7. In formulating the entire Programme of Studies. Department shall be guided buy the consideration that at the Post Graduate level. Students should be familiar with all the Sub-disciplines, trends and paradigms of the Subject. Keeping this in view, the Department will decided 12 Core Papers in semester I, II and III and electives (optional) Papers in Semester IV.

8. There shall be no supplementary examination in any of the Semester Courses. (I, II, III & IV)

9. Those who have appeared at the CIA and attended the required minimum Percentage (75%) of attendance of lectures shall be permitted to appears in the ends Semester Examination.

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