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North Orissa University

B. A POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Syllabus

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

w. e. f. Admission Batch (2016-2017) for Affiliated Colleges


Sriram Chandra Vihar

Takatpur, Baripada

Mayurbhanj-757003


COURSE STRUCTURE (CBCS)

For B.A Honours (POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Sem Core Course Ability Skill Elective Generic

Enhancement Enhancement Discipline Elective

Compulsory Course Specific (GE)

(No. of paper14)

Course (AECC) (SEC) (DSE) (No. of paper 4) (No. of paper 2) (No. of Paper 2) (No. of paper 4)

Credit (4+2) Credit (4) Credit (4) Credit (6) Credit (6)

I CCH-1 Environmental GE-A-1 Science

CCH-2

II CCH-3 MIL/ Alt English GE-B-1

CCH-4

III CCH-5 GE-A-2 SEC-1

CCH-6 Communicative

English

CCH-7

IV CCH-8 GE-B-2 SEC-2

CCH-9

(Subject

Specific Skill)

CCH-10

V CCH-11 DSE-1

CCH-12 DSE-2

VI CCH-13 DSE-3

CCH-14 DSE-4

GE- A/B are two different subjects other than Political Science


Core Papers (CCH): (Credit: 06 each, Theory-04, Practical-02)

Discipline Specific Elective Papers: (Credit: 06 each) (4 papers)- DSE 1 – 4

Subject (Political Science) oriented elective paper

Generic Elective/Interdisciplinary (04 papers –02 papers from two disciplines GE 1 to GE 4 1. Anthropology 8. Hindi

2. Economics 9. Mathematics

3. Education 10. Odia

4. English 11. Philosophy

5. Geography 12. Psychology

6. History 13. Sanskrit

7. Home science 14. Sociology

Skill Enhancement Courses (02 papers) (Credit: 04 each)- SEC1 to SEC 2)

1. Communicative English (Compulsory) 2. Skill oriented Political Science Paper

Generic Elective Papers (GE) (Political Science) (2 papers for other honours student &

4 papers for pass student) for other Departments/Disciplines: (Credit: 06 each)


SEMESTER-I POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Paper: CCH-PSc-1

Subject: Understanding Political Theory Duration: 3Hours Lecture: 60

Marks: 100 (Midterm-20, Endterm-80)

5 Lecture, 1 Tutorial (per week)

[Group-A: 20marks: four questions from each unit and ten questions have to be answered

carrying 2 marks each

Group-B: 60marks: One long type questions from each unit (each can also be subdivided)

with one alternative each, has to be answered]

UNIT-I

A. Introducing Political Theory 1. What is Politics: Theorizing the ‘Political’ 2. Nature and functions of Political Theory 3. Why do we need Political Theory? 4. Traditional and Scientific Approaches to Political Theory

B. Traditions of Political Theory 1. Liberal & Neo-Liberal Traditions 2. Marxist and Neo-Marxist Traditions 3. Anarchist Traditions

UNIT-II A. State and Sovereignty

1. Evolution of Modern State; Theories 2. State, Nation and Nationality 3. Sovereignty: Monistic and Pluralist Theories

B. Political Theory and Practice: The Grammar of Democracy 1. Democracy: The history of an idea 2. Conditions of Democracy

UNIT-III

A. Contemporary types of Democracy in Developing Societies; Challenges for Democracy

B. Major Debates

1. Citizenship: Historical development of the concept; Changing notions; Democratic

Citizenship 2. Understanding Secularism; Whether a Western idea ? Secularism in practice; Theocract

and Secular states- a comparison.


References:

1. Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2-16.

2. Vincent, A. (2004) The Nature of Political Theory. New York: Oxford University Press,

2004, pp. 19-80. 3. Owen, D. (2003) ‘Democracy’, in Bellamy, R. and Mason, A. (eds.) Political Concepts.

Manchester and New York: Manchester University Press, pp. 105-117. 4. Christiano, Th. (2008) ‘Democracy’, in Mckinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory,

New York: Oxford University Press. 5. Arblaster, A. (1994) Democracy. (2nd Edition). Buckingham: Open University Press.


SEMESTER-I

POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Paper: CCH-PSc-2

Subject: Constitutional Government and Democracy in India

Duration: 3Hours Lecture: 60







UNIT-I

A. The Constituent Assembly and the Constitution a. The making of the Constitution: Philosophy of the Constitution b. The Preamble and the Features of the Constitution c. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

B. Organs of Government a. The Legislature: Parliament its composition and powers; Decline of Parliament b. The Executive: President and Prime Minister c. The Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review.

UNIT-II

A. Federalism in India a. Working of Federalism in India; Centre-State Relations- Legislative, Administrative

and Financial b. Emerging Trends in Federalism c. Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Constitution

B. Democratic Decentralization

a. Panchayati Raj and Urban Government- Structure; 73rd

and 74th

Amendment Acts.

b. Problems of Local Government; Government control over Local Government

UNIT-III

Electoral System and Election Process

a. Electoral system and the Election Commission of India b. Free and Fair Election in India c. Code of Conduct in Election d. Electoral Reforms


References:

1. G. Austin, (2010) ‘The Constituent Assembly: Microcosm in Action’, in The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 15th print.

2. R. Bhargava, (2008) ‘Introduction: Outline of a Political Theory of the Indian Constitution’, in R. Bhargava (ed.) Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, New Delhi: Oxford

University Press, pp. 1-40. 3. D. Basu, (2012) Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi: Lexis Nexis. 4. B. Shankar and V. Rodrigues, (2011) ‘The Changing Conception of Representation: Issues,

Concerns and Institutions’, in The Indian Parliament: A Democracy at Work, New Delhi:

Oxford University Press, pp. 105-173. 5. H. Khare, (2003) ‘Prime Minister and the Parliament: Redefining Accountability in the

Age of Coalition Government’, in A. Mehra and G. Kueck (eds.) The Indian Parliament: A

Comparative Perspective, New Delhi: Konark, pp. 350-368. 6. M. Singh, and R. Saxena (eds.), (2011) ‘Towards Greater Federalization,’ in Indian Politics:

Constitutional Foundations and Institutional Functioning, Delhi: PHI Learning Private Ltd.,

pp. 166-195. 7. Raghunandan, J. R (2012) Decentralization and local governments: The Indian

Experience, Orient Black Swan, New Delhi


SEMESTER-II

POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Paper: CCH-PSc-3

Subject: Political Theory- Concepts and Debates








UNIT-I

a. Concept of Freedom: Meaning and Dimension; Negative and positive Freedom, Liberal

and Marxist Views; Freedom and Alienation. b. Concept of Equality: Meaning and Dimension; Equality of opportunity; Liberty and

Equality

c. Concept of Justice: Meaning and Dimensions; Sources; Procedural and Substantive

Justice; Retrieve and Distributive Justice d. Concept of Power: Meaning and Sources; Method of using power e. Authority: Meaning and Types, Power, Authority and Legitimacy f. Debates on Political obligations: Why do we obey state? The issue of Civil Disobedience.

UNIT-II

a. Concept of Rights; Human Rights-Evolution; Universal Declaration of Human Rights,

Challenges and Safeguards: Human Rights and the state. b. Debates on Status of Human Rights: Are Human Rights Universal? The issue of cultural

relativism. c. Debates on Affirmative Action by the State: Is Affirmative action/positive

discriminations justified? d. Debates on Freedom of Thought and Expression; Are limitations or censorship justified ?

UNIT-III

a. Civil Society : Historical Evolution ; views of Locke, Hegel, Marx and Gramsci Civil

Society in Contemporary times b. Good Governance: Evolution of the ideas, Meaning and Significance, Essential

Components Good governance and developing societies.


References:

1. Bhargava, R and Acharya A. (eds) (2008)- Political Theory: An Introduction; Pearson

Longman 2. Christiano Th (2008)- Issues in Political Theory, New York, OUP 3. Owen D, (2003)- Political Concepts, Manchester University, Press 4. Bellamy, Richard and Mason (eds) (2003): Political Concepts; Manchester University,

Press 5. Casal Paula and William Andrew (2008): Issues in Political Theory; OUP, New York 6. McKinnon Catrino (ed) (2008): Issue in Political Theory; OUP, New York 7. Menlowe M.A. (1993): Theories and concepts of Politics; Manchester University

Press, New york


SEMESTER-II POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Paper: CCH-PSc-4

Subject: Political Process in India Duration: 3Hours Lecture: 60







UNIT-I

a. Political Parties and the Party System; Nature and working; National and Regional Parties; Trends in the Party System;

b. Pressure Groups; Nature and working; Types of Pressure Groups in India and their significance

c. Voting Behaviour; Determinants of Voting Behaviour- Caste, Gender and Religion

d. Coalition Politics; Nature and working; Coalition Politics at National Politics; Implications for the Polity

UNIT-II

a. Regional Aspirations; The Politics of Secession; Regionalism b. Religion and Politics; Secularism in India and the Debates; Minority and

Majority Communalism

c. Caste and Politics; Caste in Politics and the Politicization of Caste d. Affirmative Action Policies; Women, Caste and Class (ST, SC, OBC & Women) e. Women Empowerment; Interventions by the State; Issues and Trends

UNIT-III a. Corruption in Indian Politics: Causes and Remedies

b. E-governance in India- Major Initiatives; Challenges and Prospect

c. Judicial activism in India; Causes for its growth; Implication for the Indian polity

References:

1. R. Kothari, (2002) ‘The Congress System’, in Z. Hasan (ed.) Parties and Party Politics in India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp 39-55.

2. C. Jaffrelot, (2008) ‘Why Should We Vote? The Indian Middle Class and the Functioning of World’s Largest Democracy’, in Religion, Caste and Politics in India, Delhi: Primus, pp. 604-619.

3. P. Brass, (1999) ‘Crisis of National Unity: Punjab, the Northeast and Kashmir’, in The Politics of India Since Independence, New Delhi: Cambridge University Press and Foundation Books, pp.192-227.

4. R. Vora and S. Palshikar (2004) Indian Democracy: Meanings and Practices, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 235-256.

5. Z. Hasan, E. Sridharan and R. Sudarshan (2002) India’s Living Constitution: Ideas, Practices, Controversies, New Delhi: Permanent Black, pp. 306-318.


SEMESTER-I/II POLITICAL SCIENCE (GENERIC ELECTIVE)

(B.A(Hons) students other than Political Science (Hons) will choose 4 papers, 2 papers from

Political Science)

Paper: GE-A/B-PSc-1

Subject: Constitutional Government & Democracy in India








UNIT-I

The Constituent Assembly and the Constitution a. The making of the Constitution; Philosophy of the Constitution b. The Preamble and the Features of the Constitution c. Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles

UNIT-II A. Organs of Government

a. The Legislature- Parliament, its composition and powers; Decline of Parliament b. The Executive- President and Prime Minister c. The Judiciary- Supreme Court and Judicial Review

B. Federalism in India a. Working of Federalism in India; Centre-State Relations-Legislative,

Administrative and Financial b. Emerging Trends in Federalism c. Fifth and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution

UNIT-III Democratic Decentralization

a. Panchayati Raj and Urban Government- Structure; 73rd

and 74th

Amendment Acts.

b. Problems of Local Government; Government control over Local Government Electoral System and Election Process

a. Electoral system and the Election Commission of India

b. Free and Fair Election in India c. Code of Conduct in Election

d. Electoral Reforms


References:

1. G. Austin, (2010) ‘The Constituent Assembly: Microcosm in Action’, in The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 15th print.

2. R. Bhargava, (2008) ‘Introduction: Outline of a Political Theory of the Indian

Constitution’, in R. Bhargava (ed.) Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, New

Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 1-40. 3. D. Basu, (2012) Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi: Lexis Nexis. 4. B. Shankar and V. Rodrigues, (2011) ‘The Changing Conception of Representation:

Issues, Concerns and Institutions’, in The Indian Parliament: A Democracy at Work, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 105-173.

5. H. Khare, (2003) ‘Prime Minister and the Parliament: Redefining Accountability in the

Age of Coalition Government’, in A. Mehra and G. Kueck (eds.) The Indian Parliament:

A Comparative Perspective, New Delhi: Konark, pp. 350-368. 6. M. Singh, and R. Saxena (eds.), (2011) ‘Towards Greater Federalization,’ in Indian

Politics: Constitutional Foundations and Institutional Functioning, Delhi: PHI Learning

Private Ltd., pp. 166-195. 7. Raghunandan, J. R (2012) Decentralization and local governments: The Indian

Experience, Orient Black Swan, New Delhi.


SEMESTER-III POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons)

Paper: CCH-PSc-5

Subject: Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics








UNIT -I Understanding Comparative Politics.

Meaning, Nature and Scope of comparative Politics.

Theories of comparative politics: Systems theory and Structural - Functional Analysis.

UNIT -II Historical context of Modern Government.

Capitalism : Meaning & Development

Socialism : Meaning and Development

Colonialism : Meaning and forms.

UNIT -III

Themes for comparative Analysis

Salient features of British Constitution, working of Parliamentary Govt.- Monarchy

Parliament & Prime Minister.

Constitutional Development and Salient features of Chinese Constitution, National

People’s Congress, Communist Party of China.



Paper: CCH-PSc-6

Subject: Perspectives on Public Administration








UNIT -I Public Administration as a Discipline

Meaning, Scope and Significance of its study.

Evolution of Public Administration.

Public and Private Administration.

.

UNIT -II

Theoretical Perspectives

Classical Theories – Scientific Management Theory (F.W. Taylor), Managerial Theory

( Gullick, Urwick and Foyal), Bureaucratic Theory(Max Weber),

Neo-Classical Theory : Human Relations Theory (Elton Mayo), Decision Making Theory

( Herbert. Simon)

UNIT -III

Major Approaches

New Public Administration.

Significance of Comparative Public Administration.

Good Governance.



Paper: CCH-PSc-7

Subject: Perspectives on International Relations and World History








UNIT -I Studying International Relations and Theories.

Meaning and Dimensions of International Relations.

History of emergence of International State System.

Realist Theory

Marxian Theory

UNIT -II

World Wars

World War-I : Causes and Consequences.

Causes and Consequences of Bolshevik Revolution.

Causes of the Rise of Fascism and Nazism

World War-II- Causes and Consequences.

UNIT -III

An Overview of International Relations in 20th

Century.

Cold war: Different Phases.

Emergence of Third World

Fall of Berlin Wall and Collapse of USSR, End of Cold War.

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURCES (SEC)


Paper: SEC-CENG-1

Subject: Political Process and Institution in Comparative Perspective




SEMESTER-IV POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons)

Paper: CCH-PSc-8

Subject: Political Process and Institution in Comparative Perspective








UNIT -I

Approaches to Study Comparative Politics

Political Culture

Political Socialization.

UNIT -II

Electoral Politics : New Trends and Forces

Nature & Dimension, Types of Election system, (First Past the Post, Proportional

Representation, Mixed Representation).

Theory of Participation and Representation.

.

UNIT -III

Nation State and Federalism

Nation State : Meaning and Evolution

Federation and Con-federation: Evolution and Debates.



Paper: CCH-PSc-9

Subject: Public Policy and Administration In India








UNIT -I

Pubic Policy

Meaning, Definition and features

Public Policy Process in India : Factors influencing Public Policy Making

Public Policy Making Organs in India

UNIT -II Financial Administration

Budget : Meaning and Significance.

Budget Making and Approval of Budget.

Types of Budgeting in India.

UNIT -III

Citizen and Administration

Citizen and Administration Interface : Redressal of Public Grievances, RTI Act- 2005,

Lok pal

Impact and Benefits of e-Governance on Administration in India.

Social Welfare Administration: Concept and Social Welfare Policies, Education- Right to

Education, Health- National Health Mission, Employment-MNREGA.



Paper: CCH-PSc-10

Subject: Global Politics








UNIT -I

Globalization : A Conceptual Scheme

Understanding Globalization- Historical Analysis, Meaning of Globalization Today.

Political Dimensions – Debates on Sovereignty and Territoriality

Economic Dimensions – IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organization.

Cultural and Technological Dimensions.

UNIT -II

A. Contemporary Global Issues

Global Social Movements and NGOs

Ecological Issues : Climate Change and Global Warming – Common Debates.

Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons( NNP Treaty and India Today)

UNIT -III

B. Contemporary Global Issues

International Terrorism and State Terrorism- Post 9/11 Developments.

Migration

Human Security

Crisis Management


SEMESTER-III/IV

POLITICAL SCIENCE (GENERIC ELECTIVE)

(B.A(Hons) students other than Political Science (Hons) will choose 4 papers, 2 papers from

Political Science)

Paper: GE-A/B-PSc-2

Subject: Under Standing Political Theory








UNIT -I

Introducing Political theory

What is Politics , Political Theory Liberal & Marxist Theory.

Approaches to Study of Political Theory : Normative, Historical and Empirical.

UNIT -II Core Concepts

Democracy: History, Meaning, Types, Conditions for Successful working of Democracy.

Freedom: Positive and Negative, Equality, Justice – Procedural and Distributive.

UNIT -III

Rights and Duties.

Meaning of Rights :Moral and Legal Rights . Human Rights, Generation of Rights of

Girl Child.

Duties – Meaning and Significance, Fundamental Duties in India.


SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES(SEC)

SEMESTER-IV

POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons)

Paper: SEC-Psc-2

Subject: Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy








UNIT -I

Outline of Legal System in India

Structure of Judiciary (Courts) in India – Criminal and Civil Courts in India

Specialized Courts- Tribunal (SAT, CAT), Juvenile Courts , Mahila Courts

Fundamental Rights and PIL(Public Information Litigation)

UNIT -II

Provisions Relating to Criminal Jurisdiction

FIR , Arrest, Evidence and Procedure of Argument

Laws Relating to Dowry, Harassment, Violence against women, Consumer Rights ,

Cyber Crimes

UNIT -III

Legal Services

Right to Legal Aid

RTI and its Procedure

Lok Adalats

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