The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal

(An Autonomous Institute Reaccredited

with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC)
Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Academic Year -2024-25

SYLLABUS
For

Undergraduate
BA
Political Science
Semester I

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)
(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to
Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Academic Year: 2024-25
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Semester- I
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Category Subject Name Theory Credits

Paper CCE Total

Marks

Max Min Max Min Max Min

Major Political Theory 60 21 40 14 100 35 6

Minor Political Theory 60 21 40 14 100 35 6

GEC The Constituent Assembly 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

Debates and the Ideas of India
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA(Major/Minor)

Semester -I

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Major/Minor – Political Science
Name of the Course: Indian Political Theory
Course Code: BA110.4 Total Duration: -- 90 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 6 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will be able to demonstrate the meaning and significance of

Political Science, Political theory and different approaches

2. CO2: They will be able to illustrate the concept of state and its changing nature.

3. CO3: They will relate what is power and authority and how they are interwoven and they
will be able to translate different dimensions of sovereignty and its relation with the state.
4. CO4: They will be able to classify liberty, equality, justice and rights.
Understanding of these key political concepts will facilitate students in the real
political world.

5. CO5: They will be able to outline different ideologies.

 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Making Understanding Political Theory

1. Political Science: Nature and Scope
2. Relation of Political Science with other 12 20
I Social Sciences
3. Political theory: Meaning and
significance
4. Methods of studying Political Science
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Central Concept of State

1. Defining State, Elements of State
2. Evolution of State
3. Theories of origin of State
II • Social Contract Theory (Hobbes, 12 20
Locke)
• Divine Theory
• The Patriarchal State: Feminism
• The Class State: Marxism
4. Changing nature of State
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Power, Authority and Sovereignty.

1. Robert Dahl: Definition of power
2. Steven Lukes: Concept of Power
3. Power as Exploitation: Marxist Idea
4. Feminist Theory of Power
III 5. Max Weber theory on Authority 12 20
6. Sources and Kinds of Authority
7. Authority, Legitimacy, and Hegemony
8. Sovereignty: Internal and External
9. Debates related to changing nature of
Sovereignty
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Core Political Concepts

1. Liberty
• Classification: Negative and
Positive Liberty
• The Concept of Liberty in India
2. Equality
• Types of Equality
• Equality of Opportunities and
Equality of Outcomes
• Complex Equality: Michael
Walzer
IV • Equality of Capabilities: 18 20
Amartya Sen
• Equality of Resources: Ronald
Dworkin
3. Justice
• Types of Justice
• Rawls theory of Justice
• Limitations of Rawls theory of
Justice
• Feminist Critique
4. Rights
• The idea of Rights
• Types of Right
• Human Rights: Overview
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Defining Ideologies
V 1. Democracy 18 20
2. Liberalism
3. Feminism
Suggested Readings:
1. Acharya, A. & Bhargava, R. (Ed.) "Political Theory: An Introduction",
Pearson, New Delhi, 2008
2. Gauba, O.P., "An Introduction to Political Theory", Macmillan
Publication, Delhi, 2009
3. Heywood, A. "Political Ideologies: An Introduction", Palgrave, London,
2004.
4. Heywood, A. "Politics", Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2013.
5. Srivastava, Introduction to Political Ideologies, Pearson Education.
6. Bhargava, R., "What is Political Theory and Why Do We Need It?",
Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2010.
7. Barry, N., "An Introduction to Modern Political theory", Macmillan,
London, 1981.
8. Held, D., "Models of Democracy", Polity Press, Cambridge, 1991.
9. Farrely, C.A. "Introduction to Contemporary Political Theory: A Reader",
London, Sage,2004.
10. Mackinnon, C. "Issues in Political Theory", Oxford University Press,
New York, 2008.
11. Smits, K. "Applying Political Theory", Palgrave Macmillan, London,
2016.
12. Vincent, A. "The Nature of Political Theory", Oxford University Press,
New York, 2004
13. Age of Globalization", Primus Books, New Delhi, 2013.
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester - I

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: General Elective Course – Political Science
Name of the Course: The Constituent Assembly Debates and the Ideas of India
Course Code: BA112.4 Total Duration: -- 60 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 4 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will learn about the Making of Indian Constitution and the Idea of
India
2. CO2: They will be able to know discussions on deciding national symbols like the
National Flag and National Anthem of the country
3. CO3: They will learn about the debates on Nature of Government
4. CO4: They will learn about the discussions on religious freedom and religious rights
5. CO5: They will be able to know the contemporary debates regarding various issues.
 SYLLABUS

Duration (In
Unit Title/Topics Hours) Marks

The Making of Indian Constitution and the

Idea of India
12 20
I 1. Unity in Diversity and Diversity
in Unity
2. Basic Philosophy and ‘the
Preamble’ of Indian Constitution

Duration (In
Unit Title/Topics Hours) Marks

Envisioning India through National

Symbols

II 1. National Flag, National Anthem and 12 20

National Song
2. National Languages, Rajbhasha
and Rashtrabhasha

Duration (In
Unit Title/Topics Hours) Marks

Debates on Nature of the Government

III 1. Presidential vs. Parliamentary 12 20
2. Federal and Unitary

Duration (In
Unit Title/Topics Hours) Marks

Religious Freedom and Religious Rights

1. Religious Freedom in the
IV Constitution 12 20
2. Minority Rights
3. Religion based Reservations in
Public Institutions.
 Duration (In
Unit Title/Topics Hours) Marks

Contested Questions

V 1. Article 21 12 20
2. Uniform Civil Code
3. Article 370, 35A

Suggested Readings:

• Aggarwal R.C. (1994). Constitutional Development and National Movement of

India. S Chand and Company
• Laxmikanth M. (2004). Indian Polity. McGraw Hill Education
• Gupta U.N. (1988) Indian Federalism and Unity of Nation. Vohra Publishers
• The Constitution of India. Bare Act
• Jayal N.G. and Mehta P.B. (2010) The Oxford Companion to Politics in India.
Oxford University Press
• Keith A. (1961) A Constitutional History of India 1600-1935. Routledge
Publications
• Basu D.D. An Introduction to the Constitution of India. Sage Publications
• Tariq M. (2007) Modern Indian History. McGraw Hill Education
• Rudolph L.I. (2008). Explaining Indian Democracy. A Fifty-Year Perspective, 1956
– 2006. Oxford University Press
• Bhagwan V., Bhushan V. and Mohla V. (1984) World Constitutions A Comparative
Study. Sterling Publishers
The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal
(An Autonomous Institute Reaccredited
with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC)
Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Academic Year -2024-25

SYLLABUS
For

Undergraduate
BA
Political Science
Semester III

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)
(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to
Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Academic Year: 2024-25
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Semester- III
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Category Subject Name Theory Credits

Paper CCE Total

Marks

Max Min Max Min Max Min

Major Western Political Thought 60 21 40 14 100 35 6

Minor Western Political Thought 60 21 40 14 100 35 6

GEC Human Rights 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

SEC Managing Elections and 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

Election Campaign
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2023-24

BA (Major/Minor)

Semester -III

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Major/Minor – Political Science
Name of the Course: Western Political Thought
Course Code: BA310.4 Total Duration: -- 90 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 6 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will explain the key ideas of Greek Political thinkers Plato and
Aristotle.
2. CO2: They will be able to interpret the key ideas of Modern Political Thinkers.
3. CO3: They will be able to justify the key Philosophy of Utilitarianism.

4. CO4: They would be able to deduct the key ideas of idealist thinkers.

5. CO5: They would evaluate the key ideas in Marxism.

 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Greek Political Thought

Plato
1. Theory of Justice
2. Theory of Education
3. Theory of Communism
4. Philosopher King 18 20
I 5. The Ideal State

Aristotle
1. State
2. Slavery
3. Citizenship
4. Family and Property
5. Classification of Government
6. Revolution
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Modern Political Thought

Niccolò Machoavelli
1. First Modern Political Thinker: The child
of his time
2. Conception of Human Nature
3. Thoughts about Religion and Morality
II Thomas Hobbes 18 20
1. Individualism

John Locke
1. Liberalism

Jean Jacques Rousseau

1. Social Contract Theory
2. Theory of General Will
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Philosophy of Utilitarianism

Jeremy Bentham
1. Utilitarianism
2. Natural laws and Rights
3. Theory of State and Legislation 20
III 4. Theory of Punishment and Reform 18

John Stuart Mill

1. Alteration in Utilitarianism
2. Views on Liberty
3. Democracy
4. Representative Government
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Idealism in Political Philosophy

George W. F. Hegel
1. Dialiectical Method
2. Views on Nationa State, 20
IV Internationalism and War 18
3. Views on Government and
Constitution

Thomas Hill Green

1. Views on freedom
2. Views on Rights
3. Views on State
Duration Mar
Unit Title/Topics (In Hours) ks

Karl Marx – Scientific Socialism

V 1. Dialectical materialism 18 20
2. Economic Interpretation of History
Suggested Readings:
● Mukherjee, S., &Rama swami, S. (2004). A History of Political Thought.
Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.
● Suda J.P., 1989 History of Political Thought, Vol I, II and Iird K. Nath
and Co. Meerut.
● Gauba O.P. (2019), Western Political Thought, Mayur Paperbacks Noida
● Sheefali Jha, Western Political Thought, Pearson
● Brian R. Nelson, Western Political Thought: from Socrates to the Age of
Ideology 2nd edition, Pearson
● Barker, E. (1959). The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle. New
York: Dover Publications.
● Sabine, G. H. (1973). A History of Political Theory. New Delhi: Oxford
and I.B.H. Publishing.
● Morrow, J. (2005). History of Western Political Thought: A Thematic
Introduction. Palgrave.
● Sharma S.K. and Sharma Urmila- Western Political Thought Vol-I and
Vol. II, Atlantic Publishers New Delhi Wayper, C.L. 1958, Political
thought English, University Press, Itd. London.
● Petit 2008:105- Made with words-Hobbes of language, mind and Politics’
Princeton.
● Tuck, Richard 1993: Philosophy and Government 1572-1651, Cambridge
University Press.
● Jones W.T. 1960:Masters of Political thought vol-II, Houghton Mifflin
Co, Boston
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -III

Name of the Program: BA/BSW Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: General Elective Course-Political Science
Name of the Course: Human Rights
Course Code: BA313.4 Total Duration: -- 60 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type 1) Credits- 4 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: The student will be able to demonstrate the meaning of human rights, its
history, evolution and analyze human rights issues in different social, political and
cultural contexts.
2. CO2: They will be able to interpret the human rights of the armed forces.

3. CO3: They will be able to classify and evaluate issues of human rights in
gender perspectives and how state and its agencies apply the methods and
techniques of surveillance, interrogation, and counterterrorism operations.

4. CO4: They will be able to determine the Issues of Human Rights.

5. CO5: They will be able to infer the institutional structure of human rights
in India.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Introduction to Human Rights

1. Meaning of Human Rights and its
correlation with other rights
2. History and evolution of Human
I 12 20
Rights
3. Institutionalization of Human Rights:
Universal Declaration of Human
Rights
4. Expanding Horizons of Human Rights

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Conflict Zones, Violence, and the Issues of

Human Rights
II 1. Terrorism, Police Encounter and Human 12 20
Rights
2. Human Rights of the Armed Forces
3. Human Rights initiatives of women

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Human Rights Discourses in India

III 1. Gender, Caste, and Untouchability 12 20
2. Industrialization, Displacement, and Land
questions
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

State and Human Rights

IV 12 20
1. Issues of surveillance and Censorship
2. Police Custody, Torture and Human Right.

Duration Mar
Unit Title/Topics
(In Hours) ks

Human Rights and Institutions in India

1. The National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC)
V 2. The State Human Rights Commission 12 20
(SHRC)
3. Huan Rights and Judicial Interention
4. Evaluation of the Protection of Human
Rights Act, 1993
Suggested Readings:
• Aggarwal, G. P. et al. (2013). Human Rights in Changing Times. UK: Cambridge Scholars
Publishing.
• Hoffman, J., & Graham, P. (2006). 'Human Rights', Introduction to Political Theory. Delhi:
Pearson, pp.436-458.
• Sen, A. (2004). Elements of a Theory of Human Rights. Philosophy & Public Affairs, 32(4), pp.315-
356.
• Arora, N. (1999). Custodial Torture in Police Stations in India: A Radical Assessment Journal of the
IndianLawInstitute,41(3/4), pp.513-529.
• U. Singh, (2007) The Unfolding of Extraordinariness: POTA and the Construction of Suspect
Communities', in The State, Democracy and Anti-terror Laws in India, Delhi: Sage
• M. Mohanty, (2010) 'In Pursuit of People's Rights: An Introduction', in M. Mohanty et al., Weapon of
the Oppressed: Inventory of People's Rights in India, New Delhi: Danish Books, pp.1-11
• M. I shay, (2004) The History of Human Rights: From Ancient Times to the Globalization Era, Delhi:
Orient Black swan.
• R. Sharan, (2009) 'Alienation and Restoration of Tribal Land in Jharkhand in N Sundar (ed.) Legal
Grounds, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 82-112
• Vandana Shiva, Earth democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace, Natraj Publishers, 2021.
• Ramachandra Guha, Environmentalism: A Global History, Longman Publishers, 1999
• Bina Agarwal, Gender And Green Governance, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2013
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -III

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Skill Enhancement Course – Political Science
Name of the Course: Managing Elections and Election Campaign
Course Code: BA313.4 Total Duration: -- 60 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type 1) Credits- 4 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will learn about democracy and the importance of

management of Elections.

2. CO2: They will acquire skills of Organizational Management of Elections.

3. CO3: They will be made aware of the role of media and technology involved
in election campaigns.

4. CO4: They will be able to answer debates pertaining to fund management for the
political party.
5. CO5: They will be able to know about the various electoral systems of other
countries.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Democracy and Management of Elections

I 1. Democracy and its kinds 12 20
2. Debates associated with democracy
3. How Crucial is Management of Election?

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Organizational Management and Election Campaign

1. Model Code of Conduct
II 2. Filling Election Nominations and Election 12 20
Affidavits
3. Knowing your Candidates
4. Membership Drive
5. Booth Management

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Media Management
1. Traditional methods (Poster, Pamphlets,
Rallies) and Use of New Techniques
(Digital Marketing, IT Cells,
III Crowdfunding) in Election Campaign 12 20
2. The idea of ‘Star Campaigners’
3. Role of Print, Electronic and Social Media
in Elections
4. Electoral Campaign and the Issue of Fake
News
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Fund Management for the Party

1. Traditional and New Ways of Generating
IV Funds 12 20
2. Issue of Unaccounted Expenditure in
Elections
3. State Funding of Elections
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Various Case Studies related to Electoral System of

V 12 20
Other Countries and Comparing it with India

Suggested Readings:

• V S Rama Devi, S K Mendiratta, How India Votes, LexisNexis Publication.

• Navin Chawla, Every Vote Counts: The Story of India’s Election, Harpercollins
India Publication.

• M.G. Devasahayam, Electoral Democracy? An Inquiry into the fairness and integrity
of Elections in India, AuthorsUpFront Publication.

• Lambert, P. (2000). A Decade of Electoral Democracy: Continuity, Change and

Crisis in Paraguay. Bulletin of Latin American Research, 19(3), pp. 379-396.

• Krouse, R., & Marcus, G. (1984). Electoral Studies and Democratic Theory
Reconsidered. Political Behavior, 6(1), pp. 23-39.

• Varshney, A. (2007). India's Democratic Challenge. Foreign Affairs, 86(2), pp. 93-
106.

• Hauser, W., & Singer, W. (1986). The Democratic Rite: Celebration and
Participation in the Indian Elections. Asian Survey, 26(9), pp. 941-958.

• Yadav, Y. (1999). Electoral Politics in the Time of Change: India's Third Electoral
System, 1989-99. Economic and Political Weekly, 34(34/35), pp. 2393-2399.
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(An Autonomous Institute Re-accredited
with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC)
Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Academic Year -2023-24

SYLLABUS
For

Undergraduate
BA
Political Science
Semester V

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)
(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to
Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Academic Year: 2024-25
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Semester- V
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Category Subject Name Theory Credits

Paper CCE Total

Marks

Max Min Max Min Max Min

Major International Relations and 60 21 40 14 100 35 6

Contemporary Politics

DSE Comparative World 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

Constitution

SEC Research in Public Opinion 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

and Voting Behaviour

• Internship Field project / internship / Apprenticeship/ Community 6

engagements and Services (50 Marks) Credits
• Evaluation of Reports (50 Marks)
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -V

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Major– Political Science
Name of the Course: International Relations and Contemporary Politics
Course Code: BA510.4 Total Duration: -- 90 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 6 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will be able to learn development, different definitions, theories and
key concepts of International Relations and the impact of globalization on the
world.
2. CO2: They will be able to articulate the changing international political order.
3. CO3: They will be able to understand the role and function of the United
Nations, Promotion of peace, security, economic and social development
through UNO.

4. CO4: They will learn about the political economy and multilateral
institutions.

5. CO5: They will understand different global issues.

 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Introduction International Relations

1. International Relations as a
discipline, Development
a. Treaty of Westphalia
2. Theories of Relations
a. Realism
b. Liberalism
c. Marxism
d. Feminism in International 18 20
I
Relations
e. Postmodernism and
Constructivism in International
Relations
3. Key Concepts of International
Politics:
a. National Interest
b. Balance of Power
c. Collective security
d. National Power

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Changing International Political Order

1. Cold War and Bi-Polarity
2. Collapse of Soviet Union, Post-cold
war, Unipolarity
II 18 20
3. Non-Alignment Movement: Aims and
achievements, Relevance of NAM in
contemporary world.
4. Colonialism to Neo-colonialism
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

United Nations and World Peace

1. Main organs of United Nations: Role and
Functions
III 2. Need for UN reforms 18 20
3. Promoting peace and security
4. Promoting economic and social
development
5. Intervention within States

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Political Economy of International Relations

1. Understanding Globalization
IV 2. Global Governance and the Bretten 18 20
Woods System, G-20
3. ASEAN, EU, SAARC

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Understanding Global Issues
1. Environmental Issues: Climate
Change
V 18 20
2. Economic Issues: Poverty
3. Social Issues:Terrorism
4. Culture and Identity Politics
Suggestion Readings:
● Rumki Basu, International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues, Sage
Publications
● Acharya, A. (2014). Global International Relations (IR) and Regional
Worlds: A New Agenda for International Studies. International Studies
Quarterly, 58(4), pp. 1-13
● Heywood, A. (2014). Global Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan
● Baylis, John et al. (Eds.), The Globalization of World Politics: An
Introduction to IR. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
● Burchill, S. et al. (2005). Theories of International Relations. (3rd ed.),
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
● Brown, C., & Ainley, K. (2009). Understanding International Relations.
Basingstoke: Palgrave, pp. 1- 16.
● Gilpin, R. (2001). The Nature of Political Economy. In Global Political
Economy: Understanding the International Economic Order. Princeton:
Princeton University Press, pp. 25-45.
● Heywood, A. (2014). Global Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
● Jackson, R. and S√∏rensen, G. (2007). Introduction to International
Relations: Theories and Approaches, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
● Joshua, S. G., & Pevehouse, J. (2007). International Relations. New
York: Pearson Longman, pp. 29- 35.
● Lavanya R. (1995). Democratization of the United Nations. Economic
and Political Weekly, 30(49), pp. 3140-3143.
● Mohammed, A. (2002). Inequality and Theorizing in International
Relations: The Case for Subaltern Realism. International Studies Review,
4:2, pp. 27-48.
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -V

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Discipline Specific Elective – Political Science
Name of the Course: Comparative World Constitution
Course Code: BA514.4 Total Duration: -- 60 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 4 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students would be able to explain how legislatures, executive and judiciary
work in Britain and how their political system is evolving.

2. CO2: They will able to articulate the American Constitution

3. CO3: They will get a holistic understanding of the Swiss Constitution.

4. CO4: They will be able to know about the Chinese Constitution and how their
political system and institutions are working.

5. CO5: They will be able to understand the various ways in which the executive,
legislature, and judiciary of one country differs from another, their merits and
demerits, and will be able to develop a framework of comparative analysis.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Introduction to the British Constitution

1. Journey of Parliamentary Democracy
and Evolving of Constitution 12 20
I 2. Salient Features of Constitution
3. King, Prime Minister and Cabinet
4. Parliament
5. Judiciary
6. Party System
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Introduction to the American Constitution

1. Framing of American Constitution
2. Salient Features of Constitution
II 3. Executive 12 20
4. Legislative
5. Judiciary
6. Party system

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Introduction to the Swiss Constitution
1. Framing of Swiss Constitution and it's Salient
Features
2. Executive
III 3. Legislative 12 20
4. Judiciary
5. Party System
6. Direct Democracy
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Introduction to the Chinese Constitution

1. Framing of Chinese Constitution and
it's Salient Features
IV 2. Executive 12 20
3. Legislative
4. Judiciary
5. Communist Party of China
6. Democracy in China

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Comparative Study of the Constitutions

1. Constitutional Amendment in USA
and Switzerland
2. American President and British
Prime Minister
V 3. American Senate and British House 12 20
of Lords
4. Swiss Federal System and American
Federal
System
5. Political Party System of China, UK
and USA
Suggested Readings:
● Adams, A. (1984). The Role of the Federal Judiciary. Proceedings of the
American Philosophical Society, 128(3), pp. 231-237.
● Abramson, P., Aldrich, J., Paolino, P., & Rohde, D. (2000). Challenges to
the American Two-Party System: Evidence from the 1968, 1980, 1992,
and 1996 Presidential Elections. Political Research Quarterly, 53(3), pp.
495-522.
● Anson, W. (1912). The Parliament Act and the British Constitution.
Columbia Law Review, 12(8), pp. 673-684.
● Bhagwan, Vishnoo and Vidya, Bhushan(2007). World Constitutions.
New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Private Limited.
● Braun, D. (2009). Constitutional Change in Switzerland. Publius, 39(2),
pp. 314-340.
● Bradley, C., & Morrison, T. (2013). Presidential Power, Historical
Practice, and Legal
● Constraint. Columbia Law Review, 113(4), pp. 1097-1161.
● Chamberlain, J. (1947). Structure of China's Constitution. Far Eastern
Survey, 16(9), pp. 100-105.
● Chang, Y. (1956). The Chinese Communist State System under the
Constitution of 1954. The Journal of Politics, 18(3), pp. 520-546.n
Twentieth Century England. Columbia Law Review, 61(5), pp. 761- 791.
● Dunham, W. (1971). The Spirit of the British Constitution: Form and
Substance. The University of Toronto Law Journal, 21(1), pp. 44-66.
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Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -V

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Skill Enhancement Course – Political Science
Name of the Course: Research in Public Opinion and Voting Behaviour
Course Code: BA513.4 Total Duration: -- 60 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 4 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will get an idea about public opinion research and its importance in
democratic politics.

2. CO2: They will learn about the quantitative research, techniques and tools of data
collection.

3. CO3: They would know where and how to apply the statistical tools like mean,
median, mode, standard deviation, and correlational research.

4. CO4: They will be able to predict the results of the election based on data applying
the techniques of election data.

5. CO5: They will learn about the Various case studies regarding voting behaviour.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics Marks
(In Hours)

Introduction to Public Opinion Research

1. Conceptual Understanding of Public 12 20
I Opinion
2. Role of Public Opinion in Democratic
Politics
3. Uses of opinion poll

Duration Mar
Unit Title/Topics (In Hours) ks

Quantitative Research: Techniques and Tools of

Data Collection
1. What is sampling? Why do we need to
sample? Sample design.
2. Sampling error and non-response
3. Types of sampling: Non random sampling
II 4. (quota, purposive and snowball sampling); 12 20
5. random sampling: simple and stratified
6. Interviewing: Interview techniques pitfalls,
7. different types of and forms of interview
8. Questionnaire: Question wording; fairness
9. and clarity.
10. Observation

Duration Mar
Unit Title/Topics (In Hours) ks

Statistical Techniques to Understand and Process

Data
III 1. Mean, Median, Mode and Standard 12 20
Deviation, Correlational Research
2. Pie diagram, Bar Charts
3. Statistical Software: JAMOVI
 Duration Mar
Unit Title/Topics (In Hours) ks

Understanding Election Data

1. Techniques of Interpreting Election
IV Data 12 20
2. Prediction in Polling Research
3. Politics of Interpreting Data

Duration
Unit Title/Topics Marks
(In Hours)

V Various Case Studies regarding Voting 12 20

Behaviour
Suggested Readings:
● Lau, R. R., Klenberg M. S., & Ditonto, T. M. (2018). Measuring Voter
Decision Strategies in Political Behaviour and Public Opinion Research.
Public Opinion Quarterly, 82(1), pp. 911-936.
● ‚óè Alavi, M. (2016). A Manual for Selecting Sampling Techniques in
Research. MPRA Paper No. 70218, University of Karachi, Iqra
University.
● ‚óè Bruyn, S. (1963). The Methodology of Participant Observation.
Human Organization, 22(3), pp. 224-235.
● ‚óè Cannell, C., Miller, P., & Oksenberg, L. (1981). Research on
Interviewing Techniques. Sociological Methodology, 12, pp. 389-437.
● ‚óè Geer, J. (1988). What Do Open-Ended Questions Measure? The
Public Opinion Quarterly, 52(3), pp. 365-371.
● ‚óè Gideon, L. (Ed.). (2012). Handbook of Survey Methodology for the
Social Sciences. Springer.
● ‚óè Hubbard, F. (1942). Questionnaires, Interviews, Personality
Schedules. Review of Educational Research, 12(5), pp. 534-541.
● ‚óè Ellwood, C. (1933). The Uses and Limitations of the Statistical
Method in the Social Sciences. The Scientific Monthly, 37(4), PP. 353-
357.
● ‚óè Babbie, E. et al. (2012). Adventures in Social Research: Data
Analysis Using SPSS 14.0 and 15.0 for Windows. (8th edition),
Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
● ‚óè Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods. 4th Edition. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
● ‚óè Eldersveld, S. J. (1951). Theory and Method in Voting Behavior
Research. The Journal of Politics, 13(1), pp. 70-87.
● ‚óè Gosnell, H. F., & Pearson, N. (1939). The Study of Voting
Behaviour by Correlational Techniques. American Sociological Review,
4(6), pp.809-815.
●
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SYLLABUS
For

Undergraduate
BA
Political Science
Semester VII

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)
(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to
Barkatullah University, Bhopal)
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
Academic Year: 2024-25
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Semester- VII
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Category Subject Name Theory/Practical Credits

External Internal Total

Marks

Max Min Max Min Max Min

Major Comparative Political Analysis 60 21 40 14 100 35 6

Minor Research Methodology 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

DSE Electoral Process and Voting 60 21 40 14 100 35 4

Behaviour in India

ITP Internship/Apprenticeship 50 18 50 17 100 35 6

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Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -VII

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Major– Political Science
Name of the Course: Comparative Political Analysis
Course Code: BA710.4 Total Duration: -- 90 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 6 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Understand the Political Development in third world countries and the
concept of development and underdevelopment.
2. CO2: Study the Approach of Political System and analyse it

3. CO3: Learn to compare the Political ideas of various elites and thinkers
along with Social-Political Thoughts.

4. CO4: Know The State: Development and Functioning.

5. CO5: Analyse the role of Leadership, Political Parties, Interest Groups and
Peoples Movements.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1.Comparative Politics: Meaning, Scope,
Nature, and Evolution.
I 2. Comparative Politics: Traditional and 28 20
modern approach.
3. Behavioural framework
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political system approach and analysis (David
Easton).
II 2. Structural- Functional approach and analysis 18 20
(G.A. Almond and G.B. Powell).
3. Marxist- Leninist approach.
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political Development: Approach and Analysis
(Views of Lucian Pye, Huntington, Almond and
Organski).

III 2. Political Modernization: Meaning, characteristics 18 20

and elements.
3. Political Culture - Meaning, characteristics,
elements, types, and views of Myron Weiner.
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political Elites (Views of Pareto, Mosca, Michels,
Laswell).
2. Political Socialisation (Views of Apter, Almond,
Powell). 18 20
IV
3. Political Participation and Political Recruitment
(Views of Apter, Almond, Powell)
4. Political Communication (Views of Norbert
Wiener and Karl W. Deutsch)
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. The State: Its nature, Development &
Functioning: Welfarism, Corporatism and Neo
Corporatism.
V 18 20
2. Constitutionalism: Its Theory and Practice.
3. Role of Leadership, Parties, Interest Groups &
People's Movements.
Suggested Readings:

• Bhooshan Vidhya; Comparative Politics, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, Dariyaganj, Delhi.
• Johari CJ.;. Comparative Politics Theory, New Dimension, Basic Concept and Major Trends,
Sterling, New Delhi, 1997.
• Peter Calvert; Comparative Politics: An Introduction, Pearson, New Delhi.
• G. Almond, Comparative Politics Today: AWorld View, 7ht edn., New York, London,
• 2000.
• Almond and Powell, Comparative Politics: A Developmental Approach, Little Brown, Boston,
1966.
• J.A., Bill and R. Hardgrave, Comparative Politics: The Quest for Theory, Merrill, Columbus, 1973.
• J. Blondel, An Introduction to Comparative: Government, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London,.
• H. Eckstein and D.E. Apter, Comparative Politics, Fre Press, New York, 1963. Macridis and
Ward,Modern Political Systems: Europe and Asia, 2nd ed. Princeton Hal, Englewood cliffs NJ,
1968.
• Lucian Pye, New Aspects of Politics Princeton Hall, 1963.
• Almond and Coleman, Politics of Developing Areas, Little Brown, 1966.
• L. Diamond, Political Culture and Democracy ni Developing countries, Lynne Rienner, Boulder
Colorado, 1993.
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(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC
Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

BA

Semester -VII

Name of the Program: BA Program Code: 7

Name of the Group: Major– Political Science
Name of the Course: Electoral Process and Voting Behaviour in India
Course Code: BA714.4 Total Duration: -- 90 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Type-1) Credits- 4 Credits (Internal:40 +Theory: 60)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Explain the historical background of electoral politics of India.

2. CO2: Understand the structure and manner of functioning of Election Commission
of India.

3. CO3: Understand the political issues in Electoral Politics.

4. CO4: Explain the deferent elements of voting behaviour of India.

5. CO5: Understand the role of political parties in Electoral process.

 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Electoral Democracy: Electoral Politics in India-
Pre and Post-Independence, Nature and
I Characteristics. 10 20
Main features of The Representation of the
People Act, 1951
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Election Commission of India: Composition,
Powers and 15 Functions, Merits and Demerits of
Electoral system in India,
Political Participation-General Elections in India
II since 1952. 15 20

Management of Elections: Model Code of Conduct,

Filing
Election Nominations and Affidavits
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1 Political parties in India- Composition,
Structure and Role:
III 10 20
a) National Parties
b) Regional Parties
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Issues in Electoral Politics: Corruption, Money
power, booth capturing, Politics of Political
Defections and Reservations. 10 20
IV
Need of Reforms in Present Electoral System-
Reports of Tarkunde, Goswamy, Indrajeet
Gupta Committees and Efforts of Election
Commission of India.
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Public Opinion and Voting Behaviour
Public Opinion: Meaning and its role in Democratic
V Politics. 15 20
Voting Behaviour: Meaning, Nature and
Determinants of voting behaviour: Caste,
Religion, Language, Region etc.
Suggested Readings:

• Basu, D.D, Introduction to Constitution of India, Nagpur, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, 2018.
• P.R.Brass, The Politics of India since Independence, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press,
1974.
• C.P.Bhambhari, Politics in India since Independence, Delhi, Shipra Publications, 1990.
• J.C.Aggarwal & N.K.Choudari, Election in India, Shipra Publications, New Delhi, 1998.
• R.Ali, Representative Democracy and Concept of Free and Fair Elections, Deep and Deep 6.
D.Anand, Electoral Reforms-Curbing
• Publications, New Delhi, 2006. Role of Money Power, Indian Institute of Public Administration,
New Delhi, 2005.
• A.Bajpai, Indian Electoral System-An Analytical Study, Nardeen Book Centre, New Delhi, 2002.
• A.K.Bhagat, Elections and Electoral Reforms in India, Vikas Publications, New Delhi, 2006.
• R.P.Bhalla, The Electoral System, Its Operation, and Implications for Democracy in India,
Teaching Politics, New Delhi, 1989.
• R.Hegde, Electoral Reforms-Lack of Political Wil, Bangalore, Karnataka State Janata Party, 1987.
• P.N.Sharma, Elections and National Politics, Shipra Publications, New Delhi, 2004.
• Eldersveld, S.J, Experimental Propaganda Techniques and Voting Behaviour, The American
Political Science Review, New York, 1986.
• Eldersveld, S.J, Theory and Method in Voting Behaviour Research, The American Political Science
Review, New York, 1992.
• Jain, S, State Funding of Elections and Political Parties in India Journal of the Indian Law Institute,
Allahabad, 1999.
• Sridharan, E, Toward State Funding of Elections in India: A Comparative Perspective on Possible
Options, The Journal of Policy Reforms, 3:, pp.229-254.
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Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Academic Year -2024-25

SYLLABUS
For

Postgraduate
MA
Political Science
Semester I

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences
(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to Barkatullah
University, Bhopal)

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science) First Semester

Theory Paper CCE

Subject Total
Subject Name
Code Marks
Max. Min. Max. Min.

MAPS110 Modern Indian 70 25 30 11 100

Political Thought

Comparative
MAPS111 70 25 30 11 100
Politics

International
MAPS112 Politics & 70 25 30 11 100
Contemporary
Political Issues

Major Ideas and

MAP113 Issues in Public 70 25 30 11 100
Administratio
Methodology

GRAND TOTAL 400

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Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -I

Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: Modern Indian Political Thought
Course Code: MAPS110 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will understand the contribution and overview of political

thinkers.

2. CO2: Students will be able to explain Social and Political Ideas of Raja Ram
Mohan Roy, Tilak, Swami Vivekanand and Sri Aurobindo Ghosh.

3. CO3: They will be able to explain the key ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal
Nehru and Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

4. CO4:mStudents will be able to evaluate the ideas of M. N. Roy. Ram Manohar

Lohia, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya and Acharya Narendra Deo

5. CO5: They will understand the ideas of Sayed Ahmad Khan, Mohd.Ali Jinnah
and Jai Prakash Narayan.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Overview of Indian Political Thought,
Genesis and Development.
I 2. The Indian Renaissance - Raja Ram 22 20
Mohan Roy, Balgangadhar Tilak,
Vivekanand.
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Influences on the Ideas of Mahatma
Gandhi.
2. Satya, Dharma, Shanti, Prem, Ahimsa,
Asteya, Aparigraha, Swadeshi, Roti ke
Liye Ashram, Brahmacharya, Satyagraha,
II SavinayaAwagya. 24 20
3. Gandhi as a Social Reformer
4. Gandhi as a Political leader and Political
Activist.
5. Gandhi as an Statesman
6. Gandhi as an Economic Activist
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political Ideas of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
III 2. Sir Sayed Ahmad Khan, Mohd.Ali Jinnah 22 20
3. Dr.Bhim Rao Ambedkar.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political Views of Ram Manohar
Lohia,
2. Political Views of Jai Prakash
IV 22 20
Narayan,
3. Political Views of Acharya Narendra
Deo
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Views of Deendayal Upadhyaya
V 2. Views of M.N. Roy. 22 20
3. Views of Aurobindo Ghosh.

Suggested Redaings:
● Verma, V.P.- Modern Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narayan
Agrawal, Agra o Mishra, R.K. - Introduction to Indian Political Thought,
Pearson Education
● Chakrabarty and Pandey- Modern Indian Political Thought, SAGE
Publication o Altekar, A S. (1955). State and Government in Ancient
India. Delhi: Motilal Banarasi Dass.
● Ghoshal, U. N. (1959). A History of Indian Political Ideas; the Ancient
Period and the Period of Transition to the Middle Ages. Oxford
University Press.
● Mehta V.R. Foundations of Indian Political Thought- An Interpretation,
Manohar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
● Jayapalan N, Indian Political Thinkers, Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi
● Dadhich, N, Non-Violence, Peale, and Politics: Understanding Gandhi,
Pioneer
● Publisher, Jaipur
● Gangwal Sunita, Indian Political Thinkers, College Book Center, Jaipur o
Geraldine Forbes- Woman in Modern India- New Cambridge History of
India Cambridge University Pres
● ‚ Shakuntala Narsimhan - Kamladevi Chattopadhyay The Romantic
Rebel Sterling Publishers New Delhi
● Jamila Brijbhoosahn: Kamladevi Chattopadhyay, Portrait of a rebel,
Abhinav publications New Delhi
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(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -I
Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110
Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: Comparative Politics

Course Code: MAPS111 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100

(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students Student will able to understand the concept of comparative politics,
its evolution and various perspective

2. CO2: They will learn the different approaches of comparative politics

3. CO3: They will learn the concept of political development, political modernization
and political culture

4. CO4: They will be able to explain the Marxist Leninist approach in comparative
politics

5. CO5: They will be able to articulate various concepts like political elites, political
socialization, political participation and political communication and their
interrelation.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Comparative Politics - Meaning, nature
and scope.
2. Comparative Politics - Evolution
I 3. Comparative Politics - Traditional and 23 20
Modern Perspective
4. Comparative Politics - Behavioural
Framework
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Political Systems Approach and Analysis

II (David Easton) 22 20
2. Structural Functional Approach and
Analysis (G.A. Almond and G.B. Powell)
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political Developmental approach and
analysis (views of Lucian Pye, Huntington,
III Almond and Organski) 22 20
2. Political Modernisation.
3. Political Culture.
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Why’s and where fore’s of Marxian
approach.
IV 2. Significance -Marxist-Leninist 22 20
approach in comparative Politics,
3. Critical appraisal of Marxist-Leninist
approach.
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Political Elites (Views of Pareto,
Mosca, Michels,Laswell)
2. Political Socialization (Views of Apter,
Almond,Powell)
V 3. Political Participation and Political 22 20
Recruitment (Views of Apter,
Almond,Powell)
4. Political Communication (Views of
Norbert Weiner and Karl W. Deutsch)

Suggested Readings:
● G. Almond, Comparative Politics Today: A World View, 7th edn., New
York, o London, 2000.
● Almond and Powell, Comparative Politics: A Developmental approach,
Boston, o Little Brown, 1966.
● J.A. Bill and R. Hardgrave, Comparative Politics: The Quest for Theory,
Columbus, Merrill, 1973.
● J. Blondel, An Introduction to Comparative: Government, London,
Weidenfeld and Nicolson.
● H. Eckstein and D.E. Apter, Comparative Politics, New York, Free Press,
1963. o Macridis and Ward, Modern Political Systems: Europe and Asia,
2nd ed. Englewood cliffs NJ, Princeton Hall, 1968.
● Lucian Pye, New Aspects of Politics Princeton Hall, 1963.
● Almond and Coleman, Politics of Developing Areas, Little Brown, 1966.
● L. Diamond, Political Culture and Democracy in Developing Countries,
BoulderColorado, Lynne Rienner, 1993.
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(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -I
Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110
Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: International Politics & Contemporary Political Issues
Course Code: MAPS112 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will be able to understand the Meaning and Scope of

International politics and they will be able to articulate different theories of
International politics.

2. CO2: They will be able to explain the basic Concepts of International

politics like Balance of Power, Collective Security, National Interest, New
Colonialism

3. CO3: They will learn about Regional Cooperation, Disarmament and Arms
control and about the concept of Non-Alignment.

4. CO4: They will be able to explain about the changing nature of the state in
the era of Globalization and liberalization and major issues.

5. CO5: They will learn about Environmental politics and issues pertaining to
terrorism.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of

International Politics;
2. Theories of International Politics:
I 23 20
Realism & Idealism, Systems Theory,
Game Theory and Decision Making
Theory.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. The Elements of National Power and

Limitations, Balance of Power and
Collective Security
II 2. Imperialism, Colonialism 22 20
3. New Colonialism and War.
4. National Interest and International
Ideology, morality and morale.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. The Concept of Non-Alignment: Bases, Role

and Relevance
2. Regional Cooperation: SAARC, ASEAN,
OPAC, OAS
III 22 20
3. Disarmament and Arms Control: CTBT,
NPT, PNE Cold War, Beginning of New
Detent, End of Cold War, Contemporary
Political Issues after the post-cold War.
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. North - South Dialogue and South -
South dialogue and their major issues
2. Globalization: Meaning, Nature,
IV advantages and disadvantages, role of 22 20
the WTO.
3. Liberlization and the Changing Nature
of State
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
1. Environmental Issues: Rio-Declaration
1992 & Rio-Biodiversity
Agreement.
V 23 20
2. Terrorism: Factors which give rise to
terrorism, Terrorism in South Asia,
Cross Border Terrorism.

Suggested Readings:
● Hans, J. Morgenthau: Politics Among Nations.
● Palmer, N.D. & Perkins, C: International Relations.
● Schuman, F.L: International Politics.
● Mishra, K.P. : India's Policy of Recognition of States and Governments.
● Mahendra Kumar: Theoretical Aspects of International Politics.
● P. Allan ad K. Oldman (eds): The End of the Cold War, Dordrecht,
Martinus Nijhoff, 1992.
● I. Brownlie (ed.) : Basic Documents on Human Rights, 2nd edition,
Oxford, The Clarendon Press 1981.
● H. Bull: The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics,
London, Macmillan, 1977.
● Claude: Power and International Relations, New York, Random House,
1962.
● H.J. Morgenthau: Politics among Nations, 6th edition, revised by K.W.
● Thompson, New York, Alfred Knopf, 1985.
● M.S. Rajan: Non-Alignment and the Non-Alignment Movement in the
Present World Order, Delhi, Konark, 1994.
● J.N. Rosenau: World Politics: An Introduction, New York The Free
Press, 1976.
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(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -I

Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: Major Ideas and Issues in Public Administration
Course Code: MAPS113 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will learn about the evolution of Public Administration as a

discipline, its nature and scope.

2. CO2: They will learn about different theories of Public Administration.

3. CO3: They will understand different approaches of Public Administration.

4. CO4: They will be able to explain the concept of Financial Administration

and impact of Liberalization and Globalization on Administration

5. CO5: They will understand the concept of Administrative Bureaucracy

 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Meaning, nature and scope of Public

Administration.
2. Evolution of Public Administration as
I a discipline. 24 20
3. New Public Administration.
4. Impact of Information Technology on
Administration.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Decision Making Approach of Herbert

Simon.
II 2. Developmental Administration Approach. 22 20
3. Ecological Approach-Fred Riggs Model.
4. Scientific Management Theory -Taylor.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Liberal Democratic Approach

III 2. Marxist Leninist Approach. 22 20
3. Welfare State Approach.
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Financial Administration – Importance

and Aims
2. Zero Base Budgeting and Performance
Budgeting-Process, Problems and
IV importance. 22 20
3. Political and Administrative interaction
in Economic Development.
4. Impact of Economic liberalization and
Globalization on administration.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Neutrality of Civil Services.

2. Downsizing of Bureaucracy.
V 22 20
3. Modernization of Bureaucracy
4. Administrative Management
Suggested Readings:
● M.P. Sharma &.B.Shadana, Public Administration Theory and Practice
KitabMahal. o Mohit Bhattacharva, New Horizons of Public
Administration, Agra: Laxmi N. Agrawal.
● A. Awasthi and S.N. Maheshwari, Public Administration Agra Laxmi N
Agrawal.
● S.R. Maheshwari, Administrative Theory, New Delhi: Allied, 1994.
● M. Weber, The Theory of Organization: Readings in Public
Administration. New York, Harper and Ross.
● T.N. Chaturvedi (Ed), Contemporary Administrative Culture of India,
New Delhi: Mittal 1997.
● L. Peters, Public Administration and Development, Princeton University
Press, 1973.
● R. Presthus, Public Administration, New York, Ranold, 1975. 9
● L.D. White, An Introduction to the study of Public Administrator, New
York,
● MacMillan.
● M.E. Dimock, A Philosophy of Administration: Towards Creative
Grown, New York, Harper, 1958.
● FA Nigro and L.S. Nigro, Modern Public Administration, New York,
Harper and Row, 1984.
● D. Waldo, Ideas and Issues in PublicAdministration,New York,
McGrawHill,1953.
● Herbert Simon, 'Administrative Behaviour' Princeton University Press.
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with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC)
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Academic Year -2024-25

SYLLABUS
For

Postgraduate
MA
Political Science
Semester III

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences
(An Autonomous College Re-accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to Barkatullah
University, Bhopal)

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science) Third Semester

Theory Paper CCE

Subject Total
Subject Name
Code Marks
Max. Min. Max. Min.

Indian
MAPS310 Government and 70 25 30 11 100
Politics

State Politics in
MAPS311 70 25 30 11 100
India

MAPS312 International Law 70 25 30 11 100

Indian Foreign
MAPS313 70 25 30 11 100
Policy

GRAND TOTAL 400

 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -III

Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: Indian Government and Politics
Course Code: MAPS310 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will be able to understand the constitutional development in India

and they will be able to answer how constituent assembly was formed.

2. CO2: They will be able to describe the significance of the Preamble, Fundamental
rights and Directive Principles of State Policy in the constitutional design of India.

3. CO3: They will be able to answer questions pertaining to the function and role of
the President, Prime Minister and Parliament.

4. CO4: They will learn about the courts in the Constitutional design of India and
about the various bodies.

5. CO5: They will understand about the nature of Indian Politics and issues
pertaining to it.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Constituent Assembly: Composition and

working;
I 23 20
Making of the Indian Constitution.
Salient features of the Indian constitution

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Preamble: Fundamental Rights and Duties;

II Directive principles of State, 22 20
Amendment Procedure.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Union Executive: President, Prime Minister and

III 22 20
Council of Ministers.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Union Legislature: Lok Sabha and Rajya

IV Sabha 22 20
Union Judiciary: The Supreme Court of India
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Political Process:
1. Nature of Indian Politics
2. Nature of Indian Party System
3. Challenges before Indian Polity
(a) Casteism
V (b) Regionalism 23 20
(c) Linguism
(d) Communalism
(e) Corruption & Criminalisation
(f) Naxalism
(g) Civil Society and mass movement

Suggested Readings:
● M. Laxmikant, "Indian Polity", McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi, 6th Edition 2019.
● Basu Durgadas, "Introduction to the Constitution of India", Lexis Nexis,21" edition, 2013.
● Kapur A.C. and Mishra, "Select Constitutions", S.Chand Publications, 16th Edition 2008. Sharma
B.K, "Introduction to the constitution of India", PHE Publications, New Delhi, 8th Edition 2017.
● Bakshi, P M, "The Constitution of India", Universal Law Publishing, Delhi, 2017.
● G. Austin, "The Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation", Oxford University Press, Oxford,
1996 Pylee, M. V., 'India's constitution', Asia Publishing House, Bombay, 1962.
● Rochana, B, "Constituent Assembly Debates and Minority Rights", Economic and Political Weekly,
35(21/22), pp. 1837-1845, 2000.
● S. Kashyap, "Our Constitution", NBT, Delhi, S. Kashyap, "Our Parliament", NBT, Delhi 2004.
● Sharma B.K, "Introduction to the constitution of India", PHE Publications, New Delhi, 8th Edition
2017.
● Shankar, B. L., & Rodrigues, V, "The Indian Parliament: A democracy at work", Oxford University
Press, New Delhi, 2014 Singh, M. P., & Saxena, R., "Federalizing India in the Age of
Globalization", Primus Books, New Delhi, 2013.
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -III

Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: State Politics in India
Course Code: MAPS311 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will understand the role of Governor in state administration.

2. CO2: They will be able to explain the powers & functions of Chief Minister in relation with
council of ministers.

3. CO3: They will understand various constitutional authorities and constitutional

commissions.

4. CO4: They will learn about the courts in the Constitutional design of India.

5. CO5: They will understand about the nature of State Politics and issues pertaining to it.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and

I 23 20
Council of Ministers

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

State Legislature: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan

II 22 20
Parishad

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

III Judiciary: High Court and Subordinate Courts 22 20

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Problem Area
1. Increasing Demand for state
Autonomy
2. Demand for the creation of new
states.
IV 3. State politics in the era of 22 20
Globalization and coalition
Politics.
4. Interstate river water disputes. 5.
Factors influencing state politics
in India
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

1. Inter-state council
2. State planning commission
V 3. State finance commission 23 20
4. State election commission
5. Broad Pattern of State Politics in India

Suggested Readings:
● Indian Polity, M Laxmikanth, McGraw-Hill, 6th Edition 2019.
● Indian National Movement and Indian Constitution, Mahesh Bhatnagar & R C Agarwal,
S. Chand Publishing.
● National Movement and Constitutional Development of India, Prof. R.N. Agrawal J.P.
Bansal, Supreme Court: Judicial Restraint versus Judicial Activism, Judicial Activism,
Jaipur, Unique 1985.
● Kaushik (ed.), Indian Government and Politics, Delhi University, Directorate of Hindi
Implementation, 1990.
● M.V. Pylee, Constitutional Government in India, Bombay. Asia Publishing House, 1977.
● S. Pai, State Politics: New Dimensions, Party System, Liberalization and Politics of
Identity, Delhi, 2000.
● Narain (ed.) State Politics in India, Meerut, Meenakshi Prakashan 1967.
● B.L. Fadia, State Politics in India, 2 vols, New Delhi, Radiant, 1984.
● Constitution of India, D.D. Basu, Vikas Publisher, New Delhi.
● Indian Government and Politics J.C. Johari, Orient Longmans Publication, New Delhi.
● S. Kaviraj, Politics in India, Delhi, Oxford University Press 1998.
● R. Kothari (ed.), Politics in India, New Delhi Orient Longman, 1970.
 The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -III

Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: International Law
Course Code: MAPS312 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will understand the meaning of nature and sources of

International Laws.

2. CO2: They will be able to articulate the relation of International law with
that of National law.

3. CO3: They will be able to explain the International legal principles.

4. CO4: They will understand various International laws and their relation to
various International Treaties.

5. CO5: They will get to know the holistic picture of International laws and
their limitations.
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Origin and Development of International law,
Meaning, nature, scope and Sources of
I International law. 23 20
The limitations and possibilities of
international law.
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
Relationship between international law and
national law.
II 22 20
Codification and Progressive Development of
International law.
Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
International Legal Principles: Recognition,
III Equality, Law of Sea, Treaty Obligation, Diplomatic 23 20
immunities and privileges, Extradition.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Law of Neutrality, Rights and duties of neutral

IV 22 20
powers, Violations of neutrality, Blockade.

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Laws of Air Warfare, Land Warfare and Sea

V Warfare, Treatment of Prisoners of War, 1949 22 20
Geneva Convention.
Suggested Readings:
● Pitt, Cobbet: Leading Cases in International Law Oppenheim L.:
International Law
● Fenwick, G.G.: International Law
● Lawrence: Principle of International Law
● Green, L.C: International Law Through Cases.
● Strake, J.G.: An Introduction to International Law
● Brierly, J.L.: The Law of Nations.
● Garner, J.M.: Recent Development in International Law
● Hall, W.E.: International Law
● Schewarzenberger, George: International Law
● Je sup, Philip, C.J: A Modern Law of Nations
The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Department of Humanities

Academic Year: 2024-25

MA (Political Science)

Semester -III

Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science
Name of the Course: Indian Foreign Policy
Course Code: MAPS313 Total Duration: -- 112 hrs Max. Marks:100
(Internal:30 +Theory: 70)

Course Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1. CO1: Students will understand the meaning and determinants of Indian

foreign policy.

2. CO2: They will be able to explain India's relation with the major
superpowers of the world.

3. CO3: They will know the challenges that India faces in its neighborhood.

4. CO4: They will be able to explain India's relation with global institutions
and its policy of disarmaments.

5. CO5: They will develop a capacity to reflect on new issues emerging in

international relations and India's response
 SYLLABUS

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

Foreign Policy: Meaning, nature and

determinants.
I Determinants of Indian Foreign Policy: 24 20
internal and external Principles and objectives
of Indian Foreign Policy

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

India and The USA

II India and Russia 22 20
India and China

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

India and Pakistan

III 22 20
India and Bangladesh
India and Sri Lanka

Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)

India and Nepal

IV India and Bhutan 22 20
SAARC and India
 Duration
Unit Title/Topics (In Marks
Hours)
India and The U.N.O.
India and Nuclear Disarmament
V 22 20
Challenges before Indian Foreign Policy in the
21 Century

Suggested Readings:
● India's Foreign Policy, V.P. Dutta, New Delhi Vikas publishing house
1987. International System and the Third World, S.P. Verma, New
Delhi Vikas publishing house 1988.
● India's Foreign policy, S.C Singhal, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, Agra
2016.
● India's Policy of Recognition of States and Government, K.P. Mishra,
● The End of the Cold War, P. Allan and K. Oldman (eds.), Dordrecht
Martians, 1992.
● N. Jetley. India's Foreign Policy: Challenges and Prospects, New Delhi,
Janaki Prakashan, 1985.
● N.K. Jha, (ed.), India's Foreign Policy in a Changing World, New Delhi,
South Asian Publishers, 2000.
● H. Kapur, India's Foreign Policy: 1947-1993, New Delhi, Sage, 1994.
● S. Mansingh, India's Search for Power, New Delhi, Sage, 1995.
● J. Nehru, India's Foreign Policy: Selected Speeches, September 1946 -
April 1961, New Delhi, Publications Division Government of India,
1971.
● P.M. Cronin, From Globalism to Regionalism: New Perspective on US
Foreign and Defense Policies, Washington, National Defense University
Press, 1993.
● J.B. Dunlop, The Rise of Russia and the Fall of the Soviet Empire,
Princeton NJ, Princeton University Press, 1993.
● R.E. Kanet and A.V. Kozhmiakin, The Foreign Policy of Russian
Federation, London Macmillan, 1997.
● S.J.R. Bilgrami, India and the UN, New Delhi, Jamia, 1969.