B.A.

,
POLITICAL SCIENCE

SYLLABUS

FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR

2023 - 2024

TAMILNADU STATE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER

EDUCATION, CHENNAI – 600 005
 Introduction
The Political Science as a discipline is one of the most sought after courses
among the students who are interested in finding a career through competitive
examinations to different jobs offered by both the Central government and the
state governments. The new Curriculum provides student-friendly and learner-
centric methods that meet the demands of Industry and society by incorporating
industrial components, hands- on training, skill enhancement modules,
industrial projects, a project with viva –voce, and exposure to entrepreneurial
skills. In addition, the Curriculum prepares students for competitive
examinations by sustaining the quality of the core components and
incorporating application-oriented content wherever required. The core subjects
include the latest developments in education in Political Science and its sphere of
influence on the national and global arena.
Optimum utilisation of the three-year duration of the programme is effectively
ensured for the benefit of the student's community through the innovative
inclusions at the end of each academic year. The Curriculum is designed to
strengthen the Industry – academic interface and provide more job opportunities
for students.

Duration of Programme: Six semesters (Three Years) Programme

Structure
The syllabi for B.A. Political Science is drafted based on the UGC guidelines
for Learning Outcomes based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) approach to
equip the students with knowledge, skill, values and attitude.

The Programme structure includes

a. Core Courses: A core course is a compulsory paper to be studied by all

the students to complete the requirements for the undergraduate degree.

b. Discipline Specific Elective (DSEs): The Discipline Specific Electives

courses include a particular discipline (single discipline programme of
study) or those disciplines (a multidisciplinary programme of study), as
the case may be, which a student chooses to study from their particular
domain. The Discipline Specific Electives courses carry 4 credits.

c. Generic Elective (GE) – The Generic Electives courses provide

multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary education to students. GE's shall
consist of courses offered by various disciplines of study (excluding the
GEs offered by the Department of Political Science) in groups of odd and
even semesters, from which a student can choose. The Generic Electives
courses carry 4 credits.

d. Ability Enhancement course (AEC), Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

& Value Addition Course (VAC)- All the Departments offer these three
courses during the odd and even semesters. A student who desires to write
 an Academic Project or Entrepreneurship has to pick the appropriate
combination of classes, including GE, SEC, VAC, &
Internship/Apprenticeship/Project/Community (IAPC). This component
carries 2 credits.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs) of B.A degree Programme in Political

Science:

The overall objectives of the Learning Outcome –based Curriculum Framework

(LOCF) for Political Science degree are:
 Provide students with learning experiences that develop broad knowledge and
understanding of the key concepts in Political Science.
 Equip them with advanced knowledge and understanding for analyzing
Rights and duties for citizens, public policy analysis and understanding the bilateral
relations among nations.
 Nurture ability among students to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to
find solutions to specific problems in the nation state.
 Develop abilities in students to come up with innovative
prescriptions/solutions for the benefit of the society by diligence, leadership,
teamwork and lifelong learning.
 Provide students with skills that enable them to be employable in both
governmental sectors private sectors including entrepreneurship skills.

PO1: Disciplinary Knowledge: Capable of demonstrating comprehensive

knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an
undergraduate programme of study.

PO2: Critical Thinking: Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of

knowledge; analyse and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs on
the basis of empirical evidence; identify relevant assumptions or implications;
formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and
theories by following a scientific approach to knowledge development. Critical
sensibility to lived experiences, self-awareness, and reflexivity of self and
society.

PO3: Problem Solving: Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and
apply competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather
than replicate curriculum content knowledge and apply one’s learning to real-
life situations.

PO4: Analytical Reasoning: Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of

evidence; identify logical flaws and holes in the arguments of others; analyse
and synthesise data from a variety of sources; draw valid conclusions and
support them with evidence and examples, and address opposing viewpoints.

PO5: Communication Skills: Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively

in writing and orally; Communicate with others using appropriate media;
confidently share one’s views and express herself; demonstrate the ability to
listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information in
a clear and concise manner to different groups.

PO6: Specialization and Employability: Develop deeper understanding,

creativity, originality, analytical and critical skills in chosen specialized areas of
social science disciplines leading to employability.

PO7: Scientific and Research Skills: A sense of inquiry and capability for
asking relevant/appropriate questions, problem-solving, synthesising and
articulating; Ability to recognise cause-and-effect relationships, define
problems, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyse, interpret and draw
conclusions from data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect
relationships; ability to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or
investigation.

PO8: Cooperation/Team Work: Ability to work effectively and respectfully

with diverse teams; facilitate cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a
group and act together as a group or a team in the interests of a common cause
and work efficiently as a member of a team.

PO9: Information/Digital Literacy: Capability to use ICT in a variety of

learning situations; demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety
of relevant information sources; and use appropriate software for analysis of
data.

PO10: Multicultural Competence: Possess knowledge of the values and

beliefs of multiple cultures, acquire a global perspective and the capability to
effectively engage in a multicultural society and interact respectfully with
diverse groups.

PO11: Moral and Ethical Awareness/Reasoning: Ability to embrace

moral/ethical values in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument
about an ethical issue from multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all
work. Capable of demonstrating the ability to identify ethical issues related to
one’s work; avoid unethical behaviour such as fabrication, falsification or
misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not adhering to intellectual
property rights; appreciating environmental and sustainability issues; and
adopting an objective, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects of work.

PO12: Leadership Readiness/Qualities: Capability for mapping out the tasks

of a team or an organisation, setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision,
building a team who can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team
members to engage with that vision, and using management skills to guide
people to the right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs): -

PSO1 The students will be able to have an in depth understanding of

theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of politics to examine political
behaviour.
PSO2 The students will be able to develop the ability to comprehend and
analyse political phenomena.

PSO3 The students will be able to comprehend and critically examine

various institutions, issues, processes and challenges inherent in political
system.

PSO4 Develop a range of generic skills helpful in employment, internships&

societal activities.

PSO5 Get adequate exposure to global and local concerns that provides platform
for further analysis into multi-dimensional aspects of Issues and concerns in
Governance and International Relations.

Highlights of the revamped Curriculum

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Student-friendly, learner-centric, meeting the demands of Industry and
society, incorporating industrial components, hands-on training, skill enhancement
modules, industrial projects, a project with viva –voce, exposure to entrepreneurial
skills, training for competitive examinations, sustaining the quality of the core
components and incorporating application-oriented content wherever required.
The core subjects include the latest developments in education in political
science and its sphere of influence in the national and global arena.
Optimum utilisation of the three-year duration of the programme is effectively
ensured for the benefit of the student’s community through the innovative
inclusions at the end of each academic year. The Curriculum is designed to
strengthen the Industry – academic interface and provide more job opportunities
for the students.

Generate self-employment, especially for women students

Discipline-centric skills will reflect the realities of life and tools to solve them
During the first-year vacation, Industry – academic training will be imparted,
providing exposure to the students concerning social, political, economic,
Industry, scientific and technological needs
We have introduced statistics tools to enable students to do research in political
science Internship during the summer vacation to gain valuable work
experience creating connectivity in actual life situations and focusing on the
career path
Presentation of internship report and evaluation of the same through viva – voce
will enhance the conceptual knowledge of practical problems.
Overall this course provides scope for a multi-disciplinary, cross-disciplinary
and inter-disciplinary Nature of study with the right mix of new and
conventional subjects with the futuristic module of artificial intelligence in
political economy.
Therefore, the outcome of the revamped holistic Curriculum is of international
standard, socially responsible, industrial readiness and grilled with technical
know-how. Hence, after completing the course through the higher educational
institutions in Tamil Nadu, the Political Science graduates will emerge as well
informed, sensible and responsible citizens.
Non-Elective Courses
The Non-Major Electives are offered in the second semester to help each citizen
understand their rights and duties.
The Non-Major Electives are offered in the fifth semester and to non-political
science students. It provides exposure to IT-based applications in government
decision-making and enables access to schemes/benefits given by the
government.

Elective Courses
1. Electives offered in the fifth and sixth semesters provide an understanding of
various facets of the discipline and gain academic and professional expertise.
It also moulds the students for a greater understanding of this discipline.
2. This curriculum design accommodates all categories of learners in ‘political
science for the future citizens’, promoting his competency to apply for
various jobs.
3. Training for all competitive examinations conducted by state and national
governments.

VALUE ADDITION IN REVAMPED CURRICULUM

Newly introduced components Outcomes / Benefits

In the first semester, the students are Instill confidence among students
introduced to Nature and scope of Political and create interest in the subject
Science
It provides an overview of the subject and how Create interest in the subject
politics is essential for making a good citizen.
Industry ready graduates Skilled human resources
Students are equipped with essential skills to Communication skills
make them employable
Training on computational skills to gain Computation skills
knowledge and gain exposure to emerging
political trends
Enable students to gain internships, fieldwork, Data Analysis
involved data collection and other analytical
skills
Psephological studies that are part of electoral Entrepreneur skills
studies will help students hone entrepreneur
skills.
Value additions in the Revamped Curriculum:
Semester Newly introduced Components Outcome / Benefits
I Foundation Course  Instill confidence
To ease the transition of learning among students
from higher secondary to higher  Create interest for the
education, providing an subject
overview of the pedagogy of
learning Literature and analysing
the world through the literary
lens
gives rise to a new perspective.
I, II, III, IV Skill Enhancement papers  Industry ready
(Discipline centric / Generic / graduates
Entrepreneurial)  Skilled human resource
 Students are equipped
with essential skills to
make them employable
 Training on language
and communication
skills enable the
students gain
knowledge and
exposure in the
competitive world.
 Discipline centric skill
will improve the
Technical knowhow of
solving real life
problems.
III, IV, V & VI Elective papers  Strengthening the
domain knowledge
 Introducing the
stakeholders to the
State-of Art techniques
from the streams of
multi-disciplinary,
cross disciplinary and
inter disciplinary nature
 Emerging topics in
higher education/
industry/
communication
network / health sector
etc. are introduced with
hands-on-training.
IV Elective Papers  Exposure to industry
moulds students into
solution providers
 Generates Industry
ready graduates
 Employment
opportunities
enhanced
V Semester Elective papers  Self-learning is
enhanced
 Application of the
concept to real
situation is conceived
resulting
in tangible outcome
VI Semester Elective papers
 Enriches the study
beyond the course.
 Developing a research
framework and
presenting their
independent and
intellectual ideas
effectively.
Extra Credits:  To cater to the needs of
For Advanced Learners / Honors degree peer learners / research
aspirants
Skills acquired from the Courses Knowledge, Problem Solving, Analytical
ability, Professional Competency, Professional
Communication and Transferrable Skill
 Credit Distribution for UG Programmes
Sem I Credit H Sem II Credit H Sem III Credit H Sem IV Credi H Sem V Credi H Sem VI Credi H
t t t
1.1. Language 3 6 2.1. Language 3 6 3.1. Language 3 6 4.1. Language 3 6 5.1 Core 4 5 6.1 Core Course 4 6
Course –\CC –
IX CC XIII
1.2 English 3 6 2.2 English 3 6 3.2 English 3 6 4.2 English 3 6 5.2 Core 4 5 6.2 Core Course 4 6
Course – CC –
X CC XIV
1.3 Core Course 5 5 2.3 Core Course 5 5 3.3 Core Course – 5 5 4.3 Core Course 5 5 5. 3.Core 4 5 6.3 Core Course 4 6
– CC I – CC III CC V – CC VII Course CC - –
Core Industry XI CC XV
Module
1.4 Core Course 5 5 2.4 Core Course 5 5 3.4 Core Course – 5 5 4.4 Core Course 5 5 5. 4.Core 4 5 6.4 Elective - 3 5
– CC II – CC IV CC VI – Course –/ VII Generic/
CC VIII Project with Discipline
viva- voce Specific
CC -XII
1.5 Elective I 3 4 2.5 Elective II 3 4 3.5 Elective III 3 4 4.5 Elective IV 3 3 5.5 Elective V 3 4 6.5 Elective VIII 3 5
Generic/ Generic/ Generic/ Discipline Generic/ Generic/ Generic/
Discipline Discipline Specific Discipline Discipline Discipline
Specific Specific Specific Specific Specific
1.6 Skill 2 2 2.6 Skill 2 2 3.6 Skill 1 1 4.6 Skill 2 2 5.6 Elective 3 4 6.6 Extension 1 -
Enhancement Enhancement Enhancement Enhancement VI Generic/ Activity
Course Course Course SEC-4, Course Discipline
SEC-1 SEC-2 (Entrepreneurial SEC-6 Specific
Skill)
1.7 Skill 2 2 2.7 Skill 2 2 3.7 Skill 2 2 4.7 Skill 2 2 5.7 Value 2 2 6.7 Professional 2 2
Enhancement - Enhancement Enhancement Enhancement Education Competency
(Foundation Course –SEC-3 Course SEC-5 Course SEC-7 Skill
Course)
3.8 E.V.S. - 1 4.8 E.V.S 2 1 5.8 Summer 2
Internship
/Industrial
Training
23 3 23 30 22 3 25 30 26 30 21 30
0 0
Total – 140 Credits
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), Learning Outcomes Based Curriculum Framework
(LOCF) Guideline Based Credit and Hours Distribution System
for all UG courses including Lab Hours
First Year
Semester-I

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language - Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Part-3 Core Courses & Elective Courses [in Total] 13 14
Skill Enhancement Course SEC-1 2 2
Part-4 Foundation Course 2 2
23 30

Semester-II

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language - Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Part-3 Core Courses & Elective Courses including laboratory [in Total] 13 14
Part-4 Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-2 2 2
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-3 (Discipline / Subject Specific) 2 2
23 30

Second Year
Semester-III

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language - Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Part-3 Core Courses & Elective Courses including laboratory [in Total] 13 14
Part-4 Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-4 (Entrepreneurial Based) 1 1
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-5 (Discipline / Subject Specific) 2 2
E.V.S - 1
22 30

Semester-IV

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language - Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Part-3 Core Courses & Elective Courses including laboratory [in Total] 13 13
Part-4 Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-6 (Discipline / Subject Specific) 2 2
Skill Enhancement Course -SEC-7 (Discipline / Subject Specific) 2 2
E.V.S 2 1
25 30

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 Third Year
Semester-V
Part List of Courses Credit No. of
Hours
Part-3 Core Courses including Project / Elective Based 22 26
Part-4 Value Education 2 2
Internship / Industrial Visit / Field Visit 2 2
26 30

Semester-VI

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-3 Core Courses including Project / Elective Based & LAB 18 28
Part-4 Extension Activity 1 -
Professional Competency Skill 2 2
21 30

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 CREDIT DISTRIBUTION FOR U.G.

3 – Year UG Programme
Credits Distribution
No. of Papers Credits
Part I Tamil( 3 Credits ) 4 12
Part II English( 3 Credits) 4 12
Part III Core Courses (4 Credits) 15 60
Elective Courses :Generic / 8 24
Discipline Specific ( 3 Credits)
Total 108
Part IV NME ( 2 Credits) 2 4
Ability Enhancement Compulsory 4 8
Courses Soft Skill( 2 Credits)
Skill Enhancement Courses (7
courses) 13
Entrepreneurial Skill -1
Professional Competency Skill
Enhancement Course 1 2
EVS ( 2 Credits) 1 2
Value Education ( 2 Credits) 1 2
Part IV Credits 31
Part V Extension Activity (NSS / NCC / Physical 1
Education)
Total Credits for the UG Programme 140

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Consolidated Semester wise and Component wise Credit distribution

Parts Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem V Sem VI Total

Credits
Part I 3 3 3 3 - - 12
Part II 3 3 3 3 - - 12
Part III 11 11 11 11 22 18 84
Part IV 6 6 6 7 3 3 31
Part V - - - - - 1 1
Total 23 23 23 24 25 22 140

*Part I. II, and Part III components will be separately taken into account for CGPA calculation and
classification for the under graduate programme and the other components. IV, V have to be
completed during the duration of the programme as per the norms, to be eligible for obtaining the UG
degree
Methods of Evaluation
Continuous Internal Assessment Test
Internal Assignments
Seminars 25 Marks
Evaluation
Attendance and Class Participation
External
End Semester Examination 75 Marks
Evaluation
Total 100 Marks
Methods of Assessment
Recall (K1) Simple definitions, MCQ, Recall steps, Concept definitions
Understand/ MCQ, True/False, Short essays, Concept explanations, Short summary or
Comprehend (K2) overview
Suggest idea/concept with examples, Suggest formulae, Solve problems,
Application (K3)
Observe, Explain
Analyze (K4) Problem-solving questions, Finish a procedure in many steps, Differentiate
between various ideas, Map knowledge
Evaluate (K5) Longer essay/ Evaluation essay, Critique or justify with pros and cons
Check knowledge in specific or offbeat situations, Discussion, Debating or
Create (K6)
Presentations

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 Credit Distribution for Under Graduate Programme in

B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER-I

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language – Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Core Course – CC I – Principles of Political Science 5 5
Core Course – CC II – Comparative Governments 5 5
Part-3 Discipline Specific Elective-I – Principles of Sociology 3 4
Skill Enhancement Course SEC-1 (NME) – 2 2
Foundations of the Indian Constitution
Part-4 Foundation Course – Political Communication 2 2
23 30

FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language – Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Core Course – CC III - Political Theory & Political Analysis 5 5
Core Course – CC IV – Constitution of India 5 5
Part-3 Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective-II – 3 4
Political Economy of India
Skill Enhancement Course - SEC-2 (NME) – 2 2
Perspectives on Human Rights
Part-4 Skill Enhancement Course –SEC-3 – Environment Politics 2 2
23 30

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 SECOND YEAR

Semester - III

Part List of Credit No. of

Courses Hours
Part-1 Language – Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Core Course – CC V – Western Political Thought 5 5
Core Course – CC VI- Introduction to International 5 5
Relations
Part-3 Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective-III – 3 4
Elements of Public Administration
Skill Enhancement Course-SEC-4 (Entrepreneurial 1 1
Skill)- Political Entrepreneurship
Part-4 Skill Enhancement Course SEC-5 - Digital Governance 2 2
E.V. S - 1
22 30

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER-IV

Part List of Courses Credit No. of

Hours
Part-1 Language – Tamil 3 6
Part-2 English 3 6
Core Course – CC VII – Political Ideologies 5 5
Core Course – CC VIII – 5 5
Part-3 Modern Political Thought
Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective-IV- 3 4
Human Rights
Skill Enhancement Course SEC-6 – Political Journalism 2 2
Skill Enhancement Course SEC-7 –Gender and Politics 2 2
Part-4 E.V.S - 1
23 31

THIRD YEAR

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 SEMESTER-V

Part List of Credit No. of

Courses Hours
Core Course – CC IX – Indian Government and Politics 4 5
Core Course – CC X – Indian Foreign Policy 4 5
Core Course CC –XI- Contemporary World Politics 4 5
Core Course –/ Project with viva- voce CC –XII – 4 5
Part-3 Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective –V – 3 4
Elections and Politics
Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective –VI – 3 4
International Organisations
Part-4 Value Education 2 2
Summer Internship /Industrial Training (30 hours) 2 -
26 30

THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER-VI

Part List of Credit No. of

Courses Hours
Core Course – CC XIII- Indian Political Thought 4 5
Core Course – CC XIV – Principles of Geo Politics 4 5
Core Course – CC XV – 4 5
Tamil Nadu Government and Politics
Part-3 Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective –VII – 3 4
Social and Political Movements in India
Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective -VIII – 3 4
Political Parties in India
Part-4 Extension Activity 1 -
Professional Competency Skill – 2 2
Peace and Conflict Resolution Techniques
21 25
Total Credits 140

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 Credit Distribution for all UG other than B. Com, BBA and BCA

S.No Part Course Details Credit

1 III Core(15x4) 60
2 Elective Generic/ Discipline Specific Elective(8x3=24) 24
3 I & II Language & English 24
(Lang-4x3=12
Eng- 4x3=12)
4 NME(2x2) 4
5 EVS(1x2) 2
6 Value Education(1x2) 2
7 Extension Activity(1x1) 1
8  Ability Enhancement [AECC]- Soft Skill(4x2=8) 8
 Skill Enhancement Course [7 Courses] 13
IV  Professional Competency Skill 2
. 140

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 SEMESTER - I

CORE COURSE – CC- I

PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - I Principles of Political Science Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the discipline of Political Science, its approaches and relationship with other
disciplines.
C2 To illustrate the concept of State and theories of the origin of State.
C3 To identify the definitions of essential aspects of the State.
C4 To understand the concepts of Liberty and Equality
C5 To examine the various theories of Rights and the implications of Duties

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Nature and Scope of Political Science - Approaches to the study of Political
I Science - Relationship between Political Science and other disciplines 5
The State: Definitions - Essential elements- Nation and Nationality; Theories
II of origin of the State: The theory of Divine Origin - The Theory of Force -
5
The Theory of Social Contract - The Patriarchal and Matriarchal Theory –
The Historical or Evolutionary Theory.
III Sovereignty: Definition- Meaning, Characteristics, Kinds, Monism and
5
Pluralism - Justice: Theories –Kinds. -Law: Meaning - Sources – Kinds
IV Liberty: Meaning – Kinds; Equality: Meaning – Kinds; Relationship between
5
Liberty and Equality
Rights: Meaning-Theories-Kinds; Human Rights; Duties: Meaning-Kinds;
V Relationship between Rights and Duties. 5
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme
Outcome
CO1 Explain the primary concepts in Political Science and its relations with other PO1; PO10
broader subjects.
CO2 Analyse the various theories of the origin of the State PO1; PO2; PO4
CO3 Explain the various theories of Sovereignty PO1; PO4; PO6
CO4 Distinguish between Liberty and Equality. PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO10
CO5 Critically evaluate the Rights and privileges of citizens. PO1; PO2; PO4;

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 PO6; PO12

Text Books
1. Gilchrist, R.N. Principles of Political Science. Forgotten Books, 2019
2. Johari, J. C. Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers Pvt, 2009
3. Eddy Asirvatham, Political Theory, Sterling Publisher, New Delhi, 1997.
4. Abbas, Hoveyda and Ranjay Kumar, Political Theory, Pearson, New Delhi, 2012.
5. Kapur A.C, Principles of Political Science, S Chand and Company, New Delhi, 2010

Reference Books
1. O.P.Gauba, An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi: Mayur Publishers,2019
2. David Marsh, Theory and Methods in Political Science, U.K: Palgrave Macmillan, 2002
3. Robert E. Goodin, The Oxford Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University Press, 2011
4. Rajeev Barghava, Political Theory, Sage Publications
5. Norman P. Barry, An Introduction to Modern Political Theory, Macmillan

Web Resources
1. Charles Larmore, What Is Political Philosophy? Journal of Moral Philosophy,
pages.uoregon.edu/koopman/siap/readings/Larmore_Pol_Phil.pdf
2. Scientific Method, Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-method/
3. Johann Kaspar Bluntschli, The Theory of the State, Batoche Books
https://socserv2.socsci.mcmaster.ca/econ/ugcm/3ll3/bluntschli/TheState.pdf
4. Carles Boix, A Theory of State Formation and the Origins of Inequality
www.lse.ac.uk/government/research/resgroups/PSPE/pdf/Boix.pdf
5. Alain de Benoist, What is Sovereignty?
www2.congreso.gob.pe/sicr/cendocbib/con2_uibd.nsf/.../$FILE/what.pdf

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
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Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

CORE COURSE – CC- II

COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENTS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - II Comparative Governments Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the concept of comparative government and Constitutionalism and its nuances.
C2 To illustrate the importance of the UK constitution
C3 Analyse the features of constitutions and systems of government in the USA
C4 Examine the features of constitutions and systems of government in the China
C5 Discuss the direct democratic processes and constitution in Switzerland.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Comparative Government - comparative method.- Constitutionalism: Meaning, 5
I Development of Constitutionalism - Comparing Parliamentary, Presidential, and
Semi-Presidential Systems - Political Institutions
II UK: Salient Features of the Constitution -Sources -– Executive- Legislature- 5
Judiciary – Party System
III USA: Salient Features of the Constitutions-– Executive- Legislature- Judiciary – 5
Party System
IV China: Salient Features of the Constitution: Executive- Legislature- Judiciary – Party 5
System
V Switzerland – Salient features - Executive- Legislature- Judiciary – Direct 5
democracy devices - Party System -
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Examine the evolution, sources and nature of Comparative Politics and PO1; PO2; PO4;
constitutionalism
CO2 Identify the systems in the UK constitution PO1; PO2; PO4
CO3 Interpret the Constitution of USA. PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO12
CO4 Analyse the features of Constitution of China PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

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 CO5 Assess the working of the constitution of Switzerland. PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. Alan R Ball, Modern Politics and Government, Macmillan Educational Limited, London, 2005.
2. A.C.Kapur, K.K.Misra, Select Constitutions, S.Chand & Co, New Delhi, 2010.
3. J.C.Johari, Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
4. A.C.Kapur, Principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co, New Delhi
5. Paul Webb, David Farrell and Ian Holliday, Political Parties in Advanced Industrial Democracies,
Oxford University Press, Oxford, England
Reference Books
1. J.C.Johari, New Comparative Government, Lotus Press, New Delhi, 2007
2. Vishnoo Bhagwan, Vidya Bhushan, World Constitutions- A Comparative Study, Sterling
Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 2008
3. Caramani, Daniel. Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011
4. K.C.Wheare, Modern Constitutions, Thames and Hudson, London, 1963
5. Rajeev Barghava, Political Theory, Sage Publications

Web Resources
1. United States Senate. US Constitution.
https://www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm
2. Political and Constitution Reform Committee (House of Commons). The UK Constitution.
https://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/political-and-constitutional-reform/
The-UK-Constitution.pdf
3. The Federal Council. Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation.
https://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/19995395/201702120000/101. pdf
4. Constitutional Council of the French Republic. http://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/conseil-
constitutionnel/english/ constitution/constitution-of-4-october-1958.25742.html
5. Bahadur Singh, Tej. (1996). Principle of Separation of Powers and Concentration of
Authority. Judicial Training and Research Institute: Lucknow. http://ijtr.nic.in/articles/art35.pdf

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

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CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3

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 CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

ELECTIVE GENERIC / DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE-I

PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - I Principles of Sociology Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 Describe the basic principles of Sociology
C2 Classify the different institutions of sociology
C3 Analyse the diverse aspects of Urban and Rural Society
C4 Examine the structure of the society.
C5 Discuss the various social problems prevailing in the society

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Meaning, Nature and Scope of Sociology – Relationship of Sociology with Other
Social Sciences – Approaches to studying Sociology – Uses of Sociology. 4
I
II Society – Association – Community – Institution – Family – Marriage – Religion –
4
Social Groups – Primary Groups – Secondary Groups.
III Urban Society: Meaning & Nature - Importance & Impact - Factors & Problems of
Urbanisation –
4
Rural Society: Meaning & Nature – Importance & Impact. Industrialization,
Modernisation, Globalisation.
IV Social Class: Meaning and Development of Social Class – Caste System – Meaning –
Features – Implications on social life. 4

V Unemployment – Alcoholism - Illiteracy – Juvenile Delinquency - Drug Abuse -

4
Poverty
Total 20

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 Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Describe the fundamental theoretical aspects of Sociology PO1; PO2; PO4
CO2 Illustrate the presence and interactions of the social structure PO1; PO2; PO4; PO10
CO3 Analyse the differences in the urban and rural society and their PO1; PO2; PO4; PO10
correlations with development
CO4 Identify the major societal issues. PO2; PO3; PO4; PO11
CO5 Categories the challenges faced by every person. PO1; PO3; PO4; PO11

Text Books
1. C.N.Shankar Rao, Sociology: Principles Of Sociology With An Introduction To Social Thoughts.
New Delhi: S.Chand & Co, 2019
2. Veena Das, Handbook of Indian Sociology (Handbooks Series), Oxford, New Delhi, 2004
3. A Dictionary of Sociology, Gordon Marshall, 1998
4. Haralambos and Holborn – Sociology Themes and Perspectives, Martin Holborn, 2002
5. T.K. Oommen and C.N. Venugopal, Sociology, EBC.

Reference Books
1. G.R.Madhan, Indian Social Problems. Vol-1&2. New Delhi: Radha Publications, 2002
2. C.N.Shankar Rao, Sociology of Indian Society. New Delhi: S.Chand &Co, 2004
3. Ram Ahuja, Society in India. New Delhi: Rawat Publications, 1999
4. Kimberly Ortiz-Hartman, Principles of Sociology: Societal Issues and Behavior, Salem
Press, 2018
5. Deepshikha Agarwal, Sociology, EBC.

Web Resources
1. Indian Sociological Society - http://www.insoso.org/
2. Sociology (Indian Society), http://iasexamportal.com/civilservices/ncert-books/class-12/
sociology /indian-society
3. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14679299
4. https://academic.oup.com/jpart
5. https://ndl.iitkgpgp.ac.in/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
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S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE - I (NME)

FOUNDATIONS OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - I Foundations of the Indian Constitution NME Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the features and framework of the Indian Constitution
C2 To help students learn the important aspects of the Union Executive.
C3 To help students understand the important aspects of the Union Legislature.
C4 To help students understand the important aspects of the State Executive and State Legislature
C5 To help students understand the important aspects of the Rural and Urban Local Governments

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
I Constitution: Salient Features- Fundamental Rights and Duties - Directive Principles
2
of State Policy
II Union Executive: President and Vice President: Powers and Functions - Prime
2
Minister and Council of Ministers: Powers and Functions
III Union Legislature: The Parliament: Powers and Functions –
2
Judiciary: Supreme Court: Powers and Functions
IV State Executive: Governor: Powers and Functions - Chief Minister and Council of
Ministers: Powers and Functions –
2
State Legislature: Powers and Functions –
Judiciary: High Courts and Subordinate Courts: Powers and Functions
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V Urban and Rural Local governments 2
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 be able to understand the essential provisions of the Indian PO1,PO2,PO8,PO9,PO10

Constitution ,PO12
CO2 will be able to assess the functions of the Union Executive PO1,PO2,PO8,PO9,PO10
,PO12
CO3 be able to assess the functions of the Union Legislature PO1,PO2,PO8,PO9,PO10
,PO12
CO4 be able to assess the functions of the State Executive and State PO1,PO2,PO8,PO9,PO10
Legislature ,PO12
CO5 be able to assess the functions of the Rural and Urban Local PO1,PO2,PO8,PO9,PO10
Governments PO12

Text Books
1. D. D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, India, 2019.
2. Rajeev Bhargava (ed), Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution: Philosophy, Politics, Ethics,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Sujit Choudhary, Madhav Khosala, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The oxford Handbook of the
Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press.
4. Madhav Khosla, The Indian Constitution: Oxford Very Short Introduction, Oxford
University Press..
5. Sujit Choudhary, Madhav Khosala, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Handbook of
the Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press..

Reference Books
1. Granville Austin, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford University Press,
New York, 1999.
2. Zoya Hassan, E. Sridharan and R. Sudarsh1a4n (eds), India’s Living Constitution: Ideas,
Practices, Controversies, Permanent Black, New Delhi, 2005
3. Subhash C. Kashyap, Our Constitution, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 2021
4. Basu.D.D, Constitutional Law of India, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd.
5. R C Agarwal Constitutional Development and National Movement in India, Chand and Co.

Web Resources
1. Government of India. https://india.gov.in/
2. President of India. http://presidentofindia.nic.in/
3. Vice-President of India. http://vicepresidentofindia.nic.in/
4. Prime Minister of India. http://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/
5. Parliament of India. http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/

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PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE - SOFT SKILL- I

POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S Total

CIA

Code

AECC - I Political Leadership Soft Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Skill
Course Objectives
C1 To explain the concept of Political Leadership and qualities of Political Leaders
C2 To outline and trace out the Contemporary understanding Leadership positions
C3 To decipher leadership transitions
C4 To comprehend Political Leadership Psychology
C5 To understand regional leadership

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Meaning of Political Leadership -Characteristics of Political Leadership -
2
I Types of Political Leadership- Roles and Qualities of Political Leaders
II History of Political Leadership-Political leadership Positions 2

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III Contemporary of Political Leaders and Leadership Transition 2
IV Political Communication, Political Psychology, National Leadership 2
V Regional Leadership in Political Parties Elections and Political Leadership 2
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome
CO1 To explain the concept of Political Leadership and qualities of PO1; PO2; PO4;
Political Leaders
CO2 To outline and trace out the Contemporary understanding and PO1; PO2; PO4
role of Political Leaders,
CO3 To describe the leadership in Political Parties Elections and PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
Political Leadership PO6: PO12
CO4 To comprehend political communication PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Decipher regional leaderships PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. Pradeep Chakravarthy , Leadership Shastra: Lessons from Indian History Hardcover,
2021, Westland Business Publisher
2. Archie Brown, Myth of the Strong Leader: Political Leadership in the Modern 2015,
Penguin Random Publication
3. The Leader's Guide to Managing People: How to Use Soft Skills to Get Hard
Results Paperback – 6 February 2020, Pearson Education
4. Matthew Laing, Political Leadership An Introduction by Matthew Laing, Bloomsbury
Publishing
5. Donald T Phillips,Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times

Reference Books
1. S.M.Ijlal, Anis Zaidi, Politics Power & Leadership In Rural India 2017 Commenwealth
Publishers
2. James M. Burns Leadership (Harper Perennial Political Classics) Paperback , 2010,
Harper Perennial Modern Classics
3. Rahul Dravid and Prakash Iyer, The Secret of Leadership: Stories to Awaken, Inspire and
Unleash the Leader (2013), Penguin India
4. Munroe Myles, The Power of Character in Leadership, Whitaker House
5. Hughes, Leadership(2018), MC Hill Graw Education

Web Resources
1. https://www.alpine-region.eu/political-leadership
2. https://www.epw.in/system/files/pdf/1965_17/12/political_leadership_in_india.pdf
3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/political-leadership
4. https://www.td.org/insights/the-dynamics-of-8-different-styles-of-leadership
5. https://bpac.in/what-defines-good-political-leadership/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

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CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

FOUNDATION COURSE

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

FC Political Communication Foundation Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course
Course Objectives
C1 To understand political communications and its primary characteristics and functions
C2 To identify and explain the actors in political communication
C3 To recognise, describe, and demonstrate how political communication targets its
audience.
C4 To decipher political communication in the digital age

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 C5 To know the role of media in election campaign

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Political Communication: Characteristics of Political Communication: a short-
I term orientation, specific objectives, primarily mediated, and audience- 2
centered
II Political communication: three main actors: Political Organisations, Media,
2
and Citizens
III Targeting your message: Audience and purpose - Public Speeches: Election
2
Manifesto, Campaigns, government and citizens
IV Messaging in the digital age: Social media strategy - Politics and Television:
Control of News media – The new era of news 2
V Election Campaign: Role of media - pre-poll results - Selective exposure -
2
Political Debates in Media
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome
CO1 Be able to understand political communication PO1. PO2, PO5, PO7
CO2 Be able to get involved in preparing messages for the targeted PO3, PO4, PO5, PO7,
audiences. PO9
CO3 Analyse the role of media in the electoral processes PO6, PO7, PO8
CO4 Know the communication in digital age and digital divide PO7, PO8, PO9,
CO5 Comprehend the role of media in political campaigns PO5, PO4, PO7, PO9,
PO10,

Text Books
1. McNair, B. (2011). An introduction to Political Communication (5th edition). London,
England: Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0415596442; ISBN-10: 0415596440
2. Dr. Alfarid Hussain, Dr. Rishikesh Kumar Gautam, Political Communication in the
Digital Age: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives from India.
3. Strömbäck, J. (2005). In search of a standard: Four models of democracy and their
normative implications for journalism. Journalism Studies, 6(3), 331-345.
4. Alesina, A. & Giuliano, P. (2009). Arceneaux, K., & Johnson, M. (2013). Changing minds
or changing channels? Partisan news in an age of choice. Chicago, IL: University of
Chicago Press.
5. Chadwick & P. N. Howard (Eds.), Handbook of Internet Politics. London: Routledge.

Reference Books
1. Wagner, M. W., & Gruszczynski, M. (2018). Who gets covered? Ideological extremity
and news coverage of members of the US Congress, 1993 to 2013. Journalism & Mass
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 Communication Quarterly, 95(3), 670-690.
2. Zoizner, A. (2018). The consequences of strategic news coverage for democracy: A
meta-analysis. Communication Research, 48(1), 3-25.
3. Amsalem, E., & Zoizner, A. (2020). Real, but Limited: A Meta-Analytic Assessment of
Framing Effects in the Political Domain. British Journal of Political Science.
4. Iyengar, S., & Hahn, K. S. (2009). Red media, blue media: Evidence of ideological
selectivity in media use. Journal of Communication, 59(1), 19-39.
5. Gastil, J.W. (2008). Political communication and deliberative democracy. Thousand
Oaks,CA: Sage. ISBN-13: 978-1412916288; ISBN-10: 1412916283Lilleker, D. (2006)

Web Resources
1. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10584609.2022.2042435
2. http://www.uky.edu/AS/PoliSci/Peffley/pdf/Iyengar%20&%20Simon
%202000%20Political%20Communication%20AnuRevPsych.pdf
3. https://academic.oup.com/joc/article-abstract/58/4/707/4098406?login=false
4. https://books.google.co.in/books?hl=en&lr=&id=2q-
5. https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/polis/JournalismAI/About-
JournalismAI

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CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5
CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
SEMESTER – II

CORE COURSE – CC-III

POLITICAL THEORY AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

30
CC - III Political Theory and Political Analysis Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the basics in Political Theory
C2 To identify and explain various theories in Political Theory
C3 To know the different key concepts in the field of Political Science
C4 To decipher contemporary theories
C5 To understand the contemporary theories

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
I Political Theory: Meaning – Approaches : Normative and Empirical - Classical
Political Theory – Behaviouralism – Post-Behaviouralism
5
II Theories of State: Classical – Liberal – Pluralist – Marxist – Feminist 5
III Key Concepts : Power – Political Development - Political Modernization – Political
Culture – Political socialization – Political Communication .
5
IV Contemporary Theories: Systems theory – Structural Functional theory- Group
Theory
5
V Contemporary Theories: Communication Theory - Decision making theory – Elite
theory
5
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Be able to understand the approaches to study Political Science PO1. PO3, PO5
CO2 Be able to get know the various theories in the field of Political PO2, PO3, PO6
Science
CO3 Have a knowledge on the different concepts in the field of PO3, PO7, PO8
Political Science
CO4 Understand the debates in Democracy PO5, PO6, PO7
CO5 Be enlightened on the political ideologies PO9 PO7

Text Books
1. Political Theory by O.P Gauba and Political theory by Rajeev Bhargava.
2. Introduction to Political Ideologies- John Hoffman
3. Political Theory: An Introduction by Rajeev Bhargava and Ashoka Acharya
4. Political Theory: An Introduction by Andrew Heywood (4th Edition)
5. Political Ideologies: An Introduction by Andrew Heywood (6th Edition)

Reference Books
1. J. S. Mill, On Liberty
2. Karl Marx and Fredrick Engels, Communist Manifesto
3. Appadorai, The Substance of Politics
4. Harold J Laski, A Grammar of Politics
5. Catriona McKinnon, Issues in Political Theory

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 Web Resources
1. Edward Andrew, Jean Bodin on Sovereignty
arcade.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/article_pdfs/roflv02i02_Andrew_060111_0.pdf
2. John Dewey, Austin’s Theory of Sovereignty,
http://www.jstor.org.vlib.interchange.at/stable/2139902
3. Robert L Carneiro, A Theory of the Origin of the State
eml.berkeley.edu/~saez/course/carneiro70.pdf
4. Schmitter, Philippe C ‘Politics as a Science’, https://www.eui.eu/Documents/
DepartmentsCentres/SPS/Profiles/Schmitter/Politics-as-a-science.pdf
5. Grigsby Ellen (2009) ‘Analyzing Politics: An Introduction to Political Science’,
http://www.nicat-mammadli.narod.ru/b1.html/b35.pdf

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

CORE COURSE – CC- IV

CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

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 Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - IV Constitution of India Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce constitutional law, its meaning, importance, and its evolution in India.
C2 To explain the making of Indian Constitution, its sources, and significant aspects.
C3 To illustrate the organs of the union government.
C4 To illustrate the organs of the state government.
C5 To understand the structure, functions and powers of the judicial and election systems
in India.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Constitution: Making of the Constitution – Historical Background - Sources - 5
I Constituent Assembly – Preamble – Basic structure doctrine
II Salient features of Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights-Fundamental Duties - 5
Directive Principles of State Policy
III Union Executive: President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers. 5
Union Legislature- Parliament – Organisation and Composition - Functions
Union Judiciary: Supreme Court of India – composition – Jurisdictions
Important Doctrines: Pith and Substance, Colourable legislation, Eclipse,
Severability
IV State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers. 5
State Legislature: State- Legislative Assembly and State Legislative Council. –
State Judiciary: High court. - Subordinate Courts
Union Territories: Organisation and Administration
V Local Government: Panchayat raj system with special reference to 73rd and Urban 5
Local Self Govt. with special reference to74th Amendment
Emergency Provisions, Amendment Procedure
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Decipher constitutional law, its meaning, importance, and its evolution P.O. 1; P.O. 6, P.O. 9,
in India. P.O. 10, P.O. 11
CO2 Explain the making of Indian Constitution, its sources, and significant PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
aspects. PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
CO3 Understand the organs of the union government. PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
CO4 Comprehend the organs of the state government. PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
CO5 Examine the structure, functions and powers of the judicial system and PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
electoral process in India. PO 9, PO 11, PO 12

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 Text Books
1. Durga Das Basu, “Introduction to the Constitution of India”, 26th edition, Lexis Nexis, 2022
2. P M Bakshi, The Constitution of India, 18th edition, Universal Lexis Nexis, 2022
3. R C Agarwal Constitutional Development and National Movement in India, Chand and Co.
4. Basu.D.D, Constitutional Law of India, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd.
5. Pylee.M.V, Constitutional Government of India, S.Chand and Company

Reference Books
1. M. V. Pylee, “Introduction to the Constitution of India”, 4th Edition, Vikas publication, 2005.
2. J.N. Pandey, The Constitutional Law of India, 55th Edition, Central Law Agency, 2018
3. J.C.Johari, Government and Politics in India, Vishal Publications
4. Sujit Choudhary, Madhav Khosala, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The oxford Handbook of the Indian
Constitution, Oxford University Press.
5. Madhav Khosla, The Indian Constitution: Oxford Short Introduction, Oxford University Press.

Web Resources
1. https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/constitution-india
2. http://davp.nic.in/constitutionofindia/english/index.html
3. https://www.constitutionofindia.net/constitution_of_india
4. Government of India. https://india.gov.in/
5. President of India. http://presidentofindia.nic.in/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 GENERIC/ DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – II

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF INDIA

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - II Political Economy of India Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To examine the development of political economy as a discipline and to compare the theories
of political economy in both International and Indian perspectives
C2 To analyze the planning process in India from an institutional and policy perspective.
C3 To critically evaluate the effect of economic reforms, the external sector and current issue on
the political economy of the country
C4 To decipher the macroeconomic reforms
C5 To understand the achievements in Indian economy

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Definition, Nature and Scope of Political Economy of India
I Indian Economy: Historical Overview - Pre Colonial and Impact of Colonial 4
Economy
II Indian Economy at the time of Independence: Nehruvian Model Economic
Planning: Planning Commission - Achievements and Limitations of 5 year 4
plans.
III Economic Reforms in India since 1947: Land Reforms - Mrs. Gandhi’s
economic policies - Rajiv Gandhi’s economic policies - Proto Liberalization - 4
macroeconomic crisis in late 80’s
IV Macroeconomic Reforms since 1990’s: Liberalization and Privatization -
Reforms in Public Sector, Role of States and Local Bodies in Reforms - 4
Niti Ayog
V Current status of Indian Economy
4
Achievements and Limitations of Liberalization.
Total 20

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Compare the development of concepts and theories related to political PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO 5;

economy as a discipline from both Indian and international PO 9; PO 10
perspectives.
CO2 Analyze and critically evaluate the planning process in India PO 1; PO 2; PO 3; PO 5;

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 CO3 Compare and critically appraise the effect of reforms, external factors PO 1; PO 2; PO 3; PO 4;
and current issues on the political economy PO 5; PO 6; PO 9
CO4 Comprehend the macroeconomic reforms PO2, PO4, PO7, PO9

CO5 Decipher the growth of Indian economy PO1,PO2, PO4, PO6,

PO8

Text Books
1. Norman Frohlich, Modern Political Economy (Foundation of Modern Political Series,
Prentice Hall of India PVT, New Delhi
2. Rangarajan, C. (2004), Selected Essays on Indian Economy, Vols-I & II Academic
Publication, New Delhi
3. Kumar. A. (2017), Understanding The Black Economy and Black Money in Inda,
Penguin, Harmonds worth.
4. Barry R. Weingast, The Oxford Handbook of Political Economy, Oxford University Press.
5. Theodore H. Cohn, Global Political Economy: Theory and Practice, Routledge.

Reference Books
1. Robert, T. Hollt and E. Turner, The Political Basis of Economic Development
2. Pranab Bardhan, The Political Economy of Development in India (Oxford University Press,
YMCA Library Building, New Delhi110001, 1984
3. A.N. Agrawal, Indian Economy-Problems of Development and Planning Wishwa Prakashan,
Daryagan, New Delhi-110002,1996.
4. Sen, R. K. and B. Chatterjee, Indian Economy: Agenda for 21st Century, Deep & Deep
Publications, New Delhi.
5. Gupta S. P. (1998), Post-Reform India : Emerging Trends, Allied Publishers, New Delhi.

Web Resources
1. Economic and Political Weekly - https://www.epw.in/
2. Centre for Development Studies - http://www.cds.edu/
3. Centre for Policy Research - http://www.cprindia.org/
4. National Council of Applied Economic Research - http://www.ncaer.org/
5. Centre for Policy Research - http://www.cprindia.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

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 CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE – SEC-II (NME)

PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - II Perspective on Human Rights NME Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To understand Human Rights concepts, theories and regimes in India and the world.
C2 To analyze the development of the International Human Rights protection mechanism.
C3 To evaluate and compare the legal framework of Human Rights mechanism in India
C4 To decipher the origin and growth social movements for human rights protection
C5 To comprehend structural violence and human rights violations

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Concept of Human Rights Origin –Historical Development- Different
I Approaches to Human Rights-Liberal –Marxian-Third World and Feminists- 2
First, Second and Third Generation of Human Rights.
II Human Right Concepts Prior and after World War II – – Role of United
Nations- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Conventions by 2
UNO
III Protection of the Human Rights Act -1993 - Judiciary and Human Rights in
India-Judicial Review-Judicial Activism –PIL-NHRC-SHRC Human Rights 2
Courts.
IV Social Movements and Human Rights - New Social movements, Environment
Movements- Dalits and Adivasi Movements - Movements for women and
2
children –Role of NGO‘s, Civil Society and Human Rights, Media, Public
Opinion and Human Rights
V Structural Violence and Direct Violence
Arbitrary Arrests and Killings - Rape; Genocide; Torture; Extra-judicial 2
Killings; - Disappearances - Ethnic Conflict - Mixed Migration
Total 10

Course Outcomes

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COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Explain and describe the development of the theories and PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO

concepts of Human Rights. 5; PO7; PO8; PO 11;
PO 12
CO2 Analyze and evaluate the international human rights protection PO 1; PO 2; PO 3; PO
regime. 5; PO 6; PO 9; PO 10
CO3 Explain and appraise the effectiveness of the human rights PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO
protection mechanism in India and compare it with the world. 5; PO 6; PO 9;
CO4 Decipher the social movements to protect human rights PO 2; PO 3; PO 4; PO
5; PO 6; PO 9; PO 10
CO5 Comprehend the structural and direct violence PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO
5; PO 6; PO 9;

Text Books
1. Nirmal, Chiranjivi, Human Rights in India: Historical, Social and Political
Perspective. India, OUP India, 2002.
2. Lauren, Paul Gordon. The Evolution of International Human Rights: Visions Seen. 3rd ed.
University of Pennsylvania Press, 2011. http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt46nqdn.
3. Understanding Human Rights. Manual on Human Rights Education (Published by
European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (ETC), Graz,
2012)
4. Human Rights in Postcolonial India 1st Edition, Edited By Om Prakash Dwivedi, V. G.
Julie Rajan, 2016
5. Jack Donnelly, Universal human rights in theory and practice. Ithaca: Cornell University
Press.

Reference Books
1. Moeckli, Shah, Sivakumaran, and Harris, International Human Rights Law (3rd ed, Oxford
University Press, 2017)
2. Shelton, (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of International Human Rights Law (Oxford University
Press, 2015).
3. Tomuschat, Human Rights: Between Idealism and Realism (3rd ed, Oxford University Press
2014)
4. David P. Forsythe – The United Nations, Human Rights and Development
5. Martin Scheinin – Economic and Social Rights as Legal Rights

Web Resources
1. Human Rights Education for Beginners https://nhrc.nic.in/sites/default/files/HREdu.pdf
2. https://www.ohchr.org/en/library/external-human-rights-resources
3. https://www.amnestyusa.org/search/annual+report/
4. https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2019
5. https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M

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 CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE -III

ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - III Environmental Politics Skill Y - - - 4 6 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce students to the basic concepts and theories of environmental politics and
to understand the historical context of environmental policymaking.
C2 To familiarise students with the different actors and institutions involved in
environmental politics and to understand the role of science and expertise in
environmental policymaking.
C3 To provide students with an understanding of the policy cycle and the different policy
tools used for environmental protection.
C4 To introduce students to the concept of environmental justice and the importance of
civil society participation in environmental governance.
C5 To provide students with an understanding of the environmental challenges facing
India, the policy and institutional framework for environmental governance, and the
role of environmental movements in the country.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Introduction to Environmental Politics 2
I The Concept and Theories of Environmental Politics
The Relationship between Politics and the Environment
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 The History of Environmentalism, Ecologism and Environmental
Policymaking
II Actors in Environmental Politics
State and Non-State Actors in Environmental Politics
2
International Organisations and Agreements on the Environment
The Role of Science and Expertise in Environmental Policymaking
III Environmental Policy Processes and Tools
Policy Instruments for Environmental Protection
2
Environmental Diplomacy
Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment
IV Environmental Justice and Governance
The Environmental Justice and the Global Commons
2
The Role of Civil Society in Environmental Governance
Environmental Conflicts and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
V Environmental Politics in India
Environmental Challenges in India: Water, Air and Land Pollution
2
Environmental Governance in India: Policy and Institutional Framework
Environmental Movements in India
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Explain the conceptual and theoretical frameworks of PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
environmental politics and understand the historical context of PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
environmental policymaking. (Understand – K2) PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO2 Identify the different actors involved in environmental politics PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
and understand the role of science and expertise in environmental PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
politics. (Apply – K3) PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO3 Evaluate environmental policies and the different policy tools PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
used for environmental protection.(Evaluate – K5) PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO4 Assess environmental governance and understand the importance PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
of environmental justice and civil society participation in PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
policymaking. (Assess – K5) PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO5 Analyse environmental politics and policymaking in India and the PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
challenges and opportunities for environmental governance in the PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
country. (Analyse – K4) PO10, PO11 & PO12

Text Books
1. Gabrielson, Teena and others (eds). The Oxford Handbook of Environmental Political
Theory. Oxford University Press, 2016
2. D. Raghunandan, Kirsten Jörgensen, Lana Laura Ollier, Natalia Ciecierska-Holmes (eds),
Environmental Policy in India, United Kingdom Taylor & Francis, 2019
3. Dobson, A (ed.) (1999): Fairness and Futurity: Essays on Environmental Sustainability
and Dimensions of Social Justice, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4. Arun Agrawal, Greener Pastures: Politics,40Markets, and Community among a Migrant
Pastoral People, Durham NC: Duke University Press, 1999.
5. Ismail Serageldin & Andrew Steer (eds), Valuing the Environment, The World Bank,
Washington D.C., 1993
 Reference Books
1. Kandpal, P. C., Environmental Governance in India: Issues and Challenges, SAGE
Publications, India, 2018.
2. Kütting, Gabriela and Herman, Kyle, Global Environmental Politics: Concepts, Theories
and Case Studies, Routledge, United Kingdom, 2018.
3. Barrett, Scott, Environment and Statecraft, Ohio University Press, Columbus, OH, 2006
4. Arnold, David & Ramachandra Guha (eds.) (1996): Nature, Culture & Imperialism:
Essays on the Environmental History of South Asia, Delhi: Oxford University Press.
5. Baviskar, Amita(1996): In the Belly of the River, Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Calvert Peter and Susan Calvert (1999): The South, The North and the Environment,
London: Pinter.

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
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 Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (AECC) SOFT SKILL- II

POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND MARKETING STRATEGY

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

AECC - II Political Campaign and Marketing Soft Y - - - 2 2 25

75 100
Strategy Skill
Course Objectives
C1 Provide students with a comprehensive awareness and balanced understanding of
the range of marketing tools and concepts utilised in politics today
C2 Understanding the dynamics of campaigning and voter outreach in a democratic
process
C3 Get familiarized with Branding
C4 Comprehend digital mode of campaign

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 C5 To understand the psephological studies

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Introduction to Political Marketing 2
I Defining political marketing- History of marketing and politics- early political
marketing -common political marketing practices- theories and concepts in
political marketing- critical perspectives
II Political Campaign management 2
Understanding political landscape- voter data- voter targeting- funding models-
III Branding 2
Public appearances- personal branding- campaign team on boarding-
social media handling- combating misinformation
Digital Mode : Digital tools- Data collection and interpretation- campaign
IV messaging 2
V Election Analysis: pre –poll study – post poll study- reforms 2
Total 10

Course Outcomes

COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Establish and execute a campaign plan PO 1, PO 2, PO 4, PO 6,

PO 9, PO 10, PO 12
CO2 Create a voter targeting strategy PO 1, PO 2, PO 4, PO 6,
PO 7, PO 9, PO 12
CO3 Conduct candidate and opposition research PO 5, PO 6, PO 7, PO 8,
PO 9, PO 10, PO 12
CO4 Evaluate relevant quantitative data and statistics PO 4, PO 5, PO 6, PO 7,
PO 8, PO 9, PO 10,
CO5 Key laws and regulations that relate to and govern campaign PO 1, PO 2, PO 4, PO 5,
activities PO 6, PO 7, PO 8, PO 9,

Text Books
1. Ormrod, Robert P, Stephan C.M Henneberg, and Nicholas J. O'Shaughnessy.
Political marketing: Theory and Concepts. Sage.2013.
2. Jennifer Lees-Marshment, Political marketing: Applications and Practices. Routledge,
2014
3. Huckfeldt, R. Robert, and John Sprague. Citizens, politics and social communication:
Information and influence in an election campaign. Cambridge University Press, 1995.
4. Denton Jr, Robert E., Judith S. Trent, & Robert V. Friedenberg. Political
Campaign communication: Principles and practices. Rowman & Littlefield, 2019.
5. Shivam Shankar Singh, How to Win an Indian Election: What Political Parties Don't
Want You to Know? February 2019.
Reference Books
1. Burton, Michael J., William J. Miller, and Daniel M. Shea. Campaign craft:
The strategies, tactics, and art of political campaign management: The strategies,
tactics, and art of political campaign management. ABC-CLIO, 2015.
2. Cicero, Quintus Tullius. "How to win an election." How to Win an Election? Princeton
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 University Press, 2012.
3. Panagopoulos, Costas, et al. Politicking online: The transformation of election campaign
communications. Rutgers University Press, 2009.
4. Wring, Dominic. "Conceptualising political marketing: A framework for
election-campaign analysis." The idea of political marketing (2002): 171-185.
5. Ronald A. Faucheux, Winning Elections, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. The Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/
4. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO Mapping (Course Articulation Matrix)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SEMESTER – III

CORE COURSE – CC- V

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

CC - V Western Political Thought Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

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 Course Objectives
C1 To understand the ideas of Plato
C2 To analyze the recommendations of Aristotle
C3 To evaluate and compare the state during middle ages and compare with ancient period
C4 To understand the teachings of Christian thinkers
C5 To study the Machiavellian thought

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Plato: Life – Works of Plato Concept of Justice – Education 5
I Communism of Family – Communism of Property Rule by Philosophers and
Laws.
II Aristotle: Life – Nature of State Classification of Governments Citizenship - 5
Slavery Revolutions Property - Best practicable State.
III Cicero: Meaning and Origin of State Conception of Law, Justice, Equality and 5
Liberty.
IV St. Augustine: Historical Background Doctrine of Two Cities 5
Justice, Slavery, Property and Universal Peace.
St. Thomas Aquinas: Church - State controversy Nature of State Nature and
Classification of Law.
V Niccolò Machiavelli: Prince, Human Nature, Art of Ruling, Rule of Diplomacy 5
Monarchism, Republicanism Separation of Politics from Ethics.
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Explain and describe the significance justice and the importance of PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO 5;
education and sacrifice PO 11
CO2 Analyze and evaluate the reasons for revolutions and will know the PO 1; PO 2; PO 3; PO 4;
features of an ideal state PO 5; PO 6; PO 7
CO3 Appraise the effectiveness concepts of justice, equality and liberty PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO 5;
PO 6; PO 7;
CO4 Have a knowledge on the world peace and the importance of law PO 1; PO 2; PO 4; PO 5;
CO5 Be able to deduce the characteristics of a good ruler PO 1; PO 2; PO 3; PO 4;

Text Books
1. William Ebenstein. Great Political Thinkers–Plato to Present. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
2. Sabine G. History of Political Theory. George G. Harrap and Company Ltd.
3. Sukhbir Singh. History of Political Thought (2 vols). Meerut: Rastogi and Co.
4. Pant S.C. History of Political Thought. Prakashan Kendra
5. Sibley Q. Mulford. Political Ideas and Ideologies. Delhi: Surjeet Publications.

Reference Books
1. Varma V.P. Political Philosophy. Lakshmi Narain Agarwal Publishing Co.
2. Wayper C.L. Political Thought. B. I. Publications Private Ltd.
3. Plato. Plato’s The Republic. New York: Books, Inc.,
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 4. Saint Thomas Aquinas. The “Summa Theologica” of St. Thomas Aquinas. London: Burns, Oates
& Washburne, Ltd.
5. Niccolò Machiavelli. The Prince. Harmondsworth; New York: Penguin Books,

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

CORE COURSE – VI

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

C

Marks

46
 External

Total
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Hours
CIA
Code

nst.
CC - VI Introduction to International Relations Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of international
relations
C2 To equip the students with the knowledge of concepts like national interest, soft power
and hard power
C3 To educate the students about balance of power and collective security
C4 To make students comprehend international law, international ethics and world public
opinion
C5 To introduce the students to the concepts of foreign policy and diplomacy

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Nature and Scope of International Relations: Great Debates: Realism / 5
I Liberalism - Traditionalism and Behaviouralism – Rationalism/ Reflectivism -
Neorealism/Neoliberalism – Constructivism
II International System: State and Non-state actors 5
National Interest: Meaning - Types of National Interest - National Power:
Elements of National Power - Evaluation of National Power - Soft Power -
Hard Power – Smart Power
III Balance of Power: Meaning - Patterns and methods of Balance of Power - 5
Relevance of Balance of Power – Unipolar, Bipolar and Multipolar world
orders
Collective Security: Meaning and Process - Collective Security under the
League of Nations and the UN- Collective Defence: Concept and Relevance
IV International Law: Nature and Functions - International Law and National 5
Sovereignty – War - International Ethics and World Public Opinion - Morality
and Public Opinion as Restraints on National Power
V Foreign Policy: Meaning and Objectives - Determinants of Foreign Policy- 5
Instruments of Foreign Policy. Diplomacy: Meaning, Nature and Scope -
Types of Diplomacy - Changing Nature of Diplomacy
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome
CO1 Discuss the nature and scope of international relations PO1, PO6, PO8
CO2 Explain and illustrate concepts of international relations like PO1, PO5
national interest and national power
CO3 Explain and illustrate balance of power, collective security, the PO1, PO2, PO7
League of Nations and the UNO
CO4 Explain international law, international ethics and world public PO1, PO3
opinion
CO5 Discuss various theories of foreign policy, changing diplomacy PO1, PO2, PO4
and important contemporary global problems
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 Text Books
1. Vinay Kumar Malhotra, 2006, “International Relations”, Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd,
New Delhi
2. Prakash Chander and Prem Arora, 2015, “Comparative Politics and International
Relations”, Cosmos Book Line Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon
3. Hans Morgenthau and Kenneth Thompson. Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for
Power and Peace. McGraw Hill.
4. Theodore Couloumbis and James Wolfe. Introduction to International Relations:Power
and Justice. Prentice Hall Inc.
5. K. J Holsti. International Politics: A Framework for Analysis. Prentice Hall Inc.

Reference Books
1. Prakash Chandra, 2005, “Theories of International Relations”, Vikas Publishing House,
New Delhi
2. Hans. J. Morgenthau, 1966, “Politics among Nations: Struggle for Power and Peace”,
Scientific Book Agency, Calcutta
3. Theodore Colombus & James Wolfe, 1990, “Introduction to International Relations:
Power and Justice”, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey
4. Paul Sharp. Introducing International Relations. Routledge.
5. Peter Sutch and Juantia Elias. International Relations: The Basics. Routledge

Web Resources
1. Foreign Affairs. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/
2. E-International Relations. http://www.e-ir.info/
3. The United Nations. http://www.un.org/en/index.html
4. Council on Foreign Relations. https://www.cfr.org/
5. The Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
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Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

ELECTIVE GENERIC /DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE- III

ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - III Elements of Public Administration Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 Equip the students to acquire knowledge of the meaning, nature and principles of Public
Administration
C2 Introduce the basic principles and other aspects of Public Administration.
C3 Examining the theories related to administration
C4 Educate the students about the formal institutions of government and structure of
administration
C5 To introduce students the relationship between power and responsibility

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Meaning, nature, scope and importance of Public Administration – Private and Public
I Administration – Public Administration and other Social Sciences – 4
II Evolution and Status of Public Administration – Development Administration – New 4
Public Administration.
III Classical Theory - Scientific Management Theory - Human Relations Theory - 4
Bureaucratic Theory – Post Weberian Theories.
IV Organisation – Meaning – Characteristics - Bases of Organization - Principle of 4
Hierarchy – Unity of Command – Span of Control.
V Authority and Responsibility – Coordination – Centralisation and Decentralisation. 4

Total 20

Course Outcomes4
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Identify the scope of Public Administration P.O. 1; P.O. 6, P.O. 9,

P.O. 10, P.O. 11
CO2 To analyse the various principles of Public Administration PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
CO3 Illustrate the theories of Public Administration PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
CO4 Discuss the principles and tools of administration PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
CO5 To examine the relationship between power and responsibility in PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 6,
administration PO 9, PO 11, PO 12
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 Text Books
1. Tyagi, A.R. Public Administration, Principles & Practice, Atma Ram & Sons, Delhi, 2001
2. Avasthi&Maheshwari, Public Administration, Lakshmi NarainAgarwal, Agra, 2004
3. M.Laxmikanth: Public Administration, Mc.Graw Hill, New Delhi.
4. Rumki Basu: Public Administration – Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publication,
New Delhi
5. B. L. Sadana, Harpreet Kaur & M. P. Sharma, Publisher, Public Administration In
Theory And Practice , Kitab Mahal, New Delhi.

Reference Books
1. Bhagwan, Vishnoo and Vidya Bhushan, Public Administration, S.Chand& Co., New Delhi, 2005
2. Fadia&Fadia, Public Administration: Theories and Concepts, SahityaBhavan, Publications, Agra,
2005
3. Sharma, Ram Avtar. Public Administration Today, Shree Publishers & Distributers, New Delhi,
2005
4. Mohit Bhattacharya, New Horizons of Public Administration, Jawahar Publishers
and Distributors, New Delhi.
5. B L Fadia, Public Administration, Sahitya Bhawan.

Web Resources
1. http://www.iipa.org.in/www/iipalibrary/iipa/home.php
2. https://ndl.iitkgpgp.ac.in/
3. https://onlinempa.unc.edu/academics/what-is-public-administration/
4. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14679299
5. https://academic.oup.com/jpart

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
50
 CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE-SEC- IV (ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL)

POLITICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - IV Political Entrepreneurship Skill Y - - - 1 1 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the fundamentals of political entrepreneurship
C2 To provide insights into the political entrepreneurship ecosystem
C3 To familiarise students with the practical dynamics of political entrepreneurship
C4 To decipher political start-ups
C5 To comprehend political consultancy

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Political Entrepreneurship: Meaning, Evolution, Nature, and Scope - Theories 1
I and Models of Political Entrepreneurship: Contribution of Robert Dahl,
Joseph Schumpeter, Economic thought and Political Entrepreneurship:
Austrian School of Economics (M. Schneider, P. Treske & M. Mintrom) and
I. M. Kirzner
II Schools of Entrepreneurial thought: Great Person School, Psychological 1
characteristic School, Classical School, Management school, Leadership
School
III Political Branding and Political Marketing 1
Political Risk and Political Management
IV Political Start-ups and International Politics 1
Political Entrepreneurship and Political Change
V Political Networking and Political Consultancy 1
Science, Technology and Political Innovation
Total 05

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

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CO1 Understand the fundamentals of political entrepreneurship PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,
PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12
CO2 Examine the political entrepreneurship ecosystem PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,
PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12
CO3 Analyse the practical dynamics of political PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,
entrepreneurship PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12
CO4 To decipher political start-ups PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,
PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12
CO5 To comprehend political consultancy PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6,
PO7, PO8, PO9, PO10, PO11, PO12

Text Books
1. Inga Narbutaité Aflaki, Evangelia Petridou and Lee Miles, Entrepreneurship in the Polis:
Understanding Political Entrepreneurship, Routledge, New York.
2. Josef Lentsch, Political Entrepreneurship: How to Build Successful Centrist Political Start-ups,
Springer.
3. Ted Baker and Friederike Welter (Eds.), The Routledge Companion to Entrepreneurship,
Routledge.
4. Catherine E. De Vries and Sara B. Hobolt, Political Entrepreneurs: The Rise of Challenger Parties
in Europe.
5. Josef Lentsch, Political Entrepreneurship: How to Build Successful Centrist Political Start-ups
Hardcover – Import, 24 November 2018.

Reference Books
1. Catherine E. De Vries and Sara B. Hobolt, Political Entrepreneurs: The Rise of Challenger Parties
in Europe, Princeton University Press, Oxfordshire.
2. Charlie Karlsson, Charlotte Silander and Daniel Silander (Eds.), Political Entrepreneurship:
Regional Growth and Entrepreneurial Diversity in Sweden, Edward Elgar Publishing, UK.
3. Álvaro Cuervo, Domingo Ribeiro, Salvador Roig, Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Theory and
Perspective, Springer.
4. Inga Narbutaité Aflaki, Evangelia Petridou, Political Entrepreneurship, Regional Growth and
Entrepreneurial Diversity in Sweden
5. Charlie Karlsson (Ed) Entrepreneurship in the Polis, Understanding Political Entrepreneurship.

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
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 CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE -V

DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - V Digital Governance Skill Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To explain the concept of Digital Government and their Services
C2 To outline and trace out the Theory, Practice and Public Management
C3 To describe the Opportunities, Public Participation methods
C4 To comprehend ethical issues in digital governance
C5 To know the nuances of data democracy

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Digital Governance: Nature, Scope, Significance, New Public Management,
I E-Governance: Government Digital Services 2
II Rise of the digital State: Cyber Security, Digital Rights and Digital Divide 2
III Strategies, systems integrators, Open Government, Public Management
2
Theory and Practice
IV Ethical issues of Information Age. Harmful Uses, Opportunities, Public
2
Participation methods, Digital Privacy
V Data Democracy, Digital Citizenship, AI and Governance, Issues and
2
Challenges
Total 10

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 Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 To hold a strong base in attaining knowledge about the Digital PO1; PO2; PO4;
Governance
CO2 To identify the digital transformation and the components of PO1; PO2; PO4
digital system.
CO3 To analyse the Ethical issues of the information age and also the PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
harmful uses. PO6: PO12
CO4 Decipher ethical issues PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Comprehend data democracy PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. Vasaki Ponnusamy, Employing Recent Technologies for Improved Digital
Governance(2019)IGI Global Publication
2. Yu- Che Chen, Managing Digital Governance Issues, Challenges, and Solutions (2017),
Routledge publications
3. Todd Bridgman, Kenneth G Brown, Unfreezing change as three steps: Rethinking Kurt
Lewin’s legacy for change management (2015).
4. Michael E. Milakovich, (Ed) Digital Governance Applying Advanced Technologies to
Improve Public Service. Taylor & Francis Ltd
5. Michael E. Milakovich , Digital Governance Applying Advanced Technologies To Improve
Public Service. Taylor & Francis Ltd

Reference Books
1. Ahmad Almulla and Arun Tewary, Digital Governance: A Practical Guide for CEOs of
Large Enterprises(2022), Cresent IT Consulting Publications,
2. The Winter Getaway That Turned the Software World Upside Down (2017).
3. Liz Barry, Public Participation Methods on the Cyberpunk Frontier of
Democracy(2016).
4. Michael E. Milakovich, Digital Governance: New Technologies for Improving Public
Service and Participation, (2011)
5. Digital Service Teams: Challenges and Recommendations for Government (2017).

Web Resources
1. https://digitalgovernance.com/dgblog/what-is-digital-governance/
2. https://catalyst.concentrix.com/blog/2021/09/digital-governance-framework/
3. https://www.motilaloswal.com/blog-details/What-Is-Digital-Governance/1174
4. https://opensource.com/resources/open-government
5. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1312388/FULLTEXT01.pdf

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

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 CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE - SOFT SKILL-III

YOUTH PARLIAMENT SESSIONS

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

AECC - III Youth Parliament Sessions Soft Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Skill
Course Objectives
C1 To explain the basics of Parliament and the National Youth Parliament Scheme.
C2 To outline and trace out sessions and the subject for discussion.
C3 To describe the importance of Committees and its Compositions
C4 To register in portal
C5 To conduct mock parliament sessions

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
I Parliament, Vision, Mission, Organisational Structure, Sessions of the Parliament, 2
II National Youth Parliament Scheme and Objectives Outline of the Parliament
2
Scheme,
III Sessions of the Youth Parliament, Subject for Discussion, Timeline of the Scheme. 2
IV NYPS Portal, Registration of the Youth Parliament Session, Guidelines, Duration,
2
New Schemes under NYPS, Certification.

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 V Mock Parliament sessions 2
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Hold a strong base in attaining knowledge about the Parliament and its P.O. 1; P.O. 7, P.O.9
Youth Scheme.
CO2 To get a clear cut idea of about the sessions and the subject for PO 1; PO 2; PO 4
discussion.
CO3 To utilize the knowledge of the Registration of the National Youth PO 1; PO 7; PO 12
Parliament Scheme.
CO4 To know the registration procedures P.O. 1; P.O. P.O.9, PO 5,
PO7, PO9
CO5 Do mock parliament sessions PO 1; PO 2; PO 4, PO 5,
PO 7 PO 8

Text Books
1. Kashyap, Subhash C.: Parliamentary Procedure - The Law, Privileges, Practice and Precedents
(Two Volumes). New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Company, 2003.
2. Edited By Sven T. Siefken, Hilmar Rommetvedt, Parliamentary Committees in the Policy
Process(2021), Routledge Publications.
3. M.N. Kaul and S.L. Shakdher, the first edition of 'Practice and Procedure of Parliament'
4. A. R. Mukherjea, Parliamentary Procedure in India
5. B. P. Pandya, Parliamentary Procedure in India, B.R. Publishing Corporation

Reference Books
1. Kashyap, Subhash C.: Parliaments of the Commonwealth. Lok Sabha Secretariat, 1986.
2. Malhotra, G.C.: Motions of Confidence and No-Confidence (1998). Published for Lok Sabha
Secretariat (by Metropolitan)
3. Parliament in India : An Introduction(1995) Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
4. Gupta, Ram Kishore (ed.): Parliamentary Companion - A work for Reference and Record (1993).
Shikha Publication, New Delhi.
5. Michael Middleton, Participation for All: A Youth Parliament Handbook. Central
European University Press.

Web Resources
1. https://nyps.mpa.gov.in/Guidlines.aspx
2. https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/functions-of-the-parliament/
3. https://nyps.mpa.gov.in/Index.aspx
4. https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/srsec317newE/317EL11.pdf
5. https://parliamentofindia.nic.in/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
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 CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SEMESTER – IV

CORE COURSE – CC- VII

POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

CC - VII Political Ideologies Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the conceptual premise of political ideologies
C2 To familiarise students with the ideological interfaces of Socialism, Communism,
Anarchism and Communitarianism
C3 To help students understand ideological frameworks of Centrism, Liberalism,
Conservatism and Fascism
C4 To enable students to acquire a foundation in the ideological domains of Nationalism,

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 Feminism, Ecologism and Environmentalism
C5 To train students on the ideological tenets of Post-Colonialism, Post-Modernism,
Multiculturalism and Populism

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Basic Concepts: Meaning and Characteristics of Ideology
I Views on Ideology: Antoine Destutt de Tracy - Karl Marx - Karl Mannheim –
Karl Popper – Hannah Arendt
End of Ideology Debate 5
Historical Concepts of Left, Centre and Right
II Socialism: Main Idea and Variants
Communism: Marxist Theme and Other Forms
Anarchism: Background and Forms
Communitarianism: Ideas and Issues 5
III Centrism: Background and Forms
Liberalism: Main Idea and Neoliberal Perspective
Conservatism: Arguments and Typology
Fascism: Background and Problems 5
IV Nationalism: Conceptual Problems and Themes
Feminism: Typology and Issues
Ecologism: Main Concepts and Ideas 5
Environmentalism: Background and Themes
V Post-Colonialism: Ideas and Themes
Post-Modernism: Background and Challenges
Multiculturalism: Concept and Issues 5
Populism: Essence and Constituents
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Understand the conceptual premise of political ideologies PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6,
PO9, PO11
CO2 Analyse the ideological interfaces of Socialism, Communism, PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6,
Anarchism and Communitarianism PO9, PO11
CO3 Examine the ideological frameworks of Centrism, Liberalism, PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6,
Conservatism and Fascism PO9, PO11
CO4 Know the ideological domains of Nationalism, Feminism, Ecologism PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6,
and Environmentalism PO9, PO11
CO5 Learn the ideological tenets of Post-Colonialism, Post-Modernism, PO1, PO2, PO4, PO6,
Multiculturalism and Populism PO9, PO10, PO11
Text Books
1. Andrew Heywood, Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Bloomsbury, London.
2. Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, Introduction to Political Ideologies: Contexts, Ideas, and Practices,
SAGE India.
3. O.P. Gauba, Political Ideas and Ideologies (Understanding
58 Political Theory: Major Concepts and
Debates)
4. Vincent Geoghegan & Rick Wilford (Eds.), Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Routledge,
London
5. O.P.Gauba, Contemporary Political Ideologies, Mayur Books, New Delhi. 2018.
 Reference Books
1. David Hawkes, Ideology (2nd Edition), Routledge, London.
2. Larry Diamond The Spirit of Democracy: The Struggle to Build Free Societies Throughout the
World 2009
3. Wilford Geoghegan Eccleshall, Political Ideologies, Routledge, London.
4. Andrew Vincent, Modern Political Ideologies, Wiley-Blackwell, London.
5. Leon P. Baradat, (Ed) Political Ideologies Their Origins and Impact 2000. Taylor &
Francis

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
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CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
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Course Contribution to POs
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 CORE COURSE – VIII

MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

C

Marks

60
 External

Total
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Hours
CIA
Code

nst.
CC - VIII Modern Political Thought Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the ideas of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau
C2 To analyze the views of Bentham, Mill and Montesquieu
C3 To evaluate the political thought of Kant, Hegel, Green and Marx
C4 To understand the teachings of Weber, Mao Tse Tung and Gramsci
C5 To study the views of Berlin, Rawls and Hannah

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Hobbes: Life – State of Nature – Social contract – sovereignty – Individualism
I Locke: Life – State of Nature – Social contract – sovereignty – Property 5
Rousseau: Life – State of Nature – Social contract – sovereignty – General will
II Bentham: Principle of Utility – Sources of Pleasure and Pain – Democracy
J.S. Mill: Individualism – Liberty – Democracy – Majoritarian Rule 5
Montesquieu : Theory of separation of Powers – Checks and Balances
III Immanuel Kant: Theory of Knowledge – Theory of Truth – Theory of Freedom
Hegel: German Idealism – Dialectics
T.H. Green: Oxford Idealism -Theory of Peace 5
Karl Marx: Materialistic Interpretation of History – Surplus Value – Class
Struggle – Dictatorship of the Proletariat
IV Max Weber: Bureaucracy
Mao-Tse Tung: Democratic Decentralization – Open Door Policy – Cultural
5
Revolution
Antonio Gramsci: Hegemony
V Isiah Berlin: Two concepts of Liberty
John Rawls: Theory of Justice 5
Hannah Arendt: Feminism
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Interpret social contract theories PO1; PO2; PO4;

CO2 Comprehend principles of liberty and separation of powers PO1; PO2; PO4
CO3 Decipher dialectic and communist doctrines PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO12
CO4 Contrast ideas of bureaucracy with Chinese democracy and PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
hegemony PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Differentiate between concepts of liberty, justice and feminism PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. William Ebenstein. Great Political Thinkers–Plato to Present. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
2. Sabine G. History of Political Theory. George G.
61 Harrap and Company Ltd.
3. Sukhbir Singh. History of Political Thought (2 vols). Meerut: Rastogi and Co.
4. Pant S.C. History of Political Thought. Prakashan Kendra
5. Sibley Q. Mulford. Political Ideas and Ideologies. Delhi: Surjeet Publications.
 Reference Books
1. Varma V.P. Political Philosophy. Lakshmi Narain Agarwal Publishing Co.
2. Wayper C.L. Political Thought. B. I. Publications Private Ltd.
3. Plato. Plato’s The Republic. New York: Books, Inc.,
4. Saint Thomas Aquinas. The “Summa Theologica” of St. Thomas Aquinas. London: Burns, Oates
& Washburne, Ltd.
5. Quentin Skinner, The Foundations of Modern Political Thought, Cambridge University
Press

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

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CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
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CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 ELECTIVE GENERIC/ DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – IV

HUMAN RIGHTS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - IV Human Rights Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To comprehend the various theories of Human Rights
C2 To trace and know the origin and evolution of Human Rights
C3 To decipher the instruments/ organs to protect Human Rights in India
C4 To understand the various human rights violations
C5 To assess the contemporary issues in Human Rights

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Conceptual Theories in Human Rights 4
I Basic Concept - Meaning, Nature and Scope of Human Rights
Human Rights Vs Civil and Political Rights
Theories of Human Rights: Classical; Liberal, Marxian: Critical Theory,
Gandhian, and Feminist Perspective - Critics of Human Rights
II Origins and Evolution 4
The contribution of Magna Carta, American Bill of Rights, the French
Revolution, Anti-colonial Movements, Declaration vs Covenants and
Conventions, International Human Rights Conventions-Debate and Emphasis
on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights of Man (East vs West; Developing
Countries vs Developed Countries), UN Charter, Universal Declaration of
Human Rights ( 1948 ), Constitutional Enshrinement of the Human Rights of
Citizens in the Western Countries and Entailing Duties
III Human Rights in India and State’s Responsibility to Protect 4
Development of Human Rights in India, Constitutional Provisions in India
(Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy), Protection of
Human Rights Act, 1993, National Human Rights Commission; State Human
Rights Commission, Judicial Intervention – Judicial Activism – Judicial
Commissions
IV Violations of Human Rights 4
Structural Violence and Direct Violence, Arbitrary Arrests and Killings -
Rape; Genocide; Torture; Extra-judicial Killings; Disappearances, Ethnic
Conflict, Mixed Migration
V Contemporary Issues in Human Rights 4
Committee on the Rights of the Child, Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination against Women, Refugee Rights and International
Humanitarian Law, International Labour Law : Bonded Labour, United
Nations Minorities Declaration
Total 20

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 Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Analyse the theories of human rights PO1; PO2; PO4;

CO2 Trace the evolution and growth of humane rights PO1; PO2; PO4
CO3 Approach organs established for human rights PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO12
CO4 Assess and find remedies for violations of human rights PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Appraise the contemporary issues in human rights PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. Jack Donnelly, Universal human rights in theory and practice. Ithaca: Cornell University
Press.
2. Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights. OUP
3. Mischeline R Ishay, ‘The History of Human Rights: From Ancient Times to the
Globalisation Era’, University of California Press, Berkeley.
4. Darren O’ Byrne, Human Rights: An Introduction’, London: Routledge.
5. S.s.Dhaktode, Human Rights and Indian Constitution.

Reference Books
1. Charles R. Beitz, The Idea of Human Rights, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
2. S.Narayan, Human Rights, Chand Co
3. David P. Forsythe, Human Rights in International Relations, Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge.
4. Michael J. Perry, Toward a Theory of Human Rights: Religion, Law, Courts, Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge.
5. H.O. Agarwal, Human Rights, Central Law Publications

Web Resources
1. Human Rights Watch - https://www.hrw.org/
2. Amnesty International - https://www.amnesty.org/en/
3. International Crisis Group - https://www.crisisgroup.org/
4. Universal Declaration of Human Rights - http://www.un.org/en/universaldeclaration-
human-rights/
5. Human Rights - Web www.hrweb.org

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CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE -VI

POLITICAL JOURNALISM

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - VI Political Journalism Elective Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To provide an understanding the concepts of Political Journalism
C2 To examine the legal frameworks and strategies of Journalists scrutiny
C3 To analyse the contemporary trends in Journalism
C4 To understand the role of media in political process
C5 To identify the role of media in Political Process.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
I Meaning, Nature, Scope and forms and methods of Political journalism 2
II Political Journalism and the Legislative Framework, Freedom of Press, The 2
strategies of Journalists scrutiny, Journalist Report, Media and Public Opinion
III Paid News, Partisan Media and Commercialization, Media Saturation, 2
Disinformation and misinformation
IV Role of Social Media in Political Process, The role of Policy Groups, 2
Challenges before Political Journalism
V Media coverage of Polls, Campaigns, Elections
2
Relationship between the media, politicians and the electorate
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Understand how to advocate and report issues. P.O. 1; P.O. 12 P.O.6
CO2 Master the ways and means of political journalism PO 1; PO 2; PO 12
CO3 Analyze the contemporary methods of advocacy through media PO 1; PO 4; PO 10
CO4 Understand the role of media in political process PO 2; PO 3; PO 4;
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CO5 Access knowledge to overcome all the challenges faced in PO 1; PO 2; PO 4;
political journalism. P.O. 6; P.O. 12

Text Books
1. Andreu Casero-Ripolles, Journalism and Politics, New influences and Dynamics in the
Social Mdia Era(2022)
2. J Andrews, The New Media’s Role in Politics (2020)
3. Ammu Joseph, Making News Women in Journalism (2005),
4. Danny Hayes and Jennifer L. Lawless, News Hole: The Demise of Local Journalism and
Political Engagement Part of: Communication, Society and Politics.
5. Candis Callison and Mary Lynn Young, Reckoning: Journalism's Limits and Possibilities.

Reference Books
1. Alok Mehta , Power, Press and Politics: Half a Century of Indian Journalism: Half a
Century of Journalism and Politics Hardcover (2021), Bloomsbury, India
2. Laxmikant, Indian Polity(2021), MCGraw Hill
3. Lynette Sheridan Burns Understanding Journalism (2013), Sage Publications
4. Swapan K Mukerjee, A Text Book Of Journalism (2017), Alpana Publication
5. Virbala Aggarwal Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication Paperback – 1
January (2012), Concept Publication

Web Resources
1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330579241_Political_Journalism
2. https://online.lsu.edu/newsroom/articles/how-become-political-journalist/
3. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/political-journalism-in-comparative-
perspective/introduction/763ECC9377A1EF98BEAFBB986AC9E92B
4. https://www.nimcj.org/blog-detail/political-reporting-and-its-vitality.html
5. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/political-journalism-in-comparative-
perspective/introduction/763ECC9377A1EF98BEAFBB986AC9E92B

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CO2 3 3 2 3 2
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CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE - SEC – VII

GENDER AND POLITICS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - VII Gender and Politics Elective Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the concepts of gender roles, stereotyping and discrimination
C2 To discuss about various feminist movements and theories
C3 To educate the students about the various legal provisions of gender rights with an
insight on women and transgender laws
C4 To analyze concepts of gender and politics with an insight on women
C5 To introduce the students to the redressel mechanisms

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Definition of Gender and Sex - Need for Gender Studies - Gender 2
I stereotyping and roles – Gender discrimination - Glass Ceiling
II Waves of Feminist Movements - Feminist theory and its variants - Women 2
Empowerment – Patriarchy and its variants
III International Legal Provisions to Gender Rights - Significant role of Beijing 2
Conferences - Women and Indian Law - Rights of Transgender -
Reservations and Affirmative Actions for Gender Justice
IV Women and Politics - Women and Governance - Gender and Power – Gender 2
and Psychology
V Politics and Gender - Gender Specific Government Policies - Legal and 2

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 Statutory redressel mechanisms in India - Role of Education, Media and Civil
Society in Gender Development
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Discuss the nature and scope of Gender Studies PO1, PO6, PO8
CO2 Explain and illustrate Feminist theories PO1, PO5
CO3 Decipher and illustrate Gender Justice PO1, PO2, PO7
CO4 Comprehend Gender Power PO1, PO3
CO5 Discuss various policies and the role of media in Gender PO1, PO2, PO4
development

Text Books
1. Sarah Sobieraj, Credible Threat
2. Beth Reingold, Kerry L. Haynie, and Kirsten Widner, Race, Gender, and Political
Representation
3. Kamalaxi G. Tadasad, Dilavar A Kudari, Geeta I Mallapur, Sangamesh I Patil, Gender
and Politics
4. A V Satish Chandra, Politics of Identity Gender and Development. Viva Books
5. Menon Nivedita, Gender & Politics in India (Oup): Themes in Politics. 2001.

Reference Books
1. A V Satish Chandra, Politics Of Identity Gender And Development.Viva Books
2. Kamalaxi G. Tadasad, Dilavar A Kudari, Geeta, Mallapur, Sangamesh, Patil, Gender and
Politics, Current Publications. 2022
3. Keral Jaya, Gender Equality And Political Representation In India. Reliance Publishing
House
4. Judith Butler, Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity.
5. Amy G. Mazur (Editor), Gary Goertz (Editor), Politics, Gender, and Concepts: Theory
and Methodology.

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

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CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
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CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

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CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE - SOFT SKILL –IV

BASICS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S Total

CIA

Code

AECC - IV Basics of Social Science Research Soft Y - - - 4 6 25 75 100

Skill
Course Objectives
C1 To provide students with the fundamental principles of social science research
C2 To familiarize the students with research process
C3 To enable the students to various data collection techniques
C4 To decipher sampling techniques
C5 To understand report writing

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
What is Research? What is Methodology? - Quantitative Methods and 2
I Qualitative Method - Inductive Method and Deductive Method - Normative
and Empirical Approaches - Ethics in Research -

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 II Research Process: Identification and Formulation of Research Problem - 2
Hypothesis: kinds - Research Design: Exploratory and Descriptive Research
Design - Case Study Method
III Data Collection: Primary and Secondary - Survey Research - Direct Method: 2
Observation - Interview – Questionnaire - Indirect Method: Projective
Techniques
IV Sampling Techniques - Scaling Techniques - Measurements: Reliability and 2
Validity - Fundamentals of Statistics
V Interpretation and Report Writing: Meaning and techniques of interpretation – 2
significance and steps in Research Report - Bibliography - Footnotes and
Endnotes – Computers in Research
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Define principles of social science research and its various PO1; PO2; PO4;
methods and approaches
CO2 Analyze various research processes and designs and PO1; PO2; PO4
CO3 Examine multiple data collection techniques PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO12
CO4 Apply various sampling techniques and fundamentals of PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
statistics PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Have practical knowledge on techniques like report writing and PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
note making PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. C.R. Kothari, 2008, “Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques”, New Age
International, Delhi
2. Gerald R. Adams and Jay D. Schvaneveldt. Understanding Research Methods, New
York: Longman
3. B.N. Ghosh, 1982, “Scientific Methods and Social Research”, Sterling Publishers, New
Delhi
4. Janet B. Johnson, Richard A. Joslyn and H. T Reynolds. Political Science Research
Methods, Washington D. C: CQ Press
5. C. R Kothari and Gaurav Garg. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, New
Delhi: New Age.

Reference Books
1. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition)
2. MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (8th edition)
3. The Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
4. Bruce L. Berg. Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Allyn and Bacon
5. Yogesh Kumar Singh. Fundamental of Research Methodology and Statistics, New
Delhi: New Age

Web Resources
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 1. The Chicago Manual of Style. http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
2. American Psychological Association. http://www.apastyle.org/
3. Modern Language Association. https://www.mla.org/MLA-Style
4. Modern Language Association. https://www.mla.org/MLA-Style
5. www.egyanghosh.in

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CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

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CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

SEMESTER – V

CORE COURSE – IX

INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

CC - IX Indian Government and Politics Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the student to the features of the Indian Political System.
C2 To make the student understand the structure and functioning of the Central and State
governments in India.
C3 To make the student aware of party system and electoral politics in India.
C4 To enable the student to understand the welfare policies of the government of India to
address the needs of the people.
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 C5 To analyse various issues that pose challenges to the Indian society, economy and
polity.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Basic characteristics of Indian Polity: Nature of the Indian Political System - 5
I Constitutional Characteristics and features of the Indian Polity- Federalism and
Centre State Relations – Changing dynamics- Interstate Relations and politics in
India- Politics and Administration in Union Territories.
II Governmental Structure and Functions 5
Cabinet System in India: Nature and Functioning - Legislature, Executive and
Judiciary: Constitutional Framework, Issues and Conflicts - Role of the President and
Prime Minister in the Parliamentary System - Working of the State Legislative
Assemblies and Legislative Councils
III Political Parties and Electoral System 5
Party System: Types and classification -Alliance and Coalition Politics - Alliance and
coalition politics - Pressure Groups and Interest Groups - Electoral Politics and
Voting behavior- Social Movements: Nature and Influence on Governance
IV Welfare and Governance in India: Welfare policies: Rural and Urban - Citizen 5
welfare: E- Governance - Welfare of minorities and weaker sections - Tribal Welfare
policies in India-
RTI and Grievance Redressal Mechanism.
V Issues in Politics and governance in India: Politics and development in India : 5
Social and Economic dimensions - Liberalization, Globalization and Politics of
India- Environmental and Human Rights issues in India- Corruption and
criminalization of Politics - Religion, Caste, Class and Ethnicity in Indian Politics
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Have knowledge on the nature of the Indian Political System. PO1, PO6,
CO2 Understand the structure and functioning of the legislature, executive PO6, PO7, PO12
and judiciary at the Centre and states.
CO3 Be familiar with party system and electoral dynamics in the country. PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,

CO4 Acquire knowledge on the measures taken by the government for the PO1, PO2, PO3,PO4,
welfare of the people.
CO5 Be able to analyse the issues and challenges to be tackled with respect PO11, PO12
to the Indian society, economy and polity.

Text Books
1. Rajni Kothari,Politics in India,Orient Longman Pvt Ltd.
2. Hoveyda Abbas, Indian Government and Politics, Dorling Kinderslay (India) Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi
3. D.C. Gupta, Government and Politics of India, 73
Vikas Publications Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
4. J.C.Johari, Indian Government and Politics,Vishal Publications, new Delhi.
5. Peu Ghosh, Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi, PHI
 Reference Books
1. Bidyut Chakraborty, Constitutional Democracy in India, Routledge.
2. Knut A. Jacobsen (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India, Routledge.
3. Niraja Gopal Jayal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta,The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, Oxford
University Press, India.
4. Abhay Prasad Singh and Krishna Murari. (2019) Political Process in Contemporary India,
Pearson Education India.
5. Atul Kohli and Prerna Singh (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Indian Politics, Routledge.

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8
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Course Contribution to POs

CORE COURSE – X

INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY

C

Marks

75
 External

Total
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Hours
CIA
Code

nst.
CC - X India’s Foreign Policy Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To provide students with the historical and situational background to India’s Foreign Policy.
C2 To convince students of India’s stake with major powers.
C3 To make students understand the vitality of India’s relations with her neighbors.
C4 To facilitate student comprehension on India’s ties with International Organizations.
C5 To familiarize the students on the non-conventional dimensions of India’s foreign policy.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Determinants and Principles of India’s Foreign Policy: Domestic and 5
I International sources of India’s Foreign Policy-Objectives and Principles (Key
Drivers) - Gujral Doctrine - Institutions of Foreign Policy Making
Non-Alignment: Concepts, Policy and Relevance.
II India’s Relations with Major and Extra Regional Powers: India-US Relations - 5
India-USSR/Russia Relations - India and China Relations - India–European Union
Relations.
III India’s relations and South Asian States-Challenges and Prospects: Pakistan – 5
SriLanka – Bangladesh – Nepal – Bhutan – Maldives – Afghanistan
IV India’s relations with International and Regional Organizations: 5
India and the United Nations - India and multi-lateral
institutions-QUAD/SCO/BRICS/RIC/IBSA/BIMSTEC/G20/G77-Association of
South East Asian Nations –(ASEAN); India’s “Look East”/” Act East” Policy- East
Asian Summit(EAS);-South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation(SAARC)-
India and Global Economic Relations WTO and Bretton woods Institutions.
V New Undercurrents in India’s Foreign Policy: India’s Para Diplomacy - India and 5
Arctic – India and Antarctica – India and Climate Security – India and Outer space
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Examine the determinants of India’s Foreign Policy PO1; PO2; PO4;
CO2 Discuss foreign policy concerns of India in relation to Major powers. PO1; PO2; PO4
CO3 Estimate India’s position concerning her foreign policy towards her PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
neighbors. PO6: PO12
CO4 Understand variables and constants in India’s foreign policy towards PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
International Organizations. PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Analyze India’s new foreign policy imperatives. PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. Bidyut Chakraborty, Constitutional Democracy in India, Routledge.
2. Knut A. Jacobsen (Ed.), Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India, Routledge.
3. Niraja Gopal Jayal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta,The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, Oxford
University Press, India. 76
4. Nayar, B.R and Paul, T.V. India in the World Order, New York: Cambridge
University Press.
5. Gharekhan, C.R. India and the United Nations in Indian Foreign Policy: Challenges and
Opportunities, New Delhi: Foreign Service Institute.
 Reference Books
1. Himanshu Roy and Mahendra Prasad Singh, Indian Political System, 4th Edition, Pearson India.
2. Abhay Prasad Singh and Krishna Murari. (2019) Political Process in Contemporary India,
Pearson Education India.
3. Atul Kohli and Prerna Singh (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Indian Politics, Routledge.
4. Dutt ,V.P. India’s Foreign Policy in a Changing World, New Delhi: Vikas
5. P. Sehadavan, Conflict and Peace Keeping in South Asia, New Delhi, Lancers Books

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 CORE COURSE –XI

CONTEMPORARY WORLD POLITICS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - XI Contemporary World Politics Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To provide students a comprehensive view of world politics.
C2 To clarify to students the concepts of global commons.
C3 To emphasize to students the importance of global economic order.
C4 To help students understand the crucial nature of global military security.
C5 To familiarize students on conflicts in the world and importance of peace.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Theoretical Concerns of Global Politics: Theories of Transnationalism, 5
I Global Governance and Global Commons. Changing Contexts of State,
Region, International System. The Rise of Nongovernmental,
Intergovernmental and Transnational Corporations - The Globalization of
World Affairs and the demise of the Territorial State
II Global Commons: The Transformative Agenda: The Maritime Global 5
Commons: The Cyberspace Global Commons: Regimes and Governance. The
Outer Space Global Commons: Regimes and Governance. Global Commons
and the Global Climate Regime.
III Global Economic and Trade Issues: The World Trade. Organization: From 5
Bretton Woods to GATT to WTO. Shanghai Cooperation Organization;
Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa. (BRICS); East Asia Summit; One
Belt One Road. Implications for Economic Global Governance and
Economic Regionalism. Economic Governance: G-20, OECD; Globalization
and its Impact.
IV Global Security Trends: Pandemics, Cyberwarfare; Space warfare. Global 5
Nuclear, Chemical, Biological, Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threats; Regimes:
Missile Technology Control Regime, Australia Group, Nuclear Suppliers
Group, Prevention of Outer Space Arms Race. Terrorism and Weapons of
Mass Destruction; Nuclear Safety.
V Changing Contexts and Agenda in World Affairs and Global Issues: 5
International Migration: Political and Ethnic Conflicts: Refugees, Sea-level
Rise and the submergence of island states. The New Polar Route: The Arctic
in World Affairs; The Antarctic Treaty, Democratization and Democratic
Peace;
Total 25

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 Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Be able to address contemporary Global concerns PO1, PO11

CO2 Be able to examine Global commons PO1, PO2
CO3 Have practical knowledge on techniques to resolve Global PO1, PO2, PO4
Economic and trade prequisites
CO4 Be able to resolve Global Security problems PO1, PO4
CO5 Have solutions for Global Peace PO1, PO2, PO11

Text Books
1. Baylis, John; Steve Smith; and Patricia Owens. (2016) The Globalisation of World Politics, OUP.
2. Daniel Papp, (2002) Contemporary International Relations: Frameworks For Understanding, 6th
edition Pearson
3. Keith L. Shimko (2016) International Relations: Perspectives, Controversies and Readings New
York: Boston, MA: Cengage
4. Trevor C. Salmon and Mark F. Imber (Eds). Issues in International Relations. Routledge.
5. Donald M. Snow. Cases in International Relations. Pearson Education Ltd.

Reference Books
1. Audrey Kurth Cronin, “Behind the Curve: Globalization and International Terrorism”
International Security, Winter 2002/03
2. “Conflict, Instability and State Failure: The Climate Factor” in Jeffrey Mazo, Climate
3. Conflict: How Global Warming Threatens Security and What to Do About It (London: IISS,
2011).
4. Richard Payne. Global Issues: Politics, Economics and Culture. Longman.
5. Corneliu Bjola, Markus Kornprobst. Understanding International Diplomacy.
Routledge

Web Resources
1. The State and International Relations David A. Lake http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/
viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.419.3355&rep=rep1&type=pdf
2. From International Relations to Global Society Michael N. Barnett and Kathryn Sikkink The
Oxford Handbook of Political Science
http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199604456.001.0001/oxfordhb-
9780199604456-e-035
3. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/ The Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/
4. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
5. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
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 CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

80
 CORE COURSE –/ PROJECT WITH VIVA- VOCE CC –XII

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - XII Project Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

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 ELECTIVE GENERIC/ DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –V

ELECTIONS AND POLITICS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - V Elections and Politics Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the nature and functioning of electoral systems and
electoral studies.
C2 To make the student understand role of political parties and pressure groups during
elections and representation in the legislature
C3 To make the student aware of voting systems and models of voting behaviour.
C4 To enable the student to understand the examine electoral culture and electoral politics.
C5 To analyse the electoral system and process in India

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Meaning, Nature and Significance of Electoral Studies
I Electoral Studies and Psephology: Approaches and Applications - Electoral 4
Systems: Meaning and Kinds - Election Administration and Electoral Cycle
(Pre-Electoral, Electoral and Post-Electoral Periods)
II Party System: Meaning and Kinds - Pressure groups and Interest groups -
Public Opinion and Legislature - Political Awareness and Political 4
Participation- Electoral Ethics: Corruption, Malpractices and
Conflicts/Violence
III Voting Systems: Plurality/Majority (First Past the Post, Block Vote, Party
Block Vote, Alternative Vote & Two-Round System)-Proportional (List 4
Proportional Representation & Single Transferable Vote) - Mixed (Mixed
Member Proportional & Parallel) - Other (Single Non-Transferable Vote,
Limited Vote & Borda Count) Models of Voting Behaviour: Sociological
Model – Psychosocial Model –
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IV Electoral Culture: Ideology - Election Manifesto – Candidacy – Campaigns - 4
Electoral Laws: Electoral Rights – Electoral Duties- Electoral alliances -
Electoral Risks and Electoral Forces - Election and Media (Mass Media and
Social Media) -
V Electoral Scenario in India: Party System & Types of Political Parties - 4
Election Commission and Electoral Process: Parliamentary Election -
Elections in States/Union Territories -State Election Commission: Elections in
Local Governments -Electoral Challenges in India: Vote-Bank Politics –
Criminalisation of Politics – Freebies -Electoral Reforms: Electronic Voting
Machines – None of the Above (NOTA.
Total 20

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Be introduced electoral systems and electoral studies. PO1,PO2,PO6,PO7,PO12

CO2 understand role of political parties and pressure groups in PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,

elections and representation in the legislature PO7,PO11,PO12
CO3 Shall study the voting systems and models of voting behaviour. PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,
PO7,PO9,PO11
CO4 Gain knowledge on electoral culture, electoral process and PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO6,
electoral politics. PO7,PO11,PO12
CO5 Analyse the electoral system and process in India PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO7,
PO10,PO11,PO12

Text Books
1. Jacques Thomassen, Elections and Democracy: Representation and Accountability
(Comparative Study of Electoral Systems), Oxford University Press, UK.
2. Erik S. Herron, Matthew Soberg Shugart, Robert Pekkanen, The Oxford Handbook of
Electoral Systems, Oxford University Press, USA.
3. R. K. Tiwari, Political Parties, Party Manifestos and Elections in India, 1909 – 2014,
Routledge, UK.
4. Richard S. Katz and William Crotty, Handbook of Party Politics, Sage Publications
5. M. G. Devasahayam (Ed) Electoral Democracy? An Inquiry into the Fairness and Integrity
of Elections in India. 2022

Reference Books
1. David Schultz(ed),Election Law, Politics, and Theory-Book Series, Routledge
2. E Sridharan, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, Delhi, India.
3. Peter Ronald DeSouza, India's Political Parties
4. Jocelyn A.J. Evans, Voters & Voting: An Introduction, , SAGE Publications Ltd, New Delhi
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 5. Ronald A. Faucheux, Winning Elections, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc

Web Resources
1. https://www.ndi.org/what-we-do/political-parties
2. https://www.britannica.com › election-political-science
3. https://www.tandfonline.com/action/showAxaArticles?journalCode=fbep20
4. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780312292676_13
5. https: egyankosh.in

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 ELECTIVE GENERIC/ DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –VI

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S Total
CIA

Code

DSE - VI International Organisations Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce students the evolution, importance and role of International Organizations
C2 To enable them an understanding of structure, objectives and the role of United
Nations.
C3 To enable students to have knowledge of specialized agencies of the United Nations
C4 To make students understand structure, role and functioning of Regional organizations
C5 To enable them to have knowledge of supranational organizations & International
NGOs

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
International Organizations: Meaning, Importance. - Role of International 4
I Organizations- Evolution of International Organizations- Classification of
International Organizations- Regional Organizations: Evolution and Role of
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 International Non-Governmental Organizations.
II United Nations: History, Structure and Objectives. - UN Specialized Agencies 4
- Role of UN in the Twenty First Century. UN MDGs and SDGs
III International court of justice - International Labour Organization - United 4
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) -
United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) - United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
IV Regional Organizations: Structure, Role and Functions - NATO, SAARC, 4
ASEAN, BRICS, APEC, OECD, BIMSTEC, SHANGAI COOPERATION
ORGANIZATION, GCC, OPEC.
V Supranational organizations: EU, IMF, The world Bank, The World Health 4
Organization, World Trade Organization - International NGOs: Amnesty
International, Help Age India, World Vision International, Human Rights
Watch, Green Peace, International, Committee of the Red Cross, Doctors
without Borders
Total 20

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Have knowledge of the history, evolution and role of PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
international organizations PO6,PO7,PO10,PO12
CO2 Understand the structure, objectives and role of United Nations PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
PO6, PO7,PO10,PO11
CO3 Know the objectives and role of the agencies of United Nations PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,
CO4 Understand the structure and role of regional organizations and PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO
organizations for development 6,PO7,PO10,PO12
CO5 Acquire knowledge about the role of supranational organizations PO1,PO2,PO3,PO4,PO
and international NGOs 6,PO7,PO10,PO11,

Text Books
1. Karns P Margret, Mingst Karen, Kendall W. Stiles. International Organisations: The
Politics and Process of Global Governance 3rd ed.USA: Lynne Rienner Publishers,
Boulder, 2015.
2. Jacob Katz Cogan, Ian Hurd, Ian Johnstone The Oxford Handbook of International
Organizations, oxford University Press, U.K. 2016.
3. Armstrong David, Lloyds Lorna and Redmond John. International Organizations in World
Politics. 3rd ed. New York: Pal Grave, Macmillan, 2005.
4. Bennett, Le Roy A. International Organizations: Principles & Issues.5 th ed. New Jersey:
Prentice Hall, 1991.
5. H O Agarwal, International Organisations. Central Law Publications

Reference Books
1. Bull, Benedicte and McNeill, Desmond. Development Issues in Global Governance.1st
ed. U.K: Routledge 2006.
2. Cedric De Coning, Mateja Peter, United Nations Peace Operations in a Changing Global
Order, Springer, 2018.
3. Claude Inis L. Sword into Plowshare, The Problem and Progress of International

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 Organizations.3rd ed. New York: Random House, 1984.
4. Clive Archer, International Organizations. Routledge, 2014.
5. David Armstrong, International Organisation in World Politics, Macmillan International
Higher Education, 2017.

Web Resources
1. International Committee Of The Red Cross : http://www.icrc.org (official home page.)
2. United Nations Peace Keeping Operation: http://www.un.org/depts/dpko (official U N home
Page)
3. International Monetary Fund (IMF): http://www.imf.org
4. World Bank : http://www.worldbank.org
5. www.egyankosh.in

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

VALUE EDUCATION

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

Value Education Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

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 SUMMER INTERNSHIP /INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Marks
Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External

Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA

Code

Internship Y - - - 2 25 75 100

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 SEMESTER – VI

CORE COURSE – XIII

INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

C

Marks

89
 External

Total
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Hours
CIA
Code

nst.
CC - XIII Indian Political Thought Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100
Course Objectives
C1 To understand the ideas of RM Roy, Ahmed Khan and Naoroji
C2 To know the views of Tilak, Gokhale and Aurobindo
C3 To comprehend the political ideas of Gandhi, Jinnah and Savarkar
C4 To decipher the conceptual understanding of Nehru, Ambedkar and Lohia
C5 To idealise the views of Roy, Dange and J.P Narayan

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Rajaram Mohan Roy – Advocate of British Rule – Humanist – Brahmo Samaj 5
I - Education - Father of Indian Liberalism
Syed Ahmed Khan: As a Nationalist & Communalist - Political and Social
Ideas
Dadabhai Naoroji - Political Ideas - Drain Theory - Economic and Moral
Drain
II Bal Gangadhar Tilak - Concept of Swarajya – Revivalism - As an Extremist – 5
Home Rule League
Gokhale – Spiritualization of Politics – Servants of India Society –
Gokhale & Tilak - Economic Ideas
Sri Aurobindo - Spiritual Nationalism - Poorna Swaraj - Passive Resistance –
Views on World Government
III Mahatma Gandhi - Moral Ideas - Non-Violence – Satyagraha - Economic 5
Ideas
Mohammad Ali Jinnah - Muslim League - Communalist- Two Nations
Theory – Gandhi & Jinnah
V. D. Savarkar - Political Ideas- Social Ideas
IV Jawaharlal Nehru- Democracy - Secularism- Economic Ideas – Socialistic 5
Pattern of Economy – Mixed Economy
B. R. Ambedkar – Social Revolutionary – Women’s Rights – Social Justice –
Concept of Religion.
R.M Lohia - Political Ideas - As a Socialist - Four Pillar State
V M. N. Roy- Radical Humanism - New Humanism - Economic Ideas 5
S. A. Dange - Opposition to Gandhism - Socialistic Ideas
J. P. Narayan - Partyless Democracy - Restructuring Indian Polity – Total
Revolution
Total 25

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 Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Know Indian liberalism and economic drain PO1; PO2; PO4;

CO2 Comprehend the spiritualization of Politics PO1; PO2; PO4

CO3 Decipher ideas of non-violence and satyagraha PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO12
CO4 Discern ideas of secularism, communism and liberalism PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Know the concept of humanism and total revolution PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
PO6: PO10; PO12

Text Books
1. Bidyut Chakrabarty & Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Modern Indian Political Thinkers,Sage Publishing
House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
2. O. P. Gauba, Indian Political Thought, Mayur Paperback, New Delhi.
3. Himanshu Roy, Indian Political Thought, Person Education.
4. V. P. Verma, Modern Indian Political Thought, Laxmi Narain Agarwal, New Delhi.
5. Vishnoo Bhagwan, Indian Political Thinkers, Atma Ram & Sons, New Delhi.

Reference Books
1. M. Sharma, Political Theory and Thought, Anmol Publishers, New Delhi.
2. V. R. Mehta, Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Manohar Publications, New Delhi
3. Neetu Sharma, Modern Indian Political Thought, Gullybaba Publishing House, New
Delhi
4. Dr. Suman Mohapatra, Modern Indian Political Thought
5. V. R. Mehta, Foundations of Indian Political Thought. Manohar Publishers And
Distributors

Web Resources
1. Hegde, Sasheej. “The ‘Modern’ of Modern Indian Political Thought: Outline of a
Framework of Appraisal.” Social Scientist, vol. 35, no. 5/6, 2007, pp. 19–38. JSTOR,
JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/27644215.
2. Kozicki, Richard P. “The Journal of Asian Studies.” The Journal of Asian Studies,
vol. 26, no. 4, 1967, pp. 728–729. JSTOR, JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2051282.
3. Nair, M.P. Sreekumaran. “BAL GANGADHAR TILAK : REVOLUTIONARY OR
CONSTITUTIONALIST ? Summary.” Proceedings of the Indian History Congress,
vol. 31, 1969, pp. 398–398., www.jstor.org/stable/44138408
4. Nair, M. P. Sreekumaran. “TILAK’S CONCEPT OF SWARAJ : EXPEDIENCY OR
INCONSISTENCY?” Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, vol. 32, 1970, pp.
234–234. JSTOR, JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/44138537.
5. NANDA, BAL RAM. “Gandhi and Gokhale.” Gokhale: The Indian Moderates and
the British Raj, Princeton University

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 MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 CORE COURSE – CC XIV

PRINCIPLES OF GEOPOLITICS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - XIV Principles of Geopolitics Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce key concepts in Geopolitics
C2 Analyse the work of critical thinkers in Geopolitics
C3 Assess the geopolitical scenario in West, Central, South and East Asia.
C4 Examine the distribution of the legislative powers between the Centre and State.
C5 Provide an overview of geopolitical commons.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Meaning, Nature and Scope - Key concepts in geopolitics - Genesis and
I growth - Major schools of geopolitics 5
II Thinkers in Geopolitics: Mackinder – Spykman - Rudolf Kjellén - Ratzel -
5
Mahan
III The Great Game in West and Central Asia - Strategic Access and Island Chain
Theory - Understanding the Geopolitics of India and Southern Asia - Indo- 5
Pacific geopolitics
IV Role of Geopolitics in shaping the Cold War - Post-Cold War Geopolitics -
5
Meta-Geopolitics: Geopolitics in the Digital Age
V Astropolitics: Space militarization and Weaponisation - Maritime Global
5
Commons - Cyber Security - Climate Change
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Describe the definition and origin of geopolitics PO1; PO6; PO10
CO2 Assess the various theories in geopolitics PO1; PO2; PO4; PO6
CO3 Analyse the geopolitical regions in depth PO1; PO2; PO4; PO6;
CO4 Evaluate the contemporary changes and development in PO1; PO2; PO4; PO6;
geopolitics PO10
CO5 Explain the issues faced by the international communities in
PO1; PO2; PO4; PO6;
geopolitics
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 Text Books
1. Claus Dodds, Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford, 2007.
2. Agnew, J. Geopolitics: Re-visioning World Politics, Routledge, 1998.
3. Shiv Shankar Menon, India and Asian Geopolitics
4. Harsh V.Pant, Politics and Geopolitics
5. Ambassador Pradeep Kapur (Author), Air Marshal Anil Chopra, Geopolitics Redefined:
Punctured Truths & Glamourised Lies. 2023

Reference Books
1. Graham P. Chapman, The Geopolitics of South Asia: From Early Empires to the Nuclear
Age, Ashgate Publishing. 2009.
2. Saul Bernard Cohen, Geopolitics: The Geography of International Relations, Rowman
and Littlefield, 2015.
3. Paul T.V. & Baldev Raj Nayar. India in the World Order - Searching for Major-Power
Status, Cambridge University Press. 2002
4. Colin S. Gray and Geoffrey Sloan (eds.), Geopolitics, Geography and Strategy, Taylor
and Francis: 1999.
5. M D Nalapat, The Practice of Geopolitics, Manipal University Press

Web Resources
1. Brookings | International Affairs https://www.brookings.edu/
2. Indo Pacific https://www.ipcircle.org/
3. The Diplomat https://thediplomat.com/
4. International Relations https://www.e-ir.info/
5. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
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Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

CORE COURSE – XV
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

CC - XV Tamil Nadu Government and Politics Core Y - - - 4 5 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 Enable the students to acquire knowledge about the leading trends and important
events in the political history of Tamil Nadu since 1900 A.D
C2 Equip the students to get familiarised with the political developments in Tamil Nadu
C3 Assess the DMK Regime and the welfare measures.
C4 Assess the AIADMK Regime and the welfare measures.
C5 Educate about the various regimes and leadership styles of the Tamil Nadu leaders,
minor parties and to analyse the role of cinema, language, caste in Tamil Nadu politics

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Emergence of Nationalist Movements and Freedom Struggle in Madras 5
I Presidency – Social structure – Congress in Tamil Nadu - Egmore and
Mylapore groups- –The Birth of Justice Party; Achievements in the Social and
Political fields – E.V.R. - Self Respect Movement – Justice Movement and
Justice Party Government - Dravida Kazhagam.
II Congress Regime: 1937 Elections – Rajaji as Chief Minister; Congress 5
Governments 1946 to 1952. State Re– organisation and formation of State of
Madras – K. Kamaraj as Chief Minister ; Administration and reforms of
K.Kamaraj – M.Bhaktavatsalam Ministry- Impact of Congress in Tamil Nadu.
III Formation of DMK – DMK Regime: - 1967 Elections. C.N. Annadurai as 5
Chief Minister; Administration and reforms Two Language formula – Self
Respect Marrege Act naming Madras State as Tamilnadu –
Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi as Chief Minister; - Administrative Reforms and
Social Welfare Measures - Reservation - Social Justice – Health,
Agriculture, Education and Industrial Development.
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IV Birth of AIADMK, AIADMK Regime: – Rise of MGR- MGR as Chief 5
Minister; charishma, Mid – Day Meals Schemes, Health, Education and
Women and Labour Welfare Schemes, Administration and Development
Policies - J. Jayalalitha as Chief Minister; Administration, Achievements and
Welfare Measures – Rain Water Harvesting – Development of Agriculture,
Education – Women and Labour Welfare Schemes.
V Role and Impact of Education, Language, Cinema, Caste, Religion, Media and 5
Political Awareness on Tamil Nadu politics
Total 25

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Describe the political developments in Madras Presidency during PO1; PO2; PO4;
20thcentury.
CO2 Express and interpret the rise and fall of Congress in Tamil PO1; PO2; PO4
Nadu.
CO3 Analyse and discuss the birth and progress of DMK in Tamil PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
Nadu PO6: PO12
CO4 Analyse and discuss the birth and progress of AIADMK in Tamil PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
Nadu PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Indicate the role of minor parties of Tamil Nadu and examine PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
and correlate the impact of cinema, language and caste on Tamil PO6: PO10; PO12
Nadu politics.

Text Books
1. Engene F. Irschick, Politics and Social Conflict in South India: The Non–Brahmin
movement and Tamil separatism, 1916–1929, Berkeley. 1969
2. Mangala Murugesan,N.K., Self-Respect movement in Tamilnadu, 1920–1940, Madurai.
3. Arnold David. The Congress in Tamil Nadu. Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
4. Baker C. J. Politics of South India. Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
5. Barnett M. R. Politics of Cultural Nationalism in South India. Princeton University Press.

Reference Books
1. Nambi Arooran, K. Tamil Renaissance and Dravidian Nationalism, 1905–1954, Madurai.
1980
2. Rajayyan K., History of Tamilnadu, 1565 – 1982, Raj Publishers, 1982
3. Baliga, B.S., Studies in Madras Administration, Vol. II, Government of Madras, 1960
4. David Arnold, Congress in Tamilnadu : The Nationalist Policies of South India, 1919–
1927, Manohar, 1977.
5. Sadasivam, D., The Growth of Public opinion in the Madras Presidency (1855– 1900),
University of Madras, 1974

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
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2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

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PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 ELECTIVE GENERIC/ DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –VII

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENTS IN INDIA

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - VII Social and Political Movements in Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

India
Course Objectives
C1 To understand background of the society and the emergence of movements in India
C2 To identify and explain the role of caste in human rights violation and the role of
social reformers
C3 To recognize, describe, and identify rights and oppose inhuman practices through
movements
C4 To identify social and political Icons of India and their specific roles
C5 To study the achievements of various social and political movements in India

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Civil Society and Culture: Diversity and Pluralism - Civil Rights Movements - 4
I Independence Movement –
II Caste and Castiesm: Emergence and Practices - Casteism as a Human Rights 4
Violation - B.R.Ambedkar - Sree Narayana Guru and SNDP Yogam -
Narayana Guru - Subramanya Bharathi
III Periyar E.V.Ramasamy and the Self Respect Movement - Ayyankali and 4
Chattambi Swamigal - Hindu Reform Movements and Bengal Renaissance -
Rights of Children and Women: The ill Practices of Sati and Child Marriages.
IV Dayananda Saraswathi and Arya Samaj – Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and 4
Brahmo Samaj – Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Upliftment of Women Jyotirao
Phule and Savitribai Phule – Baba Amte – Behramji Malabari.
V Environmental Movements – Land Reforms in India – Sarvodaya Movement 4
and Trade Unionism – Save Narmada Movement and Chipko Movement –
National Movement Against Corruption – LGBTQIA+ movement
Total 20

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Recognize the role and importance of social and political PO1; PO2; PO4;
movements for the development of the nation
CO2 Be able to identify the role played by anti-caste movements in PO1; PO2; PO4
bringing equality among people
CO3 Have a knowledge about the achievements of the self-respect PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
movements in India PO6: PO12
CO4 Have information about the role of leaders of these movements PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
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 PO6: PO10; PO12
CO5 Have a comprehensive data on the various kinds of movements PO1; PO2; PO3; PO4;
in India PO6: PO10; PO12
Text Books
1. S. G. Devgaonkar, Social Movements in India and Abroad. Shree Sainath Prakashan.
2016. Chesters, Social Movements: The Key Concepts. Routledge. 2010.
2. Krishna Menon Ranjana Subberwal, Social Movements in Contemporary India. Sage
Publishing. September 2019
3. Rao M. S. A, Social Movements in India. Manohar Publishers: 2016
4. Biswajit Ghosh, Social Movements. Sage Publications. 2020
5. Bijendra Kumar, Social Movements in Modern India. DPS Publishing House
Reference Books
1. Ghanshyam Shah, Social Movements in India: A Review of Literature. Sage Publications
2. Kumar B, Social Movements in India. D.P.S. Publishing House. 2011
3. Shanmuganathan. V, A Remarkable Political Movement, Prabahat 2001.
4. Biswajit Ghosh, Social Movements: Concepts, Experiences and Concerns. SAGE
Publications India Private Limited January 2020
5. Makwana M.H, Richard Pais, (Eds) Understanding Social Movements, Rawat
Publications. 2022
Web Resources
1. https://tripurauniv.ac.in/Content/pdf/Distance%20Education%20Notice/
Social_Movements_and_Politics_in_India_MA_CRC_18092017.pdf
2. https://blog.ipleaders.in/social-movements-modern-india/
3. https://www.academia.edu/36831256/
Social_and_Political_Movements_in_India_Renaissance_in_Process
4. https://www.jstor.org/stable/45071683
5. https://www.epw.in/tags/social-movements

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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 ELECTIVE GENERIC/ DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE -VIII

POLITICAL PARTIES IN INDIA

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

DSE - VIII Political Parties in India Elective Y - - - 3 4 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To understand background of the society and the emergence of parties in India
C2 To know the structure and functions of National Parties in India
C3 To recognize, describe, and identify the regional parties
C4 To study the specific roles of parties
C5 To fore see the impact of political parties in a digital age and its impact on elections

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Civil Society and Indian National Movement- Introduction of Democracy in 4
I India- Emergence of Political Parties in India. Party systems in India -
Recognition by Election Commission of India – Characteristics of Parties in
India
II Indian National Congress: Organisation, Role, Structure, Ideology, 4
Traditionalism and Patronage
Communist Parties in India: Organisation, Role, Structure, Ideology, Mass
Radicalism
Bharatiya Janata Party: Organisation, Role, Structure, Ideology
III Reasons for the growth of regionalism in India- DMK, AIADMK, Telugu 4
Desam, Trinamool Congress, Akali Dal, BSP -Factions in Political Parties
IV Caste and Religion in Parties - Parties and Newspaper – TV and Parties – 4
Social Media and Parties in Digital Age – Party Leadership
V Parties and Coalition government – Elections – Political Campaign – 4
Representation – Changed socio- economic- cultural profile of parties.
Civil Society and Indian National Movement- Introduction of Democracy in 4
India- Emergence of Political Parties in India. Party systems in India -
Recognition by Election Commission of India – Characteristics of Parties in
India
Total 20

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Have an understanding on the importance of Political Parties and their PO1, PO3, PO5
role in governance
CO2 Would know the how the Indian Political System grew through the role PO9, PO5, PO7
and ideology of National Parties
CO3 Be appraised of the necessity, situation and the emergence of regional PO3, PO4, PO10
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 parties and their success in government formation at state level
CO4 Recognize the impact of media in the role of political parties PO4, PO5, PO7
CO5 Be able to analyse the changing political scenarios PO6, PO7, PO9

Text Books
1. Hasan, Zoya, (ed) Parties and party politics in India, Oxford University Press. 2004.
2. Weiner, Myron, Party Politics in India, Princeton University Press. Princeton. 1957.
3. Ajay K Mehra, (ed) Party System in India Emerging Trajectories, Lancer Publishers,
2001.
4. Tiwari R K, Political Parties Party Manifestos and Elections in India 1909-2014. Taylor &
Francis
5. Sadhna Chaturvedi, Political Parties India 50 Years of Independence: 1947-97. Status,
Growth & Development.B.R. Publishing Corporation

Reference Books
1. Belloc Hilaire, The Party System, Forgotten Books, 2017.
2. Mair Peter, Party System Change, Oxford University Press. 1997
3. Andrew Wyatt, Party System Change in South India. Routledge. 2012
4. Olga Shvetsova, Carol Mershon, Party System Change in Legislatures Worldwide.
Cambridge University Press. 2013
5. Paul R Brass, Politics of India Since Independence 2Nd Edition. Cambridge India

Web Resources
1. https://www.academia.edu/11943489/The_Party_System_in_India
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342946662_Indian_Party_System
3. https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/jess406.pdf
4. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/66624/1/Unit-1.pdf
5. https://www.epw.in/system/files/pdf/1961_13/22/
form_and_substance_in_indian_politics__vparty_system.pdf

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
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 CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY SKILL

PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES

Marks

Inst. Hours
Category

Credits

External
Subject Subject Name L T P S

Total
CIA
Code

SEC - VII Peace and Conflict Resolution Skill Y - - - 2 2 25 75 100

Course Objectives
C1 To introduce the students to the basic concepts of peace and conflict
C2 To help students apply the methods and techniques of peace work and conflict workers
C3 To familiarise students with the dynamics in peace and conflict.
C4 To analyse the issues and challenges in peace and conflict.
C5 To examine the nuances of peace as a practice.

UNITS Details No. of

Hours
Concepts and Theories
I Peace: Meaning, Nature, Typology and Theories 2
Conflict: Meaning, Causes, Nature, Typology, Theories and Outcomes
II Peace Work and Conflict Workers
Principles of Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding 2
Principles of Conflict Prevention, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution,
Conflict Response, and Conflict Transformation
III Dynamics in Peace and Conflict
State and Non-State Actors in Peace and Conflict 2
Processes of Reconciliation, Reconstruction and Development in Post-
Conflict Scenarios
IV Issues and Challenges
Transformative Justice and Transitional Justice - Political Trauma & Conflict 2
Sensitivity
V Peace as Practice
Gender in Peace and Conflict - Youth in Peace and Conflict 2
Total 10

Course Outcomes
COs On completion of this course, students will learn to Programme Outcome

CO1 Understand the basic concepts of peace and conflict PO1, PO2, PO3, PO8,
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 (Understand – K2) PO9, PO10, & PO12
CO2 Apply the methods and techniques of peace work and conflict PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
workers (Apply – K3) PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO3 Explain the dynamics in peace and conflict (Explain – K2) PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
PO10, PO11 & PO12
CO4 Analyse the issues and challenges in peace and conflict PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
(Analyse – K4) PO6, PO7, PO8, PO9,
CO5 Examine the nuances of peace as a practice PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4,
(Analyse – K4) PO10, PO11 & PO12

Text Books
1. Charles Webel and Johan Galtung (Eds.), Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies, Routledge,
London.
2. Sean Byrne, Thomas Matyók, Imani Michelle Scott and Jessica Senehi (Eds.), Routledge
Companion to Peace and Conflict Studies, Routledge.
3. Tom Keating and W. Andy Knight (Eds.), Building Sustainable Peace, United Nations University
Press, Tokyo.
4. Michael Lund and Steve McDonald, Across the Lines of Conflict, Facilitating Cooperation to
Build Peace.
5. Robert Ricigliano, Making Peace Last: A Toolbox for Sustainable Peacebuilding.

Reference Books
1. Mary B. Anderson and Marshall Wallace, Opting Out of War: Strategies to Prevent
Violent Conflict.
2. Donald L. Horowitz, Ethnic Groups in Conflict, University of California Press, London.
3. Michael W. Doyle and Nicholas Sambanis, Making War and Building Peace: United
Nations Peace Operations, Princeton University Press, New Jersey.
4. Joseph de Rivera (Ed.), Handbook on Building Cultures of Peace, Springer, New York.
5. Joanna Spear and Paul D. Williams, Security and Development in Global Politics: A
Critical Comparison.

Web Resources
1. eGyanKosh, https://egyankosh.ac.in/
2. Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/
3. National Digital Library of India, https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/
4. Oxford Reference, https://www.oxfordreference.com/
5. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/

MAPPING WITH PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO 1 S S M S M M M S L L S L
CO 2 S S M S M M S S S M M M
CO 3 S S M S M M M S L L M M
CO 4 S S L S M M S S L L S L
CO 5 M S L S S M M S M M S M

S-Strong M-Medium L-Low

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 CO-PO MAPPING (COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX)

CO /PO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3 PSO4 PSO5

CO1 3 3 2 3 3
CO2 3 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 3 3
Weightage 15 15 10 15 14
Weighted percentage of
Course Contribution to POs
3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 2.8

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