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PERIYAR UNIVERSITY

SALEM – 636 011

PERIYAR INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

(PRIDE)

SYLLABUS FOR

M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE

(WITH EFFECT FROM 2014 – 2015)

COMMON REGULATIONS OF ALL PG COURSES OFFERED IN

THE AFFILIATED COLLEGES

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1. INTRODUCTION

The study of political science has ancient roots that can be traced back

to the works of Plato and Aristotle which were written nearly 2,500 years

ago. Political scienceis one of the importantdisciplinesin social

sciencesubjectthatdeal with systems of government and the analysis of

political activity and political behavior. Several sciences have tried to trace

their origin back to ancient Greece but not as successfully as political

science. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics which is

commonly thought of as the determining of the distribution of power and

resources.

Several scholars played in the development of Political Science in the

United States. In this connection, one could mention the name of Francis

Lieber who became Professor of History and Political Economy at South

Carolina College in 1835, from where he moved to Columbia College in

1857 and became Professor of History and Political Science. After Lieber

death in 1872, at the initiative of John W. Burgees Political Science was

given a separate identity only with establishment of the school of Political

Science in 1880 at Columbia College. Political science is closely related

with other Social Sciences like HistoryEconomics, Ethics, Law,

SociologyPsychology, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Public

Administration.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

The Objectives of theM.A political sciencestudy is to transmit the

fundamental knowledge of the State and Government to the Citizens of the

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State. Knowledge of Political Science helps us to become better Citizens.

This subject makes us good voters, good parliamentarians and good leaders.

It has assumed an inter-disciplinary character. The subjectmatter of

Political science is changing fast according to the need of the society. The

proposed postgraduate coursein Political Science is designed in the light of

these new dimensions ofPolitical Science in the changing world.

After completion of courses in the M.A political science major

program, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles Of Political

Scienceand structures, institutions, and processes of the Government in India

and other nations.

2. Enable students to understand the entire Concept of Political science and its

inter-relationship with other disciplines;

3. Enable students to understand basic rights and duties of the citizen and help

in process of development of the nation.

3. IMPORTANCE OF THE COURSE

The study of M.A Political Science is very useful and valuable in many

aspects of Human Life. The Importance significance of the study of Political

Science is discussed below:

(a) Imparting Knowledge of the State:

However, the primary aim of the study of Political Science is to inculcate

knowledge of the State, its origin, nature, structure and functions. Knowledge

about the State is of great significance to modern man.

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(b) Imparting Knowledge of Government and Administration:

The administrators, political leaders and diplomats, who conduct the affairs

of the State, also require sound knowledge of Political Science in order to perform

their functions with efficiency. An administrator who has no knowledge of

Political Science is bound to be failure. Political science is said to be a science

ofstatesmanship and leadership.

(c) Imparting Knowledge about the world:

In order to know what is happening in the world around us at least an

elementary knowledge of political science is necessary.

(d) Creation of democratic values:

The success of democracy depends upon the political consciousness of its

people. The study of political science makes people conscious of their rights and

duties. It also makes them vigilant unless the citizens of a country are vigilant,

alert, intelligent and patriotic; there is no possibility of successful working of

democracy in that country. It is rightly said that "eternal vigilance is the price of

liberty".

(e)Creation of Good Citizenship:

The study of Political Science is valuable for creating good citizenship and

securing unity of the nation. Political Science teaches the lessons and virtuesof

good citizenship.

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(f) Lesson of co-operation and toleration:

Political science also teaches the lesson of co-operation, adjustment and

toleration. Society cannot prosper without cooperation. Man should learn how to

co-operate and adjust himself with his fellow-beings. People of all walks of life

should co-operate for the better development of the country. Toleration is also

necessary in society.

(g)Knowledge of Political Science Indispensable

Thus, the study of Political Science has special importance in all countries.

Its study helps us to understand the mechanism and constitutional systems of

modern government. The principles of government, the domestic and foreign

policies of the nation, the legislature, executive and judiciary of different countries,

etc. are studied in Political Science. The principles of liberty, equality and

fraternity are also made clear by the study of political science. Keeping in mind its

importance and utilitarian value, Aristotle regarded Political Science as “the

supreme science” or “the masters of all science”.

4.CONDITION FOR ADMISSION

A candidate who has passed B.A., / B.Sc., /B.Com. Degree examination of

any recognized university accepted by the syndicate shall be permitted to appear

and qualify for the M.A degree examination of this university.

5. DURATION OF THE COURSE

The course for the degree of Master of Arts shall consist of two academic years.

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COURSE OF THE STUDY

The course of study shall comprise instruction in the following subjects

according to the syllabus and books prescribed from time to time.

I-YEAR

1. Political theory

2. Western political thought

3. Local Government in India

4. Modern Political System

5. Theories &concepts of public administration

II-YEAR

1. Indian Government& Politics

2. Indian political thought

3. International politics

4. Modern political analysis

5. Human Rights

6.EXAMINATION

The examination shall be three hours duration to each paper at the end of

each year. The candidate failing in any subject(s) will be permitted to appear for

each failed subject(s) in the subsequent examination.

Project work can be selected as an option for the tenth paper – Environment

studies. Project report can be submitted at the end of the year II year. The viva-

voce will be conducted by one external and one external examiner jointly.

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7.SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

S.No Title of the paper Duration Marks

I – M.A

1 Political theory 3 100

2 Western political thought 3 100

3 Local Government in India 3 100

4 Modern political system

3 100

5 Theories &concepts of public

administration

3 100

II – M. A

6 Indian Government and Politics 3 100

7 Indian political thought

3 100

8 International politics

3 100

9 Modern political analysis

3 100

10 Human Rights OR Project 3 100

TOTAL MARKS

1000

8. QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR ALL PG COURSES

Time : 3 Hours max. Marks – 100

PART A – 5 X 5 = 25

(Answer all questions)

(Two questions from each unit with internal choice)

PART B -5 X 15 =75

PART A – 5 X 5 = 25

(Answer all questions)

(Two questions from each unit with internal choice)

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9.DISSERTATION

Topic:

The topic of the dissertation shall be assigned to the candidate before the end

of first year and a copy of the same should be submitted to the university for

Approval.

b) Number of copies / distribution of dissertation:

The student should prepare three copies of dissertation and submit the same

for the evaluation by Examiners. After evaluation one copy is to retained in the

college library and one copy is to be submitted to the university (Registrar) and

one copy can be held by the student.

c) Format to be followed:

The formats / certificate for dissertation to be submitted by the students are

given below:

Format for the preparation of project work:

a. Title page

b. Bona fide certificate

c. Acknowledgement’

d. Table of contents

CONENTS

Chapter No. Title Page no.

1 Introduction

2 Review of literature

3 Materials and methods

4 Results

5 Discussion

6 Summary

7 References

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Format of the title page

TITLE OF THE DISSERTATION

Dissertation submitted in part fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts to

the PeriyarUniversity, Salem – 638 011.

By

Student Name :

Register Number :

College / University Department

Year :

Format of the certificate:

This is to certify that the dissertation entitled………………………………………….

Submitted in part fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of master of arts

in………………………………. to the PeriyarUniversity ,Salem is a record of bonafide research

work carried out by ……………………… under my supervision and guidance and that no part

of the dissertation has been submitted for the award of any degree, diploma, fellowship or other

similar titles or prizes and that the work has not been published in part or full in any scientific or

popular journals or magazines.

Date :

Place : chairman, Advisory committee,

………………………

Approved by

Chairman :

Members :

1.

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External Examiner

Guidelines for approval of PG Guides for guiding students in their research for

submitting dissertation:

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M.A., (part fulfillment) guide:

a) The person seeking for recognition as should have:

i. A PhD., degree or

ii. M.phil., / M.A., degree with first class / second class

iii Should have 3 years of active teaching / research paper in a National journal

authored solely or jointly.

2. Procedure for submitting application for approval as guides :

i) The university will on request give prescribed application form.

ii) The filled in applications should be submitted before the close of said date to the

university.

iii) All such applications should berouted through the principal of their respective

institutions with specific recommendations.

iv) All relevant proofs should be submitted along with the applications.

10. PASSING MINIMUM

The candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the

candidate secures not less than 50 marks in the examination in each paper.

For the project work and viva-voce a candidate should secure 50% of marks

for pass. The candidate should compulsory by attend viva-voce examination to

secure pass in that paper.

Candidate who does not obtain the required minimum marks for a pass in a

paper / project report shall be required to appear and pass the same at a subsequent

appearance.

11. CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

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Candidates who secure not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole

examination shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class.

All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed in the

Second Class.

Candidates who obtain 75% of the marks in the aggregate shall be deemed to

have passed the examinations in First Class with Distinction provided they pass

all the examinations prescribed for the course at the first appearance.

Candidates who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the

first instance and within a period two academic years from the year of admission to

the course only are eligible for University Ranking.

12. COMMENCEMENT OF THIS REGULATION

These regulations shall take effect from the academic year 2014- 15, i.e., for

students who are to be admitted to the first year of the course during the academic

year 2014-15 and thereafter.

13. TRANSITORY PROVISION

Candidates who were admitted to the PG course of study before 2014- 15

shall be permitted to appear for the examinations under the regulations then in

force.

14. SYLLABUS

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - I

POLITICAL THEORY

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION

Definition – Nature and Scope of Political Science – Growth of Political Science –

Political Science as an Art or Science Discipline - Methodology of Political Science and

Relationship of Political Science with other social sciences.

UNIT II: ORIGIN, THEORIES AND ELEMENTS OF STATE

Distinction between State, Society, Association, Government, Community, Nation

Nationality- Theories of Origin of the States: Divine Right Theory, Patriarchal,

Matriarchal Theory, Force Theory, Social Contract Theory, Evolutionary Theory,

Marxist Theory- Elements of the State – End and Functions of the State

UNIT III: CONCEPTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Sovereignty – Meaning,-Definition, Characteristics and Types of Sovereignty - Austin’s

Theory of Sovereignty – Pluralistic Theory of Sovereignty -power and Authority-

political obligation

UNIT IV: CONCEPTS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Law –Liberty- Equality- Justice – Meaning, Definition and– Types – Sources of Law –

Law as a Safeguard of liberty – Law and Authority – Law and Morality. – Rights and

Duties –

UNIT V: POLITICAL IDEOLOGY

Liberalism – Individualism – Utilitarianism – Syndicalism – Socialism – Nazism –

Fascism – Idealism – Gandhism

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. R.C.Agarwal, Political Theory( Principles of Political Science) S.Chand&

Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2007 .

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2. Appadurai A. The substances of politics, Oxford University Press, India

Madras 1974.

3. R.L.Gupta, Political Theory: New Concepts and New Perspectives, Sultan

Chand & Sons,1968.

4. Eddy Ashirvadam, Political Theory, Upper India Publishing House, 1949,

5. A.C.Kapoor : Principles of Political Science, S. Chand &Company,New Delhi

1987.

6. V.D.Mahajan: Political Theory, S. Chand, New Delhi, 1995

7. Amal Ray and Mohit Bhattacharya Political Theory: Ideas and Institutions The

World Press, Calcutta,1989.

8. Gilchrist R.N. Principles of Political Sciences, Orient Longman Madras –

1983.

9 .Johari J.C: Principles of Modern Political Science, Publications Pvt Ltd,

New Delhi – 1989.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - II

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

UNIT – I ANCIENT THOUGHT

Plato – Aristotle

UNIT – II MEDIEVAL THOUGHT

St.Augustine – St.Thomas Aquinas – Machiavelli- Montesquieu

UNIT – III SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORISTS

Thomas Hobbes – John Locke – Jean Jacques Rousseau

UNIT – IV IDEALISTS

Hegel - T.H.Green

UNIT – VUtilitarian, Individualist &Marxist

Jermy Bentham – J.S.Mill– Karl Marx.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED :

1. Urmila Sharma, S.K. Sharma, Western Political Thought, Volume 1,

Atlantic Publishers & Dist, 2006.

2. ShefaliJhaWestern Political Thought: From Plato to Marx, Pearson

Education India. 2010.

3. V.Venkatarao, A History of Political Theories S.Chand and Co. Ltd., New

Delhi, 2000.

4. Subrata Mukherjee and SushilaRamaswamy, A History of Political Thought

: Plato to Marx Prentice-Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., 2002

5. R.C.Guptam Western Political Thought, Lakshmi NarainAgarwal, Agra-

2000.

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6. S.Vijayaraghavan&R.Jayaraman, Political Thought, Sterling

Publishers, Pvt. Ltd., 1996.

7. Sabine. G.: History of Political Theory; Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New

Delhi.1973

8. Ebenstein William: Great Political Thinkers – Plato to present; Oxford and

IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi. 1991

9. PremArora and Brij Grover; Political Thought; Cosmos Bookhieve (P) Ltd.,

New Delhi.2009.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - III

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN INDIA

UNITI

Meaning,Nature and Importance of Local Government– Historical

Development of Local government: Ancient, Mediaeval& Modern India.

UNIT II

Balwantrai Mehta Committee Report-1957-Ashok Mehta Committee

Report-1978 -L.N.Singhvi Committee and G.V.Rao Committee – Community

Development Programme – National Extension Service.

UNIT III

Salient Features of 73rd

Constitutional Amendment – Structure, Powers &

Functions of Rural Local Government - GramaSabha – Panchayat union – District

Panchayat.

UNIT IV

Salient Features of 74th Constitutional Amendment – Structure, Powers &

Functions of Urban Local Government – Municipality and Municipal Corporation

– Cantonment Board and Township.

UNIT-IV

State Government Control over Local Bodies –Financial Resources of Local

Government- State Election Commission.

UNIT V

Reservations of Seats in Local Bodies: Women Reservations- WomenPanchayat- –

Developmental ProgrammesRole of Political Parties in Local Body Elections –

People’s Participation and political problems

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. S.R Maheshwari, Local Government in

India,LaksmiNaraiAgarwalPublishers,2008.

2.M.VenkatarangaiyaandM.Pattabhiram,Local Government in India Allied

Pubishers,1969.

3.Niraja GopalJayaland Ed., Local Government in India-Decentralization

andBeyond,Oxford University, Press,2006.

4.Ghosh Buddhade &Girish Kumar-StatePolitics&Panchayats in India,

NewDelhi, Manohar Publishers,2003.

5.Sudhakar.V,NewPanchayat RajSystem:Local Self Government Community

Development-MangalDeepPublications,Jaipur,2002.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - III

MODERN POLITICAL SYSTEM

UNITI

Constitution – Meaning- Types- Written – Unwritten – Rigid – Flexible-

Forms of Governments- Meaning – Features- Merits and Demerits- Unitary and

Federal - Parliamentary form of Government and Presidential form of

Government- Plural Executive

Unit II

SalientFeaturesof theBritish constitution- Sources of the British Constitution

Executive – Legislature- Judiciary -Prime Minister -Cabinet- Rule of Law.

UNIT III

Salient features of U.S.A constitution - The President –The Congress -The

SupremeCourt - Separationof Powers-JudicialReview.

Unit IV

Salient features of Fifth Republicof France-Executive - Legislature – Judiciary

– Local Government - Political Parties -Administrative Law.

Unit V

Salient Featuresof theSwissconstitution-TheFederalGovernment-Federal Council-

Federal Assembly –Swiss Parliament- Composition, Powers and functions- Direct

Democratic Devices-Plebiscite- Initiative –Referendum- Recall

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Kapur,A.C, Select ModernGovernments,NewDelhi,Chand&co 1986.

2. SaranP.,ModernGovernments, New Delhi, Meenakshi Prakasan,1987.

3. Vishnoo Bhagwan &VidyaBhagwan

,WorldConstitutions,NewDelhi,SterlingPublishersPvt.Ltd.,1984.

4. Lakshmikanth.M, Pubic Administration for UPSC

civilservices, Tata McGraw HillPublishers, New Delhi.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - V

THEORIES AND CONCEPT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

UNIT -I

Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration - Evolution

and importance of Public Administration –Public& Private Administration –

Relationship between Public Administration and other social science.

UNIT II

Scientific Management Theory – Classical Theory - Bureaucratic

Theory- Human Relation Theory.

UNITIII

Principles of Organization – Bases of Organization - Hierarchy - Unity

of Command – Span of control -Authority and Responsibility.

UNIT IV

Concept of Management- Leadership - Decision Making – Planning – Co

ordination – Delegation – Supervision – Public Relations.

UNIT V

System of Recruitment - Selection - Training- Promotion - Minister

&Civil Servant Relationship.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1.AvasthiMaheswari, Public Administration, LaskhmiNarainAgarwal, Agra

2. VishnooBhagvan&VidhyBhushban: Public Administrations, S.Chand and

Company Ltd, Ram Nagar, New Delhi, 2010.

3. MohitBahttacharya : Public Adminsitration; Structures, Process and behavior,

The World Press (P) Ltd, Calcutta, 2005.

4. Hoshiar Singh and PardeepSachdeva, Administrative Theory, KitabMahal, New

Delhi, 2004.

5.MohitBahttacharya, New Horizones of Public Administrations.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - VI

INDIAN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Unit I

Evolution of Indian Administration - Ancient, Medieval, Mughal &

British Administration.

Unit II

Constitutional Framework – Federal Features of the Indian Constitution-

Fundamental Rights&duties- Directive Principles of state Policy.

Unit III

Central Government &Administration:President- Parliament -

Prime Minister - Council of Ministers - Secretariat - Supreme Courts.

Unit IV

State Government & Administration : Governor -State Assembly-Chief

Minister - Council of Ministers - State Secretariat – High Courts.

Unit V

Party System in India -National and Regional Parties-

communalism - Regionalism - -Pressure Groups Political

Corruption.

Recommended Books

1. D.DBasu , An Introduction to the constitution of india,

New Delhi, Prentice Hall, 1994.

2. G.Austin, The Indian Constitution : corner stone of

a Nation, Oxford University Press, 1966.

3. C.P. Bhambri , The Indian State fifty years, New

Delhi , Shipra, 1999. 4.. Brass, Paul R: The Politics of India since Independence; Cambridge, Cambridge

University Press, 1992

5. Ramesh Thakur, The Government and Politics of India, Macmillan Press Ltd.,London

1995.

6. R.C.Agarwal, Indian Political System S.Chand& Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

7. D.C.Gupta, Indian Government & Politics Vikas Publishing Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.1982.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - VII

INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

UNIT – IAncient Political Thought:

Kautilya and Thiruvalluvar

UNIT – IIMediaeval Political Thought

Kabir- Gurunank- Tulsidas

UNIT – III Renaissance and Nationalism in India

Rajaram Mohan Roy –DayanandaSaraswati – Swami Vivekananda

UNIT – IV Modern Political Thought

DhadabhaiNaoroji – Gopala Krishna Gokhale- BalaGangadharTilak – Mahatma Gandhi

UNIT – V – Socialist and Communist Thought

M.N.Roy - Jawaharlal Nehru- B.R.AmbedkarJ.P.Narayan

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Aletkar A.S: State and Government in Ancient India; MotilalBanarasi Das; New

Delhi.

2. Thirukkural: Porutpal; Kasimadam Edition.

3. Varma V.P: Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narayan

Agartwal, Agra.

4. Varma V.P: Modern Indian Political Thought; Laksahmi Narayan Agarwal,

Agra2005.

5. Prakash Chandra : Modern Indian Political Thought; Vikas Publishing House Pvt

Ltd; New Delhi

6. Appadorai, Indian Political Thinking through the Ages, Khanna Publishers,

Delhi, 1992

7. V.R.Metha and V. Rajendra Raj Foundations of Indian Political Thought: An

Interpretation : from Manu to the Present DayManohar, New Delhi, 1996

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - VIII

PAPER- IV

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Unit – I Introduction

Meaning, Nature and Scope of International Politics – Growth and Development of

International Politics as a Discipline – Theories of International Politics: Idealist, Realist,

System Theory and Decision Making Theory

Unit – II Concepts

National Power – Balance of Power – National Interest – Disarmament – Collective

Security.

Unit – III International and Regional Organizations

League of Nations – UNO – NAM – Commonwealth- ASEAN – SAARC-EU

Unit – IV Foreign Policy

Determinants of Foreign Policy – India’s Relations with her neighbours: Pakistan,

Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka – India’s Relations with UK, USA, Russia and China.

Unit – V Issues

Causes of World War – I and World War – II – Cold War –Collapse of Soviet Union –

Post-Cold War Developments – Terrorism – Human Rights -Environment

Books Recommended

1Mahendra Kumar: Theoretical Aspects of International Politics; ShivaLalAgarwala and

Co. 1978

2.Morgenthau H.J: Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace McGraw-

Hill, Calcutta, 1985

3. A.Vandana: Theory of International politics; Vikas Publishing House, Pvt. Ltd New

Delhi, 1996.

4.PemArora, International Politics, Bookhive, New Delhi 1984.

5. P.B.Rathod, International Relations: Concepts and Theories,Commonwealth, New

Delhi, 2004.

6.V.N.Khanna, Foreign Policy of India Vikas Publishing House, Pvt. Ltd.,New

Delhi,1999.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER – IX

MODERN POLITICAL ANALYSIS

UNIT-I

The Behavioural Revolution in Political Science : Meaning, Purpose and Limitations-

General System Theory-Origin- Concept- Political Analysis –Structural – Functional

Analysis

UNIT- II

Behaviouralism – Stages of Growth- Achievements and Limitations-PostBehaviouralism

UNIT-III

Elite Theory- Group Theory- Power Theory- Communication Theory- Game Theory

UNIT- IV

David Easton: System Analysis- Gabrial Almond and Structural – Functional Analysis

UNIT- V

Political Development – Political Modernization- Political Socialization- Political Culture

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1.S.P.Verma, Modern Political Theory, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 1986.

2. J.C.Johari, Comparative Politics, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.

3. Robert A. Dahl, Modern Political Analysis, Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1963.

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I YEAR M.A POLITICAL SCIENCE PAPER - X

HUMAN RIGHTS

UNIT-I Introduction

Meaning, Nature and Scope of Human Rights – Development of Human Rights –

Theories of Rights -Types of Rights

Unit – II Human Rights at Global Level

UNO and Human Rights – UDHR 1948 – UN Conventions on Human Rights:

International Covenant on civil and Political Rights 1966 – International Convent on

Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – Racial Discrimination -1966 - International.

Instruments: U.N.Commission for Human Rights – European Convention on Human

Rights.

UNIT-III Human Rights in India

Development of Human Rights in India- Human Rights and the Constitution of India -

Protection of Human Rights Act 1993- National Human Rights Commission – State

Human Rights Commission – Composition Powers and Functions - National Commission

for Minorities, SC/ST and Woman.

UNIT-IV Human Rights Violations

Human Rights Violations against Women, Children, Minorities, SC/ST and Transgenders

– Preventive Measures.

Unit – V Political, Economic and Health Issues

Poverty, Unemployment – Corruption and Human Rights – Terrorism and Human Rights

– Environment and Human Rights - Health and Human Rights.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1.Jagannath Mohanty, Teaching of Human sRights New Trends and Innovations, Deep &

Deep Publications, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,2009

2. Ram Ahuja: Violence Against Women,RawatPublications JewaharNager,

Jaipur.1998.

3.SivagamiParmasivam, Human Rights, Salem, 2008

4.Hingorani R.C.: Human Rights in India: Oxfordand IBA, New Delhi,

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, POLITICAL SCIENCE

INDIAN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

PART – A (5X5= 25Marks)

Answer All Questions

1.a) Explain the Constitutional Development in India.

Or b) What are the salient features of the Constitution?

2. a) What do you mean by Bi-cameral Legislature?

Or b) Evaluate the appellate powers of the Supreme Court.

3.

Or b)

4. Or

b) 5. a) Write a short note on Communalism.

Or b) Describe the various types of Political Parties.

PART – B (5X15=75Marks)

Answer All Questions

6. a) Bring out the ideologies incorporated in the preamble of the constitution. Or

b) Describe the various kinds of Fundamental Rights.

7. a) Explain the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Or b) How is the law enacted in the State legislature?

8. a) Explain the powers and functions of the Supreme Court. Or

b) Describe the composition and powers of the High Court. 9. a) Explain the major recommendations of the Balwantrai Mehta Committee, 1957.

Or

b) Enumerate the structure and functions of Municipal Corporation. 10. a) Write an essay on Coalition Politics.

Or

b) Explain the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India.