Sovereignty UNIT-III UNIT-II Key Concepts 2 1 Law Liberty

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaFaculty of ArtsDepartment of Political ScienceVadodara, India 390002

Academic Year2012-2013

Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 1 CORE 01:

POL1101C01:Political Studies: An Introduction – 1Credit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45

Objectives This course introduces the discipline of Political Science and enables the students to gainan insight into its nature and scope. It also seeks to provide an understanding of the basicfeatures of the state as the primary frame of reference for the discipline. Besides, the course initiates the learners into key political concepts relevant to citizenship and the working of the state.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introduction to Political Science 12 hrs

Meaning and scope of Political ScienceMeaning and essential elements of the state State and its relationship with society, government and the nation

UNIT-II Key Concepts – 1 11hrsSovereignty Power, authority and legitimacy

UNIT-III Key Concepts – 2 11hrsLawLiberty

UNIT-IV Key Concepts – 3 11hrs EqualityRights and duties

REFERENCES1. Agrawal, R.C., Political Theory. New Delhi: S. Chand, 20042. Coutler, Edwin, Principles of Politics and Government. New York: McGraw Hill, 19963. Gokhale, B.K., Political Science. Mumbai: Himalaya, 20064. Heywood, Andrew, Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 20025. Kapur, A.C., Political Science. New Delhi: S. Chand, 20076. Levine, Hebert M., Political Issues Debated: An Introduction to Politics. Upper Saddle, N.J.:

Prentice-Hall, 19927. Lipson, Leslie, Great Issues of Politics. Upper Saddle, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 19768. Shively, W. Philips, Power and Choice: An Introduction to Political Science. New York:

McGraw Hill, 1997



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 1 ALLIED 01:

POL1102A01: Introduction to Political Studies – 1Credit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45



Meaning and scope of Political ScienceMeaning and essential elements of the stateState and its relationship with society, government and the nation

UNIT-II Key Concepts – 1 11hrs Sovereignty Power, authority and legitimacy

UNIT-III Key Concepts – 2 11hrs LawLiberty

UNIT-IV Key Concepts – 3 11hrsEqualityRights and duties



McGraw Hill, 1997




POL1103A02: Introduction to Political Studies – 1Credit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45



Meaning and scope of Political ScienceMeaning and essential elements of the stateState and its relationship with society, government and the nation

UNIT-II Key Concepts - 1 11hrsSovereigntyPower, authority and legitimacy

UNIT-III Key Concepts – 2 11hrsLawLiberty

UNIT-IV Key Concepts – 3 11hrsEqualityRights and duties



McGraw Hill, 1997



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester Program

YEAR 1 INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE COURSE 01:POL1104E01: Modern Constitutions

Credit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45

Objectives The purpose of this course is to explain the meaning and nature of constitution and constitutionalism. To facilitate the understanding of the course, two oldest constitutions are taken up as select cases, namely, The British and The American Constitutions

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUS

UNIT-I Constitutions: An Introduction 12 hrsConstitution and Constitutionalism

UNIT-II Separation of Powers 11hrsThe principle of separation of powers

UNIT-III The British Constitution: Organization and Structure 11hrsNature and features of the British ConstitutionThe Legislature: structure and functionsThe Executive: composition and powersThe Judiciary: organization and features

UNIT-IV The American Constitution: Organization and Structure 11hrs Nature and features of the American Constitution The Legislature: structure and functionsThe Executive: composition and powersThe Judiciary: organization and features

REFERENCES

1. Dubey, S.N., World Constitutions. Agra: Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal, 1999

2. Jayapalan, N., Modern Governments and Constitutions. New Delhi: Atlantic Publication, 1999

3. Kapur, A.C., Select Constitutions of the World. New Delhi: S. Chand, 1970

4. Gupta, U.N., Selected World Constitutions. New Delhi: Atlantic Publications, 2009

5. Johari, J.C., Select World Constitutions. New Delhi: Lotus Press, 2011

6. Pylee, M.V., Select Constitutions of the World. New Delhi: Universal Law Publishers, 2012



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 1 CORE 2:

POL1201C02: Political Studies: An Introduction – IICredit 3

Semester 2 Hours 45

Objectives Building further on the knowledge acquired in Semester-01, this course aims to provide an understanding of the nature and working of the state and government. In particular, it sensitizes students to the divergent perspectives on the legitimate functions of the state and its relationship with citizens. The course also provides basic orientation to various forms of government. As the global and international dimensions of the state are equally vital today, the course imparts basic awareness of the sovereign state system and the United Nations as a major international organization.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I State: Nature and Functions 12 hrs

Nature, functions and limits of the stateUNIT-II Forms of Government – 1 11hrs

DemocracyAuthoritarianism

UNIT-III Forms of Government – 2 11hrsParliamentary and presidential governmentsUnitary and federal governments

UNIT-IV State and International Relations 11hrsThe origin and nature of the sovereign state systemThe United Nations: origin, principles and major organs

REFERENCES1. Agrawal, R.C., Political Theory. New Delhi: S. Chand, 2004.2. Benn, S.I. & Peters, R. S., Social Principles and Democratic State. London: Allen & Unwin,

19713. Chander, Prakash, International Relations. New Delhi: Bookhive, 20054. Gokhale, B.K., Political Science. Mumbai: Himalaya, 20065. Heywood, Andrew, Political Ideologies. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 20076. Kapur, A.C., Political Science. New Delhi: S. Chand, 2007




POL1202A03: Introduction to Political Studies – IICredit 3

Semester 2 Hours 45












POL1203A04: Introduction to Political Studies – IICredit 3

Semester 2 Hours 45











Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 1 Foundation 06:

POL1204F06: Human Rights and Duties

Credit 3Semester 2 Hours 45

Objectives This foundation course aims to impart a general idea of the principal aspect of Human Rights and Duties to the under graduate students. The aspects addressed in the units are values of human rights and duties, philosophical and historical foundations, basic international human rights norms and institutionalized guarantees of human right and duties in India. It also intends to sensitize the students to the relevance of Human Rights and Duties.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introducing Human Rights 12 hrs

Meaning and Concept of Human RightsEvolution of Human RightsApproaches to Human Rights

UNIT-II United Nations and Human Rights. 11hrs The United Nations Charter and the Human RightsThe Universal Declaration of Human Rights

UNIT-III International Covenants 11hrsInternational Covenant of Civil and Political RightsInternational Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Protocols

UNIT-IV Human Rights in India 11hrsFundamental Right and Duties in Indian Constitutional contextsProtection and enforcement of Human Rights in India: National Human Rights Commission

REFERENCES1. Chandra, U., Human Rights. Allahabad: Allahabad Law Agency Publication, 19992. Anand, V.K., Human Rights. Faridabad: Allahabad Law Agency, 20013. Agarawal, H.O., Human Rights. Allahabad: Central Law Publication, 20014. Bajwa, G.S., Human Rights in India. New Delhi: Anand Publication, 19955. Cranston, Maurice, What are Human Rights. New Delhi: National Academy, 19746. Alston, Philip, The United Nation and Human Rights. London: Clarendon Press, 19957. Basu D.D., Human Rights in Constitutional Law. New Delhi: Prentice Hall, 1994



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 1 Foundation 07:

POL1205F07: Introduction to Democracy

Credit 3Semester 2 Hours 45

Objectives This course deals with introducing the idea, features, forms and challenges underlying democracy. In the contemporary world, democracy has emerged as the dominant and most desirable form of government. The concern of this course is to unfold and clarify the nature of democracy as well as understand some formidable challenges that confront it. Since this is a foundation level, the course limits itself to a preliminary reading of democracy and relating it to Indian democracy in an exploratory manner.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introducing Democracy 12 hrs

Introducing the concept of democracyBasic features of a democratic system

UNIT-II Types and Prerequisites of Democracy 11hrsTypes of democracyPrerequisites for a democratic politics

UNIT-III Democracy: An Assessment 11hrsAdvantages and disadvantages of democracyComparing democratic and non-democratic forms of government

UNIT-IV Democracy in India 11hrsEmergence of democracy in IndiaMajor Constitutional guarantees of democracy in India Some contemporary challenges to Indian democracy

REFERENCES1. Arblaster, Anthony, Democracy (Second Edition). Delhi: World View, 19972. Agarwal, R.C., Political Theory. New Delhi: S Chand, 20043. Roy, Ramashray, Democracy in India: Forms and Substance. New Delhi: Shipra Publications,

2005 4. Vora, Rajendra and Palshikar, Suhas, ed, Indian Democracy: Meanings and Practices. New

Delhi: Sage, 20045. Johari, J. C., Contemporary Political Theory: New Dimensions, Basic Concepts and Major

Trends. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers, 20096. Ramaswami, Sushila, Political Theory: Ideas and Concepts. New Delhi: Macmillan, 20037. Awasthy, A. A., Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Har-Anand Publications, 2010



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 1 INTERDISCIPINARY ELECTIVE COURSE 02:

POL1206E02: Introduction to Public Administration.Credit 3

Semester 2 Hours 45

Objectives This is an introductory course on Public Administration. Its intention is to provide basic conceptual knowledge of Public Administration to the undergraduate students. The focus is on the importance of the organizations, management and bureaucracy. This course will also attempt to provide basic knowledge of the civil services to the students.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introducing Public Administration. 12 hrs

Public Administration: Meaning, significance and scopePublic Administration: major approaches

UNIT-II New Public Administration 11hrsNew Public Administration: Genesis

UNIT-III Organization and Management 11hrsOrganization: Importance, meaning, functions and typesPrinciples of organization; hierarchy, span of control, centralization and decentralizationMeaning, nature and tasks of management

UNIT-IV Bureaucracy and Civil Service 11hrsBureaucracy: meaning, types, maladies and meritsCivil Service: significance, meaning, functions and qualificationsCivil service neutrality, generalist and specialist in administration

REFERENCES1. Dwight, Waldo, ‘Public Administration’, International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences.

New York: Macmillan, 19682. Stevenoff, J. & Russell, E.W., ed,, Defining Public Administration. New York: Longman, 20003. Maheshawari, S.R., Theories and Concepts in Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain

Agarwal, 20044. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration: Structure, Process and Behavior. Calcutta: World

Press, 1991 5. Bhattacharya, Mohit, New Horizons of Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar, 20016. Avasthi, Amershwar and Maheshwari, Shriram, Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain

Agarwal, 2001



Bachelors of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 CORE:C03

POL1301C03: History of Western Political Thought – ICredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives The main concern of this course is to introduce students to the traditions of political thoughtwhich have dominated and defined the discipline of political science/studies. The courseseeks to understand, assess and evaluate the contributions and limitations of the ideas ofwestern political thinkers to the study of both political theory and political practice. Thethinkers included are drawn from the contexts of ancient Greek, medieval Christian andearly modern societies. In order to include satisfactorily those thinkers that have come todefine the study of politics, the course is divided into two parts, to be offered in twoconsecutive semesters.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I The Classical Tradition 12 hrs

PlatoAristotle

UNIT-II The Christian Tradition 11hrsSt. AugustineSt. Aquinas

UNIT-III The Enlightenment/Renaissance Tradition 11hrsNicollo MachiavelliThomas Hobbes

UNIT-IV The Social Contract Tradition 11hrsJohn LockeJean Jacques Rousseau

REFERENCES1. Abramson, Jeffrey, Minerva’s Owl: The Tradition of Western Political Though. Harvard: Harvard

University Press, 20092. Bluhm,W.T., Theories of Political System. NJ: Englewood Cliffs, 19653. Ebenstein, William, Great Political Thinkers. New York: Wadsworth Pub Co., 1999.

4. Foster, M.B., Masters of Political Thought -Vol. I. Calcutta: OUP, 19755. Sabine, G.H., A History of Political Theory. Hinsdale Ill: Dryden Press, 19536. Lancaster, Lane, Masters of Political Thought - Vol.III. Calcutta: OUP, 1975



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS SemesterYEAR 2 CORE:C04

POL1302C04: Contemporary International Relations – ICredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives This course introduces students to major events and issues in contemporary internationalpolitics, in the context of the sovereign state system. It refers to major developments fromthe First World War to the end of the Détente. The study of this course equips students tocritically analyze and evaluate the impact and significance of developments in the arena ofcontemporary international politics.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introducing International Relations 12 hrs

Meaning , Nature and Scope of International RelationsThe Sovereign State SystemBalance of Power and Collective Security

UNIT-II World War I: Causes and Impact 11hrsWorld War I: Causes and ConsequencesLeague of NationsThe Bolshevik Revolution

UNIT-III An Overview of Twentieth Century International Politics 11hrsWorld War II : Origins and ConsequencesThe United Nations : Role and AchievementsNazism and Fascism

UNIT-IV Major Developments after World War II 11hrsThe Cold War : Origins and DevelopmentArms Race, Arms Control and DisarmamentDétente

REFERENCES1. Palmer, Norman D. & Perkins, Howard C, International Relations: The World Community in

Transition. New Delhi: AITBS Publishers, 19972. Kegley, Charles & Wittkopf, Eugene R., World Politics: Trends and Transformation. New York:

Macmillan, 19893. Couloumbis, Theodore A. & Wolfe, James H., Introduction to International Relations: Power and

Justice. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 19814. Khanna, V.N., International Relations. New Delhi: Vikas, 19965. Sen, Asit, International Relations since World War. New Delhi: S. Chand, 20006. Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Pub., 2001.



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 CORE:C05

POL1303C05: Indian Government and Politics – ICredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives This course offers an introduction to Indian Constitution and Government. It outlines thepre-independent historical context to trace the growth of representative institutions. Its majorthrust is on elucidating the making of India’s Constitution and its core structuralcomponents. It covers the Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties and DirectivePrinciples of State Policy. The study of three branches of the Union Government constitutesa vital part of this course

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I The Making of the Indian Constitution 12 hrs

Nationalist Movement and growth of representative institutions (1919-1947)Constituent Assembly : origin, composition & characterSources of influence and ideological background of the Indian Constitution

UNIT-II Basic Framework of the Indian Constitution 11hrsPhilosophy of the Indian ConstitutionBasic features of the ConstitutionPreamble and the basic values

UNIT-III Rights and Duties 11hrsFundamental Rights and DutiesDirective Principles of State Policies

UNIT-IV Union Government of India 11hrsUnion Legislature : Rajya Sabha & Lok SabhaUnion Executive : President, Prime Minister & the Council of MinistersThe Judiciary : Supreme Court of India

REFERENCES1. Narang, A.S., Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Gitanjali Publication, 20042. Pylee, M.V., Our Constitution, Government and Politics. Delhi: Universal, 20003. Austin, Granville, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation. New Delhi: OUP, 19994. Johari, J.C., Indian Government and Politics Vols. I & II. Delhi: Vishal, 1998 & 19995. Kashyap, Subhash .C., Our Constitution: An Introduction. New Delhi: National Book Trust, 20086. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, Rakesh Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New Delhi:

Prentice Hall, 2008



Bachelor of Arts : CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 Allied Course: A05

POL1304A05: Indian Constitution and GovernmentCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives This course offers an introduction to Indian Constitution and Government. It outlines the pre-independent historical context to trace the growth of representative institutions. Its majorthrust is on elucidating the making of India’s Constitution and its core structuralcomponents. It covers the Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties and DirectivePrinciples of State Policy. The study of three branches of the Union Government constitutesa vital part of this course.


Nationalist Movement and growth of representative institutions (1919-1947)

Constituent Assembly : origin, composition & characterSources of influence and ideological background of the Indian Constitution


UNIT-III Rights and Duties 11hrsFundamental Rights and Duties Directive Principles of State Policies

UNIT-IV Union Government in India 11hrsUnion Legislature : Rajya Sabha & Lok SabhaUnion Executive : President, Prime Minister & the Council of MinistersThe Judiciary : Supreme Court of India


Prentice Hall, 2008



Bachelor of Arts : CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 Allied Course: A06

POL1305A06: Indian Constitution and GovernmentCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives This course offers an introduction to Indian Constitution and Government. It outlines the pre-independent historical context to trace the growth of representative institutions. Its majorthrust is on elucidating the making of India’s Constitution and its core structuralcomponents. It covers the Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties and DirectivePrinciples of State Policy. The study of three branches of the Union Government constitutesa vital part of this course.


Nationalist Movement and growth of representative institutions (1919-1947)Constituent Assembly : origin, composition & characterSources of influence and ideological background of the Indian Constitution


UNIT-III Rights and Duties 11hrsFundamental Rights and DutiesDirective Principles of State Policies

UNIT-IV Union Government in India 11hrs

Union Legislature : Rajya Sabha & Lok SabhaUnion Executive : President, Prime Minister & the Council of MinistersThe Judiciary : Supreme Court of India


Prentice Hall, 2008



Bachelor of Arts : CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 Elective 03:

POL1306E03: World ConstitutionsCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives The purpose of this course is to explain the meaning and nature of constitution andconstitutionalism. To facilitate the understanding of the course, two oldest Constitutions aretaken up as cases, namely, The British and The American Constitutions.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Constitution: Introduction and Importance 12 hrs

Constitution and constitutionalismThe Principle of Separation of Powers

UNIT-II Introducing the Indian Constitution 11hrsSalient features of Indian Constitution

UNIT-III British Constitution: Features and Structure 11hrsNature and features of the British ConstitutionThe Legislature: structure and functionsThe Executive: composition and powersThe Judiciary: organization and features

UNIT-IV American Constitution: Features and Structure 11hrsNature and features of the American ConstitutionThe Legislature: structure and functionsThe Executive: composition and powersThe Judiciary: organization and features

REFERENCES1. Dubey, S.N., World Constitutions. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, 1999.2. Jayapalan, N., Modern Governments and Constitutions. New Delhi: Atlantic Publication, 1999.3. Kapur, A.C., Select Constitutions of the World. New Delhi: S. Chand, 19704. Gupta, U.N., Selected World Constitutions. New Delhi: Atlantic Publications, 20095. Johari, J.C., Select World Constitutions. New Delhi: Lotus Press, 20116. Pylee, M.V., Select Constitutions of the World. New Delhi: Universal Law Publishers, 2012



Bachelor of Arts : CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 Elective 04:

POL1307E04: World ConstitutionsCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

Objectives The purpose of this course is to explain the meaning and nature of constitution andconstitutionalism. To facilitate the understanding of the course, two oldest Constitutions aretaken up as cases, namely, The British and The American Constitutions.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Constitution: Introduction and Importance 12 hrs

Constitution and constitutionalismThe Principle of Separation of Powers

UNIT-II Introducing the Indian Constitution 11hrsSalient features of Indian Constitution

UNIT-III British Constitution: Features and Structure 11hrsNature and features of the British ConstitutionThe Legislature: structure and functionsThe Executive: composition and powersThe Judiciary: organization and features

UNIT-IV American Constitution: Features and Structure 11hrsNature and features of the American ConstitutionThe Legislature: structure and functionsThe Executive: composition and powersThe Judiciary: organization and features

REFERENCES1. Dubey, S.N., World Constitutions. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, 1999.2. Jayapalan, N., Modern Governments and Constitutions. New Delhi: Atlantic Publication, 1999.3. Kapur, A.C., Select Constitutions of the World. New Delhi: S. Chand, 19704. Gupta, U.N., Selected World Constitutions. New Delhi: Atlantic Publications, 20095. Johari, J.C., Select World Constitutions. New Delhi: Lotus Press, 20116. Pylee, M.V., Select Constitutions of the World. New Delhi: Universal Law Publishers, 2012



Bachelor of Arts: CBCES Semester programYEAR 2 CORE : 06

POL1401C06: History of Western Political Thought – IICredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

Objectives The main concern of this course is to continue to introduce students to the traditions ofpolitical thought which have dominated and defined the discipline of politicalscience/studies. The course seeks to understand, assess and evaluate the contributions andlimitations of the ideas of western political thinkers to the study of both political theory andpolitical practice. The thinkers included are drawn from the contexts of early and latemodern societies. In order to include satisfactorily those thinkers that have come to definethe study of politics the course is divided into two parts, to be offered in two consecutivesemester.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Enlightenment and Dialectic Tradition 12 hrs

Immanuel KantG W F Hegel

UNIT-II Utilitarian Tradition 11hrsJames MillJeremy BenthamJohn Stuart Mill

UNIT-III Conservative Tradition 11hrsEdmund Burke

UNIT-IV Communist and Marxist Tradition 11hrsKarl MarxV I Lenin

REFERENCES1. Abramson, Jeffrey, Minerva’s Owl: The Tradition of Western Political Thought. Harvard University

Press, 2009.2. Ebenstein, William, Great Political Thinkers. Wadsworth Pub Co., 1999.3. Foster, M.B., Masters of Political Thought -Vol. I. Calcutta: OUP, 1975.4. Jones, W.T., Masters of Political Thought - Vol. II. Calcutta: Oxford Univ. Press, 1975.5. Lancaster, Lane, Masters of Political Thought. - Vol.III. Calcutta: OUP, 1975.6. Sabine, G.H., A History of Political Theory. Hinsdale Ill: Dryden Press, 1953.



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 CORE COURSE:C07

POL1402C07: Contemporary International Relations – IICredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

Objectives This course exposes the students to international politics following the process ofdecolonization. It also discusses events and issues in current international relations so as tokeep the students abreast with the latest developments in the field.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Decolonization: Causes and Consequences 12 hrs

Decolonization and expansion of the International societyNon- aligned Movement (NAM)Neocolonialism

UNIT-II Regional Organizations and International Politics 11hrsDemand for New International Economic Order (NIEO)Regionalism in International politics : (i) EU, (ii) ASEAN, & (iii) SAARC

UNIT-III Post-Cold War International Politics 11hrsGlobalizationNature and character of the Post Cold War World OrderTerrorism

UNIT-IV Contemporary Issues in International Politics 11hrsHuman RightsGreen PoliticsEthnicity

REFERENCES1. Kegley, Charles & Wittkopf, Eugene R., World Politics: Trends and Transformation. New

York: Macmillan, 1989.2. Couloumbis, Theodore A. & Wolfe, James H., Introduction to International Relations: Power

and Justice. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1989.3. Mingst, Karen, Essentials of International Relations. New York: W.W. Norton, 1999.

4. Chandra, Prakash & Arora, Prem, International Relations. New Delhi: Cosmos BookHives, 2007

5. Jackson, Robert & Sorensen, George, Introduction to International Relations. New Delhi: OUP, 2008

6. Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Publication 2001The Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaFaculty of ArtsDepartment of Political ScienceVadodara, India 390002


Bachelor of Arts; CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 CORE COURSE: C08

POL1403C08: Indian Government and Politics – IICredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

Objectives The main concern and thrust of this course is to familiarize the students with the working of

the Indian government. It seeks to introduce political institutions and political processes inIndia. It aims to interpret the role of caste, religion, language and region in Indian politics.Few political institutions like political parties, the election commission and judiciary areincluded as well.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Centre-State Relations in India 12 hrs

Evolution of Indian federationNature and character of Indian federal systemUnion–State relations: issues and recommendations

UNIT-II Elections and Political Parties 11hrsThe Election Commission and electoral reformsNational political part

UNIT-III Regional Parties and Coalition Politics 11hrsRegional political partiesEmergence of coalition politics

UNIT-IV Major issues in Indian Politics 11hrsImpact of caste on politicsReligion and politicsLanguage and politics

REFERENCES1. Siwach, J.R., Dynamics of Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Sterling, 1995.2. Austin, Granville, Working a Democratic Constitution: The Indian Experience. New Delhi: Oxford

University Press, 2000.3. Bhambhari, C.P., The Indian State: Fifty Years. New Delhi: Shipra, 1997.4. Jayal, N.G., (ed.), Democracy in India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 20015. Narang, A.S., Indian Government and Politics. Delhi: Vishal, 2004.6. Johari, J.C., Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi: Gitanjali Publication, 2004.



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS SemesterYEAR 2 Allied Course: A07:

POL1404A07: Introduction to International PoliticsCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

Objectives This course exposes students to international politics following the process ofdecolonization. It also discusses events and issues in current international relations so as tokeep the students abreast with the latest developments in the field.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introducing International politics 12 hrs

Meaning, nature and scope of International PoliticsThe sovereign state systemBalance of Power

UNIT-II World War I: Causes and Consequence 11hrs World War- I: Causes Structure and functions of the League of Nations

UNIT-III Inter-War International Politics 11hrsThe Bolshevik Revolution

Nazism Fascism

UNIT-IV World War-II and After 11hrsWorld War-II: origins and consequencesRole and achievements of the United NationsCold War: origins and developmentEnd of Cold War: Post–Cold War World order


Transition. New Delhi: AITBS Publishers, 1997.2. Kegley, Charles & Wittkopf, Eugene R., World Politics: Trends and Transformation. New York:

Macmillan, 1989.3. Couloumbis, Theodore A. & Wolfe, James H., Introduction to International Relations: Power and

Justice. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1981.4. Khanna, V.N., International Relations. New Delhi: Vikas, 1996.5. Sen, Asit, International Relations since World War. New Delhi: S. Chand, 2000.6. Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Pub., 2001.



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS SemesterYEAR 2 Allied Course: A08:

POL1405A08: Introduction to International PoliticsCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45


COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Introducing International politics 12 hrs


UNIT-II World War I: Causes and Consequence 11hrs World War- I: Causes Structure and functions of the League of Nations

UNIT-III Inter-War International Politics 11hrs

The Bolshevik RevolutionNazism Fascism

UNIT-IV World War-II and After 11hrsWorld War-II: origins and consequencesRole and achievements of the United NationsCold War: origins and developmentEnd of Cold War: Post–Cold War World order


Transition. New Delhi: AITBS Publishers, 1997.2. Kegley, Charles & Wittkopf, Eugene R., World Politics: Trends and Transformation. New York:

Macmillan, 1989.3. Couloumbis, Theodore A. & Wolfe, James H., Introduction to International Relations: Power and

Justice. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1981.4. Khanna, V.N., International Relations. New Delhi: Vikas, 1996.5. Sen, Asit, International Relations since World War. New Delhi: S. Chand, 2000.6. Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Pub., 2001.



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 Elective: IDE 05

POL1406E05: Aspects of Public AdministrationCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

Objectives This is an introductory course on Public Administration. Its intention is to provide basicconceptual knowledge to the undergraduate students in Public Administration. The focus ison the importance of the organizations, management and bureaucracy. This course will alsoattempt to provide basic knowledge of the civil services to the students.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Basics of Public Administration 12 hrs

Public Administration: meaning, significance and scopePublic Administration: major approachesNew Public Administration

UNIT-II Organization and Management 11hrsOrganization: importance, meaning, functions and typesPrinciples of organization, hierarchy, span of control, centralization anddecentralizationMeaning, nature, tasks and types of management

UNIT-III Bureaucracy and Civil Services 11hrsBureaucracy: meaning, types, maladies and meritsCivil services: significance, meaning functions and qualificationsCivil service neutrality, generalist and specialist in administration

UNIT-IV Fiscal management 11hrsFiscal Management: significance and machinery

REFERENCES1. Dwight, Waldo, “Public Administration”. International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. New

York: Macmillan, 1968.2. Stevenoff, J. & Russell, E.W. (ed.), Defining Public Administration. Longman, New York, 2000.3. Maheshawari, S.R., Theories and concept in Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal,

2004.4. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration: Structure, Process and Behavior. Calcutta: The World

Press, 1991.5. Bhattacharya, Mohit, New Horizons of Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar, 2001.6. Avasthi, Amershwar & Maheshwari, Shriram, Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narayan

Publishers, 2001



Bachelor of Arts: CBCS Semester ProgramYEAR 2 Elective: IDE 06

POL1407E06: Aspects of Public AdministrationCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

Objectives This is an introductory course on Public Administration. Its intention is to provide basicconceptual knowledge to the undergraduate students in Public Administration. The focus ison the importance of the organizations, management and bureaucracy. This course will alsoattempt to provide basic knowledge of the civil services to the students.

COURSE CONTENT/SYLLABUSUNIT-I Basics of Public Administration 12 hrs

Public Administration: meaning, significance and scopePublic Administration: major approachesNew Public Administration

UNIT-II Organization and Management 11hrsOrganization: importance, meaning, functions and typesPrinciples of organization, hierarchy, span of control, centralization anddecentralizationMeaning, nature, tasks and types of management

UNIT-III Bureaucracy and Civil Services 11hrsBureaucracy: meaning, types, maladies and meritsCivil services: significance, meaning functions and qualificationsCivil service neutrality, generalist and specialist in administration

UNIT-IV Fiscal management 11hrsFiscal Management: significance and machinery

REFERENCES1. Dwight, Waldo, “Public Administration”. International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. New

York: Macmillan, 1968.2. Stevenoff, J. & Russell, E.W. (ed.), Defining Public Administration. Longman, New York, 2000.3. Maheshawari, S.R., Theories and concept in Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal,

2004.4. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration: Structure, Process and Behavior. Calcutta: The World

Press, 1991.5. Bhattacharya, Mohit, New Horizons of Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar, 2001.6. Avasthi, Amershwar & Maheshwari, Shriram, Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi Narayan

Publishers, 2001



Bachelors of Arts: CBCS Semester Program

YEAR 3 CORE:C09 POL1501C09: Political Theory – I

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45

Objectives The main concern of this course is to understand the theories of politics by studying some

important ideas and concepts. It is to study the contending perspectives and positions

which guide the theory of politics. The attempt is to orient the students towards

independent, critical and reasoned thinking on issues and debates of politics. The course

intends to introduce the contending perspectives and positions that guide the theory of

politics.


UNIT-I Political Theorizing: An Introduction 12 hrsUnderstanding politicsConcerns of and orientations to political theory

UNIT-II Approaches to Political Theory 11hrs

Positivism/Behavioral approachPost-behavioral approach

UNIT-III Political Ideas and Concepts 11hrs

Power, authority and legitimacyRights, obligations and citizenshipFreedom, equality and social justice

UNIT-IV Nation State and Civil Society 11hrs

The modern nation-state: nature, development and dominant perspectivesCivil society: ideas and developmentThe nation-state in the era of globalization

REFERENCES

1. Barry, N.P., Introduction to Modern Political Theory. London: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2000

2. Bhargava, Rajeev & Acharya, Ashok eds., Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson,2010

3. Chandhoke, Neera, State and Civil Society. New Delhi: Sage, 1995

4. Held, David, Political Theory Today. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1991

5. Held, David, Political Theory and the Modern State. London: Polity Press, 2000

6. Held, David, Models of Democracy. London: Polity Press, 2006

7 Heywood, Andrew, Political Ideas and Concepts: An Introduction. London: Palgrave Macmillan,1994

8 Khilnani, Sunil and Kaviraj, Sudipta eds., Civil Society: History and Processes. Cambridge:Cambridge University Press, 2001

9 Marsh, D. & Stoker, G., Theory and Methods in Political Science. London: Palgrave Macmillan,2002




YEAR 3 CORE:C10 POL1502C10: Comparative Government and Politics – I

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45

Objectives This is an introductory course on Comparative Government and Politics. It provides a basic

understanding of the field of Comparative Politics, by referring to both traditional and

modern approaches. It focuses on the role of governmental machinery for analyzing

political phenomena and processes in a comparative framework.


UNIT-I Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction 12 hrs

The nature and scope of Comparative Government and Politics

UNIT-II Approaches to the Comparative Method 11hrs

Traditional and modern approaches to Comparative Government and PoliticsThe Systems Theory and the structural-functional analysis

UNIT-III Structure of Government 11hrs

Legislature: organization, types and functionsExecutive: composition and powersJudiciary: organization and role

UNIT-IV Forms of Government 11hrs

Monarchy and republic forms of governmentPresidential and parliamentary forms of governmentFederal and unitary forms of government

REFERENCES

1. Almond, Gabriel A. et al, Comparative Politics Today. London: Harper & Collins, 2000

2. Green, December & Luehrmann, Laura, Comparative Politics of the Third World- Linking Conceptsand Cases. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2004

3. J.C. Johari, Comparative Politics. Delhi: Sterling, 1987

4. Ray, S.N., Modern Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1999

5. Huntington, Samuel P., Political Order in Changing Societies. New Haven: Yale University Press,1968

6. Pinkney, Robert, Democracy in the Third World. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2004




YEAR 3 CORE:C11 POL1503C11: International Relations: Theoretical Dimensions

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45

Objectives This course aims to examine theoretical dimensions of international relations. The

underlying purpose is to provide a theoretical understanding of the structure and dynamics

of international relations in the contemporary global order. The objective of the course is

to examine the basic concepts of international relations, with special reference to leading

thinkers in this regard. Some basic approaches to the study of international relations will be

systematically examined as well.


UNIT-I Order in International Relations: An Introduction 12 hrs

Concept of Order in international relations

UNIT-II Perspectives on International Order 11hrs

Machiavellian and Grotian perspectives on OrderConceptions of peace in International Relations: Kantian Perspective

UNIT-III Power; Security; Justice 11hrs

Concept of power, Balance of Power and Collective securityContending conceptions of security in international relationsConceptions of justice in international relations

UNIT-IV Contending Approaches to International Relations 11hrs

Idealism as an approach to international relationsRealism as an approach to international relationsGlobalism as an approach to international relations

REFERENCES

1. Jackson, Robert & Sorensen, George, Introduction to International Relations. N D: OUP, 2008

2. Brown, Chris, Understanding International Relations. London: Macmillan Press Press, 1997

3. Mansbach, Richard W. & Rafferty, Kirsten L., Introduction to Global Politics. London & New York: Routledge, 2008

4. Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Publication 2001

5. Griffiths, Martin & O’ Callaghan, Terry, Key Concepts in International Relations. London:Routledge, 2004

6. Mingst, Karen, Essentials of International Relations. New York: W.W.Norton, 1999

7 Baylis, John & Steve Smith, ed. The Globalisation of World Politics (Second Edition). Oxford:OUP, 2001




YEAR 3 CORE 12:POL1504C12: Elements of Public Administration – I

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45

Objectives This is an introductory course on Public Administration. Its intention is to provide basicknowledge to the undergraduate students in Public Administration. The focus is ondiscussing the emergence, growth, scope and approaches of the subject. Various aspects oforganization and its management are the other key components of the course.


UNIT-I Public Administration: An Introduction 12 hrs

Public Administration: meaning, significance and scopePublic Administration: major approaches

UNIT-II Public Administration: Growth and Development 11hrs

Public Administration: growth, development and present statusNew Public Administration: genesis, rationale and core values

UNIT-III Organization 11hrs

Organization: importance, meaning and functionsTheories of organization: SMT and HRTPrinciples of organization: hierarchy, centralization and decentralizationStructure of organization: line, staff and auxiliary agencies

UNIT-IV Management 11hrs

Management: meaning, nature, and tasksManagement: role of leadership and decision-makingCoordination, delegation, supervision

REFERENCES

1. Avasthi, A. & Maheshwari S., Public Administration. Agra: L.N. Agrawal, 2001

2. Jena, S.K., Fundamentals of Public Administration. New Delhi: Anmol, 2001

3. Singh, Hoshiar, Administrative Theory. Allahabad: Kitab Mahal, 1999

4. Maheshwari, S., Administrative Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Macmillan, 1998

5. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration: Structure. Process and Behavior. Calcutta: The WorldPress, 1991

6. Nigam, S.R., Principles of Public Administration. Allahabad: Kitab Mahal, 1980

7 Sharma, M.P. & Sadana, B.L., Public Administration in Theory and Practice. 2005




YEAR 3 CORE 13:POL1505C13: India’s Foreign Policy and Relations (1947-1990)

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45

Objectives Foreign policy is a key instrument of ensuring the security and development of a state. Thiscourse aims at providing an introduction to the making of India’s foreign policy and the keyprinciples and objectives that have guided it from independence till the end of the ColdWar. This course will also impart basic knowledge about the major issues and concerns ofIndia’s relationship with the two Super Powers as well as with the neighboring countries.


UNIT-I Objectives and Principles 12 hrs

Objectives and principles of India’s foreign policy

UNIT-II Determinants of Foreign Policy 11hrs

Domestic determinants of Indian foreign policyExternal determinants of India’s foreign policy

UNIT-III Policy of Non-Alignment 11hrs

Cold War and the policy of Non-alignmentIndia’s relations with the United States of AmericaIndia’s relations with the Soviet Union

UNIT-IV India and the Neighborhood 11hrs

India’s relations with PakistanIndia’s relations with ChinaIndia’s relations with Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

REFERENCES

1. Appadorai, A. & Rajan, M.S., India’s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi: South Asia, 1985

2. Badyopadhyaya, J., The Making of India’s Foreign Policy. New Delhi: Allied, 1984

3. Harshe, Rajan & Seethi, K. M., Emerging with the World: Critical Reflections on India’s ForeignPolicy. New Delhi: Orient Longman, 2005

4. Heimsath, Charles & Mansingh, Surjit, Diplomatic History of India. New Delhi: Allied, 1971

5. Kapur, Harish, India’s Foreign Policy: Shadows and Substance. New Delhi: Sage, 1996

6. Mansingh, Surjit, India’s Search for Power. New Delhi: Sage, 1999

7 Pant, Harsh, Indian Foreign Policy in a Unipolar World. New York: Taylor and Francis, 2008

8 Rana, A. P., Imperatives of Non-alignment. New Delhi: Macmillan, 1977

9 Sikri, Rajiv, Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India’s Foreign Policy. New Delhi: Sage, 2009




YEAR 3 CORE 14:POL1506C14: Introduction to International Organization

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45

Objectives The course seeks to introduce the students to the structure and role of InternationalOrganization in international politics. It traces the origin, growth and development ofinternational organizations over the centuries. This course relates predominantly to thecontribution of the United Nations in shaping global political order. Specifically, the role ofthe United Nations in settling conflicts among the states will be examined. Specificactivities undertaken by the United Nations in the social and economic fields will beanalyzed. Lastly, the role of the United Nations in the post-cold war era will be discussed.


UNIT-I International Organization: Rationale and Evolution 12 hrs

Rationale of International Organization as a field of studyEvolution of International Organization

UNIT-II Inter-War International Organizations 11hrs

League of Nations: structure, functionsPeaceful settlement of disputesCollective Security

UNIT-III United Nations 11hrs

United Nations: formation; major organs and functionsPeace-keeping and preventive diplomacy

UNIT-IV United Nations Today 11hrs

United Nations and the social and economic progressUnited Nations after the cold warChallenges to the United Nations

REFERENCES

1. Archer, Clive, International Organization. London: Rutledge, 1992

2. Claude, Inis, Swords into Ploughshares: The Problems and Prospects of International Organization.New York: Random House, 1984

3. Bennett, A. Lee Roy, International Organization. New Jersey: Principles and Issues, 1984

4. Nicholas, H.G., The United Nations as a Political Institutions. London: Oxford University Press,1959

5. Groom, A.J.R. and Taylor, P. eds., Functionalism: Theory and Practice in International Relation.,London: University of London Press, 1975

6. Taylor, Paul and Groom, A. J. R., eds., International Organization: A Conceptual Approach.London: Frances Printed, 1978




YEAR 3 Interdisciplinary Elective 07:POL1508E07: Introduction to International Relations

Credit 3

Semester 5 Hours 45



UNIT-I International Relations: An Introduction 12 hrs


UNIT-II World War I 11hrs

World War- I: CausesStructure and functions of the League of NationsThe Bolshevik Revolution

UNIT-III World War II 11hrs

NazismFascismWorld War-II: origins and consequences

UNIT-IV Contemporary International Relations 11hrs

Role and achievements of the United NationsCold War: origins and developmentEnd of Cold War: Post –Cold War World order

REFERENCES

1. Carr, E.H., The Twenty Years Crisis. New York: Harper & Row, 1964

2. Palmer, Norman D. & Perkins, Howard C, International Relations: The World Community inTransition. New Delhi: AITBS Publishers, 1997

3. Kegley, Charles & Wittkopf, Eugene R., World Politics: Trends and Transformation. New York:Macmillan, 1989

4. Couloumbis, Theodore A. & Wolfe, James H., Introduction to International Relations: Power andJustice. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1981

5. Khanna, V.N., International Relations. New Delhi: Vikas, 1996

6. Sen, Asit, International Relations since World War. New Delhi: S. Chand, 2000

7 Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Pub., 2001




YEAR 3 Core 15:POL1601C15: Political Theory – II

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives The main concern of this course is to understand the theories of politics by studying someimportant understandings of political community. The attempt is to orient the studentstowards independent, critical and reasoned thinking on issues and debates of politics. Thecourse intends to introduce the contending perspectives and positions that guide thetheory of politics.


UNIT-I Theories of Political Community - I 12 hrs

LiberalismMarxism

UNIT-II Theories of Political Community - II 11hrs

FascismCommunitarianism

UNIT-III Theories of Political Community - III 11hrs

MulticulturalismSecularism

UNIT-IV Theories of Political Community - IV 11hrsSwaraj and SarvodayaDemocracyFeminism

REFERENCES

1. Barry, N.P., Introduction to Modern Political Theory. Palgrave Macmillan, 2000

2. Eccleshaw, Robert et al, Political Ideologies. London: Routledge, 2003

3. Bhargava, Rajeev and Acharya, Ashok, eds., Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi:Pearson, 2010

4. Held, David, Political Theory Today. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1991

5. Held, David, Political Theory and the Modern State. UK: Polity Press, 2000

6. Held, David, Models of Democracy. UK: Polity Press, 2006

7 Heywood, Andrew, Political Ideology. Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

8 Kymlicka, Will, Contemporary Political Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002

9 Pantham, Thomas and.Deutsch, K.L., eds., Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage,1986




YEAR 3 Core 16:POL1602C16: Comparative Government and Politics – II

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives This course aims to examine some selected themes in Comparative Government andPolitics. They include political culture, political socialization, interest articulation, interestaggregation and political parties, and government and policy-making.


UNIT-I Political Culture and Socialization 12 hrs

Political CulturePolitical Socialization and its agents

UNIT-II Political Development 11hrs

Political Development

UNIT-III Interest Aggregation and Political Parties 11hrs

Interest aggregation and political partiesTypes of party systemInterest groups and their role

UNIT-IV Political Processes 11hrs

Political process in UKPolitical process in USAPolitical process in China

REFERENCES

1. Almond, Gabriel A.et al, Comparative Politics Today. London: Harper & Collins, 2000

2. Green, December & Luehrmann, Laura, Comparative Politics of the Third World- Linking Conceptsand Cases. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2004

3. J.C. Johari, Comparative Politics. Delhi: Sterling, 1987

4. Ray, S.N., Modern Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1999

5. Huntington, Samuel P., Political Order in Changing Societies. New Haven: Yale University Press,1968

6. Pinkney, Robert, Democracy in the Third World. New Delhi: Viva Books, 2004




YEAR 3 Core 17:POL1603C17: Post-Cold War International Relations

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives This course involves consideration of the nature of international politics after the cold war.It aims to examine various challenges to the prevailing sovereign state-system. It alsofocuses on factors and forces that generate conflict and cooperation among states. Lastly, itincludes consideration of the nature of global economic order and its political implications.


UNIT-I Post-Cold War International Politics: An Introduction 12 hrs

Factors and forces responsible for the end of the Cold WarNature of the Post-Cold War international political system

UNIT-II Conflict and Cooperation 11hrs

Challenges to the contemporary sovereign state-system: ethnicity, terrorism, multi-national corporationsConflict and co-operation in contemporary International Relations: causes and consequences

UNIT-III Contemporary Global Concerns 11hrs

Ecological concerns in the contemporary global orderGlobalization and contemporary global order

UNIT-IV Global Economic Order 11hrs

Nature of global economic order: issues and implicationsRole of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF)Role of World Trade Organization (WTO), with special reference to developing countries

REFERENCES

1. Jackson, Robert and Sorensen, George, Introduction to International Relations. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999

2. Brown, Chris, Understanding International Relations. London: Macmillan Press, 1997

3. Mansbach, Richard W. and Rafferty, Kirsten L., Introduction to Global Politics. London and NewYork: Routledge, 2008

4. Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, International Relations. New Delhi: Anmol Publications, 2001

5. Griffiths, Martin and O’ Callaghan, Terry, Key Concepts in International Relations. London:Routledge, 2004

6 Karen Mingst, Essentials of International Relations. New York: W.W.Norton & Co., 1999

7 Baylis, John & Smith, Steve, ed., The Globalisation of World Politics (Second Edition). Oxford:OUP, 2001

8 Clark, Ian. The Post-Cold War Order- Spoils of Peace. Oxford: OUP, 2001

9 White, Brian; Little, Richard and Smith, Michael, Issues in World Politics (Second Edition).London: Palgrave, 2001




YEAR 3 Core 18:POL1604C18: Elements of Public Administration – II

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives The chief objective of this course is to further introduce and inform the students aboutvarious important but select disciplinary sub-systems of Public Administration such aspersonnel administration, financial administration and development administration. Thissynoptic exposure to these sub-systems will form the major backdrop of the discipline ofpublic administration.


UNIT-I Bureaucracy and Civil Service 12 hrsBureaucracy: meaning, types, merits and maladiesCivil service: significance, recruitment, promotion and trainingCivil service neutrality, generalist and specialist in administration

UNIT-II Budget: Concept and Significance 11hrsFiscal management: significance & machineryBudget: concept & significance of performance budget

UNIT-III Budgetary Process 11hrsBudgetary process and stagesPublic Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee

UNIT-IV Development Administration 11hrsDevelopment administration: concept, scope and significanceDevelopment administration: political, economic and socio-cultural contextDevelopment administration: problems and challenges

REFERENCES

1. Avasthi, A. and Maheshwari, S., Public Administration. Agra: Lakshmi. Narain. Agarwal, 2001

2. Jena, S.K., Fundamentals of Public Administration. Allahabad: Kitab Mahal, 1980

3. Maheshwari, S. Administrative Theory: An Introduction, New Delhi: Macmillan,1998

4. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration: Structure. Process and Behavior Calcutta: The WorldPress, 1991

5. Nigam, S.R., Principles of Public Administration. New Delhi: Anmol, 2001

6 Deb; B.K., Personnel Administration in India. New Delhi: Uppal, 1991

7 Bhatacharya, Mohit, New Horizons of Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar, 2001

8 Inamdar, N. R., Development Administration in India. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 1992

9 Pai-Panandikar, V.A., ed, Development Administration in India. New Delhi, Macmillan, 1974




YEAR 3 Core 19:POL1605C19: Indian Political Thought

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives The main objective of this course is to introduce the students to the nature, perspectivesand development of Indian political thought as well as begin to assess and criticallyevaluate its underlying concepts and conceptualizations. The course concerns itself withthe underlying ideas and concepts of both early and modern Indian political thought. It alsoallows for an informed conceptual reading of the politics of colonialism and its relationshipwith modernity. Much of the course is concerned with reading, contextualizing andassessing the contributions and limitations of some important Indian political thinkers.Having studied this course, the student would be able to discern the underlying conceptsguiding political thought in India, critically measure these concepts, as well as relate themto the developments in contemporary Indian political thought and political practice.


UNIT-I Classical Hindu Political Thought 12 hrs

The values of artha, karma, dharma, mokshaDualism and Non-dualismThe Saptanga concept of the state: KautilyaThe social and political philosophy of the Bhakti Movement

UNIT-II Early Modern Thought 11hrs

The context/text of modern Indian political thoughtRammohun Roy

UNIT-III Nationalist Thought 11hrs

Bankim ChandraV D Savarkar and Syed Ahmed

UNIT-IV The Idea of India 11hrs

GandhiAmbedkarNehruM N Roy

REFERENCES

1. Bhandarka, D.R., Some Aspects of Ancient Hindu Polity. Varanasi: Benares Hindu University, 1929

2. Hiryana, M., The Essentials of Indian Philosophy. London: Allen & Unwin, 1985

3. Mehta, V R., Foundations of Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Manohar, 1992

4. Nandy, Ashish, The Intimate Enemy. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1989

5. Pantham, Thomas and Deutsch, K.L. eds., Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage,1986

6 Pantham, Thomas, Political Theories and Social Reconstruction. New Delhi: Sage, 1995

7 Parekh, Bhikhu, Colonialism, Tradition, Reform. New Delhi: Sage, 1989




YEAR 3 Core 20:POL1606C20: International Organization and Global Governance

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives The course introduces students to various theoretical perspectives to analyze the role andeffectiveness of international organizations in the contemporary world. It will enable thestudents to appreciate the regional and universal orientations embedded in certainperspectives to international organizations. Further, some perspectives are examined witha view to account for the sources and the nature of cooperation of states in thecontemporary state-system. Lastly, the conceptual question of global governance will belinked to specific global concerns such as environment and human rights.


UNIT-I International Organization: An Introduction 12 hrs

Importance of theoretical perspectives to international organizationFunctionalism and Neo-functionalismRegionalism

UNIT-II Interdependence and Globalization 11hrs

InterdependenceInternational regimesGlobalization

UNIT-III Global Governance 11hrs

World Order Model ProjectGlobal governance

UNIT-IV Global Issues 11hrs

EnvironmentHuman Rights

REFERENCES

1. Archer, Clive, International Organization. London: Rutledge, 1992,

2. Bennett, A. Lee Roy, International Organization. New Jersey: Principles and Issues, 1984

3. Nicholas, H.G., The United Nations as a Political Institutions. Oxford: OUP, 1959

4. Groom, A.J.R. & Taylor, P. eds , Functionalism : Theory and Practice. London: University ofLondon Press, 1975

5. Clark, Ian, Globalization and International Relations Theory. Oxford: OUP, 1999

6 Krasner , Stephen D., ed., International Regimes. Ithaca, N.Y: Cornell University Press, 1982

7 Keohane , Robert .O., Joseph S. Nye Jr., Power and Interdependence: World Politics in Transition.Boston: Little Brown, 1977




YEAR 3 Interdisciplinary Elective 08:POL1608E08: Indian Political Thinkers

Credit 3

Semester 6 Hours 45

Objectives The main objective of this course is to introduce the students to the nature, perspectivesand development of Indian political thought as well as begin to assess and criticallyevaluate its underlying concepts and conceptualizations. The course concerns itself withthe underlying ideas and concepts of both early and modern Indian political thought. It alsoallows for an informed conceptual reading of the politics of colonialism and its relationshipwith modernity. Much of the course is concerned with reading, contextualizing andassessing the contributions and limitations of some important Indian political thinkers.Having studied this course, the student would be able to discern the underlying conceptsguiding political thought in India, critically measure these concepts, as well as relate themto the developments in contemporary Indian political thought and political practice.


UNIT-I Classical Hindu Political Thought 12 hrs

The values of artha, karma, dharma, mokshaDualism and Non-dualismThe Saptanga concept of the state: KautilyaThe social and political philosophy of the Bhakti Movement

UNIT-II Early Modern Thought 11hrs

The context/text of modern Indian political thoughtRammohun Roy

UNIT-III Nationalist Thought 11hrs

AurobindoV D Savarkar and Syed Ahmed

UNIT-IV The Idea of India 11hrs

GandhiAmbedkarNehruRam Manohar Lohia

REFERENCES

1. Bhandarka, D.R., Some Aspects of Ancient Hindu Polity. Varanasi: Benares Hindu University, 1929

2. Hiryana, M., The Essentials of Indian Philosophy. London: Allen & Unwin, 1985

3. Mehta, V R., Foundations of Indian Political Thought. New Delhi: Manohar, 1992

4. Nandy, Ashish, The Intimate Enemy. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1989

5. Pantham, Thomas and Deutsch, K.L. eds., Political Thought in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage,1986

6 Pantham, Thomas, Political Theories and Social Reconstruction. New Delhi: Sage, 1995

7 Parekh, Bhikhu, Colonialism, Tradition, Reform. New Delhi: Sage, 1989

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