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Abstract
General and Academic - Faculty of Humanities- Scheme and Syllabus of MA Political Science Programme for Affiliated
Colleges and SDE/Private Registration (CBCSS PG 2019 ) incorporating Outcome Based Education- Implemented w.e.f
2020 Admission onwards - Subject to ratification by Academic Council -Orders Issued

G & A - IV - B
U.O.No. 5798/2021/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 31.05.2021

Read:-1. U.O.No. 8658/2019/Admn dated 02.07.2019

2. Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in Political Science PG held on
21.05.2021(Item No.1)
3. Remarks of the Dean Faculty of Humanities, dated 23.05.2021.
4. Orders of the Vice Chancellor dated 25.05.2021
ORDER

1. The scheme and syllabus of MA Political Science Programme for Affiliated Colleges and
SDE/Private Registration under CBCSS PG Regulations 2019, has been implemented in the
University w.e.f 2019 admission onwards, vide paper read (1) above.
2. The meeting of the Board of Studies in Political Science(PG) , held on 21.05.2021, vide paper
read (2) above, has approved Outcome Based Education (OBE) in the existing syllabus of MA
Political Science Programme, under CBCSS PG Regulations 2019, without changing the
content, w.e.f 2020 admission onwards.
3. The Dean, Faculty of Humanities, vide paper read (3) above, has approved the above
resolution of the Board of Studies in Political Science(PG) held on 21.05.2021.
4. Considering the urgency in implementation of the syllabus, the Vice Chancellor has accorded
sanction to implement Outcome Based Education in the existing syllabus of MA Political Science
Programme (CBCSS PG 2019) without changing the content, with effect from 2020 Admission
onwards, subject to ratification by the Academic Council.
5. The scheme and syllabus of MA Political Science Programme for Affiliated Colleges and
SDE/Private Registration under CBCSS PG Regulations 2019 incorporating Outcome Based
Education (OBE) in the existing syllabus, without changing the content is therefore implemented
in the University with effect from 2020 Admission onwards, subject to ratification by the
Academic Council.
6. Orders are issued accordingly. (Syllabus appended)

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 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

POSTGRADUATE PROGAMME
IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEM
(CBCSS)

SCHEME & SYLLABUS

(2020 Admission Year onwards )
 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

M. A. POLITICAL SCIENCE (CBCSS) SYLLAUS

Based on
OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION

(2020 Admission onwards)

Structure of the Programme

Students in the M.A. programme are required to take 17 courses (13 Core courses and 4
Elective courses) + Project work and Comprehensive Viva Voce over a four Semester period.
The programme shall include three types of courses viz Core Courses, Elective Courses and
Audit Courses. The students have to choose 2 elective course of 3 credits each in 3 rd
Semester, and 2 elective courses of 3 credits each in 4 th semester. The minimum
requirements of attendance during a semester shall be 75% for each course.

Programme Duration 4 Semesters

Minimum credits required from core courses 60

Minimum credits required from elective courses 12

Project / Dissertation 6

Viva Voce 2

Accumulated Minimum credits required for successful 80

completion of programme

Eligibility

Under Mark System: B A Degree in Political Science (Main), or any other Degree with at
least one Main paper (B A Public Administration or B A West Asian Studies) or
Complimentary/ Subsidiary paper in Political Science with 45% marks. OBC/OEC
candidates are eligible to relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST candidates need only to get a pass.

Under Grade System: B A Degree in Political Science (Main), or any other Degree with at
least one Main paper (B A Public Administration or B A West Asian Studies) or
Complimentary/ Subsidiary paper in Political Science (Complimentary Courses: Political
Science, Indian Constitution and Politics, International Relations & Organisations and Public
Administration) with overall CGPA equivalent to 50%. OBC/OEC candidates are eligible to
relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST candidates need only to get a pass.

5% weightage to be given to B A Political Science degree.

Evaluation

The evaluation scheme for each paper shall contain two parts:

(1) Internal evaluation : 20%

(2) External evaluation : 80%

The question paper for external examination may contain short answer, short essays and long
essays.

Regulations of the 'Calicut University Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS
-PG-2019) for Outcome Based education is applicable in the implementation of the
M.A. Political Science Programme.

M.A. Political Science (CBCSS)

Course Code Semester I Credits

POL1C01 Modern Political Analysis and Political Sociology 5

POL1C02 Modern Indian Social and Political Thought 4

POL1C03 Indian Government and Politics 4

POL1C04 Theories and Concepts of Public Administration 5

POL1A01 Ability Enhancement Course (AEC) 4

Basics of Computer (Not to be added for

SGPA/CGPA)

Course Code Semester II Credits

POL2C05 Comparative Politics 5

POL2C06 Political Theory: Liberal Tradition 5

POL2C07 Issues in Indian Politics 5

POL2C08 Theories and Concepts of International Politics 5

POL2A02 Professional Competency Course (PCC) 4

Field Survey and Data Analysis (Not to be added for

 SGPA/CGPA)

Course Code Semester III Credits

POL3C09 Research Methodology 4

POL3C10 Political Theory: Marxian Tradition 5

POL3C11 Issues in International Politics 5

Electives: The students have to choose any 2 elective courses from the following

POL3E01 Human Rights in India 3

POL3E02 Indian Administration 3

POL3E03 Politics of Developing Societies 3

Course Code Semester IV Credits

POL4C12 State and Society in Kerala 4

POL4C13 India's Foreign Policy 4

Electives: The students have to choose any 2 elective courses from the following

POL4E04 Social and Political Thought of B.R. Ambedkar 3

POL4E05 Mass Media and Political Communication 3

POL4E06 Environment, Development and Politics 3

POL4E07 Development Administration 3

POL4P01 and Project /Dissertation and 6+2

POL4V01 Comphrehensive Viva Voce

Total Credits 80

Study Tour Programme

Study tour to destinations of historical, political and constitutional importance in third
semester is mandatory for the completion of the programme. This includes governmental
institutions, constitutional institutions, Legislatures, and places of historical importance.
Preface of the subject

Political science is that branch of the social sciences that studies the state, politics, and
government. Political Science deals extensively with the analysis of political systems, the theoretical and
practical applications to politics, and the examination of political behavior. Political science is not a
standalone field and it intersects many other branches like sociology, economics, history, anthropology,
public policy among others. Political scientists are much sought after these days because of the changing
landscape of politics across the world and since the society wants to understand how the political world
works, they need someone to explain the nuances of the political economy. Any casual perusal of the
newspapers and the television channels reveals that political scientists are at the forefront of debates and
discussions for their knowledge and expertise. The mission of the programme in Political Science is to
provide courses to our students that foster critical, independent thinking about politics and public life. The
programme provides an understanding of political concepts and the organization and function of political
systems. Our major programs equip students with the ability to understand political theories and to gain
knowledge and experience through written work, lectures, reading, active learning and internships.

The M. A. Programme in Political Science is designed and structured with a view to understand
the place of Political Science within the broader spectrum of Social Sciences and allied interdisciplinary
areas. Students should be able to differentiate among multiple Political Science perspectives, theories and
ideologies from a range of written or spoken genres. They should be able to explain, analyze and
articulate contemporary issues and events using such perspectives, theories and ideologies. The learning
of the subject makes the students to understand the diverse institutions, processes, constitutional and legal
frameworks and public policies in one’s own country and to compare it across the world. The study of the
subject helps to acquire specialized knowledge about the shaping on international relations and the
diverse theories and approaches that facilitates its explanation. As a result of learning the subject the
student will be able to demonstrate the ability to outline and defend a vision of politics for the present and
future generations with aid of democracy, justice, rights, freedom and secularism. Finally, the subject of
political science helps us to analyze a phenomenon, an event or a construct with insight, knowledge,
reasoning and technical skill by employing appropriate research methodology and draw original and
logical conclusions.

The study of the subjects also helps to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and
theories of politics to include foundations of political community, the structure and process of
government, citizenship and forms of political participation, and the public policy process. It will also
support the learners to gain an understanding and appreciation of current political issues and concerns and
their impact upon the contemporary political environment. The study of the subject helps to understand
the decisions human beings make in political settings, including those regarding the forms of government
available and understand the philosophical underpinnings of political systems, major ideologies, and
political parties. Foster an understanding of political methodology and analysis and the ability to
construct basic political theories used to explain political and governmental behaviour. Develop the
ability to research, analyse, and evaluate political data and information and the ability to use information
databases. Finally the learning of the subject helps the learner for effective and virtuous citizenship.

OBTLE ABBREVIATIONS

OBTLE Outcome Based-Teaching and Learning Education

CL Cognitive Level

Re Remember

Un Understand

Ap Apply

An Analyse

Ev Evaluate

Cr Create

KC Knowledge Category

Fa Factual

Co Conceptual

Pr Procedural

Me Meta Cognitive
 FIRST SEMESTER M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE (CBCSS)

POL1C01 MODERN POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

Credit 5

Course Outcome
CO1: Understand major perspectives on the study of Political Science
CO2: Analyse the evolution of Political Sociology as an academic discipline
CO3: Explore the theoretical traditions of Political Sociology
CO4: Analyse different models of system analysis
CO5: Explore modern concepts in Political Sociology
CO6: Evaluate major perspectives on democracy

Module I: Nature of Political Analysis

Classical and Normative Approaches
Positivism (Behaviouralism and Post-Behaviouralism)
Liberal and Marxian Approaches
Module II: Growth and Development of Political Sociology
Nature of Political Sociology – Marxian and Weberian
Module III: Theories of Political Sociology
State, Power, Authority and Legitimacy
The problem of Value-Fact Dichotomy
Elite Theories – Pareto, Mosca and Michels
Module IV: System Analysis
Input-Output Approach (David Easton)
Structural-Functional Approach (Gabriel Almond)
Communication Theory and Game Theory
Module V: Modern Concepts in Political Sociology
Political Socialization
Political Culture
Political Participation
Political Modernization
Political Development
Module VI: Democracy
Liberal and Marxist Perspectives

CO Outcome Statement PO/ CL KC Class Lab/ Assessment

PSO Session Field
Hrs Hrs
CO1 Understand major Un Fa Assignment,
perspectives on the study of Seminar
Political Science
CO2 Analyse the evolution of An Co Assignment,
Political Sociology as an Group
academic discipline Discussion
CO3 Explore the theoretical Ev Fa Assignment,
traditions of Political Book Review
Sociology
CO4 Analyse different models of An Co Assignment,
system analysis Seminar
CO5 Explore modern concepts in Un Fa Assignment,
Political Sociology Article Review
CO6 Evaluate major perspectives Ap Pr Assignment,
on democracy Debate

Books and References

Almond, Gabriel and G. B. Powell, Comparative Politics: A Developmental Approach,
Oxford IBH, New Delhi, 2001
Ashraf Ali, Political Sociology, Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2009
Bottomore, Tom, ed., The Sociological Theory of Marxism, London, 1973
Bottomore, Tom, Elites and Society, Routledge, Oxon, 1993.
Dhal, Robert. A & Bruce Stinebrickner, Modern Political Analysis, Pearson ed., New
York, 2008
Dowse, Robert E & Hughes, John A, Political Sociology, John Wiley and Sons,
London, 1972
Easton, David, A System Analysis of Political Life, London, 1965
Janoski, Thomas et. al. eds., The Handbook of Political Sociology, CUP, Cambridge,
2005
Lewis A. ed. Political Sociology, Harper and Row, New York, 1966
Mukhopodhaya, A.K, Political Sociology :Introductory Analysis, K.P. Bakghi & Co.,
Calcutta, 2006
Rajiv Bhargava, What is Political Theory and Why do We Need It?. Oxford Uty Press,
2010
Robert A Dahl, Democracy and its Critiques, Orient Longman, New Delhi 1991
Samir Das Gupta (ed), Political Sociology, Pearson 2012
Shefali Roy, Society and Politics in India: Understanding Political Sociology, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi 2014
Verma, S.P, Modern Political Theory, Vikas, New Delhi, 2008
Young, Oran. R, Systems of Political Science, Prentice Hall Inc., Cliffs, 1998

POL1C02 MODERN INDIAN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHT

Credit 4

Course Outcome
CO1: Explore the contributions of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Swami Vivekananda to Indian
renaissance
CO2: Study the political philosophies of Gokhale and Tilak
CO3: Explore the philosophy of Gandhi
CO4: Analyse the contributions of M. N. Roy, Lohia and Jayaprakash Narayan to Indian Socialist
Thought
CO5: Understand the teachings of B. R. Ambedkar and Sree Narayan Guru for social justice

Module I: Indian Renaissance

Raja Ram Mohan Roy- As a Liberal Political Thinker, Social Reforms
Vivekananda- Social and Political Ideas
Module II: Liberal and Extremist Thinkers
Gokhale- Political Liberalism
Tilak- Militant Nationalism
Module III: Gandhi
Contribution to Indian Nationalism
Techniques of Political Struggle, Satyagraha and Non-violence
A Critique of Western civilization (Hind Swaraj)
Ideal state – Views on state, Trusteeship, Decentralization, Socialism
Module IV: Socialist Thinkers
M.N. Roy- Radical Humanism
Lohia- Views on Socialism
Jayaprakash Narayanan- Total Revolution
Module V: Social Justice
B. R. Ambedkar- Social Democracy, Ambedkar & Gandhi
Sree Narayana Guru- Social Reform, Secularism, Universalism

CO Outcome Statement PO/ CL KC Class Lab/ Assessment

PSO Session Field
Hrs Hrs
CO1 Explore the contributions of Ev Fa Assignment,
Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Seminar
Swami Vivekananda to
Indian renaissance
CO2 Study the political An Co Assignment,
philosophies of Gokhale and Seminar
Tilak
CO3 Explore the philosophy of Un Fa Assignment,
Gandhi Group
Discussion
CO4 Analyse the contributions of An Co Assignment,
M. N. Roy, Lohia and Seminar
Jayaprakash Narayan to
Indian Socialist Thought
CO5 Understand the teachings of Un Fa Assignment,
B. R. Ambedkar and Sree Article Review
Narayan Guru for social
justice

Books and References

Ambedkar, B.R, The Annihilation of Caste, Navayana Publishers, New Delhi, 2014
Appadorai, A, Political Thought in India, Khama Publishers, New Delhi, 2002
Battacharya, Budhadeva ,The Evolution of Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi,
CFH, 1969
Buch ,M.A,-Rise and Growth of Indian Liberalism, Atma Ram, Baroda, 1996
Chakrabarthy, Bidyut & R.K. Pande , Modern Indian Political Thought: Text and
Context, Sage, New Delhi, 2009
Desai. A.R, Social Background of Indian Nationalism , Popular Prakasam, Bombay,
1978
Gore, M.S, The Social Context of an Ideology: Ambedkar’s Political and Social
Thought, Sage, New Delhi, 1993
Himanshu Roy and M.P. Singh, Indian Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers,
Pearson,2017
Lohia, Ram Manohar, Marx, Gandhi and Socialism, Navhind Publishers, Hyderabad,
1963
Lohia, RamManohar, The Doctrinal Foundations of Socialism, Tulloch, Bombay,
1952
Parek, Bhikhu, Gandhi’s Political Philosophy: A Critical Examination.Ajantha, New
Delhi, 1989
Ramashray Roy and Ravi Ranjan, Essays on Modernism, Democracy and Well Being:
A Gandhian Perspective, Sage, 2016
Roy.M.N, Reason Romanticism and Revolution (2 Vols) Dehradun, Renaissance,
2006
Thomas Pantham and Kenneth Deutsch , Political Ideas in Modern India, Sage, New
Delhi, 2006

POL1C03 Indian Government and Politics

Credit 4

Course Outcome
CO1: Understand the social and ideological base of Indian Constitution
CO2: Comprehend the values of Fundamental Rights through the analysis of various Cases
CO3: Analyse the relevance of DPSP in the socio-political and economic context of India
CO4: Study the working of federalism in India
CO5: Evaluate the role of Judiciary in India as a vehicle for social change
CO6: Understand the institutional establishment of grassroots democracy India

Module I: Social and Ideological base of the Indian Political System

Composition of the Constituent Assembly
Characteristics and Ideology of the Constitution
Module II: Individual and the State: Fundamental Rights
(With special reference to the following cases)
A. K. Gopalan v/s State of Madras
Maneka Gandhi v/s Union of India
Golaknath v/s State of Punjab
Kesavananda Bharathi v/s State of Kerala In Re: Kerala Education Bill
Indira Sahney v/s Union of India
Module III: Directive Principles of State Policy
An evaluation of the Principles in the context of contemporary realities
Module IV: Federal Processes
Federalism and the State Autonomy
Theoretical exposition: Constitutional Provisions: Operational dynamics
A Critique of Centre- State Relations and Movements for State Autonomy
Module V: Judiciary and Social Change
Role of Judiciary in Social change
Judicial Review
Judicial Activism
Public Interest Litigation
Attempts for Judicial Reforms
Module VI: Grassroots Democracy
Evolution of PRI in India
73rd and 74th constitutional Amendments
Role of Panchayati Raj in rural development

CO Outcome Statement PO/ CL KC Class Lab/ Assessment

PSO Session Field
Hrs Hrs
CO1 Understand the social and Un Fa Assignment,
ideological base of Indian Seminar, Group
Constitution Discussion
CO2 Comprehend the values of Ev Co Assignment,
Fundamental Rights through Seminar
the analysis of various
Cases
CO3 Analyse the relevance of An Fa Assignment,
DPSP in the socio-political Seminar
and economic context of
India
CO4 Study the working of Un Co Assignment,
federalism in India Seminar
CO5 Evaluate the role of Ev Fa Assignment,
Judiciary in India as a Debate
vehicle for social change
C06 Understand the institutional Un Pr Assignment,
establishment of grassroots Debate
democracy India

Books and References

Desai, A.R, The Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakasar,
Mumbai, 1982
M. P. Singh and Rekha Saxena, Indian Politics: Constitutional Foundations and
Institutional Functioning, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2014
M. Lakshmi Kanth, Indian Polity, Macgraw Hill Education, 2016
Kapur, Devesh & Pratap Bhanu Mehta eds. Public Institutions in India: Performance
and Design, OUP, New Delhi, 2007
Hasan, Zoya et. al eds., India’s Living Constitution: Ideas, Practices, Controversies,
Permanent Black, Delhi, 2002
Bhargava, Rajiv ed., Politics and Ethics of Indian Constitution, OUP, New Delhi,
2008
Grenville Austin, Indian Constitution: A Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford
Brij Kishore Shama, Introduction to the Constitution of India. Prentice Hall, New
Delhi, 2007
Bidyut Chakrabarthi & R.K. Pandey -Indian Government and Politics. Sage, New
Delhi,2009
Mukherji, Nirmal & Balveer Arora, Federalism in India: Origin and Development,
Vikas, New Delhi, 1992
Khan, Rasheeduddin, Federal India: A Design for Change,Vikas, New Delhi, 1992
Chatterjee, Partha, State and Politics in India, OUP, Delhi, 1997
Brass, Paul.R, The Politics of India Since Independence, CUP, Cambridge, 1995
Kaviraj, Sudipta, Politics in India, OUP, Calcutta, 1997
Khanna, Bhim Sain, Panchayat Raj: National Perspective and State Studies, Deep and
Deep, Delhi: 1994)
Kothari, Rajani, Politics in India, Orient Blackswan, New Delhi, 2010
Maris Jones, W.H., The Government and Politics of India, Universal Book Stall, New
Delhi, 2000
B. L. Fadia., Indian Government and Politics, Sahitya Bhavan Publications
Jayal, Niraja Gopal and Sudha Pai eds. Democratic Governance in India, Sage, New
Delhi, 2001
A. S. Narang, Indian Government and Politics, Geethanjali Publications, New Delhi,
2010

POL1C04 Theories and Concepts of Public Administration

Credit 5
Course Outcome
CO1: Establish conceptual understanding on the discipline of Public Administration
CO2: Analyse major theoretical perspectives on the study of Public Administration
CO3: Analyse major theoretical movements in the study of Public Administration
CO4: Understand the theoretical frameworks of the institution of Bureaucracy
CO5: Explore the need for Comparative Public Administration
Module I: Nature of Public Administration
Nature, Scope and Importance of Public Administration
Evolution of Public Administration
Public Administration as an Art and as a Science
New trends in Public Administration
Module II: Approaches to Public Administration
Evolution of Administrative Theory
Traditional Approaches: Philosophical, Historical, Comparative
Modern Approaches: Marxist, Ecological, Behavioural, Developmental, Decision Making, Structural
Functional
Contemporary Approaches: Contingency Approach, Rational Choice Approach, Public Choice
Approach
Module III: Perspectives in Public Administration
Administration Reforms Movement (1870-1926)
Scientific Management
Human Relation Movement- Human element in Public Administration- Minno brook I
New Public Administration- Minno brook II: Variations in foundations
New Public Management
Module IV: Bureaucratic Theory
Nature, Scope and Importance and Classification of Bureaucracy
Features of Liberal Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy and Development
Models and Bureaucracy: Neutral, Committed
Merits and Demerits of Bureaucracy
Challenges of Bureaucracy

Module V: Comparative Public Administration

Nature, Scope and Importance of Comparative Public Administration (CPA)
Challenges to Comparative Public Administration

CO Outcome Statement PO/ CL KC Class Lab/ Assessment

PSO Session Field
Hrs Hrs
CO1 Establish conceptual Un Co Assignment,
understanding on the Seminar
discipline of Public
Administration
CO2 Analyse major theoretical An Fa Assignment,
perspectives on the study of Group
Public Administration Discussion
CO3 Analyse major theoretical An Co Assignment,
movements in the study of Book Review
 Public Administration
CO4 Understand the theoretical Un Fa Assignment,
frameworks of the Seminar
institution of Bureaucracy
CO5 Explore the need for Ev Fa Assignment,
Comparative Public Article Review
Administration

Books and References

B. L. Fadia , Administrative Theory, Sahithya Bhavani Publications
Bidyut Chakrabarthy and Prakash Chand, Public Administration in a Globalizing
World, Sage, 2012
Edward Weidner(ed), Development Administration in Asia, Duke University
Press,1970
F. W. Riggs, The Ecology of Public Administration , Asia Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1961
F.W. Riggs, Administration in Developing Countries: The Theory of Primitive Society,
Bosten, 1964
Heady, Public Administration: A Comparative Perspective.
Indian Journal of Public Administration, New Delhi.
lka Dhameja & Swetha Mishra, Public Administration: Approaches and Applications,
Pearson, 2016
Max Weber, The Theory of Social and Economic Organization, Free Press, New York,
1968
Ramesh.K.Arora, Administrative Theory, Associate Publishing House, New Delhi
Ravindra Prasad(eds.), Administrative Thinkers, Sterling, New Delhi, 2015
Rumki Basu, Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi
Sharma. M. P, Public Administration in Theory and Practice Kithab Mahal, Allahabad
S.R. Maheswari, Indian Administration, Orient Blackswan, Hyderabad, 2009
Vasthi & Avasthi,Administrative Theory (Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal, Agra)
White L. D, Introduction to the Study of Public Administration, Surjeet Publications
 II SEM M. A. POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL2C05 Comparative Politics
Credits 5
Course Outcome
PSO 1 Understand the place of Political Science within the broader spectrum of Social Sciences and
allied interdisciplinary areas.
PSO 2 Students should be able to differentiate among multiple Political Science perspectives, theories
and ideologies from a range of written or spoken genres. They should be able to explain, analyze and
articulate contemporary issues and events using such perspectives, theories and ideologies.
PSO 3 Understand the diverse institutions, processes, constitutional and legal frameworks and public
policies in one’s own country and to compare it across the world.
PSO 4 Acquire specialized knowledge about the shaping of the international relations and the diverse
theories and approaches that facilitate its explanation.
PSO 5 Demonstrate the ability to outline and defend a vision of politics for the present and future
generations with the aid of democracy, justice, rights, freedom and secularism.
PSO 6 Analyze a phenomenon, an event or a construct with insight, knowledge,
reasoning and technical skill by employing appropriate research methodology and draw original and
logical conclusions.

Course content
Module – I Comparative Politics: Different Perspectives
a) Institutional- b) Systems - c) Cultural- Political Economy

Module – II State in Comparative Framework

a) Democratic States- b) Authoritarian state- c) Corporatist States- d) Post-colonial
state.
Module- III Comparative Development Experience
a) Issues of modernization, integration into the world system

b) Underdevelopment and modernization

c) Development and Democracy

Module -IV Nationalism

a) Different articulations of nationalism: Europe and post- colonial societies

b) Post-nationalism.
 Module – V Process of Democratization
a) Role of democratic assertions, constitution and political authority.
b) Electoral systems, parties and representation.

CO Outcome Statement PO/PS CL KC Class Lab Assessment

O sessions session/ task
(Hrs.) Field
visits
(Hrs.)
CO1 Understand the PO1 Un Co 18 00 Assignment
concepts, ideas, and PO2 on major
disputes in PSO2 disputes in
comparative politics PSO5 Comparative
politics
CO2 Analyse the theories of PO2 An Co 18 00 Tutorial on
states and approaches of PSO2 reading
development PSO4 articles on
major
theories of
development
CO3 Develop a critical PO1 Cr Co 18 00 Assignment
perspective on the major PO5 on critical
issues of the domestic PSO3 perspectives
politics of selected states on the
domestic
politics of
select states
CO4 Explore the ways to PO5 Un Pr 18 00 Book
address political issues PSO3 Reviews on
confronted by the major PSO4 Major
countries in the Political
world Issues
CO5 Learn to use conceptual PO1 Un Co 18 00 Assignment
tools to understand new PO6 on New
developments in PSO2 Political
political regimes – PSO3 Development
democratic and non- s in select
democratic states Countries
across the world
Books and References

Alavi, Hamsa, “State and Class under Peripheral Capitalism” in Alavi Hmaza and
Teodor Shanin eds., ‘Introduction to the Sociology of Developing Societies’
Macmillan, London and Basingstoke, 1982.
Bara, Judith & Mark Pennington, Comparative Politics, Sage Publications, New
Delhi, 2009.
Bracher, Karl Dietrich, The German Dictatorship: Origins, Structure and
Consequences of National Socialism, Penguin, Hammondsworth, 1973(Penguin
History Paperbacks 1991).
Calhoun, Craig, Nationalism, Open University Press, Buckingham, 1997.

Chilcote, Ronald H, Theories of Comparative Politics: In Search of A Paradigm, West

view Press, Colorado, 1994.
Dogen, Mattei and Pelassy Dominique, How to Compare Nations: Strategies in
Comparative Politics, Vision Books, New Delhi, 1988.
Frank A., ‘The Development of Under Development’ in J. Cockroft, A. Frank and D.
Johnson eds., Dependence and underdevelopment, Anchor, New York, 1972.
Hague, Rod& Martin Harrop, Comparative Government and Politics: An
Introduction,
Held, David, ‘ The Development of Modern State’, Stuart Hall and Bram Gieben,eds.
Formations of Modernity, Polity Press, Cambridge,1982.
Laitin, David, “Comparative Politics: The State of the Sub- discipline” in Ira
Katznelson and Helen Milner eds., Poltical Science: The State of the Discipline, W.W.
Norton & Co., New York, 2002, p.p. 630-659
Landman,Todd, Issues and Methods in Comparative politics: An Introduction,
Rutledge, London, 2006.
Leys, Colin, “The Rise and Fall of Development Theory’ in Colin Leys, Total
Capitalism:
Mair, Peter, “Comparative Politics: An Overview”, in R.E.Goodin and H. Klingemann
eds., The New Handbook of Political Science, OUP, Oxford, 1996.
Market Politics: Market State, Three Essays Collective, Delhi, 2007.
Mohanty Manorajan, “Comparative Political Theory and Third World Sensitivity”,
Teaching Politics, No.1&2, 1975.
Moore, Barrmgton, Jr.., ‘Social Origins of Democracy and Dictatorship: Lord Peasant in
the Making of the Modern World’, Beacon Press, Boston, 1996.
Pal grave, New York, 2004
Peter, Limqueco, and Mc Farlane Bruce, Neo Marxist Theories of Development,
Croom Helm and St. Martin Press, London, 1983.
Peters, Guy B., Institutional Theory in Political Science: The ‘New Institutionalism’,
Continuum International Publishing, OUP, London/ New York, 2005.
Petess, B.Guy, Comparative Politics: Theories and Methods, Macmillan, London,
1996.
Sartori, Giovanni,’Compare, Why and How’ in Mattei Dogan and Ali Kazancigil eds.,
Comparing Nations, Concepts, Strategies, Substance, Blackwell, Oxford, 1994
Saxena, Rekha (ed.), Varieties of Federal Governance: Major Contemporary
Models,Cambridge University Press India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011
 POL2C06 Political Theory: Liberal Tradition
Credits 5

Course outcome

CO1. To understand the essential background to modern Western Political Thought

and it’s origins in the Enlightenment in the middle of the last millennium.
CO2. To analyse the rise of Realism in the political sphere as epitomised by the life
and times of Niccolò Machiavelli. To see how this was manifested in the rise of the
modern ‘secular’ nation state.
CO3. To compare and contrast different perspective of social contract theory and
analysis the sstate of nature,law of nature and the theory of contract propounded y
Thomas Hobbs,John Locke and J.J.Rousseau and to provide an investigative
introduction to the origin of state and government through the prism of the Social
Contract theories of the 17th century in Europe.

CO4. To encourage the students to understand the philosophical foundation of Jeremy

Bentham and J.S.Mill and their contribution of individualism and liberalism.
a comparative study of the experiment in Liberal Government in England with
particular reference to the philosophy of the Utilitarians.

CO5. To lead the students in an investigative study of the conservative backlash to the
philosophy of the liberals with specific focus on English liberals such as Edmund
Burke the German Idealist philosophers. Emmanuel Kant and G.W. H. Hegel.

CO6. To encourage the students to investigate more on liberalist philosophy of

H.J.Laski, the justice philosophy of John Rawls. Apart from this an analysis on the
neo-liberalist philosophy of Robert Nozick and F. Hayek.

Corse content

Module – I Enlightenment, Modernity and Reason: The Philosophical and Socio-economic Setting
of Political Liberalism
Module – II Machiavelli : Church vs. State Controversy; Modern Secular Nation State; Political
Realism
Module – III Thomas Hobbes (Political Absolutism, Human Nature and Contract): John Locke
(Limited Government, Private Property and Civil Society); J.J.Rousseau (Critique of Civilization,
General Will and Social Contract)

Module – IV Jeremy Bentham (Quantitative Utility): J.S Mill (Qualitative Utility, Liberty and
Laissez Faire State)
Module – V Reactions to Liberalism; Edmund Burke (Conservative Reformism, Critic of French
Revolution): G.W. F.Hegel (Idealism, Dialectics, State, Freedom, Critique of Civil society)
Module – VI Positive Liberalism (H.J.Laski, John Rawls): Neoliberalism (Robert Nozick and F.
Hayek)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CO Outcome Statement PO/PS CL KC Class Lab Assessment
O sessions session/ task
(approx) Field
(Hrs.) visits
(Hrs.)

CO1 To understand the PO2 Un Co 10 00 Assignment

essential background on providing
PSO1
to modern Western an essential
Political Thought and PSO2 timeline of
it’s origins in the the major
Enlightenment in the incidents in
middle of the last the
millennium Enlightenme
nt

CO2 To analyse the rise of PO1 An Co 10 00 Assignment

Realism in the on writing a
PSO2
political sphere as paper on the
epitomised by the life PSO3 life and times
and times of Niccolo of
Machiavelli. To see Machiavelli
how this was with proper
manifested in the rise references
of the modern and footnotes
‘secular’ nation state

CO3 To provide a PO2 Un Co 20 00 Tutorial/stud

investigative ent -led
PSO3
introduction to the discussion on
origin of state and PSO4 the major
government through Social
the prism of the Social Contract
Contract theories of theorists of
the 17th century in Europe
Europe

CO4 To encourage a PO1 Cr Co 20 00 Group-

comparative study of discussion
PO4
the experiment in with detailed
Liberal Government PSO6 student-led
in England with PSO4 minutes
particular reference to taking on the
the philosophy of the radical
Utilitarians experiments
of the
 Utilitarians in
England

CO5 To lead the students in PO4 Un Pr 20 00 To compare

an investigative study and contrast
PSO6
of the conservative the major
backlash to the primary
philosophy of the works of the
liberals with specific two
focus on the German conservative
Idealist philosophers, German
Emmanuel Kant and philosophers
G. W. H. Hegel - student-led
discussion

CO6 To challenge the PO1 Un Co 10 00 Term paper

students to investigate on the revival
PSO8
the revival of the of the liberal
liberal state in the PSO2 experiment in
West and particularly the West in
in England in the later the 19th
half of the 19th century century.
that culminated in the Critical
rise of the modern feedback
welfare state from students
expected.

Books and References

A Miller, Dard and Janet Cole, The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Thought, Basil
Blackwell, Oxford, 1991.
Bronner, Stephon Eric (ed.), Twentieth Century Political Theory, Routledge, New York,
2005.
Catlin,George, A History of Political Philosophy, Surjeet Publications,Delhi, 2006.

Clohesy, Anthony M et.al, eds., Contemporary Political Theorists in context, Routledge,

Oxon, 2009.
Dunning W.A, A History of Political Theories (4 Vols.), Central Book Depot, Allahabad .

Gettell R.G, History of Political Thought, Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 2007

Gould, James A and Vincent N Thursby (eds.) Contemporary Political Thought, Rhine
hart, Holt, 1969.
Hamphser, Monk, Jain, A History of Modern Political Thought, Blackwell Publishers,
UK, 1992.
Hayek,F.,The Fortunes of Liberalism,University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1989.
 John, Gray, Hayek on Liberty, Routledge, New York, 1998.

Kelly, Paul, Liberalism, Polity Press, USA, 2005.

Kymlica, Will, Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction, OUP, New Delhi,

2005.
Laski, H.J, The Rise of European Liberalism, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2006
Maxey, C.C, Political Philosophies, Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 2007.

Ralf M. Bader and John Meadovcraft (eds), The Cambridge Companion to Nozick's
Anarchy, State and Utopia, Cambridge Uty Press, Cambridge, 2011.
Riker, W. H., Liberalism against Populism: A Confrontation between the Theory of
Democracy and the Theory of Social Choice, Waveland Press, San Francisco, 1988.
Sabine, George H, A History of Political Theory, Oxford, IBH, 2008

Shapiro,Ian,The Moral Foundations of Politics, Aakar Books, New Delhi, 2004.

Subratha Mukherjee and Sushila Ramaswamy, A History of Political Thought, PHI

Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2016.
Terrell Carver & James Martin, Continental Political Thought, MacMillan, Palgrave,
2003.

POL2C07 Issues in Indian Politics

Credits 5

Course Outcomes:

CO1–Analyse the dialectics of caste, class and politics in India

CO2– Understand and analyse the changing nature of Party System in India
with special reference to major political parties in the country
CO3 –Analyse the dynamics of electoral politics in India
CO4 – Understand various debates on secularism, nationalism,
communalism and democracy
CO5– Understand various theories of marginalisation and the problems of
marginalised social groups in India
CO6 –Evaluate India’s Political economy and the development experience
Course content
Module – I
Dialectics of Caste and Class
Module -II
Nature of Party system:
a. Ideology and social Base of Major Political Parties in India
b. All India Parties
c. Regional Political Parties – An overview.
 Module -III
Electoral Politics:
Political Participation and electoral Behaviour: Electoral Reforms
Module -IV
Challenges to Secular Polity
Secularism – Theory and Practice. Challenges to Secularism in India – Castism, Communalism and
Religious fundamentalism
Module -V
Marginalised Sections: Linguistic and Ethnic Movements: Women and Children; Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Module -VI
Democracy , Development and Globalilzation

CO Outcome PO CL KC Class Lab Assessment

Statement / PS O Sessions / Fiel d
/ Hrs
Tutorial
Hrs
CO1 Analyse the PO1 An Co 16 00 Assignment
dialectics of PSO on the
caste, class and 2 working of
gender politics PSO caste and
in India 6 class in
Indian
society
CO2 Understand PSO 3 Un A 14 00 Assignment
and analyse the PSO 5 on the
changing Fa contemporary
nature of Party Pr nature of
System in party politics
India with in India
special
reference to
major
CO3 Evaluate the PSO4 An Pr Fa 14 00 Assignment
dynamics of PSO6 on the
electoral factors that
politics in influence
India voting
behaviour in
India
CO4 Understand PSO2 Un Co 16 00 Seminar on
various debates PSO5 the nature of
on secularism, secularism in
nationalism, India
communalism
 and democracy
CO5 Understand PSO 2 Un Co Ev 15 00 Assignment
various PSO 5 on the
theories of problems
marginalisation facing by
and the sexual
problems of minorities
marginalised
social groups
in India
CO6 Evaluate PSO2 Ev Co 15 00 Assignment
India’s PSO3 on India’s
Political Neo- liberal
economy and experience
the
development
experience

Books and References

Atul Kohli, Poverty Amid Pleanty in the New India, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, 2012
Bambhri, C.P. Indian Politics since Independence, Shipra, Delhi : 1996

Basu, Amrita and Atul Kohli (eds), Community, Conflicts and the State in India, Delhi,
199
Baxi, Upendra and Bhikhu Parekh(eds) Crisis and change in contemporary India, Sage,
New Delhi: 1995
Berberoughu, Berch(ed) Class, State and Development in India, Sage, New Delhi: 1992

Brass, Paul .R The Politics of India Since Independence, Cambridge Uty. Press,
Cambridge : 2002
Chandhoke, Neera & Praveen Priyadarsi eds. Contemporary India, Pearson, New Delhi,
2009.
Chatterjee, Partha, State and Politics in India, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1997.

Datta, Prabhat, Regionalisation of India’s Politics, Sterling, New Delhi: 1993

Gupta, Bhabani Sen, India: Problems of Governance, Konark Publishers, New Delhi
1996
Hassan, Zoya, S.N.Jha etal.(eds) The state, Political processes and Identity: Reflections
on Modern India, Sage, New Delhi :: 1989.
James Monor, The Writings of James Manor: Politics and State Society Relations in
India, Orient Blackswan, New Delhi, 2016.
Jenkins, Rob, Democratic Politics and Economic Reform in India, OUP, Cambridge,
1999.
 K. Balagopal, Ear to the Ground: Selected Writings on Class and Caste, Navayana
Publishers, New Delhi, 2011
Kaviraj, Sudipta, Politics in India, Oxford University Press, Calcutta, 1997.

Khan, Rasheeduddin, Bewildered India: Identity, Pluralism, Discord, Har – Anand, New
Delhi: 1994.
Kohli, Atul, Democracy and Discontent: India’s Growing crisis of Governability,
Cambridge University Press, NewYork: 1992.
Kothari, Rajani, Politics in India, , Orient Blackswan ,New Delhi, 2010

Satyamurthy,T.V.(ed), State and Nation in the Context of Social Change 2 Volumes Delhi
OUP, 1994.
Singh, Randhir, Indian Politics Today, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2009.

Subrata K. Mitra, Politics in India: Structure, Process and Policy, Oxford Uty Press, New
Delhi, 2014
Vanaik, Achin & Rajeev Bharghava eds. Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives,
Orient Blackwan, NewDelhi, 2010.
Varshney, Ashuthosh(ed) The Indian Paradox: Essays in Indian Politics New Delhi :
Sage Publications 1989.

POL2C08: Theories and Concepts of International Politics

Credits 5
Course Outcomes
CO1 Discuss the various Perspectives on the study of International Politics and critique
Concept of Power in International Politics.
CO2 Infer the importance of theory in international politics-Realism Vs. Idealism,
System Theory, Game Theory, Communication Theory, Decision making Theory,
Integration Theory and Dependency Theory.
CO3 Restructuring Theory, Practice and Agency: Explain and critique Non-State Actors
and Global Civil Society Organisation New Social Movements; Green Politics,
Orientalism and Global Civil Society.
CO4 Describe and Critique Changing nature of warfare, Weapons of Mass
Destruction, Terrorism and National Security, Deterrence, Conflict resolution and
Conflict transformation
CO5Analysis changing nature of Foreign Policy: Changing Concept of National
Interest: Developments in the Cold War, Post- Cold War Period, Neo-Liberalism.
CO6 Discuss about the Future Order and Global Governance: Globalization and Post-
Cold War Trends, Questions on Imperialism and Hegemony – Impact of Globalization
on State System.

Course content

Module – I
 Perspectives on the study of International Politics: Concept of Power in International Politics.
Module – II
Approaches to the Study of International Politics: Realism Vs. Idealism, System Theory, Game
Theory, Communication Theory, Decision making Theory, Integration Theory and Dependency
Theory.
Module – III
Restructuring Theory, Practice and Agency: New Social Movements; Green Politics, Orientalism
and Global Civil Society.
Module – IV
Conflict, Peace and Insecurity Dilemma: Political, Military, Economic, Environmental, Terrorism
and National Security – Theories of Conflict Resolution and Peace Research.
Module – V
Foreign Policy: Changing Concept of National Interest: Developments in the Cold War, Post- Cold
War Period, Neo-Liberalism.
Module – VI
Future Order and Global Governance: Globalization and Post-Cold War Trends,
Questions on Imperialism and Hegemony – Impact of Globalization on State System.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Lab
Class Sessi
O PO/P C K sessi on Assessment
Outcome Statement
C SO L C ons ( Field Task
hrs)
Visits
Discuss the various Perspectives on
Reading and
CO the study of International Politics and U C
13 Preparation
1 critique Concept of Power in n K
of notes
International Politics.

Infer the importance of theory in

international politics-Realism Vs.
Reading and
Idealism, System Theory, Game 02- E C
CO 13 Preparation
Theory, Communication Theory, Apr v K
2 of notes
Decision making Theory, Integration
Theory and Dependency Theory.
 Restructuring Theory, Practice and
Agency: Explain and critique Non-
CO State Actors and Global Civil Society C Discussion
¼ U 10
3 Organisation New Social Movements; K and Seminar
Green Politics, Orientalism and
Global Civil Society

Describe and Critique Changing

nature of warfare, Weapons of Mass
F Reading and
CO Destruction, Terrorism and National 04-
R & 16 Preparation
4 Security, Deterrence, Conflict Apr
Pr of notes
resolution and Conflict
transformation

Analysis changing nature of Foreign

Policy: Changing Concept of National
Book
CO Interest: Developments in the Cold 04- A C
22 Review and
5 War, Post- Cold War Period, Neo- Apr n K
Seminar
Liberalism.

- Discuss about the Future Order and

Global Governance: Globalization
and Post-Cold War Trends,Questions & Reading and
CO
on Imperialism and Hegemony – E 16 Preparation
6
Impact of Globalization on State v of notes
System.

Books and references

Amin, Samir, Specters of Capitalism: A Critique of Current Intellectual Fashions,
Rainbow Publishers, Delhi, 1999.
B.S. Chimni and Siddharth Mallavarapu, International Relations, Pearson, 2012
Booth, Ken, Realism and World Politics, Routledge, London, 2011.

Burchill, Scott et al (ed.), Theories of international Relations, Palgrave: New York,

2005.
Dougherty, James E., Robert L.P Faltzgrah, Contending Theories of International
Relations, Philadelphia, JB LIppincott Company, 1971.
Frankel Joseph, Contemporary International Theory and the Behaviour of States,
Giddens, Anthony: The Consequences of Modernity, Cambridge: Polity Press, 1990.
Gill Stephen, Gramsci, Historical Materialism and International Relations,
Cambridge: CUP, 1993.
Griffiths, Martin, Fifty Thinkers in International Relations, London, Routledge, 1999.
Ham, Peter Van, Social Power in International Politics, Routledge, 2010.

Hoogvelt, Ankie, Globalisation and the Post Colonial World: The New Political
Economy of Development, Macmillan, 1997.
Jackson, Robert & George Soreusen, Introduction to International Relations:
Theories & Approaches, OUP, 2003.
Jackson, Robert and George Sorensen, Introduction to International Relations:
Theories and Approaches, OUP, Oxford, 2010.
Joshua S. Glodstein and Jon C. Pevehouse, International Relations, Pearson, 2012

Kothari, Rajni, Transformation and Survival: In Search of Human World Order,

Delhi, Ajanta, 1988.
Kubalkova, V., A Cruickshank, Marxism and Theory of International Relations,
London, Routledge, 1980.
Neuumann, Stephanie, G., International Relations Theory and the Third World,
London: Macmillan, 1998.
Ordeshook, Peter C., Game Theory and Political Theory, Cambridge: CUP, 1986.

Richard, Falk, Globalisation and International Relations Theory.

Roach, Steven C, Critical Theory and International Relations: A Reader, Routledge,

New York, 2008.
Sharma, Satish K., (ed), Multucultarism and Ethnicity in Global Context, Jaipur,
Rawat, 1996.
Smit, Steve, Ken Booth, et al., (eds.), International Relations Theory: Positivism and
Beyond, Cambridge: CUP, 1996.
Spergele, Roger D., Political Realism in International Theory, Cambridge, CUP,
1996.
Strange, Susan, The Retreat of the State: The Diffusion of Power in the World
Economy, Cambridge: CUP, 1996.
Taylor, Trevor, (ed.), Approaches and Theory in International Relations, London:
Longman, 1978.
Thornton, A.P., Imperialism in the Twentieth Century, Minnesota: Macmillan, 1997.

Viotti, Paul, R., International Relations Theory: Realism, Pluralism, Globalism, New
York, Macmillan, 1987.
Walker R.B.J., Inside/Outside: International Relations as Political Theory,
Cambridge, CUP, 1993.
 III SEMESTER M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE (CUCSS)

Course Code : POL3C09

Course Title :RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Credit :4
Course Outcomes
CO1 : Understand the meaning , objectives and significance of social science research and scientific
research
CO2 :Identify the relevance of research methodology in social science research.
CO3 :Differentiate the w types of research and familiarize survey research.
CO4 : Understand and apply various types of research designs in social science research process
CO5 : Identify and categories different stages in problem formulation
CO6 : Acquainted with different sampling methods
CO7 : Understand and apply different tools and techniques of data collection ,processing and analysis
CO8 : To produce a synopsis on the basis of different steps in the social research .

Course content

Module- I
Research-Meaning and Objectives- Social Science Research and Scientific Research
Module -II
Relevance of Research Methodology in the Social Sciences-Concept, Hypothesis,
Variables.
Module -III
Types of Research- Survey Research
Module -IV
Research Design-Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental and Action Research
Module -V
Problem Formulation
Module -VI
Sampling-Random, Systematic, Stratified
Module -VII
Data - Data Collection, Data Processing and Data Analysis
Module -VIII
Computer and Internet Applications

Books and references

Brid ge Somek, Lewin, Research Methods in the Social Sciences, Vistaar Publications,
New Delhi, 2008.
Chatterji, Rakhari, Methods of Political Enquiry,The World Press Private Ltd.,
Calcutta,1970.
Donileen R Loseke, Methodological Thinking: Basic Principles of Social Research
Design, Sage, New Delhi, 2013
Ghosh.B.N, Scientific Method and Social Research, Sterling, New Delhi.
Gilbert Nigel(ed), Researching Social life, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 1993.
Goode and Hatt, Methods in Social Research, Mc.Graw-Hill, New York, 1952.
Gopal Lal Jain, Research Methodology: Methods Tools and Techniques, Mangal Deep
Publications, Jaipur, 2003.
Hammersley, Martyn, The Politics of Social Research ,Sage Publication , New Delhi1995.
Johnson, Janet Buttolph and Joslya, Richard A Political Science Research Methods,
Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd, New Delhi 1983.
Kerlinger .F.W, Foundations of Behavioral Research, Surjeeth ,Publications, New
Delhi.
Kothari.C.R., Research Methodology : Methods and Techniques, New Age
International, New Delhi, 2004.
Krishnaswami.O.R & Ranganathan M, Methodology of Research in Social Sciences,
Himalaya, 2006.
Kumar, Ravijith, Research Methodology: A Step by Step Guide to Beginner, Pearson,
New Delhi, 2005.
Law, John, After Method, Mess in Social Science Research, Routledge, Taylor and
Francis, London, 2004
Morgan, Garety(ed), Beyond Method: Strategies for Social research, Sage
publication, New Delhi, 1983.
Morton, Rebecca B, Methods and to the Models: A Guide to the Empirical ‘Analysis
of formal models in Political Science, Cambridge University Press, UK, 1999.
Sayer, B.A.V.Prasad, D.Ravindra and Satyananayana.P(eds), Research Methods in
Social Science, Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi, 1983
Sharma.B.A.,V.Prasad & Sathyanarayana.P (eds); Research Methods in Social
Sciences, Sterling, NewDelhi,1983.
Singleton Royce Jr.(eds), Approaches to Social Research, Oxford University Press,
New York, 1988.
Young.P.V : Scientific Social Surveys and Research, Asia Publishing House, Bombay,
1997.
Zina O Leary, The Essential Guide to Doing Research, Vistaar, New Delhi, 2008.

POL3C10: Political Theory: Marxian Tradition

Course Title : Political Theory :Marxian Tradition
Credit :5
Course Outcome
CO1 : To understand different aspects of Marxian methods as a tool of study society and its
dynamics.
CO2 : To understand the contribution of Lenin to Marxian thought.
CO3 : To understand Mao’s contribution to socialist theory and the role of peasantry in revolution and
explain the concepts like, new democracy, cultural revolution.
CO4 : To help the students to understand the contribution of Gramsci to Marxian theory and analyse the
concepts like theory of Hegemony and Role of Intellectuals.
CO5: To understand the contemporary Marxist Theory and evaluate the contribution of Althusser and
Frankfurt School .

Course content

Module -I. Marx and Engels

Marxian method for the study of society and its dynamics
Materialist Dialectics; Historical Materialism (Base/Super Structure relations)
Theory of Classes, Theory of Surplus Value, Class Struggle, concept of Alienation.
Critique of capitalism
Engels: Origin of Family, Private Property and State.
Module -II. Lenin
Theory of State and Revolution
Democratic Centralism and Dictatorship of the Proletariat.
Theory of Imperialism
Lenin’s contribution to Marxian theory and practice
Module -III. Mao
Mao ‘TOn Contradictions’
Views on the role of peasantry in revolution
New Democracy, Cultural Revolution
Mao’s contribution to socialist theory and practice
Module -IV. Gramsci:
Gramsci as a theoretician of the superstructure
State and domination: Instrumentalist conception and relative autonomy
State and Civil Society; Theory of Hegemony and Role of intellectuals
Fascism and working class.
Module -V. Contemporary Marxism.
Althusser – Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses
The Frankfurt School and its Contribution to Marxist Theory.

Required Readings.
Althusser, Louis, Lenin, Philosophy and other Essays, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2010.
Bottomore, T.B, Modern Interpretations of Marx, Basil Blackwell ,London, , 1988
Christine, Buei Glucksman, Gramsci and the State, Lawrence and Wishart, London,
1980
Cohan. G.A, Karl Marx Theory of History: A Defence, Prinston University Press,
2001.
Draper, Hab, Karl Marx’s Theory of Revolution , Monthly Review Press ,1978, 2
vols.
Gilbert.A, Marx’s Politics ,Oxford, Marti Robertiom, 1981
Hallowell, J.H, Main Currents in Modern Political Thought, Surjeet Publications,
New Delhi, 2006.
Kolakowski.L, Main Currents of Marxism, Oxford ,Clarendan, 1978
Leclane, Politics, Ideology and Marxism Theory, NLB,London, 1977
Lorimer, Doug , Fundamentals of Historical Materialism, Aakar Books, Delhi, , 2006.
Luckas, Georg, Lenin: A Study on the Unity of his Thought, Verso, London, 2009.
MacLellan, David, Marxism after Marx, MacMillen, London, 1979.
MacLellan, David, The Thought of Karl Marx, MacMillan , London, ,1978
Maguise, John.M Marx’s Theory of Politics , Cambridge University press, 1978
Mohanty.M, The Political Philosophy of Mao Tse-Tung, Mac.Millan , New Delhi, ,
1978
Popper, Karl, The Open Society and its Enemies Vol II , Routlege, Oxon. 2003.
Resnick, Stephen. A and Wolff Richard. D eds. New Departures in Marxian Theory,
Routledge, Oxon, 2006.
Sabine, George H, A History of Political Theory, Oxford IBH, 2008.
Santucci, Antonio. A, Antonio Gramsci, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2011.
Swingewood, Alan, Marx and Modern Social Theory, Mac.Millian, London, 1978
Tse-Tung , Mao, ‘On Contradiction’ in Four Essays on Philosophy, Foreign
Languages Press, Peking, 1975.
Woods, Alan, Reformism or Revolution: Marxism and Socialism in the 21st Century,
Aakar Books, Delhi, 2009.
Course Code :POL3C11
Course Title: Issues in International politics
Credit :5

Course Outcome
CO1 : Understand the post-cold war international politics and critically analyse the emergence of new
cold war.
CO2 :To identify and evaluate the major trends in Foreign Polices of USA, Russia ,China, Japan
CO3 : Critically evaluate arms race and Disarmament
CO4 : Understand the role and relevance of global and regional organization for co-operation and
Development
CO5 : Identify new conflicts and challenges in the contemporary international political scenario.
CO6:Understand and and evaluate the complex role played by UN in international peace, development
and security issues.
 Course content

Module -I. Post-Cold War International Politics

End of cold war
Post-cold war period and rise of Uni-polarism
Uni-polarism and its impact on International Politics
Emergence of ‘New cold war’ – origin, evolution, impact
Module -II. Foreign Policy
Major trends in the foreign policies of U.S.A., Russia, China and Japan
Module -III. .Arms race and Disarmament
Different stages of Arms race
Arms race and world peace
Process of disarmament and arms control
Module -IV. .Co-operation and Development - Global and Regional
G-8 and G-20, IMF, WTO
EU and NATO
ASEAN, SAARC
Module -V. United Nations
United Nations and International Peace
U.N. and Development
Peace keeping operations of the U.N.
Peace and security issues before U.N.
Module -VI. Conflicts and Challenges
International Terrorism
Human Rights violations
Rise of ethnic violence
Globalisation, MNCs and TNCs

Books and References

A.F.K Organski, World Politics, Random House, New York, 1968.
Abdul Said, Theory of International Relations: Crisis of Relevance, Prentice Hall of
India, 2002.
Alexander Anievas, Marxism and World Politics: Contesting Global Capitalism,
Routledge, 2010.
Art, Robert. J, America’s Grand Strategy and World Politics, Routledge, New York,
2009.
Baxter, Kylie and Shahram Akbarzadeh, U.S Foreign Policy in the Middle East,
Routledge, Oxon, 2008.
Chandrasekhar, Sriram, etal, ed., War Conflicted Human Rights: Theory and Practice,
Rutledge, London. 2010.
Charles W. Kegley etc; (ed) Worlds Politics : Trends and Transformation, St: Martins
Press, New York, 2000.
Christian Reus Smit and Duncan Snidel eds. The Oxford Handbook of International
Relations, OUP, New Delhi, 2008.
Donnelly, Jack, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice, Westview, Boulder
1993.
Gray, Colin. S, War, Peace and International Relations, Routledge, Oxon, 2008.
Hans J.Morgenthau,Politics among Nations : Struggle for Power and Peace, Kalyan
Publishers, New Delhi, 1985.
Harry Magdoff, Imperialism without Colonies, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2007.
John Baylis & Steve Smith etc; (ed) The Globalization of World Politics: An
Introduction to International Relations, 4th edition, Oxford, University Press, New
York, 2008.
John Bellamy Foster, Naked Imperialism, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2006.
 Norman D. Palmer & Howard.C.Perkins, International Relations, , I.T.B.S.Publishers,
New Dellhi, 2002.
Porter, Careth and Jauet Welah Brown, Global Environmental Politics, Westview,
Boulder 1991.
Robert Jackson & George Sorensen Introduction to International Relations, OUP,
New York, 2008.
Robert, Gilpin, The Political Economy of International Relations, Princeton
University Press, New Jersey, 1987.
Samir Dasgupta & Jan Nederveen Pieterse eds., Politics of Globalization, Sage, New
Delhi, 2009.
Scott Burchill, Richard- Theories of Internationals Relations, Palgrave, New York,
2008.
Smith, Neil, The End Game of Globalization, Routledge, Oxon, 2005.
Stiglitz, Joseph, Globalization and its Discontents, Penguin Press, New Delhi, 2002.
Vinaya Kumar Malhotra -Theories and Approaches to International Relations,
Anmol, New Delhi, 2001.

III Semester (Electives)

POL3E01: Human Rights in India
Course Title :Human Rights in India
Credit : 3
Course Outcome
CO1 : Understand the meaning, nature ,evolution ,importance of human rights and examine various
approaches on human rights .
CO2 : Evaluate the role of United Nations in safeguarding human rights and examine universal
,universal declaration of human rights, convents for the protection and promotion of human rights

CO3 : Analyse the different constitutional provisions regarding human rights protection and promotion
CO4 : Understand different institutional mechanisms for human right protections and evaluate its
relevance .

CO5: Examine the human rights issues and challenges of marginalized social groups in India
CO6: Identify Human rights movements in India

Course content

Module -I
Meaning, Nature, Evolution and Importance of Human rights
Approaches to Human Rights-Western, Marxian and Third World.
Module -II
United Nations and Human Rights – Universal Declaration – International
Covenants as Civil and Political Rights, Social, Cultural and Economic Rights –
Institutional Structures and implementation of Human Rights
Module -III.
Human Rights in India-Constitutional Mandate, Political and Socio-Economic
Rights, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
ModuIle -IV.
Instrumentalities for protecting Human Rights, Judiciary, National Human Rights
Commission and the Media, Right to Information Act, Public Interest Litigations.
Module -V.
Human Rights and social groups: Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, Minorities,
Women and Children.
Module -VI.
Human Rights Movements in India

Books and Reference

R. Desai ed. Violation of Democratic Rights in India (2 Vols.),Popular Prakasam,
Bombay, 1986.
A.R. Desai ed. Assault on Democratic Rights in Contemporary India, E.G. Shah
Memorial Trust Publication, Bombay, 1985.
Andrew Clapham, Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford Uty. Press, New
York, 2007.
Bhattacharyya Harihar et. al. eds, : The Politics of Social Exclusion in India: Democracy
at the Crossroads, Routledge, Oxon, 2010
Chiranjeevi Nirmal, Human rights in India, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1997.
Darren O'Byrne, Human Rights, Pearson, 2012.
Darren.J.O.Byrne,(ed), Human Rights: an Introduction, Pearson education Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi, 2004
David P Forsythe ed. Human Rights and Development: International View, MacMillan,
London, 1989
Guru Gopal ed., Humiliation: Claims and Context, OUP, New Delhi, 2011
Indra Munhi (ed), The Aadivasi Question: Issues of Land, Forest and Livelihood, Orient
Blackswan, Hyderabad, 2012.
Janusz Symonides(ed) , New Dimensions and Challenges for Human Rights, Rawat
Publications, Jaipur, 2006.
Johari.J.C, Human rights and New World Order, Anmol Publications, New Delhi, 1998.
K. Balagopal, Ear to the Ground: Selected Writings on Class and Caste, Navayana
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2011
Krishna Iyer.V.R., Minorities, Civil Liberties and Criminal Justice, People’s Publishing
House, New Delhi, 1980.
Mourise Cranston, What are Human Rights, The Bodley Head, London, 1973.
Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman, Political Economy of Human Rights: The
Washington Connection and the Third World of Fsscism, South End Press, Boston, 1979.
Pavithran K.S,ed., Human Rights in India: Discourses and Contestations, Gyan
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2018
Shashi Motilal & Bijayalaxshmi , Human rights, Gender and environment, Allied
Publishers, New Delhi, 2006
South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre, Introducing Human rights, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2007.
T.S. Batra, Human Rights: A Critique, Metropolitan Books, New Delhi, 1979
Ujjwal Kumar Singh (ed), Human rights and Peace : Ideas, Laws, Institutions and
Movements, Sage, New Delhi, 2009
Upendra Baxi, The Right to be Human, Lancer International, New Delhi, 1987
Upendra Baxi, Inhuman wrongs and Human rights, Haranand , New Delhi, 1994
Walter Sernandes, Caste and Conversion Movements in India: Religion and Human
Rights, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, 1991.
Journal: Indian Journal of Human Rights
Course Code : POL3E02
Title of Course : Indian Administration
Credit : 3
Course Outcome
CO1: To understand the trajectories of evolution of Indian administration
CO2: To understand the institutions of central administration.
CO3: To understand the institutions state administrative .
CO4: To acquire knowledge about functioning of local administration
CO5 : Analyse the Indian administrative system
CO6: To critically evaluate the various challenges to Indian administration.
Course content

Module -I Introduction
Evolution of Indian Administration
Colonial Administration
Constitutional Basis of Indian Administration
Role of Public Administration in India
Development Administration
Union – State Administrative relations-

Module -II. Central Administration

Executive at the Union Level
Central Secretariat
Cabinet Secretariat
IAS
IPS
Module -III. State Administration
Executive at state level
State Secretariat
Module -IV. Local Administration
District Administration
Urban administration
Rural Administration
Module -V. Analysis of Indian Administration
Delegated Legislation
Control over Administration: Legislative, Governmental, and Judicial
Administrative Tribunals
Writs and Judicial Remedies
Module -VI. Challenges to Indian Administration
Administrative Culture in India
Integrity Administrative Corruption, Lok Pal, and Lok Ayukta.
Citizen and Administration
Administration and Public Relations

Books and References

A.Avasthi, S.P. Ranga Rao , Crisis in administration in India, Sterling Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. 1983
Aanand Bhandari , Public Administration and Responsible Governance
B.L. Fadia and Kuldeep Fadia, Indian Administration, Sahithya Bhavan, Agra, 2011.
B.Metha, Dynamics of State Administration , Anand Printer, New Delhi (1973)
Bidyut Chakraborthy, Reinventing Public Administration: The Indian Experience,
Orient Longman, New Delhi, 2007.
Hoshiar Singh & Pankaj Singh, Indian Administration, Pearson, 2012
M.C.Gupta & Kamal Nayan Kabra : Public Administration in India Case – Studies,
Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi – 1999)
Noorjahan Bava , Development Policies and Administrstion In India, Uppal Publishing
House, New Delhi, 1998
Padma Ramachandran, M.A. Oommen , Some Issues in Development Administration ,
Oxford & IBH. Publishing co. Pvt.Ltd, New Delhi, 1987
Paramanad Parashas , Public Admnistration Indian Perspective (Pre-Independence
period), Sarup and sons, New Delhi 1997
Prem Lata Bansal , Administrative Development In India
R.K.Srivastava , Public administration, Dynamics of Development Administrtion.
 R.N.Haldipur, Public Administration Reflections and Explorations ,Kanishka
Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi 1997
Raimann Patanayak , Administrative Structure and Policy in India
Rajesh K. Jha, Public Administration in India, Pearson, 2012
Ramehs K. Arora, Meena Sogani , Themes and Issues in Administrative Theory, Arihant
Publishers, Jaipur 1991
S.K.Goyal, Bureaucratic Administration in India , Chaugh Publications Allahabad,
India 1985
V. Subramanian , Social background of Indias Administration (Publications division,
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India 1983
V.K.Kshire, V.G Nandedkar, Public Admnistration In India, Rawat Publications,
Jaipur,.1995
V.K.Kshire, V.G.Nandeelkar , Public Administration in India , Rawat Publications,
Jaipur ,New Delhi, 1995
POL3E03: Politics of Developing Societies
Couse Title: Politics of Developing Societies
Credit: 3
Course Outcome
CO1: understand the theoretical background of Developing societies
CO2: Identify different approaches to the study of Developing Societies
CO3: Understand the external dimensions of problems and issues in third world and its comparative
analysis.
CO4: Understand the internal characteristics of problems and issues and its comparative analysis
CO5: Identify the extend and influence of religion, caste and ethnicity in third world countries.

Course content

Module – I Theoretical Background

Module - II Approaches to the Study of Developing Societies
Modernization Theory
Dependency Theory
Marxian Theory
Gandhian Approach
Module - III Comparative Analysis of Problems and Issues of Third World: The
External Dimension
Neo Colonialism
Dependency and Under- Development: Forms, Features and Impacts
Module - IV Comparative Analysis of Problems and Issues: Internal Characteristics
Types of Regimes- Asia, Africa and Latin America (1950s -1980s)
Single Party Regimes
Military Regimes
Authoritarian Regimes
Revolutionary Regimes
Ideologies and their impact on Social and Political change
Industrialization and Socio- Economic Change in the Developing Societies
Module – V
Role of Religion, Caste and Ethnicity, Cleavage and Alignments
(This course will be discussed by drawing examples from Third World countries
especially Mexico, Tanzania, Nigeria, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, China, Pakistan,
Yugoslavia etc.)

Books and References

Alvin Rabushka and Kenneth A. Shepsie, Politics in Plural Societies, Ohio, Charles
E. Merill Publishing Co., 1972.
 Banerjee, Dipendra, Marxian Theories and The Third World, Sage New Delhi, 1985.
Chatterjee, Partha, Lineages of Political Society: Studies in Post-Colonial
Democracy, Permanent Black, 2011.
Clapham, Christopher, Third World Politics,London, 1985.
Clark, Robert P., Power and Policy in the Third World,John Wiley and Sons,1978.
Diamond, Larry, Developing Democracy Towards Consolidation, John Hopkins
University Press, Baltimore, 1999.
Dos, Santos. T, ‘The Crisis of Development Theory and The Problems of Dependence
in Latin America’ in Henry Bernstein ed., Under Development and Development: The
Third World Today, Penguin, Hammondsworth, 1973.
Fawcett, Louisse & Yezid Sajigh, The Third World Beyond the Cold War, Oxford,
1999.
G. Almond and Coleman (eds.), The Politics of Developing Areas, Princeton
University Press, Princeton,1960.
George, Mathew Chunakkara, The Militarization of Politics and Society, Daga Press,
Hongkong, 1994.
Gries, Peter Hays & Stanley Rosen eds., Chinese Politics: State, Society and the
Market, Routledge, Oxen, 2010.
Harris, Nigel, The End of The World, Penguin, Middlesex, 1986.
Hermass, Elbaki, The Third World Reassessed, University of California Press,
London, 1980.
Jalal, Ayesha, Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia: A Comparative and
Historical Perspective, Cambridge University Press, New Delhi, 1996.
Joel, Mlgdal et.al. eds., State Power and Social Forces: Domination and
Transformation in the Third World, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1994.
Paul, Commack, David Pool and William Tordoff, Third World Politics
Macmillan,USA, 1998.
Robert Pinkney, Democracy in the Third World, Viva Books, New Delhi, 2008.
Schmitt, Dravid E, Dynamics of the Third World Political and Social Change, CUP
Cambridge, 1974.
Singh, Gopal, Prem R. Bhardwaj, Soviet Disintegration, Global Politics and Third
World Countries, Deep & Deep, New Delhi, 1995.
Varma S.P, International System and Third World, Vikasm New Delhi, 1998.
Wallernstein, Immanuel,’The Rise and Future Demise of the World Capital System:
Concepts for Comapartive Analysis’ in Hamsa Alavi and Theodore Shanin eds.,
Introduction to the Sociology of Developing Societies, Macmillan, London, 1982.
White, Stephen, Judy Balt and Paul G. Lewis, Development in East European
Politics, Duke University Press, Durhani, 1993.
William Riker H, Theory of Political Coalitions, New Haven,1962.

FOURTH SEMESTER MA POLITICAL SCIENCE

SEMESTER IV
CREDIT: 4
COURSE TITLE: POL4C12 -STATE AND SOCIETY IN KERALA

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: understand the making of Kerala politics during the colonial period and the underlying socio-
political forces including caste and class structure that shaped it.
CO2: Evaluate the institutional processes for the growth of democracy in Kerala
CO3: Analyse the role of political parties, trade unions and NGOs., representative institutions
CO4: Conduct the development discourse and its link with Kerala politics, social changing role
legislature.
CO5: Illustrate the politics of decentralization, democracy and the role of citizen.
CO6: Understand the economic development discourse, land reforms, the unified and diverse political
and social realms
CO7: Demonstrate the understanding of the contemporary discourses in Kerala’s society.

COURSE CONTENT

Module I: Social and Democratic Basis of Kerala Society

a. Kerala’s Caste Class Structure in the Pre-Independence Period
b. Social Reform Movements: An analysis
c. Democratic Movements and Temple Entry Struggle
d. Growth of Representative Institutions

Module II. The Democratic Phase

a. Legislature– changing role and functions; Political parties and electoral Politics.
b. Coalition Politics
c. Trades Unionism

Module III. Grass Root Level Democracy

a. Panchayat Raj Institutions
b. Peoples Planning Programmes – Challenges and Prospects

Module IV. Problems of economic growth

a. Land reforms – Industrial and Agricultural Situation
b. Kerala Model, Challenges and Prospects

Module V. New Social Movements

a. Dalit, OBC, Women Empowerment
CO Outcome PO/PSO CL KC Class Lab/field assessment
statement session/tutorial hrs
session
CO1 understand the PO1 Re Fa Assignment
making of PO2 Un Co and
Kerala politics PSO1 An Pr Presentation/
during the PSO2 Ev Class room
colonial period PSO4
and the
underlying
socio-political
forces including
caste and class
structure that
shaped it.
CO2 Evaluate the PO1 Re Fa Students can
institutional PO2 Un Co submit
processes for PSO1 An assignments
the growth of PSO2 Ev on the major
democracy in PSO4 social and
Kerala political
events.
CO3 Analyse the role PO1 Re Co Assignment
of political PO2 Un Pr and
parties, trade PSO1 An Me Presentation/
unions and PSO2 Ev Class room
NGOs., PSO4
representative
institutions
CO4 Conduct the PO1 Re Co Assignment
development PO2 Un Pr and
discourse and PSO1 An Me Presentation/
its link with PSO2 Ev Class room
Kerala politics, PSO4
social changing
role legislature.
CO5 Conduct the PO1 Re Co Assignment
development PO2 Un Pr and
discourse and PSO1 An Me Presentation/
its link with PSO2 Ev Class room
Kerala politics, PSO4
social changing
role legislature.
CO6 Illustrate the PO1 Re Co Prepare write
politics of PO2 Un Pr ups of main
decentralization, PSO1 An Me social issues
democracy and PSO2 Ev in
the role of PSO4 contemporary
citizen. Kerala
society and
make a news
analysis on
the issues
CO7 Demonstrate the PO1 Re Co Students can
 understanding PO2 Un Pr identify how
of the PSO1 An Me social issues
contemporary PSO2 Ev are portrayed
discourses in PSO4 in cinema
Kerala’s and make a
society. presentation
on the basis
of this.

Books and References

Chander N.Jose(ed), Kerala; Dynamics of state Politics Starting, Delhi, 1986
Gopa Kumar. G, Regional Political Parties and state Politics, Deep, Delhi, 1986

Herring Ronald.J, “Abolition of Landlordism in Kerala. A Aedistribution of

Privilege”. EPW 15,26., 1980
Jean A. Amartya Sen(eds),Prospecives on Developmet, 1991

Jeffrey Robin, The Decline of Nair Dominance: Society and Politics in Travancore
– 1847-1908, Vikas Publishing Hose New Delhi.
John K.C, The Melting Pot Kerala 1950-1970 Trivandrum.

John, John.P, Coalition Governments in Kerala, Institute for Study of Public Policy
and Management, Trivandrum, 1983.
Joseph Thamangalam (ed) Kerala - The Paradoxes of Public Action and
Development, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 2003.
Koshy, M.J, Constitutionalism in Travancore and Cochin, Kerala Historical Society,
TVPM 1972.
Koshy, M.J,Generis of Political Condenses in Kerala, Trivandrum, 1972.

Leiten, G.K , The First Communist Ministry in Kerala : 1957-59,K.P.Bagchi,

Calcutta, 1982
Mathew E.T(ed), Dynamics of Migration in Kerala : Dimension, Differential and
Consequences, Orient Longman, New Delhi 2003.
Namboodiripad, EMS , Kerala Society and Politics , National Book centre, New
Delhi.
Nossiter J., Communism in Kerala : A study in Political Adaptation, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi1982.
Oomen M.A (ed), Kerala’s Development Experiences vols. I & II, Institute of Social
Science, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi,1999.
Oommen,M.A,BhooparishkaranavumSamuthya Sampathika Parivarthanvum
Keralathil(mal) -State Institute of Languages, TVM
 Parayil, Govindan ,Kerala Development Experience:Sustainability and Replicability,Zed
Books,2000.

Pillai.P.P, Agricultural Development in Kerala, Agricole, New Delhi, 1982

Prabhash J, Kerala Legislature: History and Politics, Institute of Parliamentary

Affairs, Thiruvananthapuram, 2015
Ramakrishnan Nair R ,Constitutional Experiments in Kerala, Kerala Academy of
Political Sciences, Trivandrum.
Robin Jeffrey,Politics, Women and Well being,: How Kerala Became A Model, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 1993.
Thomas Issac T.M & Richard Franky, Local Democracy and Development: Peoples
Campaign for Decentralised Planning in Kerala , Defford Books, New Delhi,
2000.

SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE: PS4C 13
CREDIT: 4
COURSE TITLE: POL4C13- INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Understand the evolution, scope and significance of studying India’s Foreign Policy.
CO2: Explain the determinants, shifts, purpose, challenges of India’s foreign policy.
CO3: Interpret and critique India’s Foreign Policy strategies and describe the agencies responsible for
making India’s foreign policy.
CO4: Describe and Critique India’s defense and nuclear policy.
CO5. Explain and Critique India’s relationship with major powers and neighbours.
CO6: Encourage the students to look at India’s foreign policy from a non-traditional perspective.
CO7: Understand the nature and scope of India’s foreign policy and in its evolutionary trajectory.

COURSE CONTENT

Module I

Basic Determinants of India’s Foreign Policy

a. Political tradition
b. Geography
c. National Interest
d. International Milieu

Module II

Formulation of India’s Foreign Policy

Role of Parliament, Political Parties and Public opinion, cabinet and Foreign Minister, Ministry of
External affairs

Module III
The Policy of Nonalignment

Origin and evolution

Non-alignment during Cold War period
Non-Alignment during post-Cold War period
Challenges and Prospects

Module IV
India and her Neighbours
Pakistan; Sri Lanka ; Bangladesh; Nepal

Module V
Recent trends in India’s relation with:
USA, Russia, China, Japan, Middle East

Module VI

India and the new World order

ASEAN and SAARC

EU
Role in the United Nations
India’s Nuclear Policy

CO Outcome PO/PS C KC Class Lab/fiel assessment

statement O L session/tut d hrs
orial
session
CO Understand PO1 R Fa Assignment and
1 the PO2 e Co Presentation/
evolution, PSO1 U Class room
scope and PSO2 n
significance PSO4 A
of studying n
India’s E
Foreign v
Policy.
CO Explain the PO1 R Fa Students can submit
2 determinants PO2 e Co assignments on the
, shifts, PSO1 U Pr major foreign
purpose, PSO2 n events and
challenges of PSO4 A issues/meetings/
India’s n developments of
foreign E India
policy. v
CO Interpret and PO1 R Co Assignment and
3 critique PO2 e Pr Presentation/ Class
India’s PSO1 U Me room/book reviews
Foreign PSO2 n
 Policy PSO4 A
strategies n
and describe E
the agencies v
responsible
for making
India’s
foreign
policy.
CO Describe and PO1 R Co Assignment and
4 Critique PO2 e Pr Presentation/ Class
India’s PSO1 U Me room/journal reviews
defense and PSO2 n
nuclear PSO4 A
policy. n
E
v
CO Explain and PO1 R Co Assignment and
5 Critique PO2 e Pr Presentation/ Class
India’s PSO1 U Me room
relationship PSO2 n
with major PSO4 A
powers and n
neighbours. E
v
CO Encourage PO1 R Co Prepare write ups of
6 the students PO2 e Pr main Indian
to look at PSO1 U Me agreements and
India’s PSO2 n make a news analysis
foreign PSO4 A on the subject
policy from a n
non- E
traditional v
perspective.
CO Understand PO1 R Co Students can identify
7 the nature PO2 e Pr how international
and scope of PSO1 U Me issues of India that
India’s PSO2 n are portrayed in
foreign PSO4 A books/journals/onlin
policy and in n e media and make a
its E presentation on the
evolutionary v basis of this.
trajectory.
Books and References
Appadorai , Selected Documents on India’s Foreign Policyand Relations : 1947-92,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
Bambhri.C.P, Foreign Policy of India, New Delhi, 1987.

Bandhyophadaya .J, The Making of India’s Foreign Policy, Allied Publications.

Bimal Prasad, India’s Foreign Policy, New Delhi, 1979
Bimal Prasad, Origin of India’s Foreign Policy, Vikas, New Delhi, 1960

Gopakumar. G, Foreign Policy, Federalism and International Treaties, New Century

Publications, New Delhi, 2011.
Harshe, Rajen and K.M. Seethi, Engaging with the World: Critical Reflections on
India’s Foreign Policy, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 2005.
Karunakaran.K.P, India in world Affairs, Vols I & II, KWA, 1952

Kaul.T.N, Diplomacy in Peace War

Lalait Man Singh & Dilip Lahiri, Indian Foreign Policy : Agenda for the 21st century

Malik.D.N, Development of Non-alignment in India’s Foreign Policy, Chaithanya

Publications, New Delhi,1967
Misra.K.P(ed), Foreign Policy of India. A Book of Readings, Thomson Press, New
Delhi, 1977
Mohanan B.Pillai & L.Premashekara (Eds.) India’s Foreign Policy : Continuity and
Change, New Century Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
Navnitha Chandha Behera(ed), International Relations in South Asia: Search for
Alternative Paradigm, New Delhi, 2008.
Nehru, Jawaharlal, India’s Foreign Policy: Selected Speeches: September 46-April
1961, Shipra Publications, 1999
Pavithran, K.S, Foreign Policy and Maritime Security of India, New Century
Publications, New Delhi, 2013
 Pavithran, K.S, Non-Aligned Movement: Unipolar World and Beyond, New Bharatiya
Book Corporation, Delhi, 2007
Pillai.K.Raman, India’s Foreign Policy, Radiant Publications, New Delhi, 1997

Rajan.M.S, India’s Foreign Policy and Relations : A Documentary Survey, 1972-92

Rajan.M.S, The Future of Non-Alignment and the Non-Aligned Movement,

Storius/Advent Books Division1999
Rana.A.P, Imperatives of Non- alignment, MacMillan, New Delhi, 1976

Reeta Chowdhari Trembley and Ashok Kapur, Modi's Foreign Policy, Sage
Publications, New Delhi, 2017
Somarajan. C.N(ed), Formulation and Practice of India’s Foreign Policy, Deep&
Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1990.

POL4E04: Social and Political Thought of B.R. Ambedkar

Credit 3
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Understand and observe Intellectual and Socio-Political Background of Ambedkar's Thought.
CO2: Identify Ambedkar’s view as a Critique of Indian Nationalism.
CO3: Give chance to discuss Ambdekar’s thoughts as the Interpretation and Critique of Caste System.
CO4: Discourse Ambedkar’s Interpretation of Buddhism.
CO5: Evaluate the Views on Liberal Democracy and Role of State.
CO6: Identify the Economic Thought of Ambedkar

Course content

Module – I Intellectual and Socio-Political Background of Ambedkar's Thought.

Module – II Critique of Indian Nationalism.
Module – III Interpretation and Critique of Caste System.
Module – IV Interpretation of Buddhism.
Module – V Views on Liberal Democracy and Role of State.
Module – VI Economic Thought.

Books and References

Ambedkar B.R, The Annihilation of Caste, Navayana Publications, New Delhi, 2014
 Cosimo Zene (ed), The Political Philosophies of Antonio Gramsci and B.R.
Ambedkar, Routledge, Oxon, 2013.
Eleanor Zelliot, The Social and Political Thought of B.R. Ambedkar in Thomas
Pantham and Kenneth L Deutsch (eds) Political Thought in Modern India, Sage, New
Delhi, 1986
Gore M.S, Social Context of an Ideology: Ambedkar's Political and Social Thought,
Sage, New Delhi, 1993
Jaffrelot Christophe, Dr. Ambedkar and Untouchability, Permanent Black, New Delhi,
2004
Jaffrelot.C, Dr. Ambedkar and Untouchability: Fighting the Indian Caste System,
Columbia University Press, New York, 2005.
Kasabe, Raosaheb, Ambedkar and Marx, Sugava Parashan, 1985

Lenart Skof, Pragmatism and Deepened Democracy: Ambedkar between Dewey and
Unger in Akeel Bilgrami (ed) Democratic Culture: Historical and Philosophical
Essays, Routledge, New Delhi, 2011.
Omvedt Gail, Ambedkar: Towards and Enlightened India, Penguin, New Delhi, 2004

Omvedt Gail, Dailts and the Democratic Revolution in Colonial India, Sage, New
Delhi, 1994
Rodrigues, Valerian (ed), The Essential Writings of B.R. Ambedkar, OUP, New Delhi,
2004.
Articles:
Anand. S, Resurrecting the Radical Ambedkar, Seminar, No. 601, 2009
Beltz. J, Introduction, in S. Jondhale and J.Beltz (eds), Reconstructing the World:
B.R. Ambedkar and Budhism in India, OUP, New Delhi, 2004.
Chaturvedi. V, A Critical Theory of Subalternity: Rethinking Class in Indian
Historiography, Left History, 12(1), 2007.
Deshpande, G.P, 'Marx and Ambedkar: Some Unacademic Reflections, Economic and
Political Weekly, 22(44), 1987.
 POL4E05: Mass Media and Political Communication

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1: Explain the role of Media in the political communication.

CO2: Create a basic understanding about the emergence of Information and Communication
Technology with emphasize on their influence in media, society and the creation of digital
divide.
CO3: Evaluate the trajectory of the development of media through different phases
CO4: Critically analyse the impact of digital political revolution in economic, social and political
changes of India.
CO5: Examine theoretical underpinnings of political communication and public opinion.
CO6: Describe about the determinants of media news reporting
CO7: Evaluate the role of media in democracy and electoral politics.

Module -I. Media and Communication

Importance and types of communication.
Right to Communication, Communication and Information
Communication Theories – Theory of Cybernectics, Communication Theory, decision
making theory.
Models of Communication – Western and Indian Models; barriers of communication.
Module -II. Mass Communication and Mass Media
Functions of Mass Media, Types of Mass Media- Print Media, Electronic Media and
New Media – Social Media
Political Communication through Mass Media. Importance of Political Reporting
 Role of Modern Media in economic social and Political change.
Module -III. Global Media
a. Media in different countries – Libertarian, authoritarian and Social Responsibility
theories
b. NIIO, Media in Globalized world, Media monopoly, Global Village
c. Crisis of Press in Third World Countries
Module -IV. Ownership of Media
State Ownership vs Private Ownership – Comparative study – Merits and Defects of
Private and Public Ownership
Ownership vs Freedom of the Press
Government Regulations on Media – Technical and ownership regulations –
censorship and its problem – media during emergencies.
Module -V. Determinants of News reporting
Ownership, Caste and ethnic-Political and marketing
News and views, editorial and advertorial, spin doctrine, embedded journalism.
Media coverage on National and state Politics, Election reporting
Module -VI. Political effects of the Media
Influence of Public Opinion, Opinion poll and exit poll in media
Political Socialization and Media, Setting the political agenda by media.
Role of Mass Media in Indian democracy
 Books and References
Aravind Rajgopal, The Indian Public Sphere: Readings in Media History, OUP, New
Delhi, 2009.
Ashby An Introduction to Cybernetic-John Willy, New York
B.S.Mukherjee, Mass Media and Political Modernity – Agra

Bagdlkian, The Media Monopoly,Boston Beacon Press

Downing.J., Media A Critical Introduction – Sage

Eric Louw, The Media and the Political Process, Sage, London, 2010.

Frank W.Rucker & William Herbert Lee, News Paper Organisation and Management,
Lova, State University Press 1965
Geoffray Craig, Media, Politics and Public Life, Allen and Unwin, Australia, 2007.
I. Chafee, Governmnet and Mass Communication, Chicago, 1947

J.Barron, Freedom of the Press for Whom? Indian University Press

J.Miller, Crisis in Freedom, Boston, Atlantic Little Brown, 1951

Jonathan Bignell, Post Modern Media Culture, Aakar Books, Delhi, 2007.

Kallner, Dougless, Television and the Crisis of Democracy, West View Press, 1990

Karl Deutsch, The Nerves of Government-Free Press

Lucian Pye, Communication and Political development-Princeton

M.Chalapathi rao, Journalism and Politics-Vikas

Masani Mehra, Broadcasting and the People- NBS New Delhi

Mehuhan. M., Understanding Media: The Extension of Man, Megraw Hill, New
York, 1972.
Mike Weyne, Marxism and Media Studies: Key Concepts and Contemporary
Trends,Aakar Books, New Delhi, 2009.
Sarah Oats, Introduction to Media and Politics, Sage, London, 2009.
Sheker.B.M, Press and working class consciousness in developing societies, Gyan

COURSE CODE: PS4E06.

.
CREDIT: 4
COURSE TITLE: ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICS

COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Understand the students about the inter-relationship between environment.
CO2: Analyse diverse social theories of environment in an inter-disciplinary perspective.
CO3: Evaluate environmental governance at national and international levels.
CO4: Critique the politics associated with environment.
CO5: Examine the role of state and capitalism in the making of Indian environmentalism.

COURSE CONTENT
Module I
Ecology and Environment

1. a) Eco System, Environment and Bio Diversity

b) Preservation and Conservation of Ecology – Marxist Theory
of Environment, Gandhian Perspective - Judicial
c) Green Politics, Eco-Feminism, Free Market Environmentalism.
2. d) Environmental Auditing and Environmental Democracy

Module II

Perspectives in Development

a) Western Capitalist, Socialist and Third World and Gandhian View

b) North South Divide, Brandt Report, The Bretton Woods system.
c) Global Environment Governance – Role of UN Agencies – Stock Home Conference, UNEP,
Brundtland Report, Earth Summit, WCSD

Module III

Issues of Environment and Development in India

a) A Short History, Policies and Politics of the Government – Sustainable development

b) Chipco Movement, Narmadha Bachavo Antholan, Appikko Movement, Silent Valley Issue, Role of
NGO's.

Module IV

Environment Management
a) Eco Managerialism. Role of Panchayat Raj Institutions.
b) Indigenous Knowledge systems – appropriate technology

Module V

Environmental Issues and Disasters

a) Politics of Water, Politics of Global Warming, Problems of Population and Pollution
b) Bhopal Gas disaster, Nuclear disasters, Effect of war on environment.

Outcome statement
CO Outcome PO/PSO CL KC Class Lab/field assessment
statement session/ hrs
tutorial
session
CO1 understand the PO1 Re Fa Assignment and
students about the PO2 Un Co Presentation/
 inter-relationship PSO1 An Pr Class room
between PSO2 Ev
environment. PSO4
CO2 Analyse diverse PO1 Re Fa Students can
social theories of PO2 Un Co submit
environment in an PSO1 An Pr assignments on
inter-disciplinary PSO2 Ev the
perspective. PSO4 major
Environmental
issues/meetings/
developments
in India and
abroad
CO3 Evaluate PO1 Re Co Assignment and
environmental PO2 Un Pr Presentation/
governance at PSO1 An Me Class
national and PSO2 Ev room/book
international PSO4 reviews
levels.
CO4 Critique the PO1 Re Co Assignment and
politics associated PO2 Un Pr Presentation/
with environment. PSO1 An Me Class
PSO2 Ev room/journal
PSO4 reviews
CO5 Examine the role PO1 Re Co Assignment and
PO2 Un Pr Presentation/
of state and
PSO1 An Me Class room
capitalism in the PSO2 Ev
PSO4
making of Indian
environmentalism.

Books and References

Alvarea, Claude and Billorey Ramesh, Daming the Narmada – Third World
Network/APPEN.
Bahuguna Sunderlal, Chipko, Silyara 1981
Bahuguna Sunderlal, Walking with the Chipko Message Styare 1993

Baren.P, The Political Economy of Growth

Bersisterin H. Ed., Under development and Development

Casjer.F.W. and Turnock D., Environmental problems in Eastern Europe , Roultledge,

New York, 1993
Center for Science and Environment (CSE), The State of India’s
environment: A Second Citizen’s Report, CSE Delhi 1985
Center for Science and Environment (Stockholm 5-16 June 1982: A
Citizen’s Report (New Delhi, Center for Science and environment” 1982)
Chakraborthy N.K. Environment Protections and Law, Ashish
Publications, New Delhi 1993.
Desai Vasanth, Forest Management in India Issue and problems
Himalaya Publication, House, New Delhi 1991.
Gadgil Madhav and Ramachandra Guja Geology and equity , Penguin,
New Delhi, 1985
Hamza Alavi and Tedear Shani, Introduction to the sociology of
developing Societies
Iqbal, Narain, Modernization of underdeveloped countries

Iyer K. Gopal, Sustainable Development : Ecological and

socio-cultural dimensions, Vikas New Delhi 1991
J.K. Das – Indigenous People’s sustainable development and human rights

Kothari Ashish, Singh Neers and Suri Sadoni (ed) People and
Protected Area towards Participatory Conversation in India, Sage
Publications, New Delhi 1996.
Lerner.D, The Passing of Traditional Society

Pandey Deep Narayan , Beyond vanishing woods, Center for sustainable Developm
Stahri Edmonds and John Fiety, Environmental Administration

UN Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm 5-16 June 1972)

Report A/48/Rev.
COURSE CODE: PS4E07
CREDIT: 3
COURSE TITLE: DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Understand and observe the evaluation and ongoing debates to the discipline of
development administration.
CO2: Identify and analyse different approaches to the study of development administration.
CO3: Compare and estimate the changing nature and challenges to the study of development
administration.
CO4: Develop an understanding about the contemporary discourses in development
administration.
CO5: To acquire knowledge on the concept of decentralization and to be able to understand
its theoretical perspectives.
CO6: Identify the responsibility of the people in a democracy.
COURSE CONTENT

Module I
Introduction
Nature, Scope and Importance of Development Administration
Evolutionary Development Administration
Applications and strategies for Developments Administration: Western Liberal (Riggs),
Marxist, Gandhian
Context of Development Administration
Characteristics of Developing Countries
Economics and Development Administration

Module II

Development Administration in India

Constitutional Framework
Institutional Frame work; Central state, district and Local Social characteristics
SocioEconomic
Framework, parties, pressure groups, public opinion, voluntary organizations
Urban Administration
Rural Administration
Module III
Challenges in Development Administration
Resources for Development: Human material technology, time
Law and Development
Policy Formulation
Judiciary and Development
Skills & Training of Development Personal
People’s Participation
People’s Planning

Module IV
Rural development Theory
Approaches to rural Development
Rural Context: Social Economic, Political and Cultural
Organization for RD: Community Development, Panchayat Raj,
Cooperatives,
Voluntary Organizations, volunteer

Module V
Rural Development Practices
Rural planning
Rural Development Institutions: Center, state and Local
Resources for rural Development
Welfare Programs
Poverty Alleviation Programs
Area Development Program
Tribal Development Program
Evaluation of Rural Development in India
CO Outcome PO/PSO CL KC Class Lab/field assessment
statement session/ hrs
tutorial
session
CO1 Understand and PO1 Re Fa Assignment and
observe the PO2 Un Co Presentation/
evaluation and PSO1 An Pr Class room
ongoing PSO2 Ev
debates to the PSO4
discipline of
development
administration.
CO2 identify and PO1 Re Fa Students can submit
analyse PO2 Un Co assignments on the
different PSO1 An major foreign
approaches to PSO2 Ev events and
the study of PSO4 issues/meetings/
development developments of
administration. India
CO3 Compare and PO1 Re Co Assignment and
estimate the PO2 Un Pr Presentation/ Class
changing nature PSO1 An Me room/book reviews
and challenges PSO2 Ev
to the study of PSO4
development
administration.
CO4 Develop an PO1 Re Co Assignment and
understanding PO2 Un Pr Presentation/ Class
about the PSO1 An Me room/journal reviews
contemporary PSO2 Ev
discourses in PSO4
development
administration.
CO5 To acquire PO1 Re Co Assignment and
knowledge on PO2 Un Pr Presentation/ Class
the concept of PSO1 An Me room
decentralization PSO2 Ev
and to be able PSO4
to understand
its theoretical
perspectives.
CO6 Identify the PO1 Re Co Prepare write ups of
responsibility PO2 Un Pr various topics and
of the people in PSO1 An Me make a news analysis
a democracy. PSO2 Ev on the subject
PSO4
CO7 Understand the PO1 Re Co Students can identify
nature and PO2 Un Pr how different issues
scope of India’s PSO1 An Me of India that are
foreign policy PSO2 Ev portrayed in
and in its PSO4 books/journals/online
evolutionary media and make a
trajectory. presentation on the
basis of this.

Books and References

Arora, Ramesh.K, People’s Participation in Development Process, Jaipur SIPA,
1979

Battacharya.M , Bureaucracy and Development Administration

Bhambhri.C.P, Administration in a Changing Society, Delhi, 1978

Franda, Maras, Voluntary Association and Local Government in India, New

Delhi

Grant, George, Development Administration, Madison, 1979

Inamder.N.R & Kashir.V.K, District Planning in India

Inamder.N.R, Functioning of Village Panchayats

Inayathulla(ed) , Approaches to Rural Development : Some Asian experience

(Kualalampur, Asian and Pacific)
Maddick.H, Democracy, Decentralization and Development

Mathew.T(ed), Rural Development in India , New Delhi, 1981

Mathur.M.V & Iqbal Narain(ed), Panchayat Raj, Planning and Democracy

National Institute of Rural Development in India : some

Facts(Hyderabad, Rural Development 1979)
Pai Panandiker.V.A(ed), Development Administration in India, Macmillan
, Madras, 1974
Pai Panandiker.V.A, Bureaucracy and Development Administration,
Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, 1978)
Peters.B.Guy, The Politics of Bureaucracy: A Comparative Perspective,
New York, Congman, 1978
Riggs, Fred.W(ed) Frontiers of Development Administration, University Press
Swerdlow, Development Administration

U.N. Development Administration, Current approaches and Trends in

Public administration for National Development, New York 197.

************END**************
 Ability Enhancement Course — Political Science

Course Title: Basics of Computer

Course Objective: The major objective of this course is to give students a general awareness on
basic computer skills and its use in education. Completion of the course will result in MS Office
applications knowledge and skills.

Course Description: The course aims to equip a student with fundamental 'Computer Literacy'
mainly for the academic purpose — study/learning and research. The student will learn to use
Windows on the PC-compatible computers as well as MS Office which has the following
applications: word processing program (MS Word), a spreadsheet program (MS Excel), a
presentation program (MS Power Point) and Database (MS Access). This course is intended for
students requiring 'hands-on' knowledge of computer applications.

Student learning outcome

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to apply technical knowledge and
perform technical skills with regard to computers for their higher studies/research. Also, the
candidate would be capable to utilize the Internet Web resources for knowledge.

Method of evaluation: 30% weightage for written exam, 20% weightage for Viva and
remaining 50% for practical examination

Scheme of Course:

Know your computer - various parts of a computer — Software, Hardware

Module 1:
Installing and Uninstalling
Essential Programmes - MS Office —Word, Excel
Downloading, Scanning, Printing, Formatting
Module II: Use of Internet - browser navigation, bookmarksweb addresses and hyperlinks -
searching — use of search engines
email -sending, receiving and replying to email
Online Courses — information & registration process - MOOC
Collecting Academic resources/Data collection from reliable websites
Translation through website — common softwares
Changing document formats — Word to PDF, PDF to Word, JPG to Word etc
Access to Online sources — Journals/Books, Articles, Documents, Reports
Info-net — e library, J-store
Use of Websites for information on higher studies
 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

Department of Political Science

Professional Competency Course — MA Political Science

Title of the Course: FIELD SURVEY AND DATA ANALYSIS

Objective:

This course aims to develop a strong understanding on conducting survey and analyzing the data
through field based activities which would certainly increase the professional competency of a
Political Science student. The student would undergone through different stages of effective
conduct of a social science survey includes planning, defining the main objectives of the survey,
setting the frame of the survey, sample design and drawing the sample, designing the statistical
form, data collection and processing, use of tools and techniques of data analysis etc.

The major aim of the course is to give training to a student on following aspects:
Design a survey, Collection of survey data, analysis of survey results, interpret data from a
survey, analyze survey data, methods of data analysis, survey results calculation, write an
analysis of data, analysis of quantitative and qualitative survey data etc.

The entire course is designed as a field based one. Students are divided into different groups and
conduct a field survey to collect data on a particular theme. Then a report is prepared after
analyzing the data collected through survey. During the process the student will be trained on
various aspects of field based research and data collection, data analysis and report writing.

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Abstract

General and Academic IV - MA Political Science Programme- Syllabus of the course, " Ancient & Medieval Political Thought "

in lieu of Dissertation for SDE/Private Registration students - under CBCSS PG Regulations 2019- Implemented with effect

from 2019 Admission- Orders Issued

G & A - IV - B

U.O.No. 5878/2021/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 02.06.2021

Read:-1. UO. No. 4487/2019/Admn dated: 26.03.2019

2. U.O.No. 8658/2019/Admn dated 02.07.2019
3. Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in Political Science PG held on
23.03.2021(Item No.1 and 2)
4. Remarks of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities dated 31.05.2021.

ORDER

1. The Regulations for Choice Based Credit and Semester System for Post Graduate (PG) Curriculum-
2019 (CBCSS PG Regulations 2019) for all PG Programmes under CBCSS for Affiliated Colleges and
SDE/Private Registration has been implemented with effect from 2019 Admission onwards, vide
paper read (1) above.
2. The Scheme and Syllabus of M.A. Political Science Programme under CBCSS PG Regulations 2019,
has been implemented with effect from 2019 Admission onwards, vide paper read (2) above.
3. The meeting of thye Board of Studies in Political Science held on 23.03.2021 , vide paper read
(3) above, has approved the Syllabus of the course - "Ancient & Medieval Political Thought", in lieu of
Dissertation for MA Political Science SDE/Private Registration students with effect from 2019
Admission onwards. It was also resolved to offer 4 credits to the newly introduced course, and the
remaining two credits should be transferred to comprehensive viva voce examination (Existing 2
Credits +2 newly added credit =4 Credits) ,vide paper read (3) above.
4. The Dean, Faculty of Humanities has approved the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Studies in
Political Science PG, vide paper read (4) above.
5. Considering the urgency, the Vice Chancellor has accorded sanction to implement the Scheme and
Syllabus of the Course- "Ancient & Medieval Political Thought","- in lieu of Dissertation for MA Political
Science SDE/Private Registration students in the University with effect from 2019 Admission onwards,
subject to ratification by the Academic Council.
 6. The Scheme and Syllabus of the Course, "POL4C14 : Ancient & Medieval Political Thought" - in lieu
of Dissertation for MA Political Science SDE/Private Registration students is therefore implemented in
the University with effect from 2019 Admission onwards, subject to ratification by the Academic
Council. The decision of the Board of Studies to offer 4 credits to the newly introduced course, and to
transfer the remaining two credits to comprehensive viva voce examination (Existing 2 Credits +2
newly added credit =4 Credits) is also implemented.
7. Orders are issued accordingly. (Syllabus appended).

Ajitha P.P

Joint Registrar

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The Director, School of Distance Education
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 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
MA POLITICAL SCIENCE (CBCSS-PG – REGULATION-2019) 2019 Admission Onwards
SCHEME & SYLLABUS
of the Course POL4C14 : Ancient & Medieval Political Thought
( in lieu of Project work for SDE/Private Registration students)

POL4C14 : Ancient & Medieval Political Thought

Credits:4

Module – I Ancient Greek Political Thought

1. Socrates – Virtue is knowledge – Law and State
Plato – Conception of Justice, Idea of Citizenship, System of Education, Theory of State, Ideal
State.
Aristotle – Nature and Ends, Citizenship, Law and Justice, on Education, on Government and on
Revolutions.

Module – II Ancient Roman Political Thought

Cicero – State and True Law
Code of Justinian – Roman Contribution.

Module – III Ancient Indian Political Thought

Kautilya – The Theory of Danda, Theory of State and Theory of Government

Module – IV Medieval Political Thought

St. Augustine – on the State, Property and Slavery

St. Thomas Aquinas – on the State, Classification of Law
Dante – Universal Monarchy

Module – V Renaissance and its impact

Machiavelli - Church vs. State Controversy; Modern Secular Nation State; Political Realism
Jean Bodin – Law of Nature, Doctrine of Sovereignity, on Revolution.
Hugo Grotius – Classifications of Law, State and Sovereignity, International Law.

Reading Materials:
1. Ian Adams and R.W. Dyson, Fifty Major Political Thinkers, Routledge, New York, 2007
2. D.R. Bhandari, History of European Political Philosophy, The Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co.,
Bangalore, 2012.
3.Lawrence C. Wanlass, Gettell's History of Political Thought, Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 2008
4.C.C. Maxey, Political Philosophers, Surjeet Publications, Delhi, 2010
5.Ernest Barker, Greek Political Theory: Plato and his Predecessors, London, Methuen
6.Ernest Barker, The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, New York, Putnam
7.Karl Popper, The Open Society and its Enemies (Vol I), Routeledge (Indian Print), 2007
8.Sabine G.H, A History of Political Theory, Oxford IBH, New Delhi, 2010
9.W.W. Dunning, History of Political Theories (3 Vols.), Central Book Deport, Alahabad, 2008
10.S.K. Sharma and Urmila Sharma, Western Political Thought (Vol.I), Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi, 2010
11.M.P. Singh and Himanshu Roy, Indian Political Thought, Pearson, Noida, 2011
12. Ranjan, Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institution, Centrum Press, New Delhi, 2013