File Ref.No.294/GA - IV - B1/2013/CU UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT 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) Ajitha P.P Joint Registrar To The Pricipal , Affiliated Colleges. Copy to: PS to VC/PA to PVC/ PA to Registrar/PA to CE/JCE I/JCE V/EX and EG Sections/GA I F/CHMK /Library/Information Centres/IQAC/SF/DF/FC Forwarded / By Order Section Officer 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 3rd Semester, and 2 elective courses of 3 credits each in 4th 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