DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY Department of Studies in Political Science Shivagangotri, Davangere-577007 SYLLABUS MA in Political Science (CBCS) (From the Academic Year 2020-21 Onwards) Political science is a branch of the social sciences that studies the state, politics, and government. It 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. Program Objectives: 1. Engagement in Politics. It is our goal that students are prepared for active citizenship and demonstrate an ongoing interest in national and global politics. 2. Critical Thinking and Writing Skills: Program graduates the students with the ability to think critically about political concepts and systems. It is our goal that Political Science students will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of politics by using the major analytic and theoretical frameworks in several subfields of political science. 3. Substantive Knowledge: Political Science students will demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states, and the major theories, concepts, foundations, and methodologies used in the study of politics. 4. Employability: Program wants to accommodate more Political Science graduates in different sectors like politics, media and education etc. Program Outcomes: 1. Political Efficacy and Active Citizenship: Students will demonstrate a sense of political agency and be able to identify the specific ways in which an individual can participate meaningfully in politics. 2. Academic Excellence: Academic excellence through effective delivery of course contents. Enhancing the horizon of knowledge to enable the learners to carry out qualitative research and pursue academic or professional careers. 3. Analysis and Expression: Students will demonstrate the ability to construct and evaluate analytical arguments and write clear logical prose. Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct independent analyses appropriate to research questions within the field of Political Science. 4. Knowledge Enhancement: Students will be able to identify the structures and operations of the Political System in India and Global Scenario. They are able to define and apply concepts and theories in political science. Acquire specialized knowledge and understanding of politics, government and/or public policy through a coherent program of study. 5. Employment Avenues: It enhances employment opportunities for the students both in public and private sectors such as State Legislator; Political Commentator; Political Scientist; Legislative Coordinator; Corporate Public Affairs Advisor; Legislative Analyst; Public Opinion Analyst; Budget Analyst, Personal secretary to the Ministers. • DAVAN VERSITY MA in Political Science (CBCS) Course Structure (2020-21 onwards) c,.:.: Marks I- .-.... <11 .9 <11 13 eu .... .... <11 ro .. c t= -tU rnE "0 .. <11 rn '" I- <11 ./ Title of the Paper ~~ s::: rn <11 '2 ~ CIJ I- e <11"0 ....I- --", -~tU ~ e Q.c ", I- tU c:: o rn .....tU eu <11 ~ 0 ..... rn U iI< C rJJ :u .5= r..Ll·Z .5< ~z ~ c PS 1.1 Ancient Western PoliticalThought 4 70 30 100 4 3 PS 1.2 Ancient Indian Political Thought 4 70 30 100 4 3 F PS 1.3 Administrative Theories 4 70 30 100 4 3 I PS 1.4 Theories of International Relations 4 70 30 100 4 3 R PS 1.5 Human Rights: InternationalDimensions 4 70 30 100 4 3 S Choose anyone of the following T PS 1.6.1 Constitutionalism in India PS 1.6.2 Local Self Governmentin India 4 70 30 100 4 3 PS 1.6.3 Globalization and Politics Mandatory Credits: Communication Skill 2 - - - 2 - PS2.1 Medieval Western PoliticalThought 4 70 30 ]00 4 3 S PS2.2 Reading Comprehension: Ambedkar & 4 70 30 100 4 3 E Gandhi C. PS 2.3 Social Sciences: Challenges and Avenues 4 70 30 100 4 3 0 PS 2.4 Comparative Political Analysis 4 70 30 100 4 3 N PS 2.5 Political Sociology: Theory and Practice 4 70 30 100 4 3 .... D Choose anyone of the following PS 2.6.1 Government and Politics in Kamataka PS 2.6.2 Dynamics of Indian Administration 4 70 30 100 4 3 PS 2.6.3 Media and Politics Mandatory Credits: Computer Skin 2 - - - 2 - PS 3.1 Modern Western PoliticalThought 4 70 30 100 4 3 PS 3.2 Modem Indian Political Thought 4 70 30 100 4 3 T PS 3.3 Research Methodology 4 70 30 100 4 3 H PS 3.4 India's Foreign Policy 4 70 30 100 4 3 I PS 3.5 Caste Politics in India 4 70 30 100 4 3 R Choose any one of the following D PS 3.6.1 Development Administration PS 3.6.2 International Organizations 4 70 30 100 4 3 PS 3.6.3 Gandhian Political Thought PS3.7 Human Rights: Theory and Practice (OE) 2 40 10 50 ..') 2 PS 4.1 Contemporary Political Theories 4 - 70. 30 lOO 4 3 PS 4.2 Major Political Discourses in India 4 70 30 100 4 3 F PS 4.3 Contemporary InternationalPolitics 4 70 30 100 4 3 0 PS4.4 Political Concepts and Ideologies 4 70 30 100 4 3 U PS4.5 Project Work 4 70 ( 30 100 4 3 R Choose anyone of the following T PS 4.6.1 Social Movements in India H PS 4.6.2 Elections and Electoral Process in India 4 70 30 100 4 3 PS 4.6.3 Governance and Public Policy in India Mandatory Credits: Personality Development 2 - - 2 - Total Credit for the course 104 1720 730 2450 104 DAVANGERE UNIVERSITY Department of Studies in Political Science Shivagangotri, Davangere Scheme of Papers for the Degree of M.A. in Political Science (Revised Syllabus-2020) I SEMESTER Internal Marks for Hours Paper Total Title of Paper Assessme Semester and Per Credits No. Marks nt Marks Examination Week Compulsory Papers 1.1 Ancient Western Political Thought 30 70 100 4 4 1.2 Ancient Indian Political Thought 30 70 100 4 4 1.3 Administrative Theories 30 70 100 4 4 1.4 Theories of International Relations 30 70 100 4 4 1.5 Human Rights: Theory and Practice 30 70 100 4 4 Optional Papers (one to be chosen) 1.6.1 Constitutionalism in India 1.6.2 Local Government in India 30 70 100 4 4 1.6.3 Globalization and Politics Total for First Semester 180 420 600 24 24 Paper-1.1 (Compulsory): Ancient Western Political Thought Course Objective: 1. To understand the ancient political philosophy. 2. To know and assess the transformation in the nature of political thinking. 3. To assess how the philosophers reflect on the concepts like State, Law, Kingship (Philosopher), Slavery, Power and Justice etc… Course Outcomes: This course aims at enabling the students to understand the political ideas of ancient political philosophers and know the origin and growth of political thinking in pre-Christian era. The students will able to know the evolution of many concepts and ideas with respect to State and politics. Unit – I: Introduction 1. Political Thought: Meaning and its Tradition 2. Characteristics of Western Political Thought 3. Pre-Platonic Thought: Sophists; Socrates Unit - II: Greek Political Thought 1. Plato: Theory of State, Nature of Law, Second Best State. 2. Aristotle: State, Property, Slavery, the Best State. 3. Post-Aristotelian Thought: Epicureans, Stoics Unit - III: Roman Political Thought 1. Important Characteristics 2. Polybius – a. Cyclic Theory of Government b. Mixed Form of Government 3. Cicero - a. Natural Law b. Forms of Government Unit – IV: The Roman Legal System 1. Its Development: Jus Gentium, Jus Naturale, Jus Civile 2. Roman Law vs Modern Law: An Assessment References 1. Bhandari, D. R. (1986). “History of European Political Philosophy”. Bangalore Printing and Publications. 2. Brain, R. Nelson. (2004). “Western Political Thought from Socrates to the Age of Ideology”, Pearson Education. 3. Ebenstein, William. (1951).”Great Political Thinkers: Plato to the Present”. Rinehart Publication. 4. J.P.Suda, (1973). History of Political Thought, Volumes I & II Meerut: K.Nath& Co, 5. Jones, W.T. (1969). “Masters of Political Thought”. George G. Harrap. 6. Keyt, David & Fred. D. Miller. ed. (2007). “Freedom, reason, and the polis: Essays in Ancient Greek Political 7. Michael Rosen & Jonathan Wolff. ed. (1996). “Political Thought”. O.U.P. 8. Mukherjee, Subrata & R. Sushila. ed. (1999). “A History of Political Thought Plato to Marx”. Prentice Hall. 9. Murray, Forsyth & Maurice, Keens Soper. ed. (1992). “The Political Classics: A Guide to the Essential Texts and from Plato to Rousseau”. Oxford University Press. 10. Reeve, C. D. C. and Miller, Patrick Lee. General Introduction by Lloyd P. Gerson. ed. (2015). “Introductory Readings in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, (Second Edition)”. Hackett Publishing Company. 11. Rowe, Christopher & Malcolm, Schofield. ed. (2000). “The Cambridge history of Greek and Roman political Thought”. Cambridge University Press. 12. Sabine, G.H. (1951). “A History of Political Theory”. George G. Harrap. 13. Sharma, S. K.&Sharma, Urmila. (2003). “Western Political Thought: From Plato to Burke”. Atlantic. 14. Wayper, C. L. (1965). “Political Thought”. English Universities Press. Paper- 1.2 (Compulsory): Ancient Indian Political Thought Course Objective: 1. To understand Social and political philosophy of ancient India.