The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to Barkatullah

University, Bhopal)

Department HUMANITIES

Course BA

Year I YEAR

Subject / Group POLITICAL SCIENCE-I

Title of the Paper BASIC PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Compulsory / Optional COMPULSORY

Maximum Marks 50

With effect from 2017-18

Learning Objectives:

1) To examine the relation of political science with other social sciences.

2) To understand the meaning of political science& various other concepts of political

science.

3) To discuss the significance of various political theories.

Learning Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1) Identify & explain the different phases in growth of study of political science.

2) Describe features of different types of government.

3) Discuss various principles of political science.

Syllabus

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

UNIT I

Political Science- Definition, nature, scope and methods-Traditional & Modern, Relations

with other social sciences- Sociology, History, Economics, Psychology and Geography.

UNIT II

State-Essential elements, functions & principles of origin of state, concept of nation &

nationality, Theory of sovereignty, Separation of powers, citizenship and civil society.

UNIT III

Rights & Duties, Liberty & Equality, Justice, Constitution-Meaning & types, Welfare state.

UNIT IV

Types of Government: Unitary & Federal, Parliamentary & Presidential, Theories of

Democracy.

UNIT V

Political Parties-National & Regional, Pressure Groups.

Recommended Text Books:

1. Ashirvadam E. - Modem Political Theory. 2. Sir E. Barker- Principles of Social and Political Theory Calcutta Oxford University 1976 3. Laski H.J. - A Grammar of Politics- London Allan University. 4. D Held- Political Theory Cambridge Polity Press. 5. Tripti Jain- Foundation of Politics- College Book Depot. 6. Verma S.P.- Modern Political Theory New Delhi Vikas 1983 7. Prof. A.D. Panth- Basic of Political Science Allahabad Publisher.

8. Dr. Om Nagpal- Fundamentals of Political Science, Kamal Publisher Indore

Syllabus

Barkatullah University

UNIT I

Political Science- Definition, nature, scope and methods-Traditional & Modern, Relations

with other social sciences- Sociology, History, Economics, Psychology and Geography.

UNIT II

State-Essential elements, functions & principles of origin of state, concept of nation &

nationality, Theory of sovereignty, Separation of powers, citizenship and civil society.

UNIT III

Rights & Duties, Liberty & Equality, Justice, Constitution-Meaning & types, Welfare state.

UNIT IV

Types of Government: Unitary & Federal, Parliamentary & Presidential, Theories of

Democracy.

UNIT V

Political Parties-National & Regional, Pressure Groups.

Recommended Text Books:

1. Ashirvadam E. - Modem Political Theory. 2. Sir E. Barker- Principles of Social and Political Theory Calcutta Oxford University 1976 3. Laski H.J. - A Grammar of Politics- London Allan University. 4. D Held- Political Theory Cambridge Polity Press. 5. Tripti Jain- Foundation of Politics- College Book Depot. 6. Verma S.P.- Modern Political Theory New Delhi Vikas 1983 7. Prof. A.D. Panth- Basic of Political Science Allahabad Publisher.

8. Dr. Om Nagpal- Fundamentals of Political Science, Kamal Publisher Indore

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to Barkatullah

University, Bhopal)

Department HUMANITIES

Course BA

Year I YEAR

Subject / Group POLITICAL SCIENCE-II

Title of the Paper INDIAN GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

Compulsory / Optional COMPULSORY

Maximum Marks 50

With effect from 2017-18

Learning Objectives:

1) 1. The paper highlights the importance of constitution.

2) Throw light on basic features of the constitution.

3) To understand the constitutional provisions regarding the functioning of central &

state government.

Learning Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1) Explain the role of Governor in state administration.

2) Describe the powers & functions of Chief Minister in relation with bureaucracy &

council of ministers.

3) Analyse the role of council of ministers, various constitutional authorities and

constitutional commissions.

Syllabus

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

UNIT I

Brief history of Indian national movement, the making of Indian constitution & its sources,

Preamble and Basic Features.

UNIT II

Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive principles of state policy, President, Prime Minister,

Cabinet.

UNIT III

Indian Parliament-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court, Election Commission.

UNIT IV

The State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Legislature-

Assembly & Legislative Council.

UNIT V

Judicial Activism, Public courts, Right to information, Electoral Reforms.

Recommended Text Books:

1. A.G. Noorani- Constitutional Questions in India the President Parliament and the State, Delhi, Oxford University Press 2000.

2. J.C. Johari- Indian Government and Politics; Orient Longmans Publication, New Delhi. 3. Rajani Kothari- Caste and Politics in India Orient Longmans Publication New Delhi. 4. Rajani Kothari- Politics of India, Orient Longmans Publication New Delhi. 5. Prof. R.N. Agrawal- National Movement and Constitutional Development of India. 6. Prof. Bipin Chandra- Indian National Movement, Vikas Publisher, New Delhi. 7. D.D. Basu- Constitution of India, Vikas Publisher, New Delhi.

8. Prof. R.C. Agrawal- Indian National Movement and Indian Constitution

Syllabus

Barkatullah University

UNIT I

Brief history of Indian national movement, the making of Indian constitution & its sources,

Preamble and Basic Features.

UNIT II

Fundamental Rights & Duties, Directive principles of state policy, President, Prime Minister,

Cabinet.

UNIT III

Indian Parliament-Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court, Election Commission.

UNIT IV

The State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, State Legislature-

Assembly & Legislative Council.

UNIT V

Judicial Activism, Public courts, Right to information, Electoral Reforms.

Recommended Text Books:

1. A.G. Noorani- Constitutional Questions in India the President Parliament and the State, Delhi, Oxford University Press 2000.

2. J.C. Johari- Indian Government and Politics; Orient Longmans Publication, New Delhi. 3. Rajani Kothari- Caste and Politics in India Orient Longmans Publication New Delhi. 4. Rajani Kothari- Politics of India, Orient Longmans Publication New Delhi. 5. Prof. R.N. Agrawal- National Movement and Constitutional Development of India. 6. Prof. Bipin Chandra- Indian National Movement, Vikas Publisher, New Delhi. 7. D.D. Basu- Constitution of India, Vikas Publisher, New Delhi.

8.Prof. R.C. Agrawal- Indian National Movement and Indian Constitution

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to Barkatullah

University, Bhopal)

Department HUMANITIES

Course BA

Year II YEAR

Subject / Group POLITICAL SCIENCE-I

Title of the Paper REPRESENTATIVE POLITICAL THINKERS

Compulsory / Optional COMPULSORY

Maximum Marks 50

With effect from 2018-19

Learning Objectives:

1) To introduce the political ideas of various thinkers.

2) To understand the significance of various political thinkers social - political

thought.

Learning Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1) To understand the contribution of political thinkers.

2) To critically examine their ideas.

3) To list the goals and ideals of the thinkers.

Syllabus

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

UNIT I

Salient features of Ancient Indian Political Thought: Manu and Kautilya.

UNIT II

Salient features of Ancient Western Political Thought Plato and Aristotle.

UNIT III

Modern Political Thinkers Machiavelli, Thomas Hill Green, Jeremy Bentham,

John S. Mill.

UNIT IV

Communist Thinkers: Marx, Lenin and M.N. Roy

UNIT V

Thought of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya and

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay.

Recommended Books:

1. Awasthi & Awasthi, Modern Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narain Agrawal Publisher Agra.

2. Barkar Earnest, Political Thought, Oxford University, Calcutta. 3. R.C Gupta Great Political Thinkers East and West Lakshmi Narain Agrawal Publisher

Agra. 4. R.M Bhagat Political Thought Plato to Marx New Academic Publication Jalandhar. 5. Dr. Pukraj Jain Representative Political Thinkers and Isms Sahitya Bhavan Publication

Agra. 6. Barkar Earnest, Political Thought, Oxford University, Calcutta. 7. Prabhu Dutt Sharma. Western Polilical Though (College Rook Depot 16. Sabine a

History of Political Thought.

Syllabus

Barkatullah University

UNIT I

Salient features of Ancient Indian Political Thought: Manu and Kautilya.

UNIT II

Salient features of Ancient Western Political Thought Plato and Aristotle.

UNIT III

Modern Political Thinkers Machiavelli, Thomas Hill Green, Jeremy Bentham,

John S. Mill.

UNIT IV

Communist Thinkers: Marx, Lenin and M.N. Roy

UNIT V

Thought of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya and

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay.

Recommended Books:

1. Awasthi & Awasthi, Modern Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narain Agrawal Publisher Agra.

2. Barkar Earnest, Political Thought, Oxford University, Calcutta. 3. R.C Gupta Great Political Thinkers East and West Lakshmi Narain Agrawal Publisher

Agra. 4. R.M Bhagat Political Thought Plato to Marx New Academic Publication Jalandhar. 5. Dr. Pukraj Jain Representative Political Thinkers and Isms Sahitya Bhavan Publication

Agra. 6. Barkar Earnest, Political Thought, Oxford University, Calcutta. 7. Prabhu Dutt Sharma. Western Polilical Though (College Rook Depot 16. Sabine a

History of Political Thought.

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

(An Autonomous College Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC Affiliated to Barkatullah

University, Bhopal)

Department HUMANITIES

Course BA

Year II YEAR

Subject / Group POLITICAL SCIENCE

Title of the Paper CONSTITUTIONS OF MAJOR COUNTRIES-II

Compulsory / Optional COMPULSORY

Maximum Marks 50

With effect from 2018-19

Learning Objectives:

1) To understand the features of constitution of various countries.

2) To examine the nature of politics of different countries.

Learning Outcomes:

After studying this paper, one should be able to:

1) To gain knowledge about the working of different organs of the government.

2) To compare the constitution of various countries.

Syllabus

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal (M.P)

Unit-I

Salient Features of British Constitution: Executive, Legislature. Judiciary and political Parties.

Unit-II

Salient Features of American Constitution: Executive. Legislature Judiciary and Political Parties.

Unit-III

Salient Features of Swiss Constitution: Executive. Legislature, Judiciary and Direct Democracy.

Unit-IV

Nature and Salient features of the Constitution of Peoples Republic of China and Pakistan.

Unit-V

Nature and Salient Features of the Constitution of Nepal, Bhutan and Afghanistan

Recommended Text Books:

1. B.L. Fadia, Comparative Politics. Sahitya Bhawan Publisher, Agra. 2. Vishnoo Bhagwan & Vidhya Bhushan World Constitutions Sterling Publishers Private

Limited. 3. A.C Kapur & K.K Mishra Select Constitution S. Chand PVT.LTD New Delhi. 4. Dr. S.C Singhal World Constitution Lakshmi Narain Agrawal Publisher Agra. 5. B.L. Fadia, Comparative Politics. Sahitya Bhavan Publisher, Agra

Syllabus

Barkatullah University

Unit-I

Salient Features of British Constitution: Executive, Legislature. Judiciary and political Parties.

Unit-II

Salient Features of American Constitution: Executive. Legislature Judiciary and Political Parties.

Unit-III

Salient Features of Swiss Constitution: Executive. Legislature, Judiciary and Direct Democracy.

Unit-IV

Nature and Salient features of the Constitution of Peoples Republic of China and Pakistan.

Unit-V

Nature and Salient Features of the Constitution of Nepal, Bhutan and Afghanistan

Recommended Text Books:

1. B.L. Fadia, Comparative Politics. Sahitya Bhawan Publisher, Agra. 2. Vishnoo Bhagwan & Vidhya Bhushan World Constitutions Sterling Publishers Private

Limited. 3. A.C Kapur & K.K Mishra Select Constitution S. Chand PVT.LTD New Delhi. 4. Dr. S.C Singhal World Constitution Lakshmi Narain Agrawal Publisher Agra. 5. B.L. Fadia, Comparative Politics. Sahitya Bhavan Publisher, Agra