B. A POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) Syllabus CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

B. A POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) Syllabus CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM w. e. f. Admission Batch (2016-2017) for Affiliated Colleges North Orissa University Sriram Chandra Vihar Takatpur, Baripada Mayurbhanj-757003 North Orissa University Page 1

COURSE STRUCTURE (CBCS) For B.A Honours (POLITICAL SCIENCE) Sem Core Course Ability Skill Elective Generic Enhancement Enhancement Discipline Elective Compulsory Course Specific (GE) Course (AECC) (SEC) (DSE) (No. of paper14) (No. of paper 2) (No. of Paper 2) (No. of paper 4) (No. of paper 4) Credit (4+2) Credit (4) Credit (4) Credit (6) Credit (6) I CCH-1 Environmental GE-A-1 Science CCH-2 II CCH-3 MIL/ Alt English GE-B-1 CCH-4 III CCH-5 GE-A-2 SEC-1 CCH-6 Communicative English CCH-7 IV CCH-8 GE-B-2 CCH-9 SEC-2 (Subject CCH-10 Specific Skill) V CCH-11 DSE-1 CCH-12 DSE-2 VI CCH-13 DSE-3 CCH-14 DSE-4 GE- A/B are two different subjects other than Political Science North Orissa University Page 2

Core Papers (CCH): (Credit: 06 each, Theory-04, Practical-02) Discipline Specific Elective Papers: (Credit: 06 each) (4 papers)- DSE 1 4 Subject (Political Science) oriented elective paper Generic Elective/Interdisciplinary (04 papers 02 papers from two disciplines GE 1 to GE 4 1. Anthropology 8. Hindi 2. Economics 9. Mathematics 3. Education 10. Odia 4. English 11. Philosophy 5. Geography 12. Psychology 6. History 13. Sanskrit 7. Home science 14. Sociology Skill Enhancement Courses (02 papers) (Credit: 04 each)- SEC1 to SEC 2) 1. Communicative English (Compulsory) 2. Skill oriented Political Science Paper Generic Elective Papers (GE) (Political Science) (2 papers for other honours student & 4 papers for pass student) for other Departments/Disciplines: (Credit: 06 each) North Orissa University Page 3

SEMESTER-I POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) Paper: CCH-PSc-1 Subject: Understanding Political Theory UNIT-I A. Introducing Political Theory 1. What is Politics: Theorizing the Political 2. Nature and functions of Political Theory 3. Why do we need Political Theory? 4. Traditional and Scientific Approaches to Political Theory B. Traditions of Political Theory 1. Liberal & Neo-Liberal Traditions 2. Marxist and Neo-Marxist Traditions 3. Anarchist Traditions UNIT-II A. State and Sovereignty 1. Evolution of Modern State; Theories 2. State, Nation and Nationality 3. Sovereignty: Monistic and Pluralist Theories B. Political Theory and Practice: The Grammar of Democracy 1. Democracy: The history of an idea 2. Conditions of Democracy UNIT-III A. Contemporary types of Democracy in Developing Societies; Challenges for Democracy B. Major Debates 1. Citizenship: Historical development of the concept; Changing notions; Democratic Citizenship 2. Understanding Secularism; Whether a Western idea? Secularism in practice; Theocract and Secular states- a comparison. North Orissa University Page 4

References: 1. Bhargava, R. (2008) What is Political Theory, in Bhargava, R and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2-16. 2. Vincent, A. (2004) The Nature of Political Theory. New York: Oxford University Press, 2004, pp. 19-80. 3. Owen, D. (2003) Democracy, in Bellamy, R. and Mason, A. (eds.) Political Concepts. Manchester and New York: Manchester University Press, pp. 105-117. 4. Christiano, Th. (2008) Democracy, in Mckinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York: Oxford University Press. 5. Arblaster, A. (1994) Democracy. (2nd Edition). Buckingham: Open University Press. North Orissa University Page 5

SEMESTER-I POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) Paper: CCH-PSc-2 Subject: Constitutional Government and Democracy in India UNIT-I A. The Constituent Assembly and the Constitution a. The making of the Constitution: Philosophy of the Constitution b. The Preamble and the Features of the Constitution c. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles B. Organs of Government a. The Legislature: Parliament its composition and powers; Decline of Parliament b. The Executive: President and Prime Minister c. The Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review. UNIT-II A. Federalism in India a. Working of Federalism in India; Centre-State Relations- Legislative, Administrative and Financial b. Emerging Trends in Federalism c. Fifth and Sixth Schedules of the Constitution B. Democratic Decentralization a. Panchayati Raj and Urban Government- Structure; 73 rd and 74 th Amendment Acts. b. Problems of Local Government; Government control over Local Government UNIT-III Electoral System and Election Process a. Electoral system and the Election Commission of India b. Free and Fair Election in India c. Code of Conduct in Election d. Electoral Reforms North Orissa University Page 6

References: 1. G. Austin, (2010) The Constituent Assembly: Microcosm in Action, in The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 15th print. 2. R. Bhargava, (2008) Introduction: Outline of a Political Theory of the Indian Constitution, in R. Bhargava (ed.) Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 1-40. 3. D. Basu, (2012) Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi: Lexis Nexis. 4. B. Shankar and V. Rodrigues, (2011) The Changing Conception of Representation: Issues, Concerns and Institutions, in The Indian Parliament: A Democracy at Work, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 105-173. 5. H. Khare, (2003) Prime Minister and the Parliament: Redefining Accountability in the Age of Coalition Government, in A. Mehra and G. Kueck (eds.) The Indian Parliament: A Comparative Perspective, New Delhi: Konark, pp. 350-368. 6. M. Singh, and R. Saxena (eds.), (2011) Towards Greater Federalization, in Indian Politics: Constitutional Foundations and Institutional Functioning, Delhi: PHI Learning Private Ltd., pp. 166-195. 7. Raghunandan, J. R (2012) Decentralization and local governments: The Indian Experience, Orient Black Swan, New Delhi North Orissa University Page 7

SEMESTER-II POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) Paper: CCH-PSc-3 Subject: Political Theory- Concepts and Debates UNIT-I a. Concept of Freedom: Meaning and Dimension; Negative and positive Freedom, Liberal and Marxist Views; Freedom and Alienation. b. Concept of Equality: Meaning and Dimension; Equality of opportunity; Liberty and Equality c. Concept of Justice: Meaning and Dimensions; Sources; Procedural and Substantive Justice; Retrieve and Distributive Justice d. Concept of Power: Meaning and Sources; Method of using power e. Authority: Meaning and Types, Power, Authority and Legitimacy f. Debates on Political obligations: Why do we obey state? The issue of Civil Disobedience. UNIT-II a. Concept of Rights; Human Rights-Evolution; Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Challenges and Safeguards: Human Rights and the state. b. Debates on Status of Human Rights: Are Human Rights Universal? The issue of cultural relativism. c. Debates on Affirmative Action by the State: Is Affirmative action/positive discriminations justified? d. Debates on Freedom of Thought and Expression; Are limitations or censorship justified? UNIT-III a. Civil Society : Historical Evolution ; views of Locke, Hegel, Marx and Gramsci Civil Society in Contemporary times b. Good Governance: Evolution of the ideas, Meaning and Significance, Essential Components Good governance and developing societies. North Orissa University Page 8

References: 1. Bhargava, R and Acharya A. (eds) (2008)- Political Theory: An Introduction; Pearson Longman 2. Christiano Th (2008)- Issues in Political Theory, New York, OUP 3. Owen D, (2003)- Political Concepts, Manchester University, Press 4. Bellamy, Richard and Mason (eds) (2003): Political Concepts; Manchester University, Press 5. Casal Paula and William Andrew (2008): Issues in Political Theory; OUP, New York 6. McKinnon Catrino (ed) (2008): Issue in Political Theory; OUP, New York 7. Menlowe M.A. (1993): Theories and concepts of Politics; Manchester University Press, New york North Orissa University Page 9

SEMESTER-II POLITICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) Paper: CCH-PSc-4 Subject: Political Process in India UNIT-I a. Political Parties and the Party System; Nature and working; National and Regional Parties; Trends in the Party System; b. Pressure Groups; Nature and working; Types of Pressure Groups in India and their significance c. Voting Behaviour; Determinants of Voting Behaviour- Caste, Gender and Religion d. Coalition Politics; Nature and working; Coalition Politics at National Politics; Implications for the Polity UNIT-II a. Regional Aspirations; The Politics of Secession; Regionalism b. Religion and Politics; Secularism in India and the Debates; Minority and Majority Communalism c. Caste and Politics; Caste in Politics and the Politicization of Caste d. Affirmative Action Policies; Women, Caste and Class (ST, SC, OBC & Women) e. Women Empowerment; Interventions by the State; Issues and Trends UNIT-III a. Corruption in Indian Politics: Causes and Remedies b. E-governance in India- Major Initiatives; Challenges and Prospect c. Judicial activism in India; Causes for its growth; Implication for the Indian polity References: 1. R. Kothari, (2002) The Congress System, in Z. Hasan (ed.) Parties and Party Politics in India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp 39-55. 2. C. Jaffrelot, (2008) Why Should We Vote? The Indian Middle Class and the Functioning of World s Largest Democracy, in Religion, Caste and Politics in India, Delhi: Primus, pp. 604-619. 3. P. Brass, (1999) Crisis of National Unity: Punjab, the Northeast and Kashmir, in The Politics of India Since Independence, New Delhi: Cambridge University Press and Foundation Books, pp.192-227. 4. R. Vora and S. Palshikar (2004) Indian Democracy: Meanings and Practices, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 235-256. 5. Z. Hasan, E. Sridharan and R. Sudarshan (2002) India s Living Constitution: Ideas, Practices, Controversies, New Delhi: Permanent Black, pp. 306-318. North Orissa University Page 10

SEMESTER-I/II POLITICAL SCIENCE (GENERIC ELECTIVE) (B.A(Hons) students other than Political Science (Hons) will choose 4 papers, 2 papers from Political Science) Paper: GE-A/B-PSc-1 Subject: Constitutional Government & Democracy in India UNIT-I The Constituent Assembly and the Constitution a. The making of the Constitution; Philosophy of the Constitution b. The Preamble and the Features of the Constitution c. Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles UNIT-II A. Organs of Government a. The Legislature- Parliament, its composition and powers; Decline of Parliament b. The Executive- President and Prime Minister c. The Judiciary- Supreme Court and Judicial Review B. Federalism in India a. Working of Federalism in India; Centre-State Relations-Legislative, Administrative and Financial b. Emerging Trends in Federalism c. Fifth and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution UNIT-III Democratic Decentralization a. Panchayati Raj and Urban Government- Structure; 73 rd and 74 th Amendment Acts. b. Problems of Local Government; Government control over Local Government Electoral System and Election Process a. Electoral system and the Election Commission of India b. Free and Fair Election in India c. Code of Conduct in Election d. Electoral Reforms North Orissa University Page 11

References: 1. G. Austin, (2010) The Constituent Assembly: Microcosm in Action, in The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 15th print. 2. R. Bhargava, (2008) Introduction: Outline of a Political Theory of the Indian Constitution, in R. Bhargava (ed.) Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 1-40. 3. D. Basu, (2012) Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi: Lexis Nexis. 4. B. Shankar and V. Rodrigues, (2011) The Changing Conception of Representation: Issues, Concerns and Institutions, in The Indian Parliament: A Democracy at Work, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp. 105-173. 5. H. Khare, (2003) Prime Minister and the Parliament: Redefining Accountability in the Age of Coalition Government, in A. Mehra and G. Kueck (eds.) The Indian Parliament: A Comparative Perspective, New Delhi: Konark, pp. 350-368. 6. M. Singh, and R. Saxena (eds.), (2011) Towards Greater Federalization, in Indian Politics: Constitutional Foundations and Institutional Functioning, Delhi: PHI Learning Private Ltd., pp. 166-195. 7. Raghunandan, J. R (2012) Decentralization and local governments: The Indian Experience, Orient Black Swan, New Delhi. North Orissa University Page 12

SEMESTER-III POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: CCH-PSc-5 Subject: Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics UNIT -I Understanding Comparative Politics. Meaning, Nature and Scope of comparative Politics. Theories of comparative politics: Systems theory and Structural - Functional Analysis. Historical context of Modern Government. Capitalism : Meaning & Development Socialism : Meaning and Development Colonialism : Meaning and forms. UNIT -II UNIT -III Themes for comparative Analysis Salient features of British Constitution, working of Parliamentary Govt.- Monarchy Parliament & Prime Minister. Constitutional Development and Salient features of Chinese Constitution, National People s Congress, Communist Party of China. North Orissa University Page 13

SEMESTER-III POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: CCH-PSc-6 Subject: Perspectives on Public Administration UNIT -I Public Administration as a Discipline Meaning, Scope and Significance of its study. Evolution of Public Administration. Public and Private Administration.. UNIT -II Theoretical Perspectives Classical Theories Scientific Management Theory (F.W. Taylor), Managerial Theory ( Gullick, Urwick and Foyal), Bureaucratic Theory(Max Weber), Neo-Classical Theory : Human Relations Theory (Elton Mayo), Decision Making Theory ( Herbert. Simon) UNIT -III Major Approaches New Public Administration. Significance of Comparative Public Administration. Good Governance. North Orissa University Page 14

SEMESTER-III POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: CCH-PSc-7 Subject: Perspectives on International Relations and World History UNIT -I Studying International Relations and Theories. Meaning and Dimensions of International Relations. History of emergence of International State System. Realist Theory Marxian Theory UNIT -II World Wars World War-I : Causes and Consequences. Causes and Consequences of Bolshevik Revolution. Causes of the Rise of Fascism and Nazism World War-II- Causes and Consequences. UNIT -III An Overview of International Relations in 20 th Century. Cold war: Different Phases. Emergence of Third World Fall of Berlin Wall and Collapse of USSR, End of Cold War. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURCES (SEC) SEMESTER-III POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: SEC-CENG-1 Subject: Political Process and Institution in Comparative Perspective North Orissa University Page 15

SEMESTER-IV POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: CCH-PSc-8 Subject: Political Process and Institution in Comparative Perspective UNIT -I Approaches to Study Comparative Politics Political Culture Political Socialization. UNIT -II Electoral Politics : New Trends and Forces Nature & Dimension, Types of Election system, (First Past the Post, Proportional Representation, Mixed Representation). Theory of Participation and Representation.. UNIT -III Nation State and Federalism Nation State : Meaning and Evolution Federation and Con-federation: Evolution and Debates. North Orissa University Page 16

SEMESTER-IV POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: CCH-PSc-9 Subject: Public Policy and Administration In India Pubic Policy UNIT -I Meaning, Definition and features Public Policy Process in India : Factors influencing Public Policy Making Public Policy Making Organs in India UNIT -II Financial Administration Budget : Meaning and Significance. Budget Making and Approval of Budget. Types of Budgeting in India. UNIT -III Citizen and Administration Citizen and Administration Interface : Redressal of Public Grievances, RTI Act- 2005, Lok pal Impact and Benefits of e-governance on Administration in India. Social Welfare Administration: Concept and Social Welfare Policies, Education- Right to Education, Health- National Health Mission, Employment-MNREGA. North Orissa University Page 17

SEMESTER-IV POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: CCH-PSc-10 Subject: Global Politics Globalization : A Conceptual Scheme UNIT -I Understanding Globalization- Historical Analysis, Meaning of Globalization Today. Political Dimensions Debates on Sovereignty and Territoriality Economic Dimensions IMF, World Bank, World Trade Organization. Cultural and Technological Dimensions. A. Contemporary Global Issues UNIT -II Global Social Movements and NGOs Ecological Issues : Climate Change and Global Warming Common Debates. Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons( NNP Treaty and India Today) UNIT -III B. Contemporary Global Issues International Terrorism and State Terrorism- Post 9/11 Developments. Migration Human Security Crisis Management North Orissa University Page 18

SEMESTER-III/IV POLITICAL SCIENCE (GENERIC ELECTIVE) (B.A(Hons) students other than Political Science (Hons) will choose 4 papers, 2 papers from Political Science) Paper: GE-A/B-PSc-2 Subject: Under Standing Political Theory UNIT -I Introducing Political theory What is Politics, Political Theory Liberal & Marxist Theory. Approaches to Study of Political Theory : Normative, Historical and Empirical. UNIT -II Core Concepts Democracy: History, Meaning, Types, Conditions for Successful working of Democracy. Freedom: Positive and Negative, Equality, Justice Procedural and Distributive. UNIT -III Rights and Duties. Meaning of Rights :Moral and Legal Rights. Human Rights, Generation of Rights of Girl Child. Duties Meaning and Significance, Fundamental Duties in India. North Orissa University Page 19

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES(SEC) SEMESTER-IV POLITICAL SCIENCE (Hons) Paper: SEC-Psc-2 Subject: Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy UNIT -I Outline of Legal System in India Structure of Judiciary (Courts) in India Criminal and Civil Courts in India Specialized Courts- Tribunal (SAT, CAT), Juvenile Courts, Mahila Courts Fundamental Rights and PIL(Public Information Litigation) UNIT -II Provisions Relating to Criminal Jurisdiction FIR, Arrest, Evidence and Procedure of Argument Laws Relating to Dowry, Harassment, Violence against women, Consumer Rights, Cyber Crimes Legal Services Right to Legal Aid RTI and its Procedure Lok Adalats UNIT -III North Orissa University Page 20