SYLLABUS FOR B.A. HONS. SCHOOL IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (THREE YEARS DEGREE COURSE) SEMESTER I PART I (SEMESTER I & II) 2014-15, 2015-16 AND 2016-17 Session Paper I : Punjabi or gzikph bkiwh w[zybk frnkb (e[b nzel 100) Paper II Paper III Paper IV : English : Political Theory-1 : Constitutional Development & Indian Constitution Paper V : Indian Political Thought -1 Paper VI SEMESTER II : Opt. (i) Economics Opt. (ii) Psychology Opt. (iii) History Paper I : Punjabi or gzikph bkiwh w[zybk frnkb (e[b nzel 100) Paper II Paper III Paper IV Paper V Paper VI : English : Political Theory-II : Constitution of India : Indian Political Thought -II : Opt. (i) Economics Opt. (ii) Psychology Opt. (iii) History 1
SEMESTER - I PAPER III : POLITICAL THEORY-I Section A 1. Meaning, Nature and Significance of Political Theory 2. Distinction between Political Theory and Political Science. 3. Concept of Power. 4. Concept of Authority. 5. State : Meaning and Elements. 6. Theories of the origin of the State Social Contract Theory and Evolutionary Theory. 7. Sovereignty-Meaning, Attributes, Kinds, Austin's Theory of Legal Sovereignty, and Pluralist Attack on Sovereignty 8. Relationship between the Individual and State (a) (b) (c) Books Recommended Rights-Meaning, Classification and Theories of Rights Liberty-Meaning, Kinds and Safeguards of Liberty Equality- Meaning, Kinds and Relation with Liberty 1. A.C. Kapoor : Principles of Political Science 2
2. J.C. Johri : Contemporary Political Theory 3. C.E.M.Joad : Modern Political Theory 4. S.K. Gokhle : Political Theory 5. S.S. Nanda : Elements of Political Science 6. J.C. Johari : Principles of Modern Political Science. 7. Dryzek, Honig, Phillps : The Oxford Hand book of Political Theory. 8. K.K. Puri : Principles of Political Science 9. O.P. Gauba : An Introduction to Political Theory Paper IV : Constitutional Development and Indian Constitution Section A 1. Indian Councils Act, 1909 : Its Main Provisions 2. Government of India Act of 1919 : Its main provisions with particular reference to the system of Dyarchy Government of India Act of 1935 : 3. Salient Features. 4. Proposed All India Federation and Provincial Autonomy. 5. Cabinet Mission Plan 1946. 6. Indian Independence Act, 1947 : Its main provisions. 7. Constituent Assembly and making of India's Constitution 8. Sources of the Indian Constitution. 3
BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. R.N. Singh, Landmarks in the Constitutional History of India. 2. A.C. Kapoor, Constitutional History of India. 3. S.S. Nanda, Nationalism and Constitutional Development in India (English and Punjabi) 4. S.L. Sikri, Constitutional History of India (English and Hindi) 5. Mulana Abdul Kalam Azad, India Wins Freedom 6. R.R. Sethi, Constitutional History of India 7. K.K.Puri, Indian National Movement 8. S.S. Nanda, Indian National Movement 9. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India. Paper V : Indian Political Thought -I Section A 1. Ancient Indian Political Thought : Nomenclature and Characteristics. 2. Origin and Functions of State; Origin, Functions and Position of King with special reference to Shanti Parva of Mahabharta 3. Shanti Parva : Council of Ministers and other Political Institutions 4. Kautilya's views on Kingship 4
5. Kautilya's views on State and Inter-State relations 6. Kautilya's views on War and Peace 7. Kautilya's views on Espionage System 8. Political Ideas of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. U.N. Ghoshal : History of Indian Political Thought 2. B.A. Saletorre : Ancient Indian Political Thought 3. A.S. Altekar : State and Government in Ancient India 4. R.S. Sharma : Aspects of Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India 5. Beni Parasad : Theory of Government in Ancient India 6. V.P. Varma : Hindu Political Thought & its Metaphysical Foundations 7. -------- : Modern Indian Political Thought 8. G.S. Deol : Social and Political Philosophy of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh 9. A.S. Bal and J.S. Grewal : Guru Gobind Singh : A Biographical Study Paper VI : (Opt. i) Economics Section A : Nature and Scope of Economics : Definition of Economics, Basic Economic Problem, Macro and Micro- Economics, Inductive and Deductive Methods, Economics as a Positive and Normative Science. Basic units of economic analysis : Household, firm and economy. 5
Consumer Behaviour : Concept and determinants of demand, Types of demand, laws of demand, Marginal Utility Approach and Elasticity of Demand. : Theory of Production : Concept of Supply, Law of Supply, Elasticity of Supply, Concept of Revenue, Cost and Product, Laws of Returns. Theory of Price : Equilibrium price and effect of changes in demand and supply on it. Price output decision under perfect and imperfect Commodity Markets. (Monopoly and Monopolistic Competition) BOOKS RECOMMENDED : 1. R.G. Lipsey : An Introduction to Positive Economics 2. N.G. Roy : An Introduction to Micro Economics 3. H.L. Ahuja : An Introduction to Economic Theory 4. P.N. Chopra : Introductory Micro Economics 5. R.D. Gupta : Elementary Keynesian Economics Paper VI: (Opt. ii) Psychology (Theory Paper) Theory : M.M. 70 Section A: 6 Practical M.M:30 1. Introduction : Nature, Scope, History and Relationship with Political Science. 2. Methods : Observation, Survey and Experimental 3. Psychological Tools : Psychological Tests 4. Interview and Questionnaire : 5. Biological Foundations of Behaviour 6. Central Nervous System 7. Peripheral Nervous System 8. Relative importance of Heredity and Environment in the Development of Personality Section C : 9. Perception : Nature, Determinants and Selective Attention 10. Learning : Nature and Determinants 11. Theories of Learning : Classical and Instrumental Conditioning 12. Observational Learning
13. Verbal Learning Section D 14. Intelligence : Nature and Measurement 15. Emotion : Nature, Types and Control of Emotions BOOKS RECOMMENDED 1. Mishra, G., Introduction to Psychology, Part II 2. Baron, R, Psychology (5th Ed) 3. Atkinson and Hilgard, Introduction to Psychology. 4. Morgen. C. & King R., Introduction to Psychology. 5. Baron, A.R. and Byrne, D, Social Psychology. 7
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER (THEORY PAPER) The question paper will consist of five sections A, B, C, D and E. Section A, B, C and D will have two questions from the respective section of the Syllabus and will carry 10 marks each. Section E will consist of 10 short-answer type questions which will cover the entire syllabus and will carry 30 marks in all, each short answer type questions carrying three marks. Psychology (Practical Paper) Instructions for Examiner and Candidates The paper setter will set two practical and the candidates will attempt any one of them. 1. Division of Attention 2. Effect of Mental Set and Perception 3. Measures of Intelligence by Performance Test (Alexander's pass along test) 4. Problem Solving 5. Observational Learning Paper VI : (Opt. iii) History : Political History of Ancient India from Earliest time to 326 B.C. Section A 1. Physical features of India and its impact on History 8
2. Sources : archaeology, epigraphy, numismatics, literary and foreign accounts. 3. Indus Valley Civilization (discovery, extent & town Planning) 4. Social, religious, economic, political condition of Indus people and causes of its decay 5. Sixteen Mahajanpadas and rise of Magadha 6. Political, social economic and religious condition during early Vedic Period. 7. Political, Social, economic, religious condition during later Vedic Period. 8. Alexander's Invasion : causes and effects. Books Suggested 1. Tripathi, R.S., History of Ancient India 2. Raychaudhari, H.C., Political History of Ancient India 3. Mookerji, R.K., Ancient India 4. Alteker, State and Government in Ancient India 5. Jha, D.N. Ancient India 6. Thapar, Romila, History of India Vol. I 7. Majumdar, R.C., Raychaudhar, H.C. and K.K. Dutta, An Advanced History of India Vol. I 8. Dhillon, Sukhminder Kaur, Religious History of Early Medieval Punjab 9
SEMESTER-II Paper III : Political Theory -II Section A 1. Legislature- Organization, types, functions and decline of legislature. 2. Executive-Meaning types of executive, methods of appointment and functions of the executive. 3. Judiciary-Functions and independence of judiciary 4. Theory of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances 5. Classification of Government : Democracy and Dictatorship: meaning, merits and demerits 6. Parliamentary and Presidential models of governments : Meaning, Merits and Demerits. 7. Federal and Unitary models of governments: Meaning merits and demerits. 8. Nature of the State : Liberal, Gandhian and Marxist Books Recommended 1. A.C. Kapoor : Principles of Political Science 10
2. J.C. Johri : Contemporary Political Theory 3. Dryzek, Honig, Phillps : The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory. 4. C.E.M. Joad : Modern Political Theory 5. S.K. Gokhe : Political Theory 6. S.S. Nanda : Elements of Political Science 7. K.K. Puri : Principles of Political Science 8. O.P. Gauba : An Introduction to Political Theory 9. J.C. Johari : Principles of Modern Political Science. Paper IV : Constitution of India Section A: 1. Basic Features of the Indian Constitution 2. Preamble of the India Constitution 3. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. 4. Indian Federalism and Center-State relations. 5. President : Election, powers, position and changing role 6. Parliament : Composition, power and role 7. Indian Cabinet and Prime Minister : Changing role 8. Supreme Court : Organization, Jurisdiction and Powers. 11
Books Recommended 1. M.V. Pylee, Constitution of India. 2. D.D. Basu, Introduction to Constitution of India. 3...., Shorter Constitution of India (English & Hindi) 5. K.K. Puri, Indian Constitution. 6. Kuldeep Agnihotri and Others, Indian Political System (English, Hindi and Punjabi) 7. Pandey, Indian Government & Politics, (English & Hindi). 8. M.P. Singh, Indian Government & Politics, (English & Hindi). 9. S.S. Nanda, Indian Government & Politics, (English & Hindi). 10. J.C. Johari, Indian Government & Politics, (English & Hindi). 11...., Indian Political System. 12. R.N. Trivedi and Others, Indian Government and Politics. Paper V : Indian Political Thought -II Section A : 1. Political Ideas of Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2. Political Ideas of Gokhale 3. Political Ideas of Tilak. 4. Political Ideas of Aurobindo Ghosh. 12
5. Political Ideas of M.N. Roy. 6. Political Ideas of J.L. Nehru. 7. Political Ideas of B.R. Ambedkar. 8. Political Ideas of J.P. Narayan. Books Recommended 1. J. B. Sood, Social & Political Currents in Indian Political Thought. 2. S. Ghose, Modern Indian Political Thought. 3. B.R. Nanda : Gokhale, Gandhi and the Nehru s Study in Indian Nationalism. 4. S.A. Wolpert, Tilak and Gokhle 5. K.N. Kadam (ed.), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 6. V.P. Varma Modern Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narayan Agarwal, Agra. 7. Vishnu Bhagwan, Indian Political Thinkers., Atama Ram & sons, Delhi. 8. M.N. Jha, Modern Indian Political Thought, Meenakshi Parkashan, Meerut. 9. Kiran Sexena, Modern Indian Political Thought, Chetna Publication, New Delhi. 10. S.S. Nanda, Modern Indian Political Thinkers (English, Punjabi), Nanda Publishing house, Patiala. Paper VI: (Opt. i) : Economics 13
Section A 1. Marginal Productivity Theory of Distribution 2. Determination of Wages under perfectly competitive market and role of Collective Bargaining. 3. Classical and Keynesian Theories of Interest 4. Ricardian and Modern Theories of Rent 5. Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply and their mutual relationship 6. Aggregate Saving in relation to Total Investment 7. Private Consumption and National Income 8. Meaning of Investment and its relation to employment and output. 9. Meaning of Economic Policy : Its Objectives Growth, Stability and Social Justice 10. Fiscal Policy: Its Objectives, Instruments and Effectiveness 11. Monetary Policy : Its Objectives, Instruments and Effectiveness. 12. Planning : Objectives and Achievements 13. Public Enterprises : Importance, Achievements and Problems. 14. Privatisation Concept, Problem and Effectiveness in India. Books Recommended 1. R.G. Lipsey : An Introduction to Positive Economics 2. N.G. Roy : An Introduction to Micro Economics 3. H.L. Ahuja : An Introduction to Economics Theory 4. P.N. Chopra : Introductory Micro Economics 6. A.N. Aggarwal and Kundan Lal : Economic Planning Paper VI : Opt. (ii) Psychology (Theory Paper ) 14
1. Motivation : Nature & Types Section A : 2. Personality : Nature, Determinants, Assessment 3. Attitude Nature, Formation in Attitude Change. 4. Prejudice and discrimination : Sources of Prejudice, Intergroup conflicts. Strategies to overcome prejudices. 5. Group : Nature, Types, Functions and Formation of Group 6. Group processes of Conformity, Compliance and Obedience. 7. Influence of Group of Individual Behaviour : Social Facilitation, Social loafing and Risk Taking. 8. Leadership : Nature and Functions 9. Leadership Styles Books Recommended : 1. Mishra, G. Introduction to Psychology, Part II. 2. Baron, R. Psychology (5 th Ed.) 3. Atkinson and Hilgard, Introduction to Psychology 4. Morgen, C & King, Introduction to Psychology 5. Baron, A.R., and Byrne, D, Social Psychology. PSYCHOLOGY (PRACTICAL PAPER) Instructions for Examiner and Candidates The paper setter will set two practical and the candidates will attempt any one of them. 1. Group Cohesiveness 2. Social Loafing 3. Social Conflict. 4. Public Opinion 5. Persuasive Communication. Paper VI Opt. (iii) History : Social and Economic History of Ancient India from Indus Valley to 1000 A.D. 15
Section A 1. Harappan Culture : Art and Architecture 2. Development of Varna System 3. Origin and growth of Caste System : position of Shudras and Untouchables. 4. Family Organization : Types of Marriage. 5. Sixteen Samaskaras and their importance 6. Position of women remarriage and widowhood 7. Rise and growth of Jainism. 8. Rise and growth of Buddhism. Books Suggested 1. Daftari, K.L., The Social Institutions in Ancient India 2. Basham A., The Wonder That was India. 3. Gopoal, Lallanji, The Economic Life of Northern India. 4. Goshal, U.N., Studies in Indian History and Culture. 5. Prabhu, P.H., Hindu Social Organization. 6. Majumdar, R.C., H.C. Raychaudhary and K.K. Datta, An Advanced History of India, Vol. I. 16