MA (Political Science) Second Semester - SYLLABUS

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences, Bhopal

(An Autonomous Institute Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC)

Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Academic Year -2020-21

SYLLABUS

For

Post Graduate Program in

MASTER OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Semester- II

Department of Humanities

The Bhopal School of Social Sciences

(Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal)

Scheme of Examination


Academic Year: 2020-21

MA (Political Science) Second Semester

Subject

Code

Subject Name Theory

Paper CCE Total Marks

Max. Min. Max. Min.

MAPS-201 Western

Political

Thought

70 25 30 11 100

MAPS-202 Politics of South

Asian Countries

(Pakistan,

Bangladesh,

Srilanka and

Nepal)

70 25 30 11 100

MAPS-203 International

Organisation

70 25 30 11 100

MAPS-204 Research

Methodology

70 25 30 11 100

GRAND TOTAL 400

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

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

Barkatullah University, Bhopal)




Name of the Program: MA (Political Science) Program Code: 110

Name of the Group: Political Science

Name of the Course: Western Political Thought

Course Code: MAPS-201 Total Duration: 112 hrs Max. Marks: 100

(CCE:30+Theory:70)

Learning Objectives:

1. To introduce the political ideas of western political thinkers.

2. To understand the political ideology of Greek thinkers.

3. To study the political theories of modern thinkers.

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 of western and modern thinkers.

3. To learn the contribution of Indian thinkers to political thought.

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Unit Topics Duration (In

Hours) Marks

I Political Thought of Plato

Political Thought of Aristotle

22

20


Hours) Marks

II

Medieval Political Thought: St Thomas Aquinas,

Marsilio of Padua, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke,

Rousseau, Montesquieu.

24

20


Hours) Marks

III

Bentham, J.S. Mill, Hegel and Green.

22

20


Hours) Marks

IV

Marx, Lenin, Mao-Tse-Tung, New- Leftism 22 20


Hours) Marks

V

Rawls, Nozic and Communitarians Zio Pal Satra

22

20

Recommended Text Books:

• Awasthi & Awasthi, Modern Indian Political Thought, Lakshmi Narain

Agrawal Publisher Agra.

• Great Political Thinkers East and West, R.C Gupta, Lakshmi Narain Agrawal

Publisher Agra.

• Political Thought Plato to Marx R.M Bhagat New Academic Publication Jalandhar.

• Representative Political Thinkers and Isms Dr.Pukraj Jain Sahitya Bhavan

Publication Agra.

• Western Polilical Though, Prabhu Dutt Sharma (College Rook Depot 16)

Recommended Reference Books:

• Barker Earnest, Political Thought, Oxford University, Calcutta.

• A History of Political Theory, George H Sabine & Thomas L Thorson, Oxford &IBH

Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.









Name of the Course: Politics of South Asian Countries (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka

and Nepal)


(CCE:30+Theory:70)


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

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

Learning Outcomes:


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

2) To compare the constitution of various countries.

3) To gain knowledge about the foreign policy of South Asian countries.

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Hours) Marks

I

1. A brief history and general information about the

economy and polity of

Pakistan.

2. Pakistan – Main problems of constitution making

since independence.

3. Pakistan - Main political issues since 1971 AD.

4. Pakistan - The status of the roots of democracy

23

20


Hours) Marks

II

1. A brief history and general information

about the economy and polity of

Bangladesh.

2. Bangladesh -Main problems of constitution

making since independence.

3. Bangladesh – Main political issues since 1971

AD

4. Bangladesh – The status of the roots of

democracy

22

20


Hours) Marks

III

1. A brief history and general information about the

economy and polity of

Srilanka.

2. Srilanka-Main problems of constitution making

since independence.

3. Srilanka - Main political issues since 1971 AD

4. Srilanka - The status of the roots of democracy.

22

20


Hours) Marks

IV

1. A brief history and general informationabout the

economy and polity of Nepal.

2. Nepal - -Main problems of constitution making

since 1948 AD.

3. Nepal – Main political issues.

4. Nepal – The status of the roots of democracy.

22

20


Hours) Marks

V

1. Indo Pak Relations.

2. Indo Bangladesh Relations.

3. Indo Nepal Relations.

4. Indo Srilanka Relations.

23

20

Recommended Text Books:

• S.P. Verma, International System and the Third World, New Delhi, Vikas, 1988.

• Almond and Coleman, The Politics of Developing Areas, Princeton NJ, Princeton

University Press, 1960.

• K. Bahadur, Democracy in Pakistan: Crises and Conflict, New Delhi, HarAnand,

1998.

• C. Baxter, Government and Politics in South Asia, Lahore, Vanguard, 1988.

• M. Chadda, Building Democracy in South Asia: India, Nepal, Pakistan, Boulder

Colorado, Lynne Rienner, 2000.

• C. Clapham and G. Philip, The Political Dilemmas of Military Regimes, London,

Croom Helm, 1985.

• S.P. Chorn, the Pakistan Army, New Delhi, Himalay Books, 1984.


• H. Gardesi and J. Rashid, Pakistan: The Roots of Dictatorship, Delhi, Oxford


• R. Rais, State, Society and Democratic Change in Pakistan, Oxford, Oxford


• V.D. Chopra, Religious Fundamentalism in Asia, Delhi, Gyan Publishes, 1994.

• S.U. Kodikara, External Compulsions of South Asian Politics, New Delhi, Sage

1993.13









Name of the Course: International Organisation


(CCE:30+Theory:70)


1) To understand the nature & evolution of international organisation

2) To study International Law for the settlement of dispute.

3) To examine the role of United Nation.

4) To analyse the role of UN in disarmament.

Learning Outcomes:


1) To gain knowledge about the working of United Nation.

2) To compare the role of UN in disarmament.

3) To understand the role of UN in protecting world peace.

4) To analyse the contribution of Third world to achieve goal of U.N.

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Hours) Marks

I

Nature and Evolution of International Organisation.

The League of Nations: Role in protecting world

peace, Causes of failure of League of Nations.

23

20


Hours) Marks

II

The United Nations: Structure and Functions,

Various organs of the UN, need

for reforms in the UN structure.

22

20


Hours) Marks

III

Pacific Settlement and Forceful Settlement of

International Disputes and Enforcement Action.

Economic and Social Development and the Role of

the UN.

23

20


Hours) Marks

IV

UN in the Post Cold War Era, Socio Economic and

Humanitarian role.

UN as peace keeper & Politics within UN.

22

20


Hours) Marks

V UN and its role in Disarmament.

Contribution of Third world to achieve goal of U.N. 22 20 Recommended Text Books:

• P. Baehr and L. Gordenker, The United Nations in the 1990s, London, Oxford


• P. Baehr, The United Nations: Reality and Ideal, London, Oxford University Press

1989.

• S.J.R. Bilgrami, International Organisation, New Delhi, Vikas 1977.

• H.J. Morgenthau (ed.), Peace, Security and the United Nations, Chicago, University

of

Chicago Press, 1946.

• M.S. Rajan, "India and the Making of the United Nations".


• Cheever and Others: Organising for Peace International Organisation in World Affair.

• Potter, P.B : International Organisation.

• Goodrichm L.H.: The United Nations









Name of the Course: Research Methodology


(CCE:30+Theory:70)


1) To understand the meaning and nature of Research.

2) To examine the tools & techniques of data collection.

Learning Outcomes:


1) To gain knowledge about the formulation of Hypotheses.

2) To identify the problems involved in research.

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Hours) Marks

I

Nature of Social Research: Importance and uses,

Difference between Pure and

Applied Research, Identification of Research

Problem, Research Design.

24

20


Hours) Marks

II

Hypothesis, Concepts and Variables, Typologies,

Hypotheses Formulation and

Testing, Sampling Method.

22

20


Hours) Marks

III

Tools and Techniques of Data Collection,

Observation: Characteristics of observation, Kinds

of observation, merits and

Demerits, Questionnaire, Schedule, Interview,

Sampling and Survey technique.

22

20


Hours) Marks

IV

Nature of study: Case study technique, Role and

importance of case studies,

Pilot studies and panel studies. 22 20


Hours) Marks

V

Theory Formation in Social Sciences, Survey

Analysis, Types, Merits, Demerits,

Report writing, Purpose and contents of a Report. 22 20 Recommended Text Books:

• Bajpai, S.R. - Methods of Social Survey and Research.. Ghosh, B.N. - Scientific

Method and Social Research.

• Goode, W.G. & P.K. Hatt - Methods in Social Research.

• Gopal, M.H. - An Introduction to Research Procedure in Social Sciences


• Name of Book, Edition No., Name of Author(s), Name of Publisher, Year of

Publication

• Name of Book, Edition No., Name of Author(s), Name of Publisher, Year of

Publication

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