Which subjects are taught at graduation level in Political Science? How has the course curriculum evolved in the past few years?
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Such as Understanding Political Theory, Political Theory:
Concepts and Debates, Political Processes in India, Constitutional Democracy and government. In India, Nationalism in India, Colonialism in India, Introduction to comparative government. And Politics, Theories of Administration
Theories of International Relations and World History, Public Policy and Administration in India, Global Politics, Modern Political Philosophy and Foreign Policy, etc. With increased globalization syllabus slowly have lot of emphasis on concepts of democracy, foreign policy and international politics and relationship. -
List of papers and courses according to university grants commission:
A) DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE COURSE (4)
1. Paper I- Introduction to Political Theory
2. Paper-II - Indian Government and Politics
3. Paper-III- Comparative Government and Politics
4. Paper-IV- Introduction to International Relations
B) CORE/ FOUNDATION (Compulsory) (4) ENGLISH (2) MIL (2)
c) Ability Enhancement (Compulsory) (2) ENGLISH/MIL (Communication) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
D) Ability Enhancement (Elective) Skill Based (4)
1) Legislative Support
2) Public Opinion and Survey Research
3) Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy
4) Conflict and Peace Building
E) Discipline...more -
Political science is a social science which deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts and political behavior. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics which is commonly thought of as determining the distribution of power and resources. It is not mandatory to have formal Political Science educational qualifications to become a politician. Syllabus of BA Political Science includes papers such as Understanding Political Theory, Political Theory:
Concepts and Debates,
Political Processes in India, Constitutional Democracy and Govt. in India,
Nationalism in India,
Col...more -
Hi,
Colonialism and nationalism in India, Constitution, Indian government and politics, Political theory, Indian political thought, Western political thought, International relations, India's foreign policy, Comparative government and politics, South Asian studies, Public policy, Contemporary India, and some optional subjects to choose from.
I think political science is a must study. I think the same for all the sub sections of social science because that is what we deal with in our daily lives. Humans are social animals and they constantly evolve. Political science is a very interesting subject and you'll understand everything in a diff...more
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