Comparatives Political Institutions

Paper Code: 
POL125
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will understand the diversity of key aspects of political systems around the world and acquaint them with the meaning of fundamental institutions of democratic regimes like legislatures, the executive and its bureaucracy, law and judicial systems, elections, interest groups

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25POL

125

Comparative Political Institutions

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO25: Analyze and evaluate comparative politics from traditional and modern perspectives, demonstrating critical thinking.

CO26: Provide insightful evaluations of constitutional frameworks, highlighting complexities, tensions, and possibilities within constitutionalism.

CO27: Critically evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and evolving trajectories of various forms of governance.

CO28: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the separation of powers, elucidating the roles and interactions among governmental organs

CO29: Evaluate the theoretical underpinnings of representation, party systems, pressure groups, and public opinion within governance and democracy.

CO 30: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

Nature and Scope of Comparative politics, Traditional and modern perspective 

12.00
Unit II: 
Constitutionalism

Constitution- Meaning, Process of growth, Kinds, Necessity of Good Constitution

Constitutionalism- Meaning, Development, Liberal versus Marxist Notion, Problems and Prospects

12.00
Unit III: 
Classification of Government

Classifications of Government (both traditional and Modern) Forms of Government- Democracy and Dictatorship, Unitary and Federal, Parliamentary and Presidential

12.00
Unit IV: 
Organs of Government

Separation of Power, Organs of Government and their functions, Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

12.00
Unit V: 
Theories of Representation

Theories of Representation, Party System, Pressure groups and Public Opinion

Essential Readings: 

Ø  Ratha, Keshab Chandra.,(2020), Political Theory: Concepts and Debates ,Rawat Publications.

Ø  Gauba,O.P,(2019), An Introduction to Political Theory,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback

Ø  Vermani, R.C.,(2018),Political Theory,New Delhi,Geetanjali Publishing House

Ø  Ramaswamy,S,  (2014), Political Theory :Ideas & Concepts.,New Delhi, Prentice hall of India  pvt. Ltd.

Ø  Asirvatham, E, ,(2010),Political Theory ,New Delhi, S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd

Ø  Gupta, R.L.,(2007),Political Theory, New Concepts: New Perspectives, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons

Ø  Agarwal, R.C.(2006),Political Theory, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co

Ø  Das ,H.H,& Choudhary, B.C.(2005),Political Theory, Jaipur, National Publishing House

References: 

Ø  Johri, J.C.,(2019), Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling Publishers

Ø  Kapur, A.C.,(2010),Principles of Political Science, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons

Ø  Appadorai, A.,(2000),Substance of Politics ,New Delhi,Oxford University Press

Ø  Ray,S.N.,(2004,)Modern Comparative Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India

Ø  Axford, B,Browning, G., Muggins ,R,& Rosamond, B,(2002),Politics: An Introduction, New York Routledge

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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