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Concepts and Debates (Theory)
This course is meant to provide an introduction of Political Science to the students who have not had any exposure to the discipline. This is an introductory paper to explain the fundamental concepts and ideas. It seeks to explain the evolution and usage of these concepts and theories, both historically and analytically.
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24CPOL 211 |
Political Theory - Concepts and Debates (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO13: demonstrate the understanding of the basic concepts of Political theory CO14: analyse the interplay between social, political and economic factors in shaping inequalities and their implications for egalitarian society. CO15: learn about different forms of affirmative actions to achieve various dimensions of justice CO16: identify the features of Human Rights and Multiculturalism in Global world. CO17: formulate opinions on the ethical perspective to manage sustainable development, global justice and of green politics. CO18: 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 |
Negative and Positive Liberty; Freedom as Emancipation and Development;
Freedom of Belief, Expression and Dissent
Formal, Substantive, Political, Equality of opportunities; Egalitarianism: Background Inequalities and Differential Treatment
Source of Idea of Justice; Legal, Political and Economic Dimension of Justice; Procedural, Distributive, Global Justice; Social Justice and Affirmative Action; Relationship between Liberty, Equality and Justice
Natural Rights; Moral and Legal rights; Theories of Rights; Rights and Obligations; concept of Human Rights and multiculturalism
Sustainable Development and Globalisation; Climate change and Green Politics; Global Justice; Global Commons
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