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Democracy and Governance
This Paper tries to explain the institutional aspects of democracy and how institutions function within a constitutional framework. It further delves into how democracy as a model of governance can be complimented by institution building. Understand about the fundamental concepts of Political Science.Identify the different forms of government and organs of government.
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24DPOL 601(A) |
Democracy and Governance (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO37: Recall the key features of the Indian model of democracy CO38: Formulate innovative policy proposals considering diverse ideas and interests CO39: Develop strategies to promote collaboration between regulatory institutions and lobbying groups for effective policymaking CO40: Evaluate the effectiveness of liberalization policies in promoting economic growth and development CO41: Design a comprehensive advocacy leveraging media and popular culture to address a social or political issue CO42: 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 |
Indian Model of Democracy, Parliament, Party Politics and Electoral behaviour, Federalism, The Supreme Court and Judicial Activism, Units of Local Governance (Grassroots Democracy)
Nature, Forms and Importance ,Contextual Orientation of Policy Design
Regulatory Institutions – SEBI, TRAI, Competition Commission of India; Lobbying Institutions - Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Trade Unions, Farmers Associations
Policy Debates over Models of Development in India, Recent trends of Liberalisation of Indian Economy in different sectors, E‐governance.
New Social Movements and Various interests, Role of NGO’s, Understanding the political significance of Media and Popular Culture.
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