The students will get acquainted with a holistic overview of the process of interaction between society and politics in contemporary India and develop understanding of competing regional aspirations and how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric’s and policy orientations in Indian politics.
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25POL 221 |
Indian Government and Politics-II (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO37: Assess the intricacies of the Basic Structure Doctrine in Indian constitutional law and the political ramifications of President’s Rule on Indian democracy's stability. CO38: Analyze the obstacles to Indian unity and democracy, including regionalism, the aftermath of the Emergency on democratic institutions, civil liberties, and the intricate nature of communalism. CO39: Evaluate the socio-political dynamics of casteism and the complexities surrounding secularism in India, exploring their lasting impact on identity politics, social hierarchy, and public policy. CO40: Investigate the interplay between terrorism, social justice, and economic progress, considering how security threats affect marginalized communities and vulnerable groups. CO41: Examine the constitutional framework and administrative practices governing Union Territories in India, particularly focusing on the effects of special provisions and the revocation of Article 370 on governance, autonomy, and socio-political dynamics. 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, Role Play |
Issues in Indian Polity; Basic Structure Controversy, Politics of President’s Rule
Regionalism and National Integration; Emergency in Indian politics, Communalism
Casteism and Politics of Reservation, Secularism and problems of Minorities
Linguism and state Reorganisation
Terrorism and Problems of Security, Social and Economic Justice and Human Rights
Administration of the Union Territories, Special provision with respect to Delhi, Abrogation of Article 370
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