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Introduction to Political Theory
Course Rationale: 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 the concepts, ideas, forms of Government and Political Theories. It seeks to explain the evolution and usage of these concepts and theories, both historically and analytically.
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Understand the fundamental concepts of Political Science
2. Identify the different forms of democratic ideals
Course Outcomes (CO)
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CPOL 101 |
Introduction to Political Theory |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO1: Define the basic concepts of Political theory like Liberty, Equality, and Sovereignty etc. and analyse the changes in the concepts in the context of Globalizations and the new world order. CO2: Understand what is politics and able to identify the nature and significance of Political Theory CO3: Learn about different forms of Democracy and their merits and demerits and able to understand their working in contemporary times CO4: Identify the major problems related to the civil society and measures to solve them CO5: Comprehend and explore the future role and impact of civil society in a globalized world |
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 |
Political Theory: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Relevance; Distinction between Political Theory and Political Science; Approaches: Normative, Empirical, Behavioural and Post – Behavioural
Liberty: Meaning, Positive and Negative Liberty, Liberal and Marxist view; Equality: Meaning, Nature, Types , Relationship between Liberty and Equality; Rights: Meaning, Nature, Theories of Rights: Natural Rights, Legal Rights, Historical Theory and Marxist Theory; Justice: Procedural and Substantive
Meaning and Elements of State: Difference between State and Society; Theories of Origin of State: Divine, Historical, Evolutionary and Social Contract; Sovereignty: Meaning, Theories: Monistic and Pluralistic
Civil Society: Concept, Role and Issues; Democracy: Meaning, Types: Direct and Indirect, Challenges to Democracy
Definition, Historical Perspective, Nation state: conceptual framework, features and elements; Multiculturalism and Citizenship; Gender: Gender Roles, Gender based Violence and Representation
Ø Heywood A.,(2019), Politics, United Kingdom , Red Globe Press
Ø Gauba O.P., (2019), An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi, Macmillan Publications
Ø Agarwal, R.C.,(2018), Political Theory, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co
Ø Mahajan, V.D .,(2016), Political Theory:Principles of Political Science, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons
Ø Bhargava, R., and Ashok,A.,(2016),Political Theory:An Introduction, New Delhi, Pearson Education
Ø Asirvatham,E.,(2015), Political Theory, New Delhi, S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd
Ø Vermani, R.C.,( 2014). Political Theory:Concepts and Debates, Geetanjali Publications, New Delhi,
Ø Gupta R.L.,( 2014), Political Theory, New Concepts: New Perspectives, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons
Ø Jain, M.P.,(2013), Political Theory, New Delhi, Atlantic Publications
Reference Books:
Ø Appadorai, A., (2015), Substance of Politics,Madrass, Oxford University Press
Ø Hoffman, J. & Graham, P.,(2015),Introduction to Political Theory,London, Dorling Kindersely Publishers
Ø Johri, J.C.,(2010), Principles of Political Science, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
Ø Christiano,Th.,(2008), Issues in Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press
Ø Vincet, A.,(2007), The Nature of Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press
Ø Das, H. H. & Choudhary, B.C.,(2005), Political Theory, Jaipur, National Publishing House
Ø Ray, S.N.,(2004), Modern Comparative Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
Ø Kymlicka, W.,(2002), Contemporary Political Philosophy, New York,Oxford University Press
Ø Knowles, D.,(2001),Political Philosophy,London, Routledge
Ø Dahl R.,( 1989), Democracy and Its Critics,New Heaven ,Yale University Press
E-Resources:
Ø Heywood, A. (2019). Politics. United Kingdom: Macmillan Education UK. Can be Retrieved from http://library.lol/main/035D25FFC07CB12DC9EB9CF4B1E71CB8
Ø Gauba O.P., (2019), An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi, Macmillan Publications. Can be retrieved from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bt2z4kiuHvLfsdOY-pPg9NqQ_tVxWlMR/view
Ø Political Theory: An Introduction. (n.d.). India: Pearson Education India. Can be Retrieved from http://library.lol/main/AD2E57AB14566920C9BC86528AF45966
Ø Gender. Egyankosh. Can be retrieved from https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/53967/1/Unit-8.pdf
Ø Vincet, A.,(2007), The Nature of Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved from http://library.lol/main/26C2D8A352F7047AF0DA9137F57A787B
Ø Kymlicka, W.,(2002), Contemporary Political Philosophy, New York,Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved from http://library.lol/main/FCF4A79922172F478EF9EEBE38EFE728
Ø Klein, S., & Lee, C.-S. (2019). Towards a Dynamic Theory of Civil Society: The Politics of Forward and Backward Infiltration. Sociological Theory, 37(1), 62–88. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26741487
Ø Turner, B. S. (1990). OUTLINE OF A THEORY OF CITIZENSHIP. Sociology, 24(2), 189–217. http://www.jstor.org/stable/42853652
Ø Barnes, H. E. (1924). THEORIES OF THE ORIGIN OF THE STATE IN CLASSICAL POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY. The Monist, 34(1), 15–62. http://www.jstor.org/stable/27900975
