The objectives of this course are to:
1. Make learners familiarise with the Constitutions of Major European nations.
2. Acquaint the students with the evolution of these countries political system and their position in the present time.
Course Objectives (CO)
Course |
Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Paper Code |
Paper Title |
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POL 114 |
Model Constitutions of Europe |
CO13: Understand diverse political systems and constitutions of major European countries, including empirical area-based knowledge; broader theoretical understanding of different political systems, institutions and processes. CO14:Relate the changing domestic and global contexts within which they operate. CO15: Understand and cover the approaches and forms of political systems, along with Constitution and Constitutionalism CO16: Students will be able to explain the historical background of major European constitution and will be able to understand their evolution. |
Approach in teaching: Discussion, Demonstration, Action Research, Project, Field Trip
Learning activities for the students: Field activities, Presentation, Giving tasks |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
Observation, Presentation, Report writing |
Constitution of United Kingdom- Growth of the Constitution; Its Nature;
The Crown- The King and the Cabinet
Constitution of United Kingdom- The British Parliament; Judiciary; Local Govt.; Political Parties; Rule of Law; Delegated Legislation
Constitution of Switzerland- Main Features; Swiss Legislature; Swiss Executive; Swiss Judiciary; Direct Democracy in Switzerland; Political Parties
Constitution of France- Historical Background; Nature of the Constitution; French Executive; The French Parliament; French Judiciary; Local Govt.; Political Parties
Constitution of Germany-Brief Background; the Executive; the Legislature; the Judiciary; Political Parties