Modern Political Theory (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DPOL 712(A)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objectives of this course are to provide an in-depth understanding of the nature of the discipline and its major concepts useful for analyzing political process and phenomena.

This course make learners aware of the various processes and principles of Political Science.It acquaint the students with understand existing, contemporary and emerging trends in Politics.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

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24DPOL 712(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modern Political Theory

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO112: critically interpret political systems and processes; analyze texts and articles from journals of political science.

CO113: combine and discuss specific political topics both in group and individually

CO114: evaluate and compare different schools and authors of political theory.

CO115: conduct research in various theory and approach to answer the contemporary political questions .

CO116: explain the major concepts which are useful for analyzing political process and phenomena.

CO117: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

 

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

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

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Political Theory:

Meaning of political theory, difference between political theory and political ideology, Classical Political Theory-meaning and nature, Reasons of decline and Resurgence of Political Theory

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Theories:

System Theory (David Easton)- Historical Background, Input support and Output of Political System, Flow Model of Political System, Criticism of David Easton’s viewpoint: Group Theory (Bentley): History, characteristics and Criticisms

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Theories:

Distributive Approach (Harold Laswell), Basis of theory, Conceptual structure, ideas, criticisms; Communication Theory by Karl Deutsch- Features, Feedback Mechanism and Criticism;

Decision Making Theory -features and criticisms

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Political Development

Meaning, Characteristics, Indicators of Political Development, Marxian Model of Political Development, Theories of Political Development - Welfare Model, Market model of Development and Gandhian Model; Political Modernisation- Meaning, Models, effect, Perspective and Approaches, Factors affecting Political Modernisation

 

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Political Socialisation

Meaning, nature, critical analysis

Structural- Functional theory (Gabriel Almond)- Almond’s definition of system, Framework and concepts of structure and function , Characteristics, Criticism

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gauba,O.P., (2018), An Introduction to Political Theory,New Delhi,Mc Millan India Ltd
  • Johari JC (2020), Comparative Politics, Sterling
  • Bhushan V (2022), Comparative politics
  • Hoffman,J and Graham,P (2015), Introduction to Political Theory,New York, Routledge
  • Bhargava, R , Acharya, A (2008), Political Theory- An Introduction , Pearson
  • Agarwal,R.C.,(2012), Political Theory, New Delhi,S. Chand &Co

 

 

References: 
  • Rathod,P.B , (2004),Modern Political Theory, New Delhi,Commomwealth Publishers
  • Chilcote (2nd), Theories of Comparative Politics: The Search for a Paradigm Reconsidered
  • Ray,S.N, (2003), Modern Comparative Politics: Approaches, Methods, Issues, New Delhi,Asoke K Ghosh
  • Almond,G.A and Coleman,J.S,(1960), The Politics of the Developing Areas, Princeton,Princeton University Press  
  • Apter,D.E.,(1965), The Politics of  Modernization, ,Chicago, University of Chicago Press
  • Bell,D,(1960),The End of Ideology,New York,The Free Press
  • Blondel,J,(1981),The Discipline of Politics,London, Butterworths
  • Johri,J.C., (1997), Contemporary Political Theory,Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
  • Bebler and J. Seroka,(1990), Contemporary Political System : Classifications and Typologics,Boulder Colorado,Lynne Reinner Publishers
  •  Brinton,(1952), The Anatomy of Revolution, New York, Vintage Books
  • Gauba,OP,(2018), An Introduction to Political Theory,New Delhi, Mayur Paperback
  • Johari,J.C,(1987),Comparative Political Theory  : New Dimensions, Basic Concepts and Major Trends,  New Delhi,Sterling
  • Krishna,D,(1979), Political Development : A Critical Perspective,Delhi, Oxford University Press
  • Mehran, Kamrava,(1993), Politics and Society in the third world,London,  Routledge.
  • Powell,G.B. Jr.(1996), Comparative Politics : A Development Approach,Boston, Little Brown
  • Verba,S,(1963),The Civic Culture : Political Attitudes and Democracy in Five Nations ,Princeton, Princeton University Press

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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