The objectives of this course are to:
1. Make learners aware of the major concepts, principles and ideologies of Political Science.
2. Acquaint the students with basic understanding of the foundational theories.
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 213 |
Political Ideologies-II |
CO29: Acquaints students with the different political ideologies and their impact on politics. CO30: Describe the ways in which the provisions of the Marxism, socialism, Gandhismetc have worked in real political life. CO31: Understand and further encourages a study of sustainable development and concept of environmentalism. CO32: Understand the role of various issues and problems of modern time and will be able to derive solutions. |
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 |
Marxism: Main tenets (Dialectical Materialism, Historical Materialism, Doctrine of class conflict, Theory of surplus value)
Socialism: Meaning, Characteristics, Criticism
Gandhism: Concept of Truth and Non-Violence, Doctrine of Trusteeship, Views on Classless society
Environmentalism: Meaning, Concept of Sustainable Development