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Understanding Political Theory (Theory)
This course is meant to provide an introduction to Political Science to 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. It also Acquaint the students with a holistic overview of the organs of the government and their functioning in Polity.
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Understanding Political Theory (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO1: understand the meaning of politics and able to identify the nature and significance of Political Science. CO2: create new perspectives by integrating elements of normative, empirical, feminist and postmodern theories into political analysis. CO3: make comprehensive study on the concept of the state and its relationship with state and sovereignty. CO4: develop critical thinking to assess real-world case studies, debates, and current events related to democracy, theories of governance, and women's leadership. CO5: analyze the concept of political participation and assess theories of representation. CO6: 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 |
Politics: Meaning, Nature and Scope; Traditions of Political Theory: Liberal, Marxist, Anarchist and Conservative
Normative and Empirical; Behaviouralism and Post-Behaviouralism; Critical and Contemporary Perspective in Political Theory: Feminist and Postmodern
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
Meaning, Types: Procedural and Deliberative; Theories of Democracy: Liberal, Marxist and Elitist; Political Leadership: definition, elements and problems of women Leadership
Problems of Participation; Representation: Meaning, Types, Theories
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