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Working of Indian Political System
The objectives of this course are to:
- Develop understanding of competing regional aspirations and how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric’s and policy orientations in Indian politics.
- Acquaint the students with a holistic overview of the process of interaction between society and politics in contemporary India
Course Objectives (CO)
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Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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POL 412 |
Working of Indian Political System |
CO66: Develop critical understanding of functioning of the Indian Constitution and various institutions in the Indian states. CO67: Grasp the nature of claims and stakes involved in identity politics. CO68: Theoretically explore and take appropriate positions on socially sensitive issues. CO69: Develop an in-depth interrogation of the various challenges to democracy in India |
Approach in teaching
Lecture, PowerPoint presentations ,Classroom discussions
Interactive sessions, various online resources, PowerPoint presentations and case studies |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects.
Online Quiz |
Governance of Indian States; State Executive- Role of Governor in Indian politics
(With special reference to the politics of Rajasthan), State Legislature
Political Parties in India- Major National Parties- BJP, Congress, Left Parties;
Politics of Coalition;
Electoral Process & Voting Behavior
Problem of women participation
Challenges before Indian Democracy-Regionalism and Communalism
Challenges before Indian Democracy -Casteism and Terrorism
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