This course is meant to provide an introduction of Political Science to the 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
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25CPOL 101 |
Introduction to Political Theory (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO1: explain the basic concepts of Political theory and analyse the changes in the concepts in the context of the new world order. CO2: develop understanding about Political Theory and able to identify the nature and significance of Political Theory CO3: identify the different forms of Democracy and their working in globalised era. CO4: analyse the theories of rights, justice and gender representation in contemperory society. CO5: judge the relationship between the State and society, weaving together theories of the State's origin with the modern concept of sovereignty in governance. 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 |
Political Theory: Meaning, Nature, Scope and Relevance; Distinction between Political Theory and Political Science; Approaches: Normative, Empirical, Behavioural and Post – Behavioural
Liberty: Meaning, Positive and Negative Liberty, Liberal and Marxist view; Equality: Meaning, Nature, Types, Relationship between Liberty and Equality
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
Civil Society: Concept, Role and Issues; Democracy: Meaning, Types: Direct and Indirect, Challenges to Democracy; Citizenship
Meaning, Nature, Theories of Rights: Natural Rights, Legal Rights, Historical Theory and Marxist Theory; Justice: Procedural and Substantive, Nation state: conceptual framework, features and elements; Gender: Gender Roles, Gender based Violence and Representation
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Ø Jain, M.P.,(2013), Political Theory, New Delhi, Atlantic Publications
Ø Johri, J.C.,(2019), Principles of Political Science, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
Ø Appadorai, A., (2015), Substance of Politics, Madrass, Oxford University Press
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Ø Ramaswamy, S., (2015)Political Theory: Ideas and Concept, Delhi , PHI,.
Ø Christiano,Th.,(2008), Issues in Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press
Ø Vincet, A.,(2007), The Nature of Political Theory,New York, Oxford University Press
Ø Das, H. H. & Choudhary, B.C.,(2005), Political Theory, Jaipur, National Publishing House
Links:
[1] https://politicalscience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/introduction-political-theory-1
[2] https://politicalscience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-26