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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM – 636 007

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

SYLLABUS FOR CANDIDATES ADMITTED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR – 2017 – 2018

M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM – 636 007

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Submitted to the Controller of Examinations Through the Principal:

Date:

Sir / Madam

Sub: Submission of New Syllabus for P.G.,( POLITICAL SCIENCE) – Reg.

Sub: Meeting of Board of Studies, Dated:----------------

As per the resolution passed in the Board of Studies meeting held in our Department and

subsequently approved by the College Academic council. We are submitting the new syllabus for the

P.G., Degree students admitted from the Academic year 2017 – 2018 onwards.

Kindly acknowledge the same

Salem – 07

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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM – 636 007

(M.A., POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Course Structure under CBCS

(For Candidates Admitted from the Academic year 2017 – 2018 onwards)

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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM – 7

MASTER OF ARTS (M.A., POLITICAL SCIENCE)

Course Structure under CBCS

(For Candidates Admitted from the Academic year 2017 – 2018 onwards)

SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

REGULATIONS

1. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

Main objectives of the course are to create awareness among the students about

National level Politics and International Politics, Functioning of Legislature with formulation

of Public Policy, Enforcement of the Public Policy and Government functions. The course

highlights principles of Political Theory, Government and Politics of Tamilnadu and

International Relations. The course especially focuses on Indian Indian Constitution, Western

Political Thought and Local Government in India. The course brings special attention on

India in World Affairs, and Legislative Procedures.

2. CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION:

A candidate who has First Preference in Political Science & Public Administration

Bachelor Degree and the norms set by the Government of Tamil Nadu are permitted to appear

and qualify for the M.A., POLITICAL SCIENCE Degree Examination of this Autonomous

College after a course of study of Two Academic Years. The board resolved to admit 20

candidates initially, when the demands arise the number of admit candidates should be

increase.

3. DURATION OF THE COURSE:

The course for the degree of Master of Arts in POLITICAL SCIENCE shall consist of

Two Academic Year divided into Four Semesters. Each semester consist of 90 working days.

4. COURSE OF STUDY

SEMESTER-I

1. Core-I Political Theory

2. Core-II Modern Governments

3. Core-III National Movement and Constitutional

Development in India

4. Core- IV Indian Political Thought

5. EC-I Principles of Public Administration

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6. Core-V International Politics

7. Core-VI Modern Political Analysis

8. Core-VII Western Political Thought

9. Core-VIII Government and Politics of

Tamilnadu Since 1900 A.D

10. Non-Major Elective-I Human Rights

SEMESTER-III

11. Core- IX Research Methodology

12. Core- X Indian Government and Politics

13. Core-XI Local Government in India

14. Elective Course –II Indian Constitution

15. Non –Major Elective General Studies for Competitive

Examinations

SEMESTER-IV

1. Core-XII Legislative Procedures

2. Core- XIII India in World Affairs

3. Core- XIV Political Sociology

4. Project Project and Viva-Voce

5. EXAMINATIONS

The Theory of Examination shall be of 3 Hours duration to each paper at the end of

each semester. The Candidate failed in any subject will be permitted to appear for each failed

subject of subjects in the subsequent Examinations.

The Examination Consist of INTERNAL ASSESMENT (I.A) AND Semester

Examinations(SE) Internal assesement marks for theory papers are as follows

ATTENDENCE + ASSIGNMENT + SEMINAR + TEST

5 5 5 10 = 25

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6. SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS

The Scheme of Examinations for different Semester shall be as follows:

SEMESTER Core/Elective/

Supportive Paper Title of the paper Duration

(I.A) (S.E)

Total

MARK

S

I

Core-I Political Theory 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-II Modern Governments 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-III National Movement and

Constitutional Development in

India

3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-IV Indian Political Thought 3 Hours 25 75 100

Elective Course -I Principles of Public

Administration 3 Hours 25 75 100

II

Core-V International Politics 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-VI Modern Political Analysis 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-VII Western Political Thought 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-VIII Government and Politics of

Tamil Nadu Since 1900 A.D 3 Hours 25 75 100

Non-Major

Elective-I

Human Rights 3 Hours 25 75 100

III

Core-IX Research Methodology 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-X Indian Government and Politics 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-XI Local Government in India 3 Hours 25 75 100

Elective Course-II Indian Constitution 3 Hours 25 75 100

Non-Major

Elective-II

General Studies for Competitive

Examinations 3 Hours 25 75 100

IV

Core-XII Legislative Procedures 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-XIII India in World Affairs 3 Hours 25 75 100

Core-XIV Political Sociology 3 Hours 25 75 100

Project Work Project and Viva-Voce 100 100 200

Total 54 Hours 550 1450 2000

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GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), SALEM-7

M.A.DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

COURSE STRUCTURE UNDER CBCS PATTERN

Seme

ster Part

Course

Code Study Components Paper Title

HR/

Week

C

R

E

Marks

Total

I.A SE

I CCI 17PPS01 Core Course - I Political Theory 6 4 25 75 100

CCII 17PPS02 Core Course - II Modern Governments 6 4 25 75 100

CCIII 17PPS03 Core Course - III

National Movement and

Constitutional Development

in India

6 4 25 75 100

CCIV 17PPS04 Core Course - VI Indian Political Thought 6 4 25 75 100

ECI 17PPSEC-I Elective Course-I Principles of Public

Administration 6 4 25 75 100

II CCV 17PPS05 Core Course -V International Politics 6 5 25 75 100

CCVI 17PPS06 Core Course - VI Modern Political Analysis 6 4 25 75 100

CCVII 17PPS07 Core Course - VII Western Political Thought 6 5 25 75 100

CCVIII 17PPS08 Core Course - VIII

Government and Politics of

Tamil Nadu Since 1900

A.D

6 5 25 75 100

NME-I 17PGNM-I Non-Major Elective-I Human Rights 6 3 25 75 100

III CCIX 17PPS09 Core Course - IX Research Methodology 6 5 25 75 100

CCX 17PPS10 Core Course - X Indian Government And

Politics 6 5 25 75 100

CCXI 17PPS11 Core Course -X I Local Government in India 6 5 25 75 100

EC-II 17PPSEC-II Elective Indian Constitution 6 4 25 75 100

NME-II 17PGNM-II Non-Major Elective General Studies for

Competitive Examinations 6 3 25 75 100

IV CCXII 17PPS12 Core Course - XII Legislative Procedures 6 6 25 75 100

CCXIII 17PPS13 Core Course - XIII India in World Affairs 6 5 25 75 100

XXIV 17PPS14 Core Course - XIV Political Sociology 6 5 25 75 100

PROJECT 17PPSPR Project Report Project and Viva-Voce 6 +6 10 25 75 200

Total 120 90 550 1450 2000

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7. QUESTION PAPER PATTERN:

P.G. POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSE

For Theory

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75

PART – A (5 X5 = 15 Marks)

(Answer all Questions)

(Two Questions from each Unit)

PART – B ( 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)

(Answer all Questions)

8. PASSING MINIMUM:

A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the candidate secures

not less than 50% of the Marks in Semester Examination and in IA in each course. The

candidate should get a minimum of 40% Marks in SE as well as minimum of 10 Marks in IA,

i.e. a minimum of 40 Marks out of 75 in SE and a minimum of 10 Marks out of 25 in IA in the

theory courses.

9. CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:

The performance of the student is indicated by letter Grades and the corresponding

Grade Point (GP), Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

Letter Grade Cumulative Grade

Points Average

Grade Description Range of Marks

S 10 Out standing

A 9 Excellent

B 8 Very Good

C 7 Good

D 6 Average

E 5 Satisfactory

RA 0 Reappear

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A student is deemed to have completed a course successfully and earned the appropriate credit,

only if, the candidate earned a grade of D and above. RA denotes the candidate should Re-

appear the course again.

GP = (Marks obtained in a Course X Credit) / 10

GPA = Total Grade points earned in a Semester

_____________________________________________

Total Credits registered in a Semester

CGPA = Sum of Grade Points earned

________________________________

Sum of Grade Points earned

Classification

CGPA 9 and above 1st Class with Distinction

CGPA between 7 and 8.9 1st Class

CGPA between 6 and 6.9 II nd Class

Note:

The above classification shall be given for

Overall performance including Non-major Elective and Skill based course.

For Performance in the Part III only.

10. MAXIMUM DURATION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PG PROGRAMME:

The maximum duration for completion of the PG Programme shall not exceed

Semesters.

11. TRANSITORY PROVISION:

Candidates who were admitted to the PG course of study before 2017-2018 shall not be

permitted to appear for the Examinations under these regulations.

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SEMESTER-I

CORE COURSE: I COURSE CODE: 17PPS01

POLITICAL THEORY

Unit-I Introduction

Meaning Nature and Scope of Political Science - Relationship with Allied Disciplines -

Different Approaches to the Study of Political Theory: Historical, Normative and Empirical -

Key Concepts: State – Society – Sovereignty-Power – Citizenship-Nation and Nationality

Unit-II Organization and function of State:

Origin of the State- Essential Elements of the State-Functions of the State- Separation

of Powers - Division of Powers

Unit-III Theories

Theories of origin of State: Divine Theory - Force Theory - Patriarchal and

Matriarchal Theory - Social Contract Theory- Evolutionary Theory.

Unit-IV Political Ideas

Rights – Liberty – Equality – Justice- Rule of Law- Civil Society- Revolution -

Democratic Participation -Political Obligation.

Unit-V Political Ideologies

Liberalism - Neo-Liberalism – Marxism –Socialism –Fascism- Gandhism.

Text Books:

1. Appadorai,A. The substance of Politics, London: Oxford University Press, 1968.

2. Gettell, Raymond Garfield, Political Science, Calcutta.

3. Gilchrist, R.N. Principles of Political Science, Bombay: Orient Longmans, 1952 (Seventh

Edition).

4. Agarwal, R.C. Political Theory, New Delhi S.Chand. Co. 2008.

5. Eddy Asirwatham, Political Theory, New Delhi. 2007.

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CORE COURSE: II COURSE CODE: 17PPS02

MODERN GOVERNMENTS

Unit-I Britain

Salient Features- Executive- Legislature- Judiciary – Local Government and Party System

.

Unit-II America

Salient features – Federalism-Executive – Legislature – Judiciary –Party System- Pressure

Groups.

Unit-III France

Salient features – Executive- Legislature-Judiciary-Local Government and Party System

Unit-IV Switzerland

Salient features – Executive- Legislature-Judiciary-Local Government -Instruments of

Direct Democracy.

Unit-V China

Cultural Revolution – Salient features – Executive – Legislature – Judiciary – Party System

Text Books:

1. J.C. Johari, Comparative Politics, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,2003

2. Anup Chand Kapur and K.K. Misra, Select Constitutions , New Delhi, S. Chand &

company Ltd. 2002

3. Pathi. S. and Amareswar Mishra , Major Constitution, New Delhi, Dominant Publisher &

Distribution, 2004

4. Samirendran Ray, Modern Comparative Politics Approaches Methods and Issues ,PHI,

2008.

Reference Books:

1. Ronald Chilkote, Comparative Government & Politics, 2008.

2. Jayapalan, N. Comparative Government, New Delhi, Atlantic Publishers, 2005.

3. Rod Hague & Mantin Hannop, Comparative Government & Politics: An Introduction,

Palgrave Publisher, 2003.

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CORE COURSE: III COURSE CODE: 17PPS03

NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

Unit I

A brief introduction of the earlier Constitutional development at the eve of 1857 - The

government of India Act 1858 - Demand for an Indian parliament - Indian council Act

of 1861 and 1892. Birth of congress and its growth -Role of extremist and Moderates in

the National Movement and its impacts.

Unit II

Birth of Muslim league and the demand for separate electorate - The Indian council Act

of 1909 - Home rule Movement and its objectives - Gandhiji’s entry into Indian Politics

- Rowlet Act - Montague Chelmsford reforms and constitutional development -

Dyarchy and its limitations - Nehru and Simon Commission reports.

Unit III

Salt Sathyagraha Movement - First Second round table conferences - The communal

award - Poona pact – Third round table Conference - White paper – Congress

resolutions - 1935 acts and its provisions.

Unit IV

Demand for constituent Assembly - The demand for Pakistan - Gandhiji’s terms of

partition - Cripps Mission 1942- Quit India Movement - Acceptance of Partition –

Elections to the Constituent Assembly - Mount batten Plan – India Independence Act -

Constituent Assembly and its debate.

Unit - V

Philosophical Foundations of the Indian Constitution Preamble - Citizenship -

Fundamental Rights – Directive Principles of State Policy - Fundamental Duties.

Union, State and Local Governments - Judicial Review.

Books Recommended for Study

1. Agarwal, R.C. Constitutional Development and National movement of India. New Delhi, S.

Chand & Co. 1994.

2. Gupta. D.C., Indian National Movement and Constitutional Development (4th edition),

New Delhi,Vikas Publishing House, 1983.

3. Kapur A.C. Constitutional History of India (1765 - 1970),New Delhi, S. Chand & Co., 1970.

4. Keith A.B., A Constitutional History of India (1600 -1935), Allahabad : Central Book

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Depot, 1961.

SEMESTER-I

CORE COURSE: IV COURSE CODE: 17PPS04

INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Unit-I Ancient and Early Modern Political Thinkers

Features of Ancient Indian Political Thought – Kautilya- Tiruvalluvar - Renaissance in

India: Raja Rammohan Roy

Unit-II Moderate and Extremist Thinkers

Gopalakrishna Gokhale - Balagangadhar Tilak

Unit-III Father of the Nation

Mahatma Gandhi

Unit-IV

Hindu and Muslim Political Thinkers

V.D. Savarkar - Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Unit -V Socialists and Reformists

Jawaharlal Nehru - B.R. Ambedkar – Periyar

Text Books:

1. Jha, M.N., Modern Indian Political Thought, Meerut: Meenakshi Prakashan, 1975

2. Verma, V.P., Modern Indian Political Thought (3rd Revised Edition), Agra: Lakshmi

Narain Agarwal Educational Publishers, 1967.

3. Mehta, V.R., Foundations of Indian Political Thought, New Delhi: Manohar, 1992.

4. Pantham, T and Deustch (eds), Political Thought in Modern India, New Delhi: Sage, 1986.

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ELECTIVE COURSE 1 : COURSE CODE: 17PPSEC-1

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Unit-I Introduction

Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration -Growth and Development of

Public Administration- New Public Administration – Control over Public Administration.

Unit-II Theories of Organization

Bureaucratic Theory : Karl Marx and Max Weber –Classical Theory : F.W.Taylor,

Henri Fayol, Luthor Gulick and Lyndall Urwick - Human Relation Theory :Elton Mayo -

Principles of Organization

Unit-III Principles of Management

Leadership- Policy Formulation - Decision Making- Public Relations -Communication.

Unit-IV Personnel Administration:

Position Classification -Recruitment- Promotion -Training- - Generalist and Specialist in

Administration- Employer- Employee Relations- Integrity in Administration.

Unit-V Financial Administration

Budgetary process -Performance Budgeting- Financial Committees of Parliament of India

– Audit.

Text Books:

1. Kshine, V.K. and V.G. Nandedkar, Public Administration, New Delhi, Rawat Publisher,

1995.

2. Maheshwari S.R, Public Administration in India, New Delhi, Mac Millan Publisher,2008.

3. Goel, S.L. Advanced Public Administration , New Delhi, Deep& Deep Publication Pvt.

Ltd. 2003.

4. Vishnoo Bhogwan, and Vidya Bhushan, Public Administration, New Delhi, S.Chand

Company Ltd. 2007.

5. Rumki Basu, Public Administration, New Delhi, Sterling Publisher Pvt. Ltd. 2004.

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CORE COURSE: V COURSE CODE: 17PPS05

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Unit-I Introduction

International Politics – Meaning – Nature – Scope – Theories.

Unit-II Concepts

Power – Balance of Power – National interest – Foreign Policy –Collective Security-

Geopolitics

Unit-III Theories

Theories : Marxist- Realist – Systems Theory- Decision Making - Game Theory

Unit-IV Major Issues -I

Major issues : World War I – World War II- Cuban Missile Crisis – Vietnam War ––

Collapse of Soviet Union - Unification Germany – Yugoslavian Crisis – Iraq Crisis.

Unit-V Major Issues -II

Cold War – Post- Cold War – Human Rights –Refugees – Terrorism – Environmental Issues.

Text Books:

1. Dougherty, James E and Pfaltzgraff, Robert L., Contending Theories of International

Relations, Newyork: Lippincot, 1971.

2. Palmer Norman D and Perkins, Howard, International Relations, Third World

Community in transition.

3. Mishra, K.P., South Asia in International Politics, New Delhi: UPH, 1986.

4. Sarahadin, India’s Security in Resurgent Asia, Bombay: Amrita, 1993

5. Burchill et.al., Theories of International Relations, Hampshire,

Macmillan,2001.

Reference Books:

A. Joseph Nye, Understanding International Conflicts, An Introduction to theory

and History, International Edition 7th Edition ,2008.

B. Joshua gold stein and Jon Pevehouse, International Relation ,2008-2009

update, International Edition 8th Edition ,2008.

C. Peter calvocoressi ,World Politics since 1945, 19th Edition,2008.

D. Robert Art & Robert Jervis, International Politics, Enduring Concepts and

Contemporary Issues, United states Edition 9th Edition,2008.

E. Paul viotti & Mark Kauppi, International Relations theory, International

Edition, 4th Edition,2009 .

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CORE COURSE: VI COURSE CODE: 17PPS06

MODERN POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Unit-I Introduction:

Meaning, Objective and growth of Modern Politics Analysis – Traditionalist Vs.

Contemporary Approaches – Behavioral Revolution – Post – Behavioral Revolution.

Unit-II Inter-Disciplinary Approaches

Meaning, objectives and growth of Inter – disciplinary approaches – Meaning, Nature

and Scope of Political Economy and Political Sociology.

Unit-III Political Culture

Political Socialisation, Political Participation, Political Recruitment, Political

Development, Political Culture.

Unit-IV Models

Systems Analysis (David Easton) – Structural Functional Analysis (Gabriel Almond)

– Communication Theory – Decision making theory.

Unit-V Group theory

Group Theory – Concept of Political Elite – Power as an organizing principle.

Text Books:

1. Frolich, Norman and Joe A.Oppenheimer, Modern Political Economy, New Delhi: Prentice

Hall of India Ltd.

2. Dikshit, R.D. Political Geography – A Contemporary Perspective, New Delhi: Mc Graw

Hill, 1982.

3. Jangam R.T. Text Book of Political Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing

Co., 1984

4. Verma, S.P., Modern Political Theory, New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House,2000.

5. Johari, J.C., Contemporary Political Theory, II Edition, Delhi: Sterling,1987.

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SEMESTER-II

CORE COURSE: VII COURSE CODE: 17PPS07

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Unit-I

Classical Thought: Plato- Aristotle.

Unit-II

Medieval Political Thought: St. Thomas Aquinas- Niccolo Machiavelli.

Unit-III

Contractualists: Thomas Hobbes- John Locke - Jean Jacques Rousseau.

Unit-IV

Individualists: Montesquieu- Jeremy Bentham -J.S.Mill.

Unit-V

Dialectical Thinkers: Hegel- Karl Marx.

Text Books:

1. Ebenstein William, Great Political Thinkers, Plato to Present, III Edition, New Delhi:OUP

IBH publishing co, 1969.

2. Sabine, George H.A. History of Political Theory, New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston,

1961.

3. Jha,M.N.Modern India Political Thought .Meerut: Meenakshi Prakashan, 1975.

4. Verma, V.P.Modern Indian Political Thought (3rd Revised Edition),Agra: Lakshmi Narain

agarwal Educational Publishers, 1967.

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SEMESTER-II

CORE COURSE: VIII COURSE CODE: 17PPS08

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF TAMILNADU SINCE 1900 A.D

UNIT-I Non-Brahmin Movement

Social and Political Conflict in Tamil Nadu at the beginning of 20th Century - Impact

of 1909 and 1919 reforms on provincial Politics - Emergence of Non-Brahmin Movement –

Caste-Class Dichotomy in the Movement-Justice Party—The Home rule league-Congress

ministry-The Dravidar Khazhagam-Birth of DMK

Unit II Congress and Non-Congress Governments

Ideologies, Policies, Programmes and Social welfare measures: Congress

Period:Rajagopalachari,Kamaraj and Bakthavachalam- DMK Period:Annadurai and

Karunanidhi – AIADMK Period:M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalitha

UNIT-III Political Parties in Tamil Nadu

Congress- DMK - AIADMK - BJP – CPI – CPI(M) – MDMK – PMK –DMDK –IUML

– DPI – Political alliances and Electoral Politics

UNIT-IV Centre– State Relations

Centre– State Relations: Congress and Non-Congress period– Major areas of conflicts

Panchayat Raj- 73rd and 74th Amendments – Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act.1994.

UNIT-V Issues

Agriculture and Water Policy-Education Policy-Reservation and Language issues-

Communalism and Caste Politics – Prohibition –River water Disputes.

References:

1. Marguerite Ross Barnet., The Politics of cultural Nationalism in South India,New Jersey:

Princeton University press,

2. Washbrook, D.A., The Emergence of provincial politics, New Delhi: Oxford, 1977.

3.Baker, C.J., The politics of South India 1920-1937, New Delhi, Vikas: 1976.

4. Hardgrave, R.L.Jr., The Dravidian Movement, Bombay: Popular Prakashan, 1965.

5. Narendra Subramanian., Ethnicity and populist mobilization, New Delhi: Oxford, 1999.

6. Tamilnadu Economy Performance and Issues, MIDS, 1998.

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SEMESTER-II

NME-1 COURSE CODE: 17GNM1

HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT- I

Human rights –Definition –Classification of rights-Universal declaration of Human rights-

International Convents on Economic and social rights- Indian Constitutional provision for Human

Rights-Fundamental rights.

UNIT-II

Civil and Political Rights- Right to work, right to personal freedom- right to freedom of

expression- right to property- right to education-right to religion-right to form associations and unions-

right to movement- right to family-right to constitutional remedies-right to vote and contest in elections-

right to hold public offices- right to petition-right to information- right to criticize the Government-

right to democratic governments.

UNIT-III

Economic rights-right to work-right to adequate wages-right to responsible hours to work-right to

fair working conditions-right to self-government in industry-customer right.

UNIT-IV

Women rights –right to inheritance- right to marriage-divorce and remarriage-right to adoption-

right to education- right to employment-rights relating to dowry-rights for equality- right for safe

working condition.

UNIT-V

Violation of Human Rights-By state and Individuals-Rights of refugees-Minorities-Dalits –

Tribes-Nomads-Prisoners-National Commission and State Commission for Human Rights- Role of

Judiciary- Media and Police in the Protection of Human Rights

Books for Reference:

1. Krishna Iyer, Human Rights and Human Wrongs, B.R.Publication corporation, Delhi,1990

2. Palkhiwala Nani.A. We the Nation, The Lost Decades,UBSPD,New Delhi,1994

3. Human Rights –A Source Book NCERT,1999

4. Srivatsa, Human Rights:Issues and Implementation,Rings Indian Publication, Delhi,2004

5. Pachuri,S.A Women and Human Rights,Asia Law Agency,Allahabad,2000

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SEMESTER-III

CORE COURSE: IX COURSE CODE: 17PPS09

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

UNIT I Introduction

The Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Social Science Research – Pure and Applied

Research – Problems in Social Science Research.

UNIT II Methods and Problems

Methods of Social Science Research: Historical, Comparative and Descriptive methods

– Hypothesis – Concepts - Variables.

UNIT III Research Design and Types of Research

Research Design – Types of Research: Exploratory – Descriptive - Experimental –

Content Analysis.

UNIT IV Collection of data and Statistical Tools

Collection and Analysis of Data: Sampling Method – Observation – Survey- Case Study

– Questionnaire and Interview Method – Statistics and its Use in Social Science Research –

Computer and its Applications.

UNIT V Research Report:

Research Report: Purpose – Content – Style and Presentation – Footnotes and Endnotes

– Tables and Figures – Bibliography – Appendices.

Text Books:

1. Current, Richard N. et al American History A Survey, New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1987.

2. Parkes, Henry Bamford: The United States of America, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1968.

3. Alan Bryman , Social Research Methodology ,New York, Oxford University Press, 2008

4. A.K. Gupta and R. Singh, Research Methodology, New Delhi, Vayu Education of India,

2009.

5. Wishwa Prakasham, Research Methodology Methods and Technology, New Delhi, 2001.

Reference Books:

1. Mats Alvesson and Kaj Skoldbeny, Research Methodology, Sage Publication Ltd. 2000.

2. B.N. Ghosh, Scientific Method and Social Research, New Delhi, Stenling blishersPvt. Ltd.

2003.

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CORE COURSE: X COURSE CODE: 17PPS10

INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Unit I Nehru era(1947-1964):

Independence and Integration of States-Linguistic Reorganisation-Economic Planning-

Elections and rise of Political Parties-Social Welfare and Educational policies-Development of

National Infrastructure – India’s Foreign Policy.

Unit II Indira era (1964-1984):

Lalbahadur Shastri Government: Food Crisis and Akali Demand – Anti-Hindi

Agitations – Indo –Pak- War (1965)-Indira Gandhi Government: Green Revolution Garibi

Hatato - Ino-Pak War (1971) and its impact -Emergency Period -Janata rule:Plans and

Programmes - Return of Indira Gandhi and her policies –Punjab Crisis

Unit III Era of reforms (1984-1996)

Rajiv Gandhi period: Economic and Education Policy – Innovative initiatives-National

Front Government (V.P.Singh and Chandra Sekar):Mandal Commission Issues -

P.V.Narasimha rao regime– New Economic Policy – Panchayat Raj and Reservation Policy

Unit IV Coalition era - I(1996-2004)

BJP- led Government(1996): Parties Politics and Issues -United Front Government

(Deve Gowda and I.K.Gujral): India and Nuclear Disarmament – Gujral Doctrine- National

Democratic Alliance Government: Policies and Performance – Kargil War -Vajpayee’s

Nuclear Doctrine- Pokhran II – Bus Diplomacy.

Unit V Coalition era – II (2004 -Present)

United Progressive Alliance Government: Common Minimum Programme – Social

welfare schemes -NREGP – Naxalism – Insurgency in the North -East – Politics of

Reservation – Economic Meltdown and reforms – Problems of National Integration –

Initiatives on regional cooperation – BJP Government under Modi: Major Policies and

programmes

References:

1. Bidyat Chakrabarthy and R.K. Pandey, Indian Government and Politics , Sage, New

delhi,2009.

2. D.C. Gupta, Indian Government and Politics , Vikas Publishing House,2008.

3. Partha Chatterjee, State and Politics in India, New Delhi, OUP,2004.

4. J.C. Johari, Indian Political Systems, Anmol Publishers,2006.

5. M.N. Roy, The future of Indian politics , Vikas Publishers,2009.

6. C.P. Boombri, Indian Politics 2001-2004, Shipra Publishers.

7. Shaileja Upmanya, State in Indian Political system, Rawat Publishers,2005.

8. V. Grover, Trends and Challenges to Indian Political Systems , Deep& Deep,

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CORE COURSE: XI COURSE CODE: 17PPS11

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN INDIA

.

UNIT-I Introduction

Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Local Government –-History of Local Government in

India up to Independence.

UNIT-II Rural Local Government

Rural Development : Institution and agencies since independence –Community

Development Programme - National Extension Service – Committees on Panchayat Raj - 73rd

Constitutional Amendment – Salient features –Three tier system:Organisation and functions –

Panchayat finance

UNIT-III Urban Local Bodies

74th constitutional Amendment - Municipal Governance: Main features, Structures,

finance and problem areas

UNIT-IV Bureaucracy in Panchayat Raj:

Role of District Collector- DDO- BDO- Powers and functions – Citizen – Grievances.

Unit V Significant issues in Local Government

Central Legislations vs. State Legislations –Financial Autonomy – Bureaucratic

Hindrances – Women Reservation – Caste Politics – Functioning of Reserved Panchayats –

Officials and Non -officials Relations.

References:

1. Maheswari, Shriram: Local Government in India, Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal

Educational publishers (1992-93)

2. . S. N. Jha and P.C. Mathur, Decentralization and Local Politics, New Delhi,1999.

3. A.K. Majumdar and B. Singh (eds) Historical and conceptual Development of Panchayat

4. Raj, New Delhi, Radha ,1997.

Mishra, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj , New Delhi ,1981.

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ELECTIVE COURSE: II COURSE CODE: 17PPSEC- II

INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Unit-I Introduction

Landmarks in Constitutional Development During British Rule: Minto -Morley

Reforms, Montague -Chelmsford Reforms, Government of India Act 1935, Indian

Independence Act 1947-Constituent Assembly: Making of Indian constitution.

Unit-II Features of Indian Constitution

The Preamble – Fundamental Rights - - Fundamental Duties- Directive Principles of

State Policy.

Unit-III Union Government

President- Prime Minister -Parliament –Supreme Court-Judicial review.

Unit-IV The State Government

Governor- Chief Minister - Legislature- High Court

Unit-V Constitutional Issues

Amending Procedures – Major Amendments (Forty Second, Forty fourth) Judicial

Interpretations: Cases - Kesavanandha Bharathi Vs. State of Kerala- - SR.Bommai Vs. Union

of India- Mandal Case.

Text Books:

1. Brij Kishore Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice – Hall

of India Pvt. Ltd. 2005

2. R.C. Agarwal, Constitutional Development and National Movement of India, New Delhi, S.

Chand & Company Ltd. 2005.

3. Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India , Nagpur, Wadhwa & Company

,2004.

Reference Books:

1. Subhas Kashyap, Our Constitution, New Delhi, The constitution of India, A political Legal

study, J.C.Johari, Standing Publisher Pvt.Ltd, 2004.

2. P.M. Bakshi, The Constitution of India, Delhi, Universal Law Publishing Co. 2006.

3. Jagadish Swanup, Constitution of India Vol- I, II, III, New Delhi, Deep& Deep Publication,

2006.

4. M.V.Pylee, Constitutional Government & Politics, New Delhi, Universal Law Publishing

Co. Pvt. Ltd. 2002.

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NME: II COURSE CODE: 17PGNM II

GENERAL STUDIES FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS

UNIT – I INDIAN POLITY

Features of Indian Constitution-Directive Principles of State Policy-President –Parliament-

Judiciary- Centre-State Relations –State Administration-Panchayat raj

UNIT- II MODERN HISTORY

Emergence of Indian Nationalism –Indian National Congress- Moderates-Extremist-

Revolutionaries –Gandhian Movements –Partition of India-Integration of Indian States

UNIT-III INDIAN ECONOMY & GEOGRAPHY

Planning and Development –National Income –Price & Inflation- Liberalization-

Privatization- Foreign Trade- Money and Banking – Physiography of India-Indian Monsoon,

Agriculture – Industry-Demography of India

UNIT – IV INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Indian Foreign Policy –Foreign Policies of USA, Russia, China-United Nations-Terrorism-

SAARC-WTO

UNIT – V: SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY

Bio – Technology- Nano –Technology- Information Technology- Space Science-

Oceanography, Plate Tectonics- Defence Science-Natural Disaster Management

Reference:

1. Fadia: Politics and Government of India

2. Dutt & Sundaram- Indian Economy

3. Bipun Chandra- Freedom Struggle in India

4. International Relations- Bookhive’s publications

5. Science & technology- Spectrum Publications

6. Standard National News papers

7. Competitive examinations magazines

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CORE COURSE: XII COURSE CODE: 17PPS12

LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES

Unit-I The Political System

Structure of Parliament and its Position in Indian Polity - Representative Democracy-

Composition of Parliament: The President- Lok Sabha - Rajya Sabha - Relative Roles of the

Two Houses-Parliament and the Executive - Parliament and Judiciary – Parliament and the

State Legislatures.

Unit-II The Electoral System:

Elections to Parliament: Qualifications and Disqualifications for Membership-Mode of

Election – Functions of the Parliament.

Unit-III Parliamentary Procedures

Sittings of the Houses-The Speaker and Other Officers of the Houses of Parliament –The

Question Hour and the Zero Hour – Various kinds of Motions and other procedural devices-

Procedures for Financial Business – The Legislative Process – Parliamentary Committees:

Structure and Functions.

Unit-IV Parliamentary Etiquette and Privileges

Secretaries of the Houses of Parliament – Code of Conduct for Members – Tours for

Visitors of Parliamentary Buildings.

Unit-V Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly: Procedures

Assembly- Procedures – Tamil Nadu Legislature-Composition and Duration – Formation

of Council Ministers – Speaker and Deputy Speaker – Governor’s Address – Rules to be

observed by the Members - Various kinds of Motion-Short Duration Discussions – Point of

order- Privileges.

Text Books:

1. Hari Hara Das , Indian Government & Politics, Vedandam Books lted. 2009.

2. James H. Mccrocklin, Building Citizenship, USA: Allen and Bacon, 1961.

3. Subash Kashyap, Our Parliament, NBT, New Delhi, 2004.

4. Ranjana Arora, Parliamentary Privileges in India, Deep and Deep.1986.

Reference Books:

1. Mand Sharma, Indian Government of Politics, Annual Publications Pvt, 2004

2. Archana Chatunvedi, Indian Government Politics, Commonwealth Publishers, 2006

3. Fadia, B.L, Indian Government & Politics ,Agra ,Sahitya Bhawan Publishers,2008.

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CORE COURSE: XIII COURSE CODE: 17PPS13

INDIA IN WORLD AFFAIRS

Unit-I Introduction

Indian Foreign Policy: Historical origins - Determinants, and the institutions of policy- making

– India and the NAM – Relevance of NAM

Unit-II India in South and South East Asian Affairs

India’s relations with Pakistan – Sri Lanka – Bangladesh - Nepal- SAARC- ASEAN.

Unit-III India in African and Latin American Affairs

India’s relations with Brazil –South Africa – India and OAU.

Unit-IV India and the Major Powers

India and USA-EU-China-Japan - Russia.

Unit-V India and the UN

India’s role in UN peace keeping and global Disarmament – India and the emerging

international economic order: Multilateral agencies – WTO – IMF –IBRD - ADB.

Text Books:

1. Appadorai, A.,- Essays in Indian Politics and Foreign policy, Delhi; Vokas publications,

1971.

2. Charles H and Surjit Nansing,- A Diplomatic History of Modern India, Madras: Allied

publications, 1971.

3. .Appadorai and M.S.Rajan,-India’s Foreign policy and Relations New Delhi: South Asian

publishers, 1985.

4. Bandyobadya, The Making of India’s Foreign Policy ,New Delhi, Allied Publisher, 1975.

5. Preme Arora , India’s Foreign Policy, Geethamahal publishers,2001.

Reference Books:

1. Joseph Nye, Understanding International Conference, Pearson Education, 2008.

2. Joshua Goldstein and Jonpevehouse, International Relations, 2008-2009. Update Pearson

Education,2008.

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CORE COURSE: XIV COURSE CODE: 17PPS14

POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

Unit-I Introduction

Meaning, Nature and Scope of Political Sociology – Development of Political

Sociology-Equality and inequality debate

Unit-II Intellectual Background of Modern Political Sociology

Intellectual Background of Modern Political Sociology: Karl Marx – Max

Weber; Wilfred Pareto – Thorstein Veblon – C.Wright Mills – Harold

Lasswell.

Unit-III Systems

Political and Non -Political system – Social Status and Social Distance – Power,

Authority and Influence – Elites.

Unit-IV Concepts of Political Sociology –I

Political Socialization – Political Participation – Political Culture – Voting

Behaviour.

Unit-V Concepts of Political Sociology-II

Political Communication – Political Recruitment – Political Development –

Social Structure and Political process in India-social exclusion and inclusion

References:

1.Jangam.R.R. Political Sociology .New Delhi: IBA ,1980

2.Lipset.S.H. Political Man .London: Heineman, 1959

3. Upendra Baxi, Political Justice, Legislative Reservation for scheduled castes and Social

Change, Madras University of Madras,1990.

4.Javos, Socialization to Politics, New York ,Praeger, 1973

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COURSE CODE: 17PPSPR PROJECT AND VIVA-VOCE

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER FOR ALL PAPERS IN M.A

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Government Arts College (Autonomous), Salem – 7

M.A. Degree Examinations

Department of Political Science

Model Question Paper

Time : 3 Hrs Maximum: 75 Marks

SECTION – A (5X5=25marks)

Answer all the questions:

1.a) Explain the nature of Political Science.

(or)

b)What is Society? Explain it.

2.a) . Examine the origin of State.

(or)

b) Write a short note on separation of powers.

3.a) Discuss the Divine Theory.

(or)

b) Explain the Social contract Theory.

4.a) Explain the importance of Liberty.

(or)

b) Examine the Democratic Participation.

5.a) What is liberalization?

(or)

b) Write a short note on Gandhism.

SECTION – C (5X10=50marks)

Answer all the questions (a) or (b)

6 a) Describe the meaning, nature and scope of Political Science.

(or)

b) Examine the different approaches to the study of Political Theory

7 a) Illustrate the Essential Elements of the State

(or)

b) Write an Essay on Division of Power

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8. a) Explain the Patriachical and Matriarchal Theory

(or)

b) Describe the Evolutionary Theory

9. a) Discuss the various kinds of Equality.

(or)

b) Describe the Rule of Law

10.a) Elucidate the Neo – Liberalism

(or)

b) Write an essay on Marxism