Political Science BA Optional SyllabusSemester I Political Theory 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekSemester II Political Thought 80 Marks 5 hrs per weeka) Western Political Thinkersb) Indian Political ThinkersSemester IIIIndian Government & Politics 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekSemester IVKarnataka Government & Politics 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekSemester V Compulsory paperPublic Administration 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekPaper II Elective Paper-1 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekModern Governments (United Kingdom & Switzerland)orIndian Administration 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekSemester VI Compulsory paperInternational Relations 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekPaper II Elective PapersPolitical Process & Institutions in India 80 Marks 5 hrs per weekorIndian Foreign Policy 80 Marks 5 hrs per week

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B.A. Semester – IPolitical Theory80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse Rationale:This is an introductory paper trying to expose students to some basic ideas and concepts inPolitical Science. Effort has been made to orient students to the methodological andideological traditions in political science.Chapter- 1:Political Theory 10 hours1) Meaning Nature, Scope and Importance of Political Theory2) Approaches to Political Theory :- Normative, Historical & EmpiricalChapter-2:State 10 hoursMeaning and ElementsTheories of the Origin of the State- Divine origin theory, , Social contracttheory, Historical Theory, Nation and Civil Society.Chapter-3:Sovereignty 10 hoursMeaning and perspectives of Sovereignty, Austins Theory, Pluralist Theory,Sovereignty in the age of Globalisation.Chapter-4:Basic Concepts 12 hoursLiberty : Meaning and kinds of LibertyEquality :,Meaning Importance and kinds of equalityRights : Meaning ,importance, kinds of RightsNatural Theory of RightsLaw : Meaning Importance and kinds of LawJustice : Meaning, and Kinds- John Rawls theory of JusticeChapter-5Political Ideologies 15 hoursSocialism : Meaning and ImportanceDemocracy : Meaning, and Kinds of DemocracyChallenges to Democracy –Inequality, CommunalismCorruption, Terrorism,End of Ideology Debate

Books Reference1. S.Ramaswamy Political Theory : Ideas and Concepts, MacmillanPublications,New Delhi, 2002.2. O.P.Gauba An introduction to political theory, Macmillan India Pvt. Ltd.,Delhi,Chennai, Mumbai, 2004.3 B.K.Gokhale Political Science (Theory and Governmental Machinery),HimalayaPublishing House, New Delhi, Bangalore, 2001.4 A.C.Kapur Principles of Political Science, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi,1977.5 A.AppaduraiSubstance of Politics, Oxford University Press, London, 1950.6 E.Baker Principles of Social and Political Theory, Oxford UniversityPress,London, 1976.7 S.P.Verma Modern Political Theory, Vikas Publications, New Delhi, 1983.8 David Held Political Theory today, Stanford University Press,Stanford,California, 1991.9 Roger Tatwell,Anthony WrightContemporary Political Ideologies, RawatPublications, Jaipurand New Delhi, 2003.10 Charles Federch, Abel,Arthyr J. ShementelliEvolutionary Critical Theory and itsRole in Public Affairs,Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.11 Steven J Hood Political Development and Democratic Theory (RethinkingComparative Politics), Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2004.12 Robert E Goodie A New Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University Press,London, 1998.13 Mac Donald Western Political Theory 19 & 20 Century, HBJ Publications,NewYork, 1968.14 James G. KellarThe Politics of Nationalism and Ethnicity, St. Martins Press,New York, 1991.15 MeenaDeshpande&B.K.DattatrigÁdQÃAiÀÄ ¹zÁÝAvÀ ¸ÀªÀÄPÁ°Ã£À aAvÀ£É, ¨sÁgÀwÃAiÀÄ«zÁå¨sÀªÀ£À, gÉøÀPÉÆøÀð ¨ÉAUÀ¼ÀÆgÀÄ.16 JA.J¸ï. ¥Ánî gÁdQÃAiÀÄ ¹zÁÝAvÀ, ¥Àæw s̈Á ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À, vÁ½PÉÆÃn.17 J£ï.©. ¥Ánî & f.©. ²Ã®ªÀAvÀgÀgÁdQÃAiÀÄ ¹zÁÝAvÀ ºÁUÀÆ ¥Á²ÑªÀiÁvÀågÁdQÃAiÀÄaAvÀ£ÉCgÀÄt ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À «eÁ¥ÀÆgÀ.

Political Science OptionalB.A. Semester – IIPolitical Thought80 Marks 5 hrs per weekPART-A – Western Political Thinkers

Course Rationale:This paper studies the classical tradition in political theory from Plato to Marx with the viewto understand how the great Masters explained and analyzed political events and problemsof their time and prescribed solutions. The legacy of the thinkers is explained with the view toestablishing the continuity and change within the Western political tradition.Chapter- 1Plato - Justice, Education, Philosopher King Communism,Ideal State 10 hoursChapter-2Aristotle - State, Classification of Constitutions, Revolution,The Best State 10 hoursChapter-3Machiavelli - Human Nature, Advice to the Prince,Separationof Politicsfrom ethics and religionJ.S.Mill - Liberty and Representative government10 hoursChapter-4Karl Marx - Theory of Communism, Economic Interpretation ofHistory, Class war, Theory of surplus value, theory ofState 4 hoursPART-B Indian Political ThinkersCourse Rationale:This paper attempts to introduce students to the entire gamut of political thinking in Indiafrom the beginning to the present. It focuses on key thinkers from ancient to modern times tounderstand their seminal contribution to the evolution of political theorizing in India. Itemphasizes on the distinctive contribution of Indian thinkers to political theorizing and therelative autonomy of Indian political thought.

Chapter- 1Kautilya- a) Saptanga Theory b) Mandal Theory4 hoursChapter-2Basaveshwara, Humanism, Casteless Society

4 hoursChapter-3Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, Social Justice, and Casteless Society4 hoursChapter-4Dr. Ram ManoharLohia : Socialism, Democracy 4 hoursChapter-5M.K. Gandhi : Truth, Non-Violence and Satyagrah4 hoursBooks Reference1. C L Wayper Political Thought, B.I.Publications, Bombay, 1983.2. Mukherjee &Ramaswamy History of Political Thought Plato to Marx, Prentice-Hall India, New Delhi, 1999.3 E Barker The Political thought of Plato Aristotle, Dover Publications, New York,1959.4 W Ebenstein Great Political Thinkers, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, 1969.5 G H Sabine History of Political Theory, Oxford and IBH, New Delhi, 1973.6 M G Sibley Political Ideas and Ideologies, Surjeet Publications, New Delhi, 1981.7 D R Bhandari History of European Political Philosophy, Bangalore Printing &Publishing Co. Ltd., Bangalore, 1990.8JA.J¸ï. ¥Ánî gÁdQÃAiÀÄ ¹zÁÝAvÀ, ¥Àæw¨sÁ ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À, vÁ½PÉÆÃn.9J£ï.©. ¥Ánî & f.©. ²Ã®ªÀAvÀgÀgÁdQÃAiÀÄaAvÀ£ÉCgÀÄt ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À «eÁ¥ÀÆgÀ.

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B.A. Semester – IIIIndian Government and Politics80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse Rationale:This paper introduces students to the Constitution of India in its structural and functionalaspect. It is expected that the knowledge acquired in the introductory political theory papershall be juxtaposed in understanding the nitty-gritty of this paper.

Chapter- 1-IntroductionFraming of the Indian Constituion,Preamble,Citizenship and salientfeatures 12 hoursChapter-2-Major ProvisionsFundamental rights ,Directive Principles of State Policy andFundamental Duties 12 hoursChapter-3Union Governmenta) Executive-President-Election, Powers and Functions, Prime Minister andCouncil of ministers Power and functionsb)Legislature- composition powers and Functions of Loksabha andRajyasabhac) Judiciary -Supreme Court composition powers and functions, JudicialActivism, Public Interest Litigation. 12 hoursChapter-4Party Systema)-National and Regional Parties,Organization and principles, CoalitionPolitics, Election Commission- Electoral Reformsb)-Comproller and Auditor General of India-powers and functions12 hoursChapter-5Major Issues in Indian Politicsa) - Caste, Religion, Language, Regionalism and Political ofReservation,Misuse of Art-356,Identity Politicsb) Changing Nature of Center State Relations and Regional aspirations, InterState disputes 12 hours

Books Reference1. M.V.Pylee, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Vikas, 2005.2. Subhash C. Kashyap, Our Constitution : An Introduction to India’s Constitutionand constitutional Law, New Delhi, National Book Trust, 2000.3. Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, PrenticeHall of India, 2001.4. D.C.Gupta, Indian Government and Politics, VIII Edition, New Delhi, Vikas, 1994.5. J.C.Johari, Indian Government and Politics, Delhi, Sterling Publishers, 2004.6. V.D.Mahajan, Constitutional Development and National Movement in India, NewDelhi, S. Chand and Co., latest edition.7. Constituent Assembly Debates, New Delhi, LokSabha Secretariat, 1989.8. Granville Austin, Working of a Democratic Constitution : The Indian Experience,New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1999.9. A.P.Avasthi, Indian Government and Politics, Agra, Naveen Agarwal, 2004.10.JA.J¸ï, ¥Ánî¨ÁgÀwÃAiÀÄgÁdQÃAiÀÄaAvÀ£É ¥Àæw¨sÁ ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À vÁ½PÉÆÃn11.J£ï.©. ¥Ánî ¨ÁgÀwÃAiÀÄgÁdQÃAiÀÄaAvÀ£ÉCgÀÄt ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À «eÁ¥ÀÄgÀ12.f.©. ²Ã®ªÀAvÀgÀJ¯ï. JZï.PÀ®äoÀ ¨ÁgÀwÃAiÀÄgÁdQÃAiÀÄaAvÀPÀgÀÄ «zÁ夢 ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À, UÀzÀUÀ

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B.A. Semester – IVKarnataka Government & Politics’80 Marks 5 hrs per weekChapter- 1-Unification Movementa) Origin and Evolution of unification movement in KarnatakaLiterary,Cultural and Institutional dimensions of movementb) Geo-Politics of Karnataka-Physical setting-location, size andadministrative divisions,naturalvegetation,mineral resources andHuman resources 12 hoursChapter-2-State GovernmentExecutive : Governor, Chief Minister and Council of MinistryLegislature : Composition, power and functions of Legislative Assembly andLegislative Council Utility of the Second chamberJudiciary : Composition, power and functions of State High Court,Karnataka Lokayukta powers and functions,15 hoursChapter-3-Party Systema)Political Parties of Karnataka- Indian National Congress, BhartiyaJanataParty, Janata Dal, (Secular) b)Coalition Politics in Karnataka10 hoursChapter-4-Local self-Governmenta)Panchayati raj system in Karnataka, b)Democratic Decentralisation-urban and local governments 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments.10 hoursChapter-5-Major Issues in Karnataka Politicsa)Border Disputes-Karnataka/Maharastrab)Water disputes-Cauveri,andMahadayi (Kalasa/Banduri)c)Backward class movement and Caste politics in Karnatakad)E-Governance in Karnataka-Bhoomi-Digital Land Records and Sakale)Regional Disparity 15 hours

Books Reference1. S.R. Maheshwari Comparative Government and Politics, LakshmiNarainAgarwal, Agra, 20042. S. N. Ray Modern Comparative Politics: Approaches Methods and Issues,Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 20043. Gabriel Almond, Comparative Politics Today : A World G.B. Powell, Jr., View,Pearson Publication, New K. Strom, Delhi, 2004 R.J. Dalton4. Herman Finer The Theory of Practice of Modern Government, SurjeetPublications, Delhi, 19775. Manoj Kumar Comparative Politics and Political Analysis, Anmol Publications,New Delhi, 20046. S.R. Maheshwari Comparative Government and Politics, LakshmiNarainAgarwal, Agra, 20047. N. Jayapalan Modern Governments and Constitutions, Atlantic Publisher andDistributors, New Delhi, 20028.JA.J¸ï. ¥Ánî vÀįÁ£ÁvÀäPÀ ¸ÀgÀPÁgÀ&gÁdQÃAiÀÄ ¥Àæw s̈Á ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À vÁ½PÉÆÃn

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B.A. Semester – VCompulsory Paper-IPublic Administration80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse Rationale:This paper is an introductory course in Public Administration. The effort is to introducestudents to the basic principles, key administrative thinkers, and the main instrument-bureaucracy/civil service – of administration.

Chapter- 1Introduction,a) Meaning,Nature and Scope of Public Administrationb) New Public Administrationc) Public and Private Administration 10 hoursChapter-2 Principles of Organisationa) Hierarchy, Span of Control, Delegation of Authority,b) Line and staff Agency 10 hoursChapter-3 Personnel Administrationa) Recruitment, Training, Promotion & Retirementb) Discipline and morale 12 hoursChapter-4 Financial Administration,Budget-Meaning,Principles,preparation and enactment ofBudgetGlobalisation and Public Administration, , Perspective of publicadministration 10 hoursChapter-5 Contemporary issues in Public Administrationa)Development Administration b) Good Governance c)E-Governanced)Right to Information Act,e)PPP-Public Private Partnership andAdministation 12 hours

Books Reference1.M.P.Sharma B.L. Sadana Public Administration in Theory and Practice, KitabMahal, New Delhi,2005.2.Raymond W.Cox Susan J.BuckBettty N. Morgan Public Administration inTheoryand Practice, Pearoson Publication, New Delhi, 20043.Nicholas Henry Public Administration and Public Affairs, Prentice Hall of India,New Delhi, 20034.R.K.AroraC.V.Raghavulu values in Administration, Associated Publishing House,New Delhi, 19895.VishnooBhagwanVidyaBhushan Public Administration, S.Chand& Co., NewDelhi, 20056.Avasthi&Maheshwari Public Administration, Lakshmi NarainAgarwal, Agra,20047.Mohit Bhattacharya Public Administration : Structure, Process and Behaviour,World Press, Calcutta, 19878.Ram Avtar Sharma Public Administration Today, Shree Publishers &Distributers,New Delhi, 20059.Avasthi&Avasthi Public Administration, Lakshmi NarainAgarwal, Agra, 200310.Fadia&Fadia Public Administration Theries and Concepts, SahityaBhavanPublications, Agra, 200511. A.R. Tyagi Public Administration, Principles & Practice, Atma Ram & Sons,Delhi, 200112.C.P. Bhambhri Public Administration, Jai PrakashNath& co., Meerut, 200013.Mali Muddanna - Public Administration.14.N.B.Patil - Public Administration, ArunPrakashanBijapur. (Kannada)15.G.B.Sheelavantar - Public Administration,VidyanidhiPrakashanGadag.(Kannada)16.M.S.Patil - Public Administration, PratibhaPrakashanTalikoti.(Kannada)17.M.S.Patil - Public Administration, Bharat PrakashanDharwad. (Kannada)18.H.T.Ramakrishna - Public Administration, LalitPrakashan Mysore. (Kannada)

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B.A. –III year Semester-VElective Paper -1Modern Governments (United Kingdom & Switzerland)80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse Rationale:This paper exposes students to the leading model constitutions of the world. The effort is alsoto cover leading constitutions of the United Kingdom & Switzerland. These constitutions are to bestudied in light of the political processes to gainunderstanding of the dynamics of actual politicsand policy making in these countries.Chapter- 1 Constitution of United Kingdoma) Salient Features of the Constitutionb) Conventions-Meaning,types and role in UKs political system8 hoursChapter-2 Organisation of the Government of U.K.a) Legislature-Organisation, Powers and functions of British Parliamentb) Executive-Organisation, Powers and functions of King/Crown& PrimeMinisterc) Judiciary -Organisation, Powers and functionsd) Party system in UK 20 hoursChapter-3 Constitution of Switzerlanda) Constitutional development of Switzerlandb) Salient features of the Swiss Confederation 10 hoursChapter-4 Organisation of Swiss Governmenta) Legislature –Organisation,Powers& functions of Federal AssemblyThe council of states and The national councilb) Executive-Organisation, Powers & functions of Federal Executivec) Federal(Court)Tribunal-Organisation Powers and functionsd) Party system 20 hoursChapter-5 a) Direct democratic devices, Referendum and Critical estimation ofReferendum and Initiative. 8 hours

Books Reference1.Modern Governments - N. Jayapalan2.Modern politics and government - Alan R. Ball3. Modern Governments: Theory and Practice Rajeev Bansals4. DzsÀĤPÀ ¸ÀgÀPÁgÀUÀ¼ÀÄ J£ï.©. ¥Ánî ¥Àæw s̈Á ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À vÁ½PÉÆÃn

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6. Modern Governments – V.D. Mahajan.

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B.A. –V SemesterElective Paper-2Indian Administration80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse Rational :The purpose of this course is to provide students with broad understanding of keydimensions of Indian Administration functioning at different levels. The objective of the courseis to help students to understand and analyze the administrative reforms introduced recently tomake administration people-centric and to what extent that goal has been realized.Chapter-1-Organisation of government at CentreOrganisation of Secretariat,Ministries and Departments,CabinetSecretariat,PMO 12 hoursChapter-2. - Organisation of Government at stateSecretariat,Role of Chief Secretary,Organisation of Ministries andDepartments,CMO 10 hoursChapter-3.-Centre State Relations:, Legislative,Administrative and Financial relations; Role of the FinanceCommission;Administrative Reformations-Sarkaria Commission10 hoursChapter-4.Control over AdministrationLegislative. Judicial, Executive and Popular control, Concept ofAccountability. 12 hoursChapter-5.Major issues in Indian Administration:Corruption in administration,Relation between Political and Permanentexecutive, Good governance and role of ICT,Impact of globalization onadministration 15 hours

Books Reference1.HoshiarSingh Indian Administration Current Issues and Problems, AalekhPublishers, Jaipur, 19902.R.K. Arora, RajniGoyal Indian Public Administration Institutions and Issues,WishwaPrakashan, New Delhi, 20043.J. Satyanarayana e-Government…the Science of the Possible, Prentice Hall ofIndia, New Delhi, 20044.KiranBediParminderjeet Singh SandeepSrivastav Government @netGovernance Opportunities for India, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 20015.NiranjanPaniSantap S. Mishra Bijaya S. Sahu Modern System of GovernanceGood Governance V/s e-Governance, Anmol Publications, New Delhi, 2004.6.P. Ramachandran Issues in Indian Administration, Oxford IBH, New Delhi, 1996.7.VidyaBhushan&VishnooBhagwan Indian Administration, S.Chand Publishers,New Delhi, 20018.S.R. Maheshwari Indian Administration, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 20019.R. B. Jain Contemporary Issues in Indian Administration, Vishwa Publications,New Delhi, 197610. M. Wadhwani& R. K. Tiwari Indian Administration : The Changing Scenario,IIPA, New Delhi, 1995.11. Dr. B.L. Fadia Dr. KuldeepFadia Indian Administration, SahityaBhavanPublications, Agra, 200512.HoshiarSingh Indian Administration, KitabMahal, New Delhi, 2004.13.MohitBhattacharya Indian Administration, world Press, Calcutta, 2000.14. S.R. Maheshwari Local Government in India, Lakshmi NairainAgarwal, Agra,2005.

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B.A. –III year Semester-VICompulsory Paper -IInternational Relations80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse Rationale:

This paper deals with concepts and dimensions of international relations and The Concept oftheories of power and different aspects of balance of power are included. The student is expectedto study International Politics and India’s Foreign Policy from a pro-active and futuristicperspective.Chapter- 1 Introductiona) , The Nature and scope of International Relationsand it’s importance.b) International Relations in the age of Globalisation8 hourschapter-2 National Powera) Meaning and elements of National Powerb) Tangible and intangible elements 12 hoursChapter-3 - Instruments of National Interesta) War- Meaning, types,Causes,consequences and Remedies of Warb) Diplomacy- MeaningNature,classificationand kinds of Diplomacy, ,Privileges and Immunities 12 hoursChapter-4 - United Nations Organisationsa) Aims,principle organs of UN.b)Specialised agencies of UN-IMF,IBRD,UNESCO c)Achievements of UN d) Changing role and Needfor reformation of UN 15 hoursChapter-5 –Approaches to International Peacea) Collective Security, Balance of Power, Disarmament Arms, ControlPeaceful settlement of International Disputesb) Indian Foreign Policy, Objectives and Principles of India’s ForeignPolicy 15 hours

Books Reference

1.Palmer and Perkins International Relations The World Community inTransition, Scientific Book Agency, Latest Edition.2.Michael G. Roskin I.R. the New World of International Relations, Prentice Hall ofIndia, New Delhi, 20023.Peter Calvocoressi World Politics 1945-2000, Pearson Publications, New Delhi,20044.Vinay Kumar Malhotra International Relations, Anmol Publications, New Delhi,200415.Joshua S. Goldstein International Relations, pearson Publications, New Delhi,20046.Vandana V. Theory of International Politics, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi,19967.Praash Chandra International Politics, Vikas Publishing House Pvt, Ltd. NewDelhi, 2001.8.Robert Jackson and George Sorensen Introduction of International Relations,Oxford University, Press, 19999.N.B.Patil, G.B.Sheelavantar International Relations, ArunPrakashanBijapur.

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B.A. –VI SemesterElective Paper-180 Marks 5 hrs per weekPolitical Process andInstitutions in India

Course Rationale: The objective of this course is to enable the students to familiarize withthe philosophical framework of the political process in India. It simultaneously studies indetail the political structure- both Constitutional and Administrative. It also intends tostrengthen the understanding and appreciation of the rights and privileges granted by theIndian Constitution. The paper also focuses on the political processes and the actualfunctioning of the political system.

Unit I :Parliamentary Democracy : Features & Working of Parliamentary Democracy10 hoursUnit IIFederal System : Features and its WorkingUnitary Features of Indian Federal SystemArbitrary use of Article 356 12 hoursUnit III Party System :Features of Indian Party System and its workingSignificance of Opposition PartiesPolitics of Defection 12 hoursUnit IVElections :Powers and Functions of Election CommissionElections in IndiaElectoral Reforms 10 hoursUnit VCoalition Politics :Salient Features of the Coalition GovernmentsPolitical and Constitutional Implications of Coalition GovernmentCoalition Government and Center State Relations 12 hours

Books Reference1.Subhash C. Kashyap Our Parliament, National Book Trust India, New Delhi,20002.Rajani Kothari Politics in India, Orient Longman, 20033.Roland Axtmann(Ed.) Understanding Democratic Politics An Introduction, SagePublications, New Delhi, 20034.Fadia&Fadia Indian Government & Politics, SahityaBhavan Publications, Agra,20055.R.C. Agarwal Indian Political System, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi, 2003.6.J.C. Johari Indian Government and Politics, Delhi, Sterling Publishers, 2004.7.Granville Austin Working of a Democratic Constitution : The Indian Experience,New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1999.8.H. M. Rajasekhar Understanding the Indian Constitution, Mysore, Prabodha,2005.9.BrijKishore Introduction to the Constitution of India ( Second Edition), NewDelhi, Prentice- Hall of India, 2004.10. A. P. Avasthi Indian Government and Politics, Agra, Naveen Agarwal 2004.11. D. Srinivasan Indian Constitution, Himalaya Publishing House, NewDelhi/Bangalore, 2005.12.J¸ï.©. £ÀgÀUÀÄAzÀPÀgÀ, ¨ÁgÀvÀzÀ ¸ÀgÀPÁgÀ ªÀÄvÀÄÛgÁdQÃAiÀÄ «zÁ夢ü ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À, UÀzÀUÀ,199513.J£ï.©. ¥Ánî. ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ ¸ÀA«zsÁ£À, CgÀÄt ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À, ¨ÁUÀ®PÉÆÃl, 200514.JZï.JA. gÁd±ÉÃRgÀ, ¨ÁgÀvÀzÀ ¸ÀgÀPÁgÀ ªÀÄvÀÄÛgÁdQÃAiÀÄQgÀt ¥ÀæPÁ±À£À, 200415.n.r. zÉêÉÃUËqÀ. ¨sÁgÀvÀzÀ ¸ÀA«zsÁ£À, ZÉÃvÀ£À §ÄPï ºË¸À, ªÉÄʸÀÆgÀ, 2003

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B.A. –VI SemesterElective Paper -2Indian Foreign Policy80 Marks 5 hrs per weekCourse RationaleThe course seeks to acquaint students with the illusion of India’s foreign policy sinceindependence. Particular emphasis is laid on the foundation aspects of foreign policy as alsoshedding light on the mechanics and dynamics of foreign policy making and implementation.Emerging aspects embodying India’s interface with global and regional players and multilateralorganizations and forums shall also be dealt with.Chapter-1 IntroductionMeaning ,Nature, ,Aims,and Principles of Indian Foreign Policy10 hoursChapter-2-India and Her NeighboursIndia’s relations with-Pakistan,and China 15 hoursChapter-3-India and U.S.A.India’s Relations with US 12 hoursChapter-4-India and WTO;WTO Implications for Foreign Economic Policy. 15 hoursChapter-5-Issues and Challenges before Indian Foreign Policya)Globalisation b)Global Terrorism c)Human Rights d)Global Warminge)Immigration 15 hours.

Books Reference1.The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order (Paperback)bySamuel P. Huntington2. India's Foreign Policy: Retrospect and ProspectPaperback– by SumitGanguly3. Global Politics Andrew Heywood4. Foreign Policy of IndiaProf. N.Jayapalan5. Foreign Policy of IndiaDr. SubhashShukla6. Foreign Policy of india and Asia-PacificK.Raja Reddy7. New Horizons of Indian Foreign PolicyDr. M.R.Biju8. Engaging the World Indian Foreign Policy since 1947SumitGanguly