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KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD
REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS
FOR
M.A. DEGREE COURSE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
(I TO IV SEMESTERS UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM)
FROM 2012-2013 & ONWARDS
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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD
Regulations Governing M.A. Degree Course in Political Science

(Choice Based Credit System Scheme)
I. Commencement
These Regulations shall come into force from the academic year 2012-2013.
II. Definitions
In this Regulation, unless otherwise mentioned,
a) „University‟ means Karnatak University, Dharwad.

b) „Board of Studies‟ means Board of Studies in Political Science (P.G) of the
Karnatak University.
c) „Compulsory Paper” means the paper that is prescribed by the Department from
time to time as compulsory.
d) „Optional paper‟ means an optional paper prescribed by the Department from time
to time.
e) „Open Elective‟ means, a paper offered by the Department of Political Science,
for the students of other Departments in Karnatak University from time to time.
However, the students of the Department of Political Science have freedom to
choose any one of the open electives offered by other Departments to add to their
credits required for the completion of their degree.
f) „Credit‟ means the unit by which the course work is measured. For this
Regulation, one credit means one hour of teaching work per week. As regards the
marks for the papers, 1 Credit is equal to 25 marks, 2 Credits are equal to 50
marks, 3 credits are equal to 75 marks, 4 credits are equal to 100 marks as used in
the conventional system.
g) „Grade‟ is an index to indicate the performance of a student. These Grades are
arrived at by converting marks scored in each paper by the candidate after
completing his/her Internal Assessment and Semester End Examinations. These
grades are awarded for each paper at the end of each semester.
h) „Grade Point Average‟ or GPA refers to an indicator of the performance of the
student in a given semester. GPA is the weighted average of all Grades student
gets in a given semester. The GPA depends on the number of papers a student
takes and the grades awarded to him/her for each of the paper so chosen.
i) „Cumulative Grade Point Average‟ or CGPA refers to the Cumulative Grade
Point Averages weighted across all the semesters and is carried forward. The
calculations of the GPA, CGPA is shown in these regulations.
III. Admission
a) The details of the admission rules are governed by the notifications and
circulars issued by the University from time to time. However the applicant
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should have studied Political Science as one of the optionals for admission to
the Department of Political Science.
IV. Duration of the Programme

The programme of study for M.A. Degree in Political Science shall extend for a
period of two academic years, each academic year comprising of two semesters, as
notified by the University
V. Teaching Course
Each paper shall be taught for 4 hours per week. However It may vary from paper
to paper depending on the activities of the Department, general holidays and the calendar
of events prescribed by the University from time to time.
VI. Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction shall be English
VII. Scheme of Papers and Credits/Classes and Marks

a) There shall be three categories of papers viz., Compulsory papers, Optional
papers and Open Electives. Compulsory and Optional papers are meant for the
students of Department of Political Science. The Open Electives are the papers
offered by the Department for the students of other Departments. However, the
students of the Department of Political Science can also offer the Open Electives
offered by other Departments to add to their Credits depending on their interest.
b) The Credits for each of the Compulsory paper and Optional paper are 4. The
Open Electives offered by the Department to the students of other Departments
also carry 4 credits each. However, the number of credits for the Open Electives
chosen by the students of our Department from amongst the Open Electives
offered by the other Departments, may vary from one Department to the other
Department depending on the offer they make.
c) Scheme of Papers for the Degree of M.A. in Political

Science
I SEMESTER
Paper Title of the Paper Internal Marks for Total Hours Credits
No. Assessment Semester end Marks per
Marks Examination week
Compulsory Papers
I. Ancient Indian Political 25 75 100 4 4
Thought
II. Classical Western Political 25 75 100 4 4
Thought
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III Contemporary Indian 25 75 100 4 4
Politics
IV Theories of Public 25 75 100 4 4
Administration
V Theories of International 25 75 100 4 4
Relations
Optional Papers (one to be chosen)

VI Group A1 : Indian Political 25 75 100 4 4
Theory
VI Group A2: Gandhian 25 75 100 4 4
Political Thought
VI Group B1: Dynamics of 25 75 100 4 4
State Politics in India
VI Group B2: Indian National 25 75 100 4 4
Movement
VI Group B3: Studies in 25 75 100 4 4
Federalism
VI Group B4: Constitutional 25 75 100 4 4
Development of India
VI Group B5: Parliamentary 25 75 100 4 4
Democracy in India
VI Group C1: Organization 25 75 100 4 4
and Management
VI Group C2: Public 25 75 100 4 4
Personnel Administration
VI Group D1: International 25 75 100 4 4
Law
VI Group D2: International 25 75 100 4 4
Organizations
Total for First Semester 150 450 600 24 24
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II SEMESTER
Compulsory Papers
VII Medieval Western Political 25 75 100 4 4
Thought
VIII Dynamics of Constitutionalism 25 75 100 4 4
in India
IX Indian Administration & E- 25 75 100 4 4
Governance
X Contemporary Issues in 25 75 100 4 4
International Relations
Optional Papers (one to be chosen )
XI Group A1: Political Sociology: 25 75 100 4 4

Theory and Practice
XI Group B1: Reforming the 25 75 100 4 4
Constitution of India
XI Group B2: Karnataka 25 75 100 4 4
Government and Politics
XI Group B3: Dynamics of 25 75 100 4 4
Federalism in India
XI Group B4: Parliamentary 25 75 100 4 4
Procedure in India
XI Group B5: Social Movements 25 75 100 4 4
in India
XI Group C1: Major Issues in 25 75 100 4 4
Indian Administration
XI Group C2: Financial 25 75 100 4 4
Administration in India
XI Group D1: Diplomacy: 25 75 100 4 4
Theory and Practice
XI Group D2: Regional 25 75 100 4 4
Organizations
Open Elective Course to be offered by the students of other Departments

Note: The students of the Department of Political Science have to offer one Open
Elective offered by any one of the other Departments in the University.
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Paper Title of the Paper Internal Marks for Total Hours per Credit
No. Assessment Semester end Marks week s
Marks Examination
OEC Human Rights: Theory and 25 75 100 4 4
Practice
Total for Second Semester 150 450 600 24 24
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III SEMESTER
Compulsory Papers
XII Modern Indian Political 25 75 100 4 4
Thought
XIII Contemporary Western 25 75 100 4 4
Political Thought
XIV Contemporary Political 25 75 100 4 4
Theories
XV Modern Political Analysis 25 75 100 4 4

XVI Group A1: Socialism: Theory 25 75 100 4 4
and Practice
XVI Group A2: Marxism and 25 75 100 4 4
Critical Theory
XVI Group B1: Urban Government 25 75 100 4 4
and Politics in Karnataka
XVI Group B2: Contemporary 25 75 100 4 4
Challenges to Indian
Federalism
XVI Group B3: Politics of 25 75 100 4 4
Reservation
XVI Group B4: British 25 75 100 4 4
Parliamentary Institutions
XVI Group B5: Dalit Movement in 25 75 100 4 4
India
XVI Group C1: Development 25 75 100 4 4
Administration
XVI Group C2: Decentralized 25 75 100 4 4
Governance in India
XVI Group D1: Foreign Policy of 25 75 100 4 4
India
XVI Group D2: Foreign Policies of 25 75 100 4 4
China and Japan
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Open Elective Course to be offered by the students of other Departments
Note: The students of the Department of Political Science have to offer one Open
Elective offered by any one of the other Departments in the University.
OEC Political Journalism 25 75 100 4 4
Total for Third Semester 150 450 600 24 24
IV SEMESTER
No. Assessment Semester Marks per
Marks end week
Examination
Compulsory Papers
XVII Research Methods in 25 75 100 4 4
Political Science
XVIII Elections and Electoral 25 75 100 4 4
Process in India
XIX Political Economy 25 75 100 4 4
XX Caste Politics in India 25 75 100 4 4
XXI Project Work (One the 25 75 100 4 4
topic to be chosen from (Viva) (Evaluation
the syllabus in any one of of Project
the paper prescribed for Report)
M.A. Degree in Political
Science)

XXII Group A1: Contemporary 25 75 100 4 4
Political Ideologies
XXII Group A2: Gender 25 75 100 4 4
Politics
XXII Group B1: Rural 25 75 100 4 4
in Karnataka
XXII Group B2: Party Politics 25 75 100 4 4
and Federalism in India
XXII Group B3: Farmers 25 75 100 4 4
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Movement in India
XXII Group B4: American 25 75 100 4 4
XXII Group B5: Environmental 25 75 100 4 4
Politics
XXII Group C1: New Public 25 75 100 4 4
Management
XXII Group C2: Contemporary 25 75 100 4 4
Public Administration
XXII Group D1: Globalisation 25 75 100 4 4
and International
Relations
XXII Group D2: India and Her 25 75 100 4 4
Neighbors
Total for Fourth Semester 150 450 600 24 24
Summary of Credits for the

Degree of M.A. in Political Science
I Semester:
Five Compulsory Papers : 20 Credits
One Optional Paper : 04 Credits
Total : 24 Credits
II Semester:
Four Compulsory Papers : 16 Credits

Open Elective : 04 Credits
Total : 24 Credits
III Semester:
Four Compulsory Papers : 16 Credits
Open Elective : 04 Credits
Total : 24 Credits
IV Semester:
Five Compulsory Papers : 20 Credits
Total : 24 Credits
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Grand Total of Four Semesters: 96 Credits
d) The students of M.A. in Political Science have to offer one of the Open Electives
offered by other Departments for II and III semesters.
e) The Department offers one Open Elective paper in II and III semesters to the
students of other Departments in the University. The students of the Department
of Political Science are not allowed to opt the Open Elective offered by the
Department.
VIII. Attendance
a) The student shall be considered to have satisfied the requirement of attendance if
he/she has attended not less-than 75% of total number of classes held in all papers
till the end of the semester inclusive of tutorials. Each paper shall be taken as a
unit for the purpose of calculating the attendance. There is no provision for
condoning shortage of attendance. The students who do not satisfy the prescribed
requirement of attendance shall not be eligible for the ensuing examination. Such
candidates may seek admission afresh to the given semester.
b) Each student will have to sign his attendance for every hour of teaching of each
paper. At the end of every month the Chairman of the Department shall notify the
attendance of every student on the Notice Board of the Department. The
Chairman of the Department shall send to the Registrar (Evaluation) the detailed
statement of attendance at the end of every semester.
c) In order to encourage regularity in attendance a maximum of three marks shall be
awarded to the students as shown below:
Marks for Attendance in Each Paper
Sl. No Percentage of Internal Assessment

Attendance Marks
1. Above 90 3 Marks
2. Above 80 and upto 90 2 Marks
3. Above 75 and upto 80 1 Mark
4. 75 No Marks
d) However, if a student represents the Department/ University/ State/ Nation in

sports, NCC, NSS or Cultural or any other officially sponsored activities he/she
shall be eligible to claim the Attendance for the actual number of days utilized in
such activities (including travel days) subject to the production of certificate from
the relevant authority within two weeks after the event.
e) A student who does not satisfy the requirement of attendance of 75% in each
paper shall not be permitted to appear the semester end examination such
candidates may seek admission afresh to the given semester.
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IX. Evaluation
a) Evaluation of the papers will have two components-
i) Internal Assessment, and
ii) Semester end examination
However for Paper XXI (compulsory): Project Work, the evaluation shall
consist of 75 marks for Project Report and 25 marks shall be for the Viva-Voce Test to be
conducted by the members of the Faculty under the Chairmanship of the Chairman of the
Department.
The total marks for the Internal Assessment shall be 25. In addition to 3 marks for
attendance as shown in the table above, the internal assessment shall consist of three
components-
i.Two written Tests of 5 marks each : 10 marks
ii. Seminar paper : 6 marks
iii. Group Discussion : 6 marks
(The topic for seminar paper and group discussion should be restricted
to the syllabus of the given paper)
The tests shall be written in separate designated answer booklet. The

marks of internal assessment shall be notified on the notice board of the
Department and submitted to the Registrar (Evaluation) at the end of every
semester, and shall be taken into account for the compilation of grades. In case of
candidates appearing for improvement examination the marks obtained in the
Internal Assessment shall not be revised since there is no provision for
improvement of Internal Assessment.
b) There shall be one semester end examination of 3 hours duration for 75 marks.
The examination shall be conducted as per the rules, regulations, notifications,
orders, instructions, procedures, formats and circulars issued by the University
from time to time.
X. Challenge Evaluation
There shall be a provision for challenge valuation as per the rules and
regulations of the University issued from time to time.
XI. Completion of the Course
a) A candidate is expected to successfully complete P.G. Degree course within two

years from the date of admission.
b) Whenever the syllabus is revised, the candidate reappearing will have to write the
examination as per the syllabi prevailing at that time.
c) The CBCS scheme is a fully carry-over system. However, the four-semesters (two
years course) should be completed by the student within a maximum period of 4
years.
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XII. Declaration of Results
a) Minimum for a pass in each paper shall be 40% of the total 100 marks including
both the IA and the semester end examination. However a candidate should obtain
at-least 40% marks in the semester end examination which will be for 75 marks.
There is no minimum marks for the Internal Assessment. However after adding
the IA marks and the semester end examination marks, the candidates should
score a minimum of 40% of the maximum marks per paper. Candidate shall
secure a minimum of 50 percent in aggregate in all the papers of a programme in
each semester to successfully complete the programme.
b) The improvement of the performance is permitted as per the rules and regulations
of the University.
XIII. Marks and Grade points
Sl.No. Percentage of Marks GPA/CGPA Grade

75 and above 7.50 to 10.00 A
60 and above but less than 75 6.00 to 07.49 B
50 and above but less than 60 5.00 to 05.99 C
40 and above but less than 50 4.00 to 4.99 D
Less than 40.00% Less than 4.00 F
XIV. Grading
The Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be given to each candidate based on
his/her performance during the semester which includes both the IA and the
semester end examination. The GPA of each semester should be carried to next
semester as Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA.
XV. Grade Points (Format)
Semester GPA = Total Credit Points in all papers

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Credit hours
Cumulative Grade Point Average = (GPA of all Semesters)

Credits of All Semesters
XVI. Model Question Paper
Question Paper Pattern for Semester end Examination.
Maximum Marks: 75 Time: 3.00 hours
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Note: All parts – A, B and C, are compulsory
Part -A (15 marks)

Instruction: Answer any three of the following questions in 200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks (3X5=15)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Part- B (30 marks)

Instruction: Answer any three of the following questions in 300 words each.
All questions carry equal marks (3X10=30 marks)
5.
6.
7.
8.
Part-C (30 marks)

Instruction: Answer any two of the following questions in 500 words each.
All questions carry equal marks (2X15=30 marks)
9.
10.
11.
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XVII. Question Paper Pattern for Tests
Maximum Marks: 5 Time: 30 minutes
Instruction: Answer any one of the following questions in 200 words
1.
2.
Syllabus of M.A. Degree Course

in Political Science
(Choice Based Credit System)
Effect from 2012-13 and onwards
From 2012-13 onwards
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FIRST SEMESTER
Paper-I (Compulsory): Ancient Indian Political Thought

I. Introduction
1. Need for the study of Ancient Indian Polity
2. Sources for the Study
3. Approaches for the Study
II. Vedas and Upanishads

1. Significance of Vedas and Upanishads
2. Political Institutions of Vedas: Sabha, Samiti, Vidhat
3. Manu‟s Socio-Political Ideas: Social Order, King and Ministers
III. Ramayana and Mahabharata

1. Significance of Ramayana and Mahabharata
2. Socio-Political Ideas of Mahabharata
3. Bhagavad-Gita: Its Political Philosophy
IV. Kautilyas Arthashastra

1. Saptanga Theory of State
2. Mandal Theory
3. Espionage
REFERENCES
1. V.P.Varma, Ancient and Medieval Indian Political Thought, Agra : Laxmi
Agarwal, 1993
2. S.A.Altekar, State and Government in Ancient India, Delhi : Motilal Banarasidas,
1958
3. D.R.Bhandarkar, Some Aspects of Ancient Indian Polity, Patna : Eastern Book
House, 1984
4. G.C.Nayak, Indian Political Tradition, New Delhi : Kalyani Publishers, 1994
5. C.P.Bhambri, Primer of Indian Polity, Meerut: Loyala Book Depot, 1969
6. B.A.Saletore, Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions, Bombay : Asia
Publication, 1963
7. Suresh Chandra Pant, Ancient Indian Thought : State and Govt. in Ancient India,
Lucknow : Prakashan Kendra, 1973
8. D.R.Bhandarkar, Lectures on Ancient Indian Numasmatics, Patna : Eastern Book
House, 1984
9. U.N.Ghoshal, History of Indian Political Ideas : Ancient Period and the Period of
Transition to the Middle Ages, Bombay : OUP, 1966
10. Bindeshawari Prasad Sinha, Readings in Kautilya’s Arthasastra, Delhi : 1976
11. Somanath Dhar, Kautilya and Arthashastra, New Delhi : Marwah Publication,
1981
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12. J.S.Deol, Indian Political Thought, Jalandhar : New Academic, 1976
13. Rama Jois, Ancient Indian Law, New Delhi: Universal, 2004
14. Uma Kant Pandey, Political Concepts and Institutions in the Sukla Yajurveda,
Patna: Janaki Prakashana, 1979
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper- II (Compulsory): Classical Western Political Thought
Unit – I Political Thought and Political Theory
1. Meaning of Political Thought and Political Thought as a Tradition

2. Nature, Significance and Decline of Political Theory
3. Characteristics of Western Political Thought: Ancient, Medieval and
Modern.
Unit - II: Greek Political Thought

1. Plato- (The Laws) : The Theory of State, Nature of Law, Second Best State,
Government.
2. Aristotle (Politics) : State, Property, Slavery, the Best State.
3. The Epicureans : (The Nature of Things): Origin of the State.
Unit - III: Roman Political Thought

1. Polybius – (History of Rome)
a. Cyclic Theory of Government
b. Mixed Form of Government
2. Cicero (De Republica) :
a. Natural Law
b. Forms of Government
Unit – IV : The Roman Legal System

1. Its Development : Jus Gentium, Jus Naturale, Jus Civile
2. Roman Contribution to Law
References
1. William Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers: Plato to the Present, London:
Rinehart Publication. 1951
2. W.T.Jones, Masters of Political Thought, London: George G. Harrap, 1969
3. G.H.Sabine, A History of Political Theory, London: George G. Harrap, 1951
4. W.A.Dunning, A History of Political Philosophies, Volumes I and II, Allahabad:
Central Book Depot, 1976
5. C.L.Wayper, Political Thought, London: English Universities. Press, 1965
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6. D.R.Bhandari, History of European Political Philosophy, Bangalore: Bangalore
Printing and Publications 1986
7. J.P.Suda, History of Political Thought, Volumes I & II Meerut: K.Nath & Co,
1973
8. Subrata Mukherjee and Sushila Ramaswamy, A History of Political Thought
Plato to Marx, New Delhi: Prentice – Hall, 1999
9. C.C.Maxey, Political Philosophies, New York: The Macmillan Co., 1961
10. Gierke Otto, Political Theories of the Middle Age, Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 1958
11. Richard Krant, Aristotle : Political Philosophy, New Delhi: O.U.P., 2002
12. John Finnis, Aquinas: Moral, Political Theory, New Delhi: O.U.P., 1998
13. Prof.Murray Forsyth & Maurice Keens Soper, The Political Classics: A Guide to
the Essential Texts and from Plato to Rousseau, New Delhi: O.U.P., 1992
14. Michael Rosen & Jonathan Wolff (Ed), Political Thought, New Delhi: O.U.P.,
1996
15. Jonathan Wolff, An introduction of Political Philosophy, New Delhi: O.U.P.,
1996
16. Brain R. Nelson, Western Political Thought From Socrates to the Age of
Ideology, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2004
17. G.Sridathan, Western Political Thought & Theories, New Delhi: Deep & Deep,
2006
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper- III (Compulsory): Contemporary Indian Politics
Unit-I Understanding India
1. India as a Nation-Discourses, Political Culture of India, Revivalism, Fundamentalism and

Secularism (Case Studies**)
2. Caste and Class: Social Reality and Political Representation and Political Community (Case
Studies)
Unit-II Change and Stability in Indian Polity
1. Indian Democracy: Issues of Stability, Federation ad its Future, Role of Political Parties
2. Democratic Project in India: Elections and Expansion of democracy, Crisis of Governance
(Case Studies)
Unit-III Politics and Economy in India: An Interface
1. Changing Nature of Indian State, Its Philosophy and Practice, Role of state and Market in
Indian Economy
2. Demography and its Economic Implications, Inequality in the distribution of land, Income and
Wealth (Case Studies)
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Unit-IV India and her geo-economic positioning
1. India and her geo-economic positioning in the pre and post independence period, foreign policy
issues and competitive repositioning vis-à-vis her neighbour
2. India and Regional Integration, leadership issues, common Culture and Social development,
Challenges before Indian State
References
1. Rajani Kothari (Revised by James Manor), Caste in Indian Politics Orient Black Swan,
Hyderabad (A.P) 2010
2. Acharya, Shankara, Essay on Macroeconomic Policy and Growth in India, New Delhi:
Oxford university Press, 2006
3. Fernandes, Leela, India‟s New Middle Class: Democratic Politics in an Era of Reforms,
Miineapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2006
4. Frankel, Francine R, India‟s Political Economy 1947-2004, New Delhi: Oxford
5. Atul kohli, The Success of India‟s Democracy, Cambridge University Press, London,
2004
6. Imtiaz Ahmad (et.al) Pluralism and Equality, Sage Publications, New Delhi. 2000
7. Michel O‟Neill and Dennis Austin, Democracy and Cultural Diversity, Oxford University
Press, 2000
8. John S. Dryzek, Deliberative Democracy and Beyond, Oxford university Press. 2000
9. Matthew H. Kramer (et.al) A Debate Over Rights, Oxford University Press, 2000
10. Stephen Macedo (Ed), Deliberative Politics, Oxford university Press, 1999
11. Brass, Paul R, Language, Religion and Politics in North India, Cambridge University
Press, London, 1974
12. Harrison, Selig, India: The Most Dangerous Decades, Oxford University Press, 1968
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper- IV (Compulsory): Theories of Public Administration
Unit-I: Introduction to Public Administration
1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration

2. Approaches to Understanding Public Administration
3. Theories of Public Administration and there Relevance
Unit-II: Administrative Thinkers
1. Kautilya
2. Abraham Maslow
3. F.W.Taylor
Unit-III: Modern Theories
1. Decision-making
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2. Behavioral Theory
3. Development Theory
Unit-IV: New Public Management
1. Honey Report and Mino Brook Conference

2. Governance : Concept and Elements
3. Corporate Governance
References
1. Dhameja Alka (Ed), Contemporary Debates in Public Administration, New Delhi:

Prentice Hall, 2003
2. Farmer D. The Language of Public Administration: Bureaucracy Modernity and
Post Modernity, Albama: University of Albama Press, 1995
3. Spicer Michael W. Public Administration: A post modern perspective, Albama:
University of Albama Press, 2001
4. Hasnat Abdul Hye, Governance: South Asian Perspective (Ed) New Delhi,
Manohar, 2001
5. Arora Ramesh and others, Ehics and Accountability and Government and
Business, Jaipur, Aalekha, 2003
6. Hoshiyar Singh and others, Administrative Theory, Allahabad Kitab Mahal, 1999
7. Sharma P.D. Management thought and Thinkers, Jaipur: Research Publications,
2000
8. Prasad D.R. and others, Administrative Thinkers, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
1988
9. Peter Self, Administrative Theories and Politics, New Delhi, S. Chand, 1981
10. Bhattacharya Mohit, Public Administration, Calcutta World Press, 1999
11. Naidu S.P. Public Administration, Concepts and Theories, New Delhi: New Age
International, 1997
12. Rumki Basu, Public Administration, Concepts and Theories, New Delhi: Sterling
Pubication, 2000
13. Fadia and Fadia Public Administration, Agra Sahitya Bhavan, 2000
14. Maheshwarai S.R. An Introduction to the Theory of public administration, New
Delhi, Sterling Publications, 1998
15. Dilorenzo thomas J. The Futility of Bureaucracy: The Frce Market The Mises
Institute Monthly, 2002
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper - V (Compulsory): Theories of International Relations
Unit I
1. Autonomy of International Relations as a Discipline
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2. Evolution of International Relations Theory
3. Meaning, Functions and Utility of International Relations
Theory
Unit II
1. Traditional Approach to the study of International Relations
2. Scientific Approach to the study of International Relations
3. Nature, Significance, Contribution and Limitations of Hans J. Morgenthau's
Realist Theory
Unit III
1. Theory of Neo-realism
2. Culture in Human Relations and Samuel P. Huntington's Theory of Clash of
Civilizations
3. Social constructivism
Unit IV
1. Nature and Characteristics of Systems Theory
2. Morton Kaplan's Systems Theory
3. Decision Making Theory
References
1. James E. Dougherty and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff, Contending Theories of
International Relations, New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1996
2. Mahendra Kumar, Theoretical Aspects of International Politics, Agra: Shivalal
Agrawal & Co., 2000
3. Robert Jakson and George Sorensen, Introduction to International Relations:
Theories and approaches Oxford: Oxford University press, 2008
4. Vandana A., Theory of International Politics, New Delhi: Vikas, 1996
5. James N. Rosenau, Turbulence in World Politics: A Theory of Charge and
Continuity, Princeton: Princeton University Press 1990
6. Kanti Bajpai and Siddharth Mallavarapu (Eds) International Relations in India :
Bringing Theory Back Home, Orient Longman, 2004
7. Kanti Bajpai and Siddharth Mallavarapu (Eds) International Relations in India:
Theorising the Region and Nation, Orient Longman, 2004
8. M.K. Balachandran and Rose Varghese (Eds) Introduction to International
Humanitarian Law, New Delhi: International Committee of the Red Cross Regional
Delegation, 1999
9. Vinay Kumar Malhotra and Alexander A. Sergounin, Theories and Approaches to
International Relations, New Delhi: Anmol Publications, 1998
10. Michael G. Roskin, Nicholas O. Berry, The New World of International Relations,
New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India, 2002
11. Samuel P. Huntington, The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World
Order, New Delhi: Penguin Books, 1997
12. Peter Calvocoressi, World Politics 1945 - 2000, Pearson Education, 2004
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13. John Baylis Steve Smith, and Patricia Owens (Eds) The Globalization of World
Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, Oxford University Press,
2008
14. Vinay Kumar Malhotra, International Relations, New Delhi: Anmol Publications,
2012
15. Joshua S. Goldstein, International Relations, Pearson Education, 2003
16. Peu Ghosh, International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India, 2011
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper- VI (Optional)- Group A1 : Indian Political Theory
Unit-I Birds eye view of Political Concepts of Ancient India
1. Nature and significance of Indian Political Theory, Ancient Indian Discourses: Vedic, Post
Vedic
2. State and Society in Ancient India; Concept of Rajya, Concept of Kingship, Raja, Maharaja,
Sarvabhuma, Bhuvanapathi; Community and Religion: Concept of Dharma
Unit-II Theocentric World View of Indian Polity
1. Dharmasutra of Gauthama, Bandayan, Apasthamba, Vasista, and Concept of Democracy
2. Philosophical Foundations; Nature of Political Science (Rajadharma), Ethics of Power,

Provincial Governments and its Goals, the Republics
Unit-III Medieval Indian Political Theory
1. Nature of Bhakti movement; Impersonal Metaphysics and social Democracy; Kabir, sufis,
Tulsidas
2. Political and Legal theory of the Muslim period; The quran, Barani‟s Contribution, Akbar‟s
secular Philosophy, Maratha‟s Concept of Hindu Revivalism
Unit-IV Indigenous Indian Political Theories
1. Liberalism and Social Justice; Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Nationalism; Bankimchandra,
Vivekananda, Hindu Nationalism; Savarkar
2. Colonial rule and Modernity; Sayed Ahamed khan; Socialism; Narendra Dev, Two Nations
Theory; Jinnah and Philosophy of Politics; Gandhi
References
1. U.N. Ghosal, A History of Indian Political Ideas, OUP, Mumbai, 1968

2. A S Altekar, State and Government in Ancient India, Delhi, Motilal Banarasidas,
Delhi, 1966.
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3. S.K. Belvalkar, Mahabharata : Santi Parvam, 1954.
4. C. Drekmeir, Kingship and Community in Early India, Berkeley, University of
California, Press, 1962.
5. K.P. Jaiswal, Hindu Polity, Butterworth, Calcutta, 1924.
6. V.R. Mehta, Foundations of Indian Political Thought, Manohar Publisher, New
Delhi, 1999.
7. G.C. Pandey, Jaina Political Thought, Jaipur Prakrit Bharti, 1984.
8. Abul Fazal, Ain-i-Akbari, 2 Vols., Calcutta, Inded, Trans, Blochman Corrected and
edited by J. Sarkar, Asram Society of Bengal, rep., New Delhi Imperial Book Depot,
New Delhi, 1965.
9. B.A. Sale tore, Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions, University of
Bombay, Bombay, 1963.
10. R.S. Sharma, Aspects of Political ideas and institutions in Ancient India, Delhi, 1959
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional)- Group A2: Gandhian Political Thought
Unit-I Gandhiji’s way of Life
1. Indelible Impact on Gandhi: Eastern & Western
2. Role of Gandhi in Freedom Struggle
3. Father of India (Bramhacharya and Ashrama Life)
Unit-II Basic Philosophy of Gandhi

1. Metaphysical Foundation of Gandhi
2. Concept of Hinduism and Hindu Dharma
3. Concept of God, Truth and Non –Violence
Unit-III Social Philosophy

1. Concept of Social Justice and Secular-Out Look
2. Views on Varna and Women
3. Views on Caste and Untouchability
Unit-IV Political Philosophy

1. Concept of Swadeshi and Sarvodaya
2. Theory of State and Satyagraha
3. Views on Ends and Means
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References:
1. Dhavan, G., Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi (Ahmedabad:Navajivan

Publication 1957).
2. Bandyopadhyaya J., Social and Political Thought of Gandhi (Bombay : Allied
Pub:1969)
3. Gupta S.S. Economic Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi(Delhi:Ashok Pub)
4. Varma V.P. Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and Sarvodaya, Edn. 3, Rev.&
Enl(Agra: L.N. Agarwal, 1972)
5. Pradhan B. The Social Thought of Mahatama Gandhi, Vol-I-II(Delhi: G.D.K., 1980)
6. Singh Ramjee, Relevance of Gandhian thought (New Delhi:Classical pub Co1983)
7. Jose, P.K. Foundations of Mahatma Gandhi Thought (Calcutta: G.P.F.T, 1985)
8. Ram Manohar Lohia, Marx, Gandhi and Socialism(Hyderabad:S.V.N 1978)
9. Louis Fischer, Gandhi :His Life and Message for the World (New York 1954)
10. Bhattacharya, B, Evolution of the Political Philosophy of Gandhi (Calcutta:B.K.
House, 1969)
11. Gandhi M.K. Autobiography (Ahmedbad: Navjeevan Pub. 1958)
12. Gandhi M.K. Selected Works of Gandhi (Delhi:Pub Divan, 1958)
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional)- Group B1: Dynamics of State Politics in India
Unit-I State Politics in India
1. Theoretical Framework
2. Features and Significance of State in Indian Federation
Unit-II Evolution of States in India
1. Status of British Provinces and Integration of Princely States in Independent India

2. Constitution and Formation of States.
Unit-III Modern States in India
1. Political Culture and Socio Economic Profile of Indian States (Case Studies)
2. Politics and Political Process: Interdependence of States and Demand for Greater
Autonomy (Case Studies)
Unit-IV Political Process in Indian States
1. Centralization and Powerlessness, Globalization and its Impact on State Politics

2. Decline of modern state, Politics of sub-Nationalism: Role of Regional Political Parties
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References
1. Zoya Hasan, Politics and the State in India, New Delhi, Sage Publications, 2000.
2. Austin, Granville, Working a Democratic Constitution: The Indian Experience, New
Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2000.
3. Frankel, Francine, (et, al) (eds) Transforming India: Social and Political Dynamics of
Democracy, New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 2000.
4. Partha Chatterjee, State and Politics in India, Delhi, Oxford University Press Calcutta
Channai Mumbai, 1998.
5. Khilnani, Sunil, The Idea of India, London, Hamish Hamilton, 1997.
6. Sathyamurthy, T.V. State and Nation in the Context of Social Change, New Delhi,
Oxford University Press, 1994.
7. Nirmal Mukharji and Balveer Arora (eds), Federalism in India: Origins and
Development, New Delhi, Vikas Publishing House, 1992.
8. Kohli, Atul, Democracy and Discontent, India‟s Growing Governability Crisis,
Cambridge, Cambridge University, Press, 1990.
9. Frankel, Francine and M.S.A. Rao (eds) (2 vols) Dominance and State Power in Modern
India: The Decline of a Social Order, New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1989.
10. Babul Fadia, State Politics in India, New Delhi: Radiant Publishers, 1984.
11. M.M.Shakdhar, Framework of Indian Politics, New Delhi: Gitanjali Publishing House,
1983.
12. Iqbal Narain, State Politics in India, New Delhi: Meenakshi Prakashan, 1976.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-FIRST SEMESTER

Paper VI (Optional) Group B-2: Indian National Movement
Unit-I
Historical Background to the growth of Indian Nationalism
Uprisings against British Rule
Birth and growth of Indian National Congress
Moderate Extremist Unity 1916
Unit-II
Home Rule Movement

Working of Diarchy and Indian response
Non-Cooperation Movement 1920-22
Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34)
Unit-III
Working of Parliamentary Autonomy

Socialist Communist trends in National Movement
Revolutionary Movements in India and Abroad
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Unit-IV
Quit India Movement 1942

Cripps Mission Plan
Cabinet Mission Plan and Constituent Assembly of India
Mount Batten Plan and Partition of India
India wins Freedom
References
Gupta D.C., I.N.M. and Court, Silken, 1973.

Das H.Hl., Subhas Chandra Bose and his I.N.M. (N.D.: Stering, 1983.
Thompson Edmond, INM (Delhi: Akashdeep, 1989)
Tarachand History of the Freedom Movement in India (2 Vols, New Delhi, Publication
Division, Government of India, 1967
P.S.Raghuvarshi, Indian National Movement, Agra Narayana, 1959
A.R.Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Bomby, Popular Prakashan, 1966
G.S.Halappa, History of Freedom Movement in Karnataka Bangalore, Government of
Mysore, 1964
S.H.Patil, Congress Party and Princely States, Bombay Oeient Long Mans, 1966
M.K.Gandhi, HindSwaraj of Indian Home Rule, Ahmadabad, Navajeevan Publishing House,
1948
Patil V.S. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, His Contribution to Indian Nationalism, New Delhi,
Sterling, 1988
Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad, India Wins Freedom, Bombay Orieb=nt Long Man, 1959
P.Sitaramayya, The History of Indian National Congress (2 Vols) Bombay Pub. 1947
Regional Coupland, The Cripps Mission, London Oxford University Press, 1942
E.H.Erikson, Gandhis Truth on the Origins of Militant Violance, New York, W.W.Nortin and
Comp. 1984
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional) Group B3: Studies in Federalism
(With Special reference to U.S.A., Canada, Australia and Switzerland)
Unit – I : Federalism
1. Meaning and Nature
2. Prerequisites and Features
3. Genesis of Confederation and Federation
Unit – II : Theories of Federalism
1. Classical
2. Origin
3. Functional
Unit – III : Organization and Structure of Federal Government – A Comparative

perspective
1. Constitution
2. Legislature
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3. Executive
4. Judiciary
Unit – IV : Party System and Federal Process

1. Impact of Political Parties on the Working of Federal System
2. Federal – State Relations
3. Tendencies and Prospects of Federalism
References
1. K.C.Wheare, Federal Government, London: Eliss and Oxford University Press,
1971
2. Arthur W.MacMahon, Federalism: Mature and Emergent, New York : Russel
and Russel, 1962
3. William H.Riker, Federalism: Origin, Operation, Significance, Boston : Little
Brown, 1964
4. William S.Livingston, Federalism and Constitutional Change, Oxford :
Clarendon Press, 1956
5. R.R.Bowie and C.J.Friedrich (Eds.), Studies in Federalism, Boston : Little
Brown & Co., 1954
6. Sawer Geoffrey, Modern Federalism, London : C.A.Watts & Co., 1969
7. M.Venkatarangaiya, Some Theories of Federalism, Poona : University of Poona,
1971
8. B.M.Sharma, Federalism in Theory and Practice, Vols.2, G.R.Bhargava & Sons,
1953
9. Durga Das Basu, Comparative Federalism, New Delhi : Prentice Hall of India,
1987
10. P.King, Federalism and Federation, London : Croom Helm, 1982
11. Herman Bakuis & Grace Skogstad, (Ed.), Canadian Federalism: Performance,
Effectiveness and Legitimacy, New Delhi : OUP, 2001
12. Thomas Franck (Ed.), Why Federation Fail – An Enquiry into the Requisites for
Successful Federalism, New York: Praeger, 1968
13. U.K.Hicks, Federalism: Failure and Success: A Comparative Study, New
York : OUP, 1978
14. K.C.Wheare, Modern Constitutions, London: OUP, 1964
15. Aaron Wildawsky, (Ed.), American Federalism in Perspective, Boston : Little
Brown, 1967
16. T. Jacob, Federalism and Government, New Delhi: B.R.World of Books, 2007
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional)- Group B4: Constitutional Development of India
Unit-I
1. Foundation and Expansion of British East India Company
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2. Regulating Act of 1773 and Charter Acts of 1781 and 1793
3. Government of India Acts of 1833 and 1853
Unit-II
1. Revolt of 1857 and assumption of power by the British Crown under the
Government of India Act, 1858
2. Indian Councils Acts of 1861 and 1892
3. Birth and Growth of Indian National Congress
4. Morley- Minto Reforms, and the Indian Councils Act
Unit-III
1. Government of India Acts 1912 and 1915
2. The Impact of First World War on India
3. The Montagu –Chelmsford Report, 1918 and the Government of India Act,
1919
4. Dyarchy and its working.
Unit-IV
1. Report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee and the Government of India
Act, 1935
2. The Provincial Autonomy in Operation
3. Impact of Second World War on India
4. Cabinet Mission Proposals, Interim Government and Establishment of
Constituent Assembly of India
5. Mount Batten plan, Partition of India and Indian Independence Act, 1947
6. Integration of the Princely States into Indian Union
References
1. Char Desika S.V. (Ed) Readings in Constitutional History of India (Delhi:

Oxford University Press, 1983)
2. Mishra S.G. Constitutional Development and National Movement in India (Patna,
1978)
3. Banarjee A.C. Constitutional History of India Vol. 3 (Delhi: 1978)
4. A.B.Keeth Constitutional History of India
5. R.Coupland The Indian Problem
6. C.H. Alexandrowich Constitutional Development of India
7. D.D. Basu Constitutional Documents Vol. I (Culkatta: S.C. Sarkar, 1969)
8. R.C.Agarwal - Constitutional Development and National Movement in India
(New Delhi: S Chand, 2009)
9. M.Rama Jois Legal and Constitutional History of India Vol. 2 (Bombay:
N.M.Tripathi, 1984)
10. M.V.Pylee Constitutional History of India (New Delhi: S Chand, 1989)
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11. G.N.Singh Land Mark sin Indian Constitutional and National Development Vol.I
(Delhi: Atmaram, 1952)
12. B.M.Gandhi Land Marks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History (Lack now:
Eastern Book Company, 1994)
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional) Group B5: Parliamentary Democracy in India
Unit I-
1. Partial Responsible Governments in Provinces under the Act of 1919
2. Full Responsible Governments in Provinces under the Act of 1935
3. Pure Parliamentary Government under Indian Independence Act, 1947
Unit II-
1. Framing a Parliamentary Constitution
2. Parliamentary principles of the Constitution of India
3. Impact of British Conventions on India
Unit III-
1. Formation of a Government
2. Working of the Cabinet
3. Cabinet Committees
4. Debate on the Position of the Prime Minister
Unit IV-
1. Multiplicity of Parties and Parliamentary Government
2. Nature and Types of Coalition
3. Functioning of Coalition Governments in India
4. The Opposition in Lok Sabha: Organization, Functions and Techniques
References
1. The Constitution of India- Bare Act (Latest edition)
2. Dodd.L.C. Coalitions in Parliamentary Government. New Jersey : Princeton
3. Kashyap S.C. History of Parliamentary Democracy. New Delhi: Shipra, 1991
4. Kaul.M.N Parliamentary Institutions and Procedure. New Delhi: National, 1979
5. Basu.D.D. Shorter Constitution of India, New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India, 1994
6. Wilding N and Laundy P. An Encyclopaedia of Parliament, London: Cassell,
1972
7. Kashyap.S.C. The Ten Lok Sabhas. New Delhi: Shipra, 1992
8. Lok Sabha Secretariat. Constituent Assembly Debates: Original Report. 12
Volumes, New Delhi: L.S. Secretariat, 1989
9. Deogaoukar.S.G. Parliamentary System in India. New Delhi: Concept Publishing,
1997
10. Bridge Kishor Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi:
Prentice-Hall of India: 2004
11. Granvile Austin, Working of a Democratic Constitution : The Indian Exepreince,
New Delhi : Oxford University Press, 2000
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12. Karunakaran.K.P. Ed. Coalition Government in India. Simla: Indian Institute of
Advanced Study, 1975
13. Janardan Thakur, Prime-Minister : Nehru to Vajapayee, Mumbai: Eshwar, 1999
14. Arun Shourie, The Parliamentary System, New Delhi: Rupa & Co. 2007
15. Mavalankar P.G, parliamentary Democracy in India, Ahamadabad Harald Laski
Institute of Political Science, 1956
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional) Group C1: Organization and Management
Unit I- Introduction
1. Meaning Nature and concept of Organization
2. Nature and Scope of Management and its importance
3. Goals and Objectives of organization and Management
Unit II- Theories

1. Human Relations Theory (Elton Mayo)
2. Scientific Management Theory (F.W.Taylor)
3. New theories of organization and management (Peter Drucker)
Unit III- Process

1. Hierarchy Division of work, and Coordination
2. Training and Appraisal of Manager
3. Unity of Command, Span of Control and Decentralization
Unit IV- Planning

1. Meaning Nature and importance of planning
2. Perspective planning and programme planning
3. Decision making and steps in Decision making
References
1. Mohit Bhattacharya Public Administration 2nd edition Calcutta, World Press

1987
2. Pfeiffer and Shorewood, Administrative Organization, Englewood Cliffs,
Prentice Hall, 1960
3. Lynch Thomas D. (Ed) Organization Theory and Management, New York,
Marcel Dekker, 1983
4. Amitai Etzioni Modern Organization New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India, 1965
5. James D. Moorey, The Principles of Organization, New York, Harper and Row,
1957
6. Felix Nigro Modern Public Administration, New York, Harper and Row, 1983
7. Goel S.L. Personal Administration and Management (New Delhi Sterling, 1993)
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8. Banarjee S. Principles and Practice of Management, New Delhi, Oxford IB.H
1996
9. Peter Druckker, The Practice of Management, Singapore Mac Graw Hill, 1990
10. Koontz H.W. Essentials of Management, Singapore Mac Graw Hill. 1990
11. Don R. Marshall, The Four Elements of Successful Management, , New York,
American Association, 1999
12. Henry Fayol, General and Industrial Management, London Isacc Pitman, 1967
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional) Group C2: Public Personnel Administration
Unit-I-Nature
1. Nature, Scope and importance of Public personnel Administration
2. Personnel Management as a Profession
3. Factors influencing Public Personnel Policies
Unit-II – Types
1. Merit System-Meaning, Growth and Scope
2. Career System- Importance and Classes of Career System
3. Classification of Position- Position Classification, V/S Rank Classification.
Unit-III-Planning
1. Man Power Planning-Aspects of Manpower Planning, Ingredients of Manpower Planning
2. Central Personnel Agency-Jurisdiction for a Separate personnel Department
3. Organization of Central Personnel Agency in India
Unit-IV-Recruitment and Retirement

1. Recruitment Process
2. Methods of Recruitment
3. Retirement: Types of Retirement
References
1. Goel.S.L. Public Personnel Administration (New Delhi, Sterling publishers, 1987)

2. M.P. Sharma and B.I. Sadana, Public Administration in Theory and Practice (New Delhi,
Kitab Mahal 2001)
3. S.R. Maheshwari, Indian Administration (New Delhi, Orient Longman, 2001)
4. S.G. Gadakari and M.R. Kolhatkar (ed), Innovation in public administration (Delhi,
Allied, 2000)
5. Padma, Ramchandran, Public Administration (New Delhi NBT, 1998)
6. Hoshiyar Singh and D.P. Singh (ed), Indian Administration (Jaipur : Alekh pub. 1990)
7. Radhey Sham. Public Personnel Administration (Delhi, Forward Book Depot. (1993)
8. Bhattacharya Mohit Restructuring public Administration : Essays in Rehabilitation (New
Delhi, Jawahar 1997)
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9. Chaturvedi T.N. (ed) Contemporary Administrative Culture of India( New Delhi I.I. P.A.
1996)
10. Gupta M.C and R.K. Tiwari, (eds) Restructuring Government (New Delhi IIPA 1998).
11. Maila V.N. Efficiency in Government (New Delhi, IIPA 1995)
FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional) Group D1: International Law
Unit-I
1. Origin, Development, Nature and Significance of International Law
2. Sources of International Law
3. Relations between International Law and Domestic law.
Unit-II
1. Modes of recognition of States
2. Legal Effects of recognition and Stimson Doctrine of non- recognition
3. Diplomatic Immunities and privileges
4. Territorial Sovereignty
Unit-III
1. International law and Conflicts among States.
2. International Settlement of Disputes
3. Neutrality under International Law
4. Sanctions against armed conflict.
Unit-IV
1. International Law and Human Rights
2. International Humanitarian Law
3. Humanitarian Assistance and Intervention
4. Refugee Law
References
1. Anand, R.P. International Law and the developing Countries (Nijhoff:

(Martinus)1987)
2. Bowett, D.W.The Law of sea (USA: Manchester University Press, 1967)
3. Carl Q. Chirstol, The Modern International Law of Outer Space (New York
Pergamon Press, 1984)
4. Kapoor, S.K.(DR.) International Law (Allahabad: Central Law Agency, 1990)
5. Leo Gross, International Law for Students (New York: Appleton Century Crifts,
1979)
6. Rebeca M. and Wallace, M., International Law (London : Sweet with Maxwell,
1986)
7. Stark, J.G., Introduction of International Law (XEd.), (London Butterworth 1989)
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8. Joagui Jacson, The Dynamics of International Law in Coflict Resolutions,
Martinus Nijhor, Netherlands, 1992
9. N.A.Maryam Green International Law, Macdonald, London, 1982
10. qÁ.JA.JA.¤¢Ý ‘CAvÀgÁ¶ÖçÃAiÀÄ PÁ£ÀÆ£ÀÄ’ (zsÀgÀªÁqÀ: DPÀ¼ÀªÁr
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FIRST SEMESTER
Paper VI (Optional) Group D2: International Organizations
UNIT I
1. Ideological Roots of International Organizations.
2. Approaches to the study of International Organization
UNIT II
1. The origin and Development of International Organizations.
2. The Concert of Europe, The Hague System,
3. International Unions.
UNIT III
1. The League of Nations and United Nations
2. Origin and Growth of U.N. Moscow Declaration of 1943, Dumbarton
Oaks Conversations from Yalta to San Francisco Conference
UNIT. IV.
1. Structure and Working of the United Nations
2. Evolution of League of Nations
2. Role of U.N. in the settlement of International Disputes,
Changing Dimensions of U.N. in the New world Order
References
1. Stephan Godspeed, The Nature and Function of International Organizations, New

York: Oxford University Press 1967.
2. A. Le. Bennett, International Organization; Principles and Issues, Newjersy Prentices
Hall 1977.
3. DonaldC. Blasdell, International Organizations, New York; Ronald Press. Co 1966
Gupta. D. C. The League of Nations, Delhi Vikas1974
4. Jayal Shreesh and Ramesh Babu.B.(eds)The United Nations and World Peace in a
changing world New Delhi Sterling 1990.
5. Leland M. Goodrich, The United Nations in a changing world : New York Columbia
University Press1974
6. Leland. M. Goodrich and David A. Key(Eds) International Organizations; Politics and
Process, London, University of Wisconsin Press 1973.
7. B.N.Mehrish,International Organizations: Structure and Process New Delhi, Vishal
Publications 1988.
8. Ian Clark, Globalization and International Relations Theory, Oxford,Oxford university
Press 1999.
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9. Kanti Bajpai and Harish C. Shukul Interpreting World Politics, New Delhi Sage 1995.-
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SECOND SEMESTER
Paper VII (Compulsory): Medieval Western Political Thought
Unit-I : The Early Church and its Political Theory

1. The Establishment of the Church
2. Comparison between the Roman Empire and the Roman Catholic Church
3. Christianity and Political Thought
Unit – II: Political Theory of Fathers of the Church

1. St. Augustine : (De Civitate Dei) Features of two cities
2. Feudalism: Meaning, Features and importance
3. St.Thomas Aquinas: (De Regimine Principum and Commentary on
Aristotle‟s Politics) Classification of Laws, Temporal and Spiritual Powers
Unit – III : Church –State Controversy

1. Marsiglio of Padua (Defensor Pacis) State and Sovereignty
2. Dante Alighieri (De Monarchia): Universal Monarchy
3. Conciliar Movement: Meaning, aims, objectives and significance
Unit – IV : Transitory Period & Political Theory of Reformation.

1. Machiavelli (The Prince): Human Nature, the Prince, Morality & Religion
2. Martin Luther (of Secular Authority, How far is Obedience Due) : Passive
Obedience and the Right to Resist
Reference
1. William Ebenstein, Great Political Thinkers: Plato to the Present, London:

Rinehart Publication, 1951
2. G.H.Sabine, A History of Political Theory, London: George G. Harrap, 1969
3. W.A.Dunning, A History of Political Philosophies, Volumes I and II Allahabad :
Central Book Depot, 1976
4. D.R.Bhandari, History of European Political Philosophy, Bangalore: Bangalore
Printing and Publication, 1986
5. John Finnis, Aquinas: Moral, Political Theory
6. Brain R. Nelson, Western Political Thought from Socrates to the Age of Ideology
7. G. Sridathan, Western Political Thought and Theories
8. W.A. Dunning, Political Theories from Luther to Montesquieu
9. Hearnshaw F.J.C. the Social and Political Ideas of Medieval Thinkers, London,
1925
10. Butterfield H., The Statecraft of Machiavelli, Collier, New York, 1962
11. Gerhard Ritter, Luther: His Life and Work, New York, 1963.
12. L.H.Waring, The Political Theories of Martin Luther, New York, 1910.
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SECOND SEMESTER
Paper VIII (Compulsory): Dynamics of Constitutionalism in India
Unit I –
1. Demand for and Creation of the Constituent Assembly
2. Making of the Constitution
3. Philosophy of the Constitution
Unit II –
1. Position of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
2. Politics of Defection
3. Decline of Parliament and role of civil society
4. Structure of the Parliamentary Executive
5. Party System, Hung Lok Sabha and Coalition Politics
Unit III-
1. Structure and Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
2. Power of Judicial Review
3. Judicial Activism and Public Interest Litigation
Unit IV-
1. Distinct Federalism
2. Debate and Article 356
3. Demand for State Autonomy and Separatist Movements
References
1. The Constitution of India-Bare Act (Latest edition)

2. D.Basu, Shorter Constitution of India, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India, 1994
3. Bridge Kishore Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi:
Prentice-Hall of India: 2004
4. Constituent Assembly Debates, New Delhi: Lok Sabha Secretariat, 1989
6. M.V. Pylee, Our Constitution, Government and Politics, New Delhi : Universal,
2002
7. Robert Hardgrave, India : Government and Politics in a Developing Nation, Delhi
: Freedom Book Company, 1979
8. Atul Kohli, The Success of India’s Democracy, Cambridge: Cambridge
9. B.L.Padia, Contemporary Indian Politics, Agra : Sahitya Bhavan, 1988
10. C.P.Bhambri, Indian Politics Since Independence, New Delhi : Shipra, 1994
11. J.C. Johari, Indian Politics, Jalundar : Vishal, 1990
12. J.R. Siwach, Dynamics of Indian Government and Politics, Delhi: Sterling, 1985
13. Paul R. Brass, The Politics of India Since Independence, New Delhi : Foundation
Book, 1999
14. Madhu Limaye Decline of a Political System, Allahabad Weeler, 1992
15. S.K.Chaube, Constituent Assembly of India, (New Delhi : Manohar, 2000)
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ºÀÄ§â½î gÀvÀßvÉæAiÀÄ ¥À©èPÉÃ±À£ïì, 2007
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper IX (Compulsory): Indian Administration & E-Governance
Unit-I: Evolution of Indian Administration

1. Administration in Pre-Independent India
2. Administration in Independent India
3. Indian Administration in the 21st Century
Unit-II: Challenges before Governance

1. Crisis of Govern ability
2. Ethical Values in Public Administration
3. Coalition and Issues of Stability
Unit-III: Citizen Charter

1. Public Accountability
2. Open ness and Transparency
3. Civil Society and Non Government Organizations (NGO‟s)
Unit-IV: E- Governance
1. Information Technology and Administration
2. Impact of Globalisation on administration
3. E-Governance: Problems and Prospects
References
1. Arvind Sharma Inducing Client –Fucus in Bureaucry. The Citizens Charters in

India, New Delhi Karishkar, IIPA, 2002
2. P.S.Bhatanagar, Indian Administration: Issues and Options, Jiapur, Mngal Deep,
2003
3. Fisher Jule, Non Governments: NGO‟s and Political Development of the Third
World. USA; Kumarian, 1998
4. Chandoke Neera State and Civil Society: Explorations in Political Theory, New
Delhi: Sage 1995
5. Satya Raju R. Need for Ethics in Corporate Governance, Productivity, Vol. 40,
No.4, 2000
6. Bidyut Chakraborthy and others, Administrative Charge and innovation, New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2005
7. Sudipto Kaviraj Politics in India , New Delhi: Oxford University Press,1998
8. Niraj Jayal and Sudha Pai, Democratic Governance in India, Delhi Sage, 2001
9. S.R.Maheshwari, Indian Administration, New Delhi, Long Man, 1994
10. Surendra Munshi, Good Governance: Democratic Societies and Globalisation,
Sage, 2004
11. Subhas Bhatnagar, E-Governance: From vision to Implementation, Sage, 2004
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SECOND SEMESTER
Paper X (Compulsory): Contemporary Issues in International
Relations
Unit-I Globalization: Concepts and Perspectives
1. Globalization: Meaning, State System in a Globalized world and the role of Non-state
Actors
2. Challenges before Global Democracy and Global Civil Society: Recent developments
Unit-II International Relations and Information Revolution
1. Impact of Information Revolution on International Relations and Challenges before Policy

making
2. International Security: Concepts, threats and effects on international political economy
Unit-III Environmental Concerns in International Relations
1. Environmental Agenda, issues and challenges: from the Stockholm to Johannesburg

2. Women and Environment: Gender Issues, Transnational Women‟s Movement,
International Women‟s Conferences, Perspectives of the Developing Nations
Unit-IV Terrorism and Human Rights
1. Nature and Causes of Terrorism, international protection of Human Rights

2. Politics of Human Rights Promotion and the New Economic Order.
References
1. Thomas Oatley, International Political Economy, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2004

2. John Baylis & Steve Smith, (Eds) The Globalization of World Politics: An introduction to
international relations, Oxford University Press, 2001
3. Ken Booth (Ed.), Statecraft and security: The Cold War and Beyond, Cambridge:
Cambridge University, 1998
4. Athony G. MacGrew, Pavl G. Lewistal, Global Politics: Globalization and the Nation –
State, Cambridge: Polity Press, 1992
5. Baladev Nayar, Globalization and Nationalism: The Changing Balance in India’s
Economic Policy, 1950-2000, New Delhi: Sage, 2001
6. Purusottam Bhattacharya and others (Eds.), Globalization and India: A Multi
Dimensional Perspective, New Delhi: Lancer Books, 2000
7. Andrew Hurrell and Nagire Woods (Eds.), Inequality, Globalization and World Politics,
New York: Oxford University Press, 1999
8. Katja Fullberg and others (Eds.), Disassociation and Appropriation: Responses to
Globalization in Asia and Africa, Berlin: Zentrum Moderner Orient, 1999
9. V. D. Chopra, Rise of Terrorism and Secessionism in Eurasia, New Delhi: Gyan
Publishing House, 2000
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10. Laurence Whitehead, The International Dimensions of Democratization, Oxford: Oxford
11. Ian Clark, The Post Cold War Order: The Spoils of Peace, Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 2001
12. Anand Menon and Vincent Wright (Eds.), From Nation State to Europe, Oxford: Oxford
13. Peu Ghosh, International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India, 2011
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group A1: Political Sociology: Theory and
Practice
I. Political Sociology
1. Basic Concept of Political Sociology
2. Evolution of a Political Sociology as a Separate Discipline
3. Approaches to the Study of Political Sociology
II. Political Socialisation and Social Change

1. Concept of Socialisation
2. Theories of Social Change
3. Agents of Political Socialisation
III. Political Participation and Process

1. Political Participation and Mobilization
2. Social Structure and Political process in India
IV. Theory and Practice of Political Socialisation and Process

1. Gap between Theory and Practice and Remedial Measures
2. Role of Religion, Caste & Language
3. Theories of Elites: Wilfred Pareto, Thorstein-Veblen, C.M.Mill & Harold
Laxwell
REFERENCE
1. Lewis Coser (Ed) Political Sociology: Selected Essays, New York: Harper &Row
1996
2. Dowse Robert & others, Political Sociology, London: John Willey & Sons, 1971
3. T.S. Bottonore, Political Sociology, New York: Harper &Row, 1996
4. Jangam R.T. and others, Modern Political Analysis, New Delhi: Oxford & IBH,
1997
5. M. Otum Anthony, Introduction to Political Sociology, New Jersey: Prentice Hall,
1978
6. Ali Ashraf and others Political Sociology: New Grammar of Politics, Madras:
7. Eric A. Nordlinges, Comparative Politics and Sociology, New Jersey: Prentice
Hall, 1978
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8. Hageman Herbert, Political socialization: A Study in the Psychology of Political
Behaviour, Amerind Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, 1972
9. A. K .Mukhyopadhyaya, Political Sociology: An Introductory Analysis, Calcutta:
K.B. Bagchi, 1972
10. Bhaskar R, Sociology of Politics, New Delhi: Oxford & IBH, 1982
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group B1: Reforming the Constitution of
India
Unit-I
1. Need for and Imperatives of Review of the Constitution
2. Theory of Basic Structures of the Constitution of India
Unit-II
1. Amendment Procedure of the Constitution
2. Major Constitutional Amendment
Unit-III
1. Raj Mannar Committee Recommendations
2. Administrative Reforms Commission Recommendations
3. Y.B.Chvan Committee Recommendations
4. Swarana Singh Committee Recommendations
5. Karana Singh Committee Recommendations
6. Sarkaria Commission Recommendations
7. Report of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
Unit-IV
1. Suggestion for Reforming the Following
a. Governmental Machinery
b. Union State Relations
c. Fundamental Rights and Duties
d. Directive Principles of State Policy
e. Electoral Process and Political Parties
f. Reservations
g. Any Other
References
1. John Hawgood Modern Constitutions Since 1787 (London: MacMillan ,1939)

2. S.C.Kashyap, Reforming the Constitution, New Delhi: UBSPD, 1992
3. D.Basu, Shorter Constitution of India, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India, 1994
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4. The Constitution of India-Bare Act (Latest edition)
5. M.V. Pylee, Our Constitution, Government and Politics, New Delhi : Universal,
2002
6. S.C.Kashyap, Blue Print of Political Reforms, Delhi : Shipra, 2003
8. J.N.Pandey Constitutional Law of India (Allahabad: Central Law Agency, 2006)
9. Ian Copland and Others (Ed) Federalism: Cooperative Perspectives, Manas
University, Australia, 1999)
10. Seervai H.M. Constitutional Law of India Bombay N.M.Tripathi and Co. 1991
11. Report of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
(Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Company, 2002)
12. Government of India: Raj Mannar Committee Report
13. Government of India: Report of Administration Reforms Commission
14. Government of India: Sarkaria Commission Report
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group B2: Karnataka Government and Politics
Unit-I Theoretical Framework and History
1. Theoretical framework, Concepts and History of Politics in the state

2. Unification Movement, Challenges of development in the post-integration phase, Issues of
Identity (Case Studies)
Unit -II Structure of Government
1. Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and Status of the Office of the Governor

2. Administrative Reforms in Karnataka and challenges of Globalisation
Unit-III Issues in Government and Politics of the State
1. Nature of State, Center-State Relations, Inter State Disputes: Water and Border,
Regional Imbalance (Case Studies)
2. Politics of Language, Problems of Corruption, Role of Opposition, Coalition Politics
(Case Studies)
Unit-IV Political Parties and Pressure Groups
1. Politics of Mobilization, Backward Class and Other Movements, Media and Public
Opinion (Case Studies)
2. Regional and National Political Parties, Pressure Groups: Peasants, Corporate (Incs),
Caste and Religious
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References
1. Harish Ramaswamy, S.S.Patagundi, S.H.Patil, Karnataka Government and Politics

Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.2007.
2. Arun. P. Bali, (Ed.), Refashioning the New Economic order, Karnataka in transition,
Jaipur: Rawat Publishers, 2001.
3. Karnataka Patrika, Academy (In Kannada), Karnataka Parampare, Bangalore: Karnataka
Press Academy, 2001.
4. Raghavendra Rao. K., Imaging Unimaginable Communities, Hampi, Kannada University,
2000.
5. JeevanKumar and Susheela Subramanya, Vision Karnataka 2025, Strategies and Action
Plans for Sustainable Development, Bangalore, Southern Economics, 2000.
6. H.M.Rajashekhara, (Kannada), Indian Government and Politics, Mysore: Kiran
Prakashan, 1999.
7. H.S.Gopal Rao, (Kannada), The History of Karnataka Unification, Bangalore,
Navakarnataka Publications, 1996.
8. Shivananda Gubbannavar, Navalagund, Naragund, Raita Horata, (In Kannada), Dharwad,
Akshaya Prakashan, 1995.
9. R.R.Diwakar, (Kannada), The Story of Karnataka Unification, Bangalore, Lokashikshana
Trust, 1992.
10. Shivananda Gubbannavar, Karnataka Rajyadalita Krama; (In Kannada) Bangalore, IBH
Prakashan, 1985.
11. James Manor, Political Change in an Indian State, Manohar Book Service, New Delhi,
1977.
12. Iqbal Narain, State Politics in India, New Delhi, Meenakshi Prakashan,1976.
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group B3: Dynamics of Federalism in India
Unit I- Indian Federalism

1. Historical Perspective
2. Framing of a Federal Constitution
Unit II- Nature of Indian Federalism: The Constitutional Frame

1. Legislative Relations
2. Administrative Relations
3. Financial Relations
Unit III- Centre-State Relations in India

1. Functional Dimensions of Indian Federal System
2. Need for Reform
a. Administrative Reforms Commission (1969)
b. Rajmannar Committee
c. West Bengal Memorandum
d. Sarkaria Commission
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Unit – IV : Dynamics of Indian Federalism
1. Demand for State Autonomy
2. Coalition Politics and Federal system
3. Challenges to Indian Federalism
4. Future of Federalism
References
1. K.R.Bombwall, The Foundations of Indian Federalism, Bombay: Asia, 1967

2. Babulal Fadia, State Politics in India, New Delhi: Radiant Publication, 1984
3. Sharada Rath, Federalism, Today: Approaches, Issues and Trends, New Delhi:
Sterling Publication, 1984
4. M.G.Khan, The Party System and the Federal Process in India since 1968,
Dharwad: Karnatak University, 1988 (Unpublished Ph.D. thesis)
5. Verinder Grover, Federal System, State Autonomy and Center State Relations in
India, New Delhi: Deep & Deep, 1990
6. S.H..Patil, Central Grants and State Autonomy, New Delhi: Atlantic Publication,
1995
7. Chandra Pal, State Autonomy in Indian Federation: Emerging Trends, New Delhi:
Deep & Deep, 1984
8. Rasheeduddin Khan, Rethinking Indian Federalism, Shimla: Inter University
Centre for Humanities and Social Sciences, 1997
9. Radheeduddin Khan, Dimensions of Federal Nation Building, New Delhi: Manak
Publication, 1998
10. Nirmal Mukherjee and Balveer Arora, Federalism in India: Origin and
Development, Delhi: Vikas, 1992
11. Santhanam K., Union State Relations in India, Bombay: Asia, 1960
12. R.N.Misra, Regionalism and State Politics in India, New Delhi: Ahis, 1984
13. O.P.Tiwari, Federalism and Center - State Relations in India: Towards a new
Era of Mutual Cooperation, New Delhi: Deep & Deep, 1996
14. Lawrence Saez, Federalism without a Center: The Impact of Political and
Economic Reform on India’s Federal System, New Delhi: Sage, 2002
15. D.Sundar Ram (Ed) Federal System and Coalition Government in India, New
Delhi: Kanishka publishers, 2007
16. T. Jacob, Federalism and Government, New Delhi: B.R.World of Books, 2007
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group B4: Parliamentary Procedure in India
Unit I-
1. Comparative Position of the two Houses of Parliament
2. Parliamentary Privileges
3. Role of the Speaker: A Critical Review
Unit II-
1. Types of Bills
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2. Legislative Procedure
3. Private Member‟s Bill Procedure
4. Constitution Amendment Bill Procedure
Unit III-
1. Preparation and Presentation of the Budget
2. Demands for Grants and Cut Motions
3. Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill
Unit IV-
1. Parliamentary Committees
2. Types of Parliamentary Questions
3. Question Hour in Parliament
4. Adjournment Motions and Debates
5. Call attention motion
References
1. Lok Sabha Secretariat. Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.
New Delhi: L.S. Secretariat, 2000
2. Rajya Sabha Secretrait. Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the
Council of States, New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Secretariat, 2004
3. Kaul M.N., and Shakdhar S.L. Practice and Procedure of Parliament. New Delhi:
Metropolitan, 1983
4. Mukharjee.A.R., and Ajit Ranjan. Parliamentary Procedure in India. Calcutta:
Oxford University Press, 1983
5. Kaul.M.N. Parliamentary Institutions and Procedure. New Delhi: National, 1979
6. Basu.D.D. Shorter Constitution of India. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India, 1994
7. Gordon Charles ed., Erskine May’s Treatise on the Law, Privileges, Proceedings
and Usage of Parliament. London: Butterworths, 1983
8. Jain.R.B. Indian Parliament: Innovations, Reforms and Development. Calcutta:
Minerva, 1976
9. Wilding.N., and Laundy.P. An Encyclopedia of Parliament. London: Cassell,
1972
10. Stragis.A.F. Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure. New York: Mac-Graw
Hill, 1950
11. Bhatnagar A.K. Rajya Sabha: A Critical study. Allahabad: Chugh, 1977
12. The Constitution of India-Bare Act (Latest Edition)
13. Constituent Assembly Debates, New Delhi: Lok Sabha Secretariat, 1989
14. Basu.D.D. Commentary on the Constitution of India- (Volume G) Parliamentary
Procedure, Calcutta: R.N.Sarkar, 1992
15. Basu.D.D. Commentary on the Constitution of India-( Volume F) Parliamentary
Procedure, Calcutta: R.N.Sarkar, 1992
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SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group B5: Social Movements in India
Unit–I Social Movements: Introduction
1. Meaning, Nature, Significance and Scope of Social Movements and Social Structure
2. Components of Social Movements, Difference between Social and political Movements,
Social Movement and Social Change
Unit-I–II Approaches to the study of social Movements
1. Approaches Traditional, Modern, Marxist, non-Marxist and Relative deprivation

2. Role of society and state in understanding the social movements, Social Movement and
Collective Action
Unit-III Typologies
1. Quality Issues; Revolt, Rebellion, Reform and Revolution Contextual Issues;

Nationalist, Civil Rights, Untouchability, Environmental, linguistic
2. Peasant, Tribal, Dalit, Backward Caste/class, Women movements
Unit–IV Social Movements today
1. Classical and New Social Movements, Concept of Social Power and Moral Motivation,
Coalitions and Conflicts among social Movements
2. Social development and Social Movement, Role of state and Market in Social
Movements, Ideology V/s Technology in Social Movements, Challenges before Indian
State in dealing with Social Movements
References
1. Shah, Ghanashyam, Social movements in India: A review of literature. New Delhi:

Sage Publications, , 1990.
2. Steven Buechler, Social movements in advanced capitalism. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press, 2000.
3. Rao, MSA Social Movements in India. New Delhi: Manohar Publications.1974.
4. Baulis JA. The Sociology of Social movements, London: Macmillan Publications,
1972.
5. Oommen, T K, Nation, Civil Society and Social Movements. New Delhi: Sage
Publication, 2004.
6. Buchler Steven M, Social Movements in Advanced Capitalism. Oxford: Oxford
7. Omvedt Gail, „Struggle against dam or struggle for water? Environment and the
State in Rajendra Vhora and Suhas Palshikar ed India: Democracy, meaning and
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practices, New Delhi: Sage Publication, 2004.
8. Guru Gopal, New Dalit Politics. in RajendraVhora and Suhas Palshikar ed India;
Democracy, meaning and practices, New Delhi: Sage Publication, 2004.
9. Scott Alan. Ideology and New Social Movements. London: Routledge Publications
1990.
10. Crossly Nick. Making Sense of Social Movements. London: Open University
Press, 2002.
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group C1: Major Issues in Indian
Administration
Unit-I : Political and Administrative Executive
1. Relation Between Ministers and Civil Servants

2. Influence of Public Opinion on Administration
3. Development of Administrative leadership
Unit-II: Discipline
1. Employee Unions, Favoritism and Nepotism, Political Interference

2. Lack of Commitment, Location of Responsibility, Span of Control
3. Interaction between Civil Servants and Society
Unit-III : Corruption
1. Causes and Forms

2. Remedial Measures, Provision for redresss of citizens grievances
3. Institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta
Unit-IV : Changing Dimensions and Problems of Administration:
1. Human Rights, Democracy and Development

2. Automation of Civil Service
3. Problems of Civil Service and growing challenges
References
1. Avashti A. Central Administration (New Delhi: Tata MC Graw, 1980)

2. Gel S.L. Modern Managemetn Tourniquets (New Delhi: Deep and Deep, 1987)
3. Monterio J.B. Corruption, Control of MalAdministration, (Bombay, Manakhtas,
1976)
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4. Vepa Ram K.Change and Challenges in Indian Administration, (New Delhi,
Manohar, 1988)
5. Hoshiyar Singh and Singh D.P. (Eds) Indian Administration, Current Issues and
Problems (Jaipur, Alekh, 1990)
6. Dubhashi P.lR. Administrative REfirms (Delhi, B.R.Publ, 1986)
7. Krishna Iyer V.R. Public Administration with special reference to India (New
Delhi, Criterion Pub, 1988)
8. Narain Govind, Leadership in Administratioin (Cabinet- Secretariat, 1974)
Boston, H.Miffin, 1964)
9. Riggs F.W. Administration in Developing Countries: The theory of Prismatic
society
10. Avasthi A.and Rangrao. S.P. Crisis Administration in India (New Delhi, Sterling,
1983)
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group C2: Financial Administration in India
Unit-I Introduction
1. Nature and Scope of Financial Administration
2. Principles and practice of Financial Administration
3. Significance of Financial Administration
Unit-II Public Finance

1. Principles of Public Finance
2. Sources of Govt. Revenue – Tax and Non tax
3. Principle of Taxation
Unit III- Budget

1. Budgetary Process: The Format
2. Preparation, Presentation, enhancement and implementation of Budget
3. The performance Budget: Meaning and Characteristic
Unit IV-Organization
1. The Finance Ministry: Organization and Functions
2. Organization and Accounting and Auditing in India Comptroller and Auditor
General, Accountant General and the Audit Department
3. Finance Committees: The Estimates Committee, The Public Accounts Committee,
The Public Undertaking committee.
References
1. Sundram K.P.M. Indian Public Finance and Financial Administration, Delhi, 1973
2. U.N.O. Public Budgeting in Developing Countries, 1986
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3. International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences: “Budgeting” Budgeting in
Government Vol.2, New York, Macmillian, 1968
4. Goode R. Governmental Finance in Developing Countries, New Delhi, Tata
M.C.Grow Hill, 1986
5. Thavarraj M.J.K. Financial Administration, Delhi at Maram and Sons, 1975
6. Mookarji S.S. Indian Public Finance and Financial Administration, Delhi, Surjeet
Publishers, 1977
7. Naomi Ceider and Aaron Wildaysky, Planning and Budgeting in Poor Countries,
New York, Wiley, 1974
8. Eremont J. Lyden and Earnest G.Miller (Eds) Public Budgeting, Programme
Planning & Evaluation, Chicago, Rand MC Nally College Pub. 1978
9. Handa K.L. Programme and Performance Budgeting New Delhi, Uppal, 1979
10. Sastry K.S. Performance Budgeting for planed Development, New Delhi Radient
Pub. 1979
11. S.H.Patil, Central Grant and State Autonomy (New Delhi) Atlantic, 1995
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group D1: Diplomacy : Theory and Practice
Unit-I
Meaning and Nature of Diplomacy

Objectives of Diplomacy
Evolution of Diplomacy
Transition between old and new Diplomacy
Unit-II
Classification of Diplomats and Consuls

Recruitment of Diplomats and Consuls
Functions of Diplomacy
Foreign office and Diplomacy
Characteristics of an Ideal Diplomat
Unit-III
Establishment and termination of Diplomatic and consular relations

Diplomatic privileges and Immunities.
Treaty-making and its interpretation and termination
Diplomacy at the UNO
Techniques and Instruments of Diplomacy
Unit-IV
Totalitarian and Democratic Diplomacy

Diplomacy by conference and summit Diplomacy
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Consultative or collective Diplomacy
Personal Diplomacy and Diplomacy by Courts.
References
1. Harold Nicholson, Diplomacy, London: Oxford University Press, 1963.

2. C.H.Nicholson, The Evolution of Diplomatic Methods, London: Constable,
1954.
3. K.M.Pannikar, Principles and Practice of Diplomacy, Bombay: Asia
Publishing House, 1956.
4. Hans J. Margenthau, Politics Among Nations, Calcutta: Scientific Book
Agency, 1966.
5. S.E.Satow, Guide to Diplomatic Practice, London: Longman, 1954.
6. C.H.Nicholson, The Congress of Vienna: A Study in Allied Unity 1812-1822,
New York: Harcourt Brace, 1946.
7. Sir George Yound, Diplomacy: Old and New, New York: Harcourt Brace,
1921.
8. B.R.Saletore, Diplomacy in Ancient India, Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
9. S.L.Roy, Diplomacy, New Delhi: Streling, 1984.
10. Johnson, E.A.J. (Ed) The Dimensions of Diplomacy (Baltimore: Johns
Hopkins Press, 1967)
11. Krishnamurthy C.V.G., Dynamics of Diplomacy, Delhi: National Publishing
House, 1968)
12. R.Shamastry, Kautilya‟s Artha Sastra
13. Groch G.P., Studies in Diplomacy and State Craft 1942.
14. G.R.Berridge, Diplomacy: Theory and Practice, Palgrave MacMillan, 2010.
15. L.S.Rathore, The Foundations of Diplomacy, (New Delhi: Jain Brothers,
1974).
SECOND SEMESTER
Paper XI (Optional) Group D2: Regional Organizations
I 1. Need for Regional Organizations

2. Concept and Approaches to the Study of Regional Organization
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II South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
1. Origin, Philosophy and its Problems
2 Preamble, Objectives and Principles
3. South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA), South Asian
Free Trade Areas (SAFTA) and Economic Achievements of SAARC
III Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
1. Origin, Objectives and Problems
2 ASEAN and Asian Economy: An Evaluation
IV Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
1. Philosophy and Emerging Role of OPEC in the New World Order
2 Impact of Globalisation on OPEC, Problems and Prospects
References
1. Eric Gonsalves, Jetly Nancy (Eds.), Dynamics of South Asian: Regional
Cooperation and SAARC, New Delhi: Sage Pub., 1999
2. Rama S.Melkote, Regional Organisations : A Third World Perspectives,
New Delhi: sterling, 1990
3. S.N.Raghavan , Regional, Economic Cooperation among SAARC
Countries, New Delhi: Allied Pub. 1995
4. Shrihara & F.I.Ibrahim, Other-face of OPEC: Financial Assistance to the
Third World, London: Longman Publication, 1982
5. KP.Saksena, Cooperation in Development: Problems and Prospects for
India and ASEAN, New Delhi: Sage Publication, 1986
6. Binal Prasad, (Ed.), Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Problems and
Prospects,New Delhi: Vikas, 1989
7. Louise Fawcett & Andraw Hurrell, (Ed), Regionalism in World Politics:
Regional Organisations and International Order, New Delhi: OUP, 1996
8. B .C.Upreti, (Ed), SAARC: Dynamics of Regional Cooperation in South
Asia, Vol. 1, Delhi: Kalinga Publication, 2000
9. Stephen George & Ian Bache, Politics in the European Union, New Delhi:
OUP, 2001
10. John Peterson & Michael Shackleton (Ed.), The Institutions of European
Union, New Delhi: OUP, 2002
11. Hellen Wallace & William Wallace, (Eds.), Policy-Making in the European
Union, New Delhi: OUP, 2000
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OPEN ELECTIVE FOR STUDENTS OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS
SECOND SEMESTER
Open Elective: Human Rights: Theory and Practice
UNIT – I
1. Rights and Obligations
2. Theories of Rights
3. Views of John Locke, J.S. Mill, Mahatma Gandhi and B.R.Ambedkar on rights.
4. Evolution of the concept of Human Rights
UNIT –II
1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenants thereon
2. Human Rights of Women, Children and the Minorities
3. Human Rights Violations
4. Human Rights Monitoring Mechanism of the United Nations System.
UNIT – III
1. Human Rights and the Judiciary
2. Non – Governmental Organizations and Human Rights
3. Human Rights and the Media
4. Human Rights Education
UNIT – IV
1. Human Rights and the Constitution of India
2. States of Human Rights in India.
3. National and State Human Rights Commissions in India
References
1. Jeremy Waldron „Theories of Rights‟ (New York: Oxford University Press, 1984)
2. Leah Levin „Human Rights‟ (New Delhi: National Book Trust and UNESCO,
1998)
3. Darren J O‟Byrne „Human Rights: an introduction” (Delhi: Pearson Education,
2003)
4. Umesh Chandra „Human Rights‟ (Alla habad : Allahabad Law Agency
Publications, 2000)
5. Arjun Dev and others, Eds. „Human Rights‟: A Source Book‟ (New Delhi:
NCERT, 1966)
6. Borgonain B „Human Rights‟: Social Justice and Political Challenges ( New
Delhi: Kanishka Publishers 1999)
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7. Jawahar Kaul „Human Rights: Issues and Perspectives‟ New Delhi: Regevey
Publications, 1995)
8. Ansari M.R. „Protecting Human Rights (New Delhi : Maxford Books, 2006)
9. Sinha P.C. India‟s Human Rights Regime (Two Parts) (New Delhi : Kanishka
Publishers, 2003)
10. Saksena K.P., Ed., „Human Rights and the Constitution : Vision and the Reality‟
(New Delhi: Gyan Publishing House, 2003)
11. Arun Ray „National Human Rights Commission of India‟ (Delhi : Khama
Publishers, 2005)
12. Chakravarti R. „Human Rights and the United Nations‟ Calcutta Progressive,
1958
13. Rajwath Mamta, Ed., Burning Issue of Human Rights‟ (Delhi : Kalpaz, 2001)
14. Sharma Vinod „Human Rights Violations : A Global Phenomenon‟ (New Delhi :
A.P.H., 2002)
15. Cranston Maurice „Human Rights Today‟ (Bombay: Manaktalas, 1966)
16. Agarwal R.S. „Human Rights in the Modern World‟ (New Delhi : Chetana, 1979)
17. Sachar Rajindra „Human Rights: Perspectives and challenges‟ (New Delhi: Gyan
Publishing House, 2004)
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THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XII (Compulsory) : Modern Indian Political Thought
I. Revolutionary Thinkers
1. Bal Ganghadhar Tilak: Revolutionary Nationalism
2. Subhash Chandra Bose: Revolutionary Nationalism
3. V.D.Savarkar: National Integrity and Patriotism
II. Liberal traditionalists

1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale: Constitutionalism
2. Mahatma Gandhi: Theory of State and Satyagraha
3. Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad and Mohamad Iqbal: Their Political Ideas
III. Secular Spiritual thinkers

1. M.N. Roy: Radical Humanism
2. Jawahar Lal Neharu: Democratic Socialism
3. Swami Vivekananda: Spiritual Nationalism
IV. Social Thinkers

1. Jayaprakash Narayan: Total Revolution
2. Ram Manohar Lohia: Socialism
3. Dr.Ambedkar and Dr.Jagajivan Ram: Theory of Social Justice
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REFERENCES
1. V.P.Varma, Modern Indian Political Thought, Agra: Laxmi Narain Agrawal,
1978
2. G.C.Nayak, Indian Political Tradition, New Delhi: Kalyani publishers, 1994
3. Grover Verinder, Modern Indian Thinkers, (30 Vols), New Delhi: Deep and
Deep, 1990
4. Jawaharlal Nehru, Autobiography, Bombay: Allied, 1962
5. G.B.Nandana, Political Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, Dharwad: Devi
Prakashan, 2002
6. M.N.Roy, Radical Humanism, New Delhi: Eastern Economist Pamphlets, 1952
7. Dr.V.S.Patil, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, His Contribution to Indian
Nationalism, Delhi: Sterling, 1988
8. T.V.Parvate, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Ahmedabad; Navjeevan, 1958
9. U.Sharma, Modern Indian Political Thought, Agra: Laxmi Narain Agarwal, 1997
10. Dev Raj Bali, Modern Indian Thought (From Rammohan Roy to Jayaprakash
Narayan), Bangalore: Sterling publishers Pvt. Ltd. 1988
11. Dr.Ram Chandar Gupta, Indian Political Thought, Agra: Laxmi Narain Agarwal,
1999
12. Dr.V.T.Patil, Explorations in Nehruvin Thought, New Delhi:
13. Dr.A.V.Rathna Reddy, Political Philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, Bangalore:
Sterling publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1984
14. J.Bandopadhaya, Social and Political Thoughts of Gandhi, New Delhi: Allied
Publications, 1969
15. Jayaprakash Narayan, Sicialism, Sarvodaya and Democracy: selected works,
Bombay: Asia Publication, 1964
16. Dr.Nau Nihal Singh, Jagjivan Ram, Symbol of Social Change, Delhi: Sandeep
Publication, 1977
17. B.Bakshi, Jagjivan Ram, The Harijan Leader, New Delhi : Anmol Publication,
1992
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XIII (Compulsory) : Contemporary Western Political Thought
Unit –I: Contractualists

1. Thomas Hobbes - (The Leviathan): Human Nature, State of Nature, Social
Contract and Absolute Sovereignty
2. John Locke- (Two Treatises on Government): Human Nature, State of
Nature, Social Contract, Natural Rights, Property and Right of Revolution
3. Jean Jacques Rousseau- (Social Contract): Human Nature, State of Nature,
Social Contract and Theory of General will
Unit II - Theory of Separation of Powers, Conservatism and Utilitarianism
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1. Charles De Montesquieu(The Spirit of Laws) : Liberty and Theory of
Separation of Powers
2. Edmund Burke (Reflections on the French Revolution and Speeches on the
American Revolution) : Theory of State, Conservatism
3. Utilitarianism-Jeremy Bentham and J.S.Mill
Unit III – Idealists

1. Immanuel Kant (Metaphysical First Principles of the Theory of Law and For
Perpetual Peace) : Moral Freedom and State
2. G.W.F. Hegel (Outline of the Philosophy of Right) : Dialectic Interpretation of
History and State
3. T.H.Green (Principles of Political Obligation): Positive Freedom, State and
Political Obligation
Unit IV- Socialists

1. Karl Marx( The Communist Manifesto): Materialistic interpretation of History,
Imperialism and Communism
2. V.I. Lenin (State and Revolution) : Theory of Revolution, Imperialism and
Democratic Centralism
3. Harold J. Laski -(State in theory and in practice): Pluralist theory of Sovereignty,
State and Rights
References
1. William Ebenstein Modern Political Thought: Great Issues, New York: Holt
publication, 1960
2. Francis W. Coker, Recent Political Thought, Calcutta: World publication, 1962
3. J.H.Hallowell, Main Currents in Modern Political Thought, New York: Holt
publication, 1959
4. Margaret Spahr, (Ed), Readings in Recent Political philosophy, New York:
Macmillan, 1948
5. V.D.Mahajan, Recent Political Thought, Delhi: Premier publication, 1963
6. J.P.Suda, Modern Political Thoughts, Meerut: K.Nath & Co., 1973
7. Ram Prakash Sharma, Modern Western Political Thought, Delhi: Sterling
publication, 1966
8. W.A.Dunning, A History of Political Philosophies, III Volume, Allhabad: Central
Book Depot, 1976
9. G.H.Sabine, A History of Political Theory, London: George G.Harrap, 1951
10. Subrata Mukherjee and Sushila Ramaswamy, A History of Political Thought:
Plato to Marx, New Delhi: Prentice Hall, 1999
11. Scruton Roger, Dictionary of Political Thought, London: Macmillan 1982
12. Michael Rosen & Jonathan Wolff (Ed.), Political Thought, New Delhi: OUP,
1999
13. Jonathan Wolff, An Introduction to Political Philosophy, New Delhi: OUP, 1996
14. Prof. Murray Forsyth & Maurice Keens Soper, The Political Classics; A Guide to
Essential Texts from Plato to Rousseau, New Delhi: OUP, 1992
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15. David Mc Lellan, Karl Marx: Selected Writings, New Delhi: OUP, 2000
16. Brian R. Nelson, Western Political Thought From Socrates to the Age of
Ideology, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2004
17. G.Sridathan, Western Political Thought & Theories, New Delhi: Deep & Deep,
2006
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XIV (Compulsory) : Contemporary Political Theories
Unit- I Political Theory:
1. Rise of political theory, Inter disciplinary character of political Theory and Process of
Theorization
2. Post Modernism, Cultural Studies and multi culturalism
Unit –II Recent Theories in Political Science
1. Civil society: Hegel and Gramsci

2. Post colonialism: Edward Said
Unit-III Perspectives on Democracy
1. Public sphere: Jurgen Habermas, Justice as fairness: John Rawls and Theories of
Alienation(Case Studies)
2. Human Rights, Terrorism, and Feminism
Unit-IV Global Theory; emerging issues
1. Globalization: Anthony Giddens

2. End of history: Francis Fukuyama
References
1. Sarah, Joseph, Political Theory and Power, New Delhi, Foundation Books,2006
2. Andre, Beteille, Ideology and Social Science, New Delhi, Penguin Books,2006
3. Brass, Paul R.and Achin Vanaik (eds.) Competing Nationalism in South Asia, New
Delhi, Orient Longmans, 2002.
4. Steven Seidman and Jeffery C. Alexander, The New Social theory reader New York,
2001.
5. Rajeev Bhargava, Secularism: A Critic, New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1998.
6. Norman P.Barry, An Introduction to Modern Political Theory, London, Mc Millan,
1998.
7. Stephen Eric Bronner, Twentieth Century Political Theory A Reader, Routledge New
York and London 1997.
8. Partha Chaterjee, Nationalism and its Fragments, New Delhi, Oxford University Press,
1997.
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9. Edward W. Said, Orientalism, Penguin Books, New Delhi, 1995.
10. J.L.Chohen and A Arato, Civil Society and Political Theory, Cambridge, M.I.T. Pres,
1992.
11. Avineris and D.E.Shali A., Communitarianism and Individualism, New Delhi, Oxford
12. David Held (Ed.), Political Theory Today, Cambridge, Polity Press, 1991.
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XV (Compulsory) : Modern Political Analysis
Unit I-
1. Traditional and Modern views about the meaning of Politics
2. Major Approaches to Political Analysis
3. Significance of Political Analysis
Unit II
1. Characteristics of a Political System
2. David Easton‟s Input and Out put Analysis
3. Gabriel Almond‟s classification of Political Systems
4. Theory of Structural-Functionalism
Unit III-
1. Factors Influencing Political participation
2. Modes of Participation
3. Political Apathy
Unit IV-
1. Types of Political Culture
2. Agents of Political Socialization
3. Lucian Pye‟s Development Syndrome
4. David Apter‟s Paradigm of the Developing Countries
5. Inter–Connection between Political Decay and Political Development
References
1. Jayapalan, Comprehensive Modern Political Analysis, New Delhi: Atlantic 2002

2. Dahl R.A. Modern political analysis New Delhi: Printice Hall of India 1997
3. Kohl E. J. A Framework of Political Analysis, New Jersey: Prentice Hall 1978
4. Charlesworth J.C .ed. Contemporary Political Analysis New York : Free Press
1967
5. Gandhi M.G. Modern Political Analysis, New Delhi: Oxford and IBH 1981
6. Ray S.N. Modern Comparative Politics New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India 1999
7. Dahl R.A and others Readings in Modern Political Analysis, New Jersey: Printice
Hall 1997
8. Young R. Approaches to the study of Politics, Evanston: North Western
University Press 1958
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9. Jangam R.T. and others Modern Political Analysis, New Delhi: Oxford & IBH
1997
10. Young O.R. System of Political Science, New Jersey: Prentice Hall 1968
11. Buckly W, Modern Systems Analysis New Jersey: Prentice Hall 1967
12. David Easton Ed Varieties of Political Theory, New Jersey: Prentice Hall 1966
13. Almond G.A. and Powell G.B. Comparative Politics; A Developmental
Approach, New Delhi: Amerind Publishing Co.1966
14. Greenstein F.I and Polsby N.W. Eds. Handbook of Political Science 8 Volumes
California: Addison Wesley 1975
15. Pye L.W. Aspects of Political Development, Boston: Little Brown 1964
16. David Easton, A Systems Analysis of Political Life, Calcutta: JohnWiley,1965
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group A1: Socialism: Theory and Practice
Unit-I
Meaning and Nature of Socialism.

Features of Classical Socialism.
History of Socialism.
Unit-II
Utopian Socialism
Democratic Socialism
Parliamentary Socialism
Fabian Socialism
Unit-III
Social Democracy
Socialism as economic system
Libertarian Socialism
Syndicalism
Unit-IV
Revolutionary Socialism
Scientific Socialism
Guild Socialism
Decline and re-emergence of Socialism
References
1. G.D.H. Cole, History of Socialist Thought, New York: Palgrave
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MacMillan, 2003.
2. Michael Harrington, Socialism (N.Y.: Bantam Books, 1972)
3. Makoto Itoh, Political Economy of Socialism (London: MacMillan, 1995)
4. Michael Newman, Socialism (New York: OUP, 2005)
5. Cross-land, Authom, The Future of Socialism (New York: constable 2006)
6. Kitchens Gavin, Rethinking Socialism, (London: Meuthen, 1983)
7. Albert Fried, Socialist Thought (NY: Doubledon Anchor, 1964)
8. Bernstein Edward, Evolutionary Socialism (NY: B.W.Heubsch, 1909)
9. Haward Machael (ed), Socialism (NY: Humanity Books, 2001)
10. Leon P.lBaradat, Political Ideologies, (ND: Precentice-Hall, 2008)
11. Ebenstein William „Today‟s Isues‟ (New Jersey: Prenctice Hall, 1980)
12. Shaw George Bernard „Essays on Fashion Socialism (London: Constable
1949)
13. Mackenzie, Norm Socialism (London: Hutchinsm 1949)
14. Markham S.F. “Hearth of Socialism (London: ACC Black, 1930)
15. Lochthein Geroge „Crisis of Socialism (London: Weitherfed, 1969)
16. Lonhards REbert „Socialism (Londin: Pitman, 1931).
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group A2: Marxism and Critical Theory
Unit–I Marx on Human Nature
1. . Meaning, nature and significance of Marxism, Marx on human nature, Marx‟s

philosophy of history, Historical Materialism, the state, consciousness and the
dynamics of history,
2. The economic theory of the older Marx: Analysis of Capital, classical critiques
of Marx coming from Popper, Hayek and Berlin
Unit –II Change and Continuity in Marx
1. Versions of Neo-and Post-Marxism: Freudo-Marxism of the Frankfurt School and the

problem of alienation
2. Key works by Horkheimer/Adorno, Marcuse, Fromm and the remaining beacon

of the Frankfurt School, Juergen Habermas
Unit–III Contemporary discourses on Marx and Marxism
1. Historical Materialism, Analytical Marxism, stress on methodological issues

(Sayer, Cohen, Elster)
2. Question of ideology and (false) consciousness addressed by contemporary
authors like Eagleton and Althusser
Unit–IV Critical Theory
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1. Max Horkheimer: Traditional and Critical Theory, Herbert Marcuse: Eros and
Civilization , Erich Fromm: Escape from Freedom
2. Juergen Habermas: Towards a Reconstruction of Historical Materialism, Marxism
and its prospects
References
1. Andre, Beteille, Ideology and Social Science, New Delhi, Penguin Books,2006
2. Brass, Paul R.and Achin Vanaik (eds.) Competing Nationalism in South Asia, New
Delhi, Orient Longmans, 2002.
3. Steven Seidman and Jeffery C. Alexander, The New Social theory reader New York,
2001.
4. Rajeev Bhargava, Secularism: A Critic, New Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1998.
5. Norman P.Barry, An Introduction to Modern Political Theory, London, Mc Millan, 1998.
6. Stephen Eric Bronner, Twentieth Century Political Theory A Reader, Routledge New
York and London 1997.
7. Partha Chaterjee, Nationalism and its Fragments, New Delhi, Oxford University Press,
1997.
8. Antonio Negri, "Marx on the Cycle and on the Crisis," in Toni Negri, REVOLUTION
RETRIEVED: SELECTED WRITINGS ON MARX, KEYNES, CAPITALIST
CRISIS AND NEW SOCIAL SUBJECTS, 1967-83, Red Notes, London 1987
9. Antonio Negri, "Crisis of the Planner State: Communism and Revolutionary
Organizations," in Toni Negri, REVOLUTION RETRIEVED: SELECTED
WRITINGS ON MARX, KEYNES, CAPITALIST CRISIS AND NEW SOCIAL
SUBJECTS, 1967-83, London 1987
10. Antonio Negri, "John M. Keynes and the Capitalist Theory of the State in 1929," in
Toni Negri, REVOLUTION RETRIEVED: SELECTED WRITINGS ON MARX,
KEYNES, CAPITALIST CRISIS AND NEW SOCIAL SUBJECTS, 1967-83, London
1987
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group B1: Urban Government and Politics in
Karnataka
Unit-I: Evolution of Urban Governments in Karnataka
1. Evolution of Urban Government in India, Mysore/Karnataka Municipal Corporation

Acts of 1949, 1964 and 1976.
2. The 74th Constitution Amendment, 1992, the Karnataka Nagarpalika Act, 1994, functions and
finance of Urban Bodies, evaluation of the Acts of 1992 and 1994.
Unit-II Political Process and Politics of Urban Governments
1. Contemporary status of Urban Local Governance in Karnataka, elections, political parties

and urban politics (Case Studies)
2. Relationship between politics and administration. Tension areas, suggested reforms (Case
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Studies)
Unit-III Personnel Administration and Management
1. Personnel Administration and Management in the Urban Governments, Problems and

Challenges: Functional and Financial (Case Studies)
2. Effects of Globalisation on Management of Urban Governments, Role and Responsibilities of
the Elected Representatives and Civil Society (Case studies)
Unit-IV Urban Local Governments and Development
1. Process of urbanization, supervision and control, Privatization of urban services, Public private
partnerships (Case studies)
2. Challenges of Urban Development, Migration, water Supply, Urban Transportation,
sustainable urban development Vs Ecological Challenges (Case studies)
Reference:
1. Michael, Mann and Evelin Hust. Eds. 2006. Urbanization and Governance in India, New
Delhi, Manohar.
2. Indu, Banga. Ed. 2006. The City in Indian History, New Delhi, Manohar.
3. Denisk, Vidal and Veronique Dupont and Emma Tarto 2006. Delhi: Urban Space and
Human Destinies, New Delhi, Monahar
4. Robert, Neuwirth. 2006. Shadow Cities: A Billion Squatters, A New Urban World,
Routledge.
5. Isa, Baud and Hans Schenk. Eds. 2006. Solid Waste Management: Modes, Assessments,
Appraisals and Linkages in Bangalroe, new Delhi, Monahar.
6. Ramesh Arora and Rajni Goyal, 1995, Indian Public Administration, New Delhi, Wishwa
Prakashan.
7. Government of Karnatka, 1994. The Karnataka Nagarpalika Act of 1994.
8. C.P.Barthwal, ed., 1993. Public Administration in India, new Delhi: Ashish.
9. Government of India. 1993. power to the People: The Nagarpalika Act, New Delhi,
Ministry of Urban Development.
10. Pradeep Sachdeva. 1993. Urban Local Government and Administration in India,
Allahabad: Kitab Mahal.
11. K.S.R.N. Sharma ed., 1986 Financing Urban Development in India, New Delhi: IIPA.
12. Government of Karnataka, Municipal Corporation Acts of 1949, 1964 and 1976.
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THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group B2: Contemporary Challenges to
Indian Federalism
Unit-I
Territorial Asymmetries of Indian Federalism-Art. 1 and Art. 370 of the Constitution-

Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir.
Representation of States in Rajya Sabha.
Unit-II
Centralization Tendencies in the Division of Powers: Emergency Provisions: Art.

352; Art. 356 and Art. 360 of the Constitution.
Role of Governor, 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts.
Unit-III
Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces: Planning Process: Planning Commission, Finance

Commission, the National Development Council, and Impact of Globalization.
Religion, Language, Ethnicity, Regionalism, Communalism.
Unit-IV
Inter-State Tensions and Separatist Tendencies: Inter State Disputes, Inter State
Council, Inter State Commerce.
Demand for State Autonomy, Separatist Movements: Terrorism, Alienation;
Prospects of Indian Federalism.
References
1. Babulal Fadia, State Politics in India, Radiant Publications, New Delhi,

1984.
2. Verinder Grover, Federal System, State Autonomy and Centre-State
Relations in India, Deep and Deep, New Delhi, 1990.
3. Chandra Pla, State Autonomy in Indian Federalism: Emerging Trends,
Deep and Deep, New Delhi, 1984.
4. Rasheedudin Khan, Dimensions of Federal National Building, Manak
Publication, New Delhi, 1998.
5. Lawrence Saez, Federalism without a Centre: The Impact of Political and
Economic Reform on India‟s Federal System, Saze, New Delhi, 2002.
6. D.Sundar Ram (Ed) Federal System and Coalition Government in India,
Kaniksha Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
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7. T.Jacob, Federalism and Government, B.R. World of Books, New Delhi,
2007.
8. R.N.MIshra, Regionalism and State Politics in India, Ahis, New Delhi,
1984.
9. D.D.Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of the India, Lexis Nexis Butter
Worths Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2010.
10. V.K.Nataraj and N.N. Shastry, New Perspective in Centre-State Relations
in India, University of Mysore, Mysore, 1975.
11. Austin Granville, The Indian Constitution; Corner Stone of a Nation,
O.U.P., London, 1966.
12. Bombwall, K.R., National power and State Autonomy, Meenakshi
Prakashan, Meerut, 1977.
13. Akhtar Majeed, (Ed), Regionalism: Developmental Tensions in India,
Cosmo Pub., New Delhi, 1984.
14. M.G.Khan, The Party System and the Federal Process in India since 1968,
Dharwad: Karnatak University, 1988 (Unpublished Ph.D. thesis)
15. Balaraj Puri, Jammu and Kashmir- Triumph and Tragedy of Indian
Federalization, Sterling, New Delhi, 1982.
16. J.R.Siwach, Politics of President‟s Rule in India, Institute of Advanced
Study, Simla, 1979.
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group B3: Politics of Reservation
I. Introduction
1. Historical Perspective of reservation in India
2. Race, Varna and Gender Discrimination
3. Politicization of Religion and Dharma
II. Theoretical Perspectives of Reservation

1. Vedas and Smritis
2. Charvaka, Sankya and Lokayats
3. Reservation Vs. Merits
III. Reservation and its Politics

1. Caste and Party Politics
2. Caste and Electoral Party Politics
3. Caste Identification and Political Mobilisation
IV. Reservation and Remedial Measures

1. Constitutional Measures
2. Human Rights Commission
3. Legislative Acts
References
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1. P.C. Aggarwal and M.S.Ashraf, Equality through Privilege: A study of Special
Privileges for Scheduled Castes in Harayana, New Delhi: Sri Ram Center for
Industrial Relations and Human Resources, 1976
2. R.Goldmann and A.J.Wilson (Ed). From Independence to Statehood. London:
Frances printer, 1984.
3. Berman (Ed). Caste and Other inequalities, New Delhi: Meerut Folklore Institute,
1979
4. V.N.Dhebar. Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes Commission Report. (2
Volumes), New Delhi: Government of India, Manger of publications, 1961
5. Kaka Kalelkar. Backward Classes Commission Report (First) (3 Volumes), New
Delhi: Government of India of Publications, 1955
6. B.P. Mandal. Backward Classes Commission Report (Second) (7 Volumes), New
7. Delhi: Government of India Publications, 1980
8. K. Rajamallu. Third Report of the Commission for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled
Tribes, New Delhi: Government of India Publications, 1982
9. Paramanda Singh. Equality, Reservations and Discriminations in India. New
Delhi: Deep & Deep, 1982
10. Myron Weiner and Mary Katzenstein, Indian preferential policies; Migrants,
Middle class & Ethnic Equality. Chicago: Chicago University Press, 1981
11. Verba Sydney, Bashiruddin Ahmed and Anil Bhat. Caste, Race and Politics,
Beverly Hills: Sage Publications, 1971
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group B4: British Parliamentary Institutions
Unit-I
1. Growth of Parliamentary Government in Britian
2. Principles of Parliamentary Government
3. Constitutions Conventions
4. Royal Prerogatives
Unit-II
1. The Growth and Functioning of the Cabinet System
2. Debate on Prime Ministerial Government
3. The Nature and Types of Coalitions
4. Functioning of Coalitions
Unit-III
1. Growth organization and Functioning of Major Political Parties
2. Party Organs in Parliament
3. Functions and Techniques of Opposition in Parliament
4. The Shadow Cabinet
Unit-IV
1. Position of House of Lords and House of Commons
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2. Parliamentary Privileges
3. An Impartial Speaker
4. Legislative Process
5. Budgetary Process
6. Parliamentary Questions
References
1. Harald Laski Parliamentary Government in England, 8th ed. (New Delhi: S.Chand, 1st
Indian Reprint
2. Ivor Jennings, British Constitution, 3rd ed, London: Cambridge University Press, 1954)
3. Walter Bagehot, The English Constitution (London: Oxford University Press, 1949
reprint)
4. Bailey S.D. British Parliamentary Democracy, 3rd ed. (London: Harrop, 1971)
5. Tom Brennan, Politics and Government in Britain, 2nd ed. (Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 1983)
6. Carter, G.M., The Government of the United Kingdom, 3rd ed. (New York: Harcourt
Brace, 1972)
7. Harold Wilson, The Governance of Britain (London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1976)
8. Brasher, N.H., Studies in British Government, 2nd ed. (London: Macmillan, 1971)
9. Vidya Dhar Mahajan, The British Constitution (New Delhi: S. Chand, 1977)
10. Majumdar B.B., Rise and Development of the English Constitution, 11th ed. (Culcutta:
Bookland, 1968)
11. Wilding N. and Laundy P., An Encyclopedia of Parliament 4th ed. (London: Cassell,
1972)
12. Erskine May, Parliamentary Practice, 20th ed. (London Butterwatts, 1983)
13. Ivor Jennings, Parliament, 2nd ed. (London: Cambridge University Press, 1970 reprint)
14. Ivor Jennings, Cabinet Government, 3rd ed. (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press,
1980 reprint)
15. Herbert Morrison, Government and Parliament (London: Oxford University Press, 1954)
16. Ivor Jennings, Party Politics (in three Volumes) (Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press, 1960, 61 and 63)
17. The British Parliament (London: Central office of Information, 1980)
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group B5: Dalit Movement in India
Unit –I Indian Society and way of Life

1. Historical Background Indians way of Life
2. Socio-Economic conditions of Dalits
3. Concept of Dalit Criteria for identification
Unit-II Dalits and Hindu Religion

4. Hindu Religion: Theory and Practice
5. Atrocities on Dalits
6. Social Reform Movements
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Unit-III Dalit Movements
7. Problems and Prospects of Dalit Movements in India
8. Non Brahmin Movements in India
9. Reservation and its appropriateness (Relevance)
Unit-IV Dalit Movements and Social Justice

10. Concept of Movements and Social Justice
11. Politicization of Dalits and Dalit Movements in India
12. Dalit Socio-Political Awakening in India and Karnataka: All India
Depressed class League Bhahishkrut Hitakarani Sabha and Republic Party
of India, BSP and DSS
References
1. B.R.Ambedkar; Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development, Bombay:
Govt. of Maharashtra, 1989
2. B.R.Ambedkar, Annihilation of Caste, Vol., Bombay: Govt. of Maharashratra, 1989
3. B.R.Ambedkar, The Untouchables: Who were they and why they became untouchables?
Vol. VII, Bombay: Govt. of Maharashtra, 1990
4. M.K.Gandhi, The removal of untouchability, Ahemdabad: Nava Hind Publishing House,

1954
5. Dr.Nau Nihal Singh, Jagjivan Ram: Symbol of Social Change, Delhi: Sandeep
Publication, 1977
6. S.b.Bakshi, Jagjivan Ram: The Harijan Leader, New Delhi: Anmol Publication, 1992
7. Ghanshyam Shah (editor), Dalit Identity and Politics, New Delhi: Sage Publication, 2001
8. Rajendra Sigh, Social Movements, Old and New A Post Modernist Critique, Delhi: Sage
Publication, 2001
9. N.D.Kamble, Atrocities on Scheduled castes, New Delhi: Aashish Publishing House,
1981
10. Gail Omvedt, Dalits and Democrate Revolution: Ambedkar and Dalit Movement in
Colonial India, New Delhi: Sage Publication 1993
11. B.R.Ambedkar, Mr.Gandhi and Emancipation of the Untouchables, Bombay: Thacker &
Co., 1946
12. Joshi, Barbara, Untouchables: Voice of Dalit Liberation Movement, London: Zed
Publication, 1986
13. Devadurga Mariyappa, Politics of Conversion, unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, Submitted to
Karnatak University, Dharwad: 1986
14. Report of the Backward Classes Commission (Vol. I to IV) Govt. of Mysore, 1975
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) - Group C1: Development Administration
Unit-I-Introduction
1. Nature and Scope of Development Administration
2. Approaches to the Study of Development
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3. Sustainable and Human Development
Unit-II- Development Administration

1. Theories of Development Administration- F.W.Rigg‟s Prismatic Model, Edward
Weidner‟s Typology of Development Administration
2. Relationship between Public Administration and Development Administration
3. Bureaucracy and Development Administration
Unit-III-Process
1. Aims and Objectives of Development Administration
2. Modernization and Development
3. Paradoxes of Development: Environmentalism, Poverty, Disaster management
Unit-IV-Leadership
1. Role of Leadership in Development Administration
2. Political and administrative leadership
3. Pradoxes of Derelopment: Environmentalism, Poverty Disaster Management
References
1. George F.Gant, Development Administration, Concepts Goals Methods, Madison,

Wisconsim University Press, 1979
2. Sharma S.K. (Ed) Dynamics of Development Administration, Vol I & II Delhi, Concept,
1978
3. Irving Swerdlow (Ed) Development Administration, Concepts Nd Problems, Syracerse,
4. Edward Weidner (Ed) Development Administration in Asca Durham N.C. Duke
University Pres, 1970
5. Fred W.Riggs (Ed) Frontiers of Development Administration Durham, Duke University
Pres, 1970
6. Dubhashi P.R. Essays in Development Administration, New Delhi, Archives pub.1987
7. Umapathy M. Development Administration today, Mysore, Manu Publishers, 1994
8. V.A.Paipanadikar and S.K.Kshirasagan Bureaucracy and Development Administration,
New Delhi Center for Policy Research, 1978
9. Mohit Bhattacharya Bureaucracy and Development Administration, New Delhi, Uppal,
1979
10. Sapru R.K. Development Administration, New Delhi, Deepu Deep, 1986
11. Hope K.R. The Dynamics of Development and Development Administration, Westport,
Green Wood, 1984
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) - Group C2: Decentralized Governance in India
Unit-I: Nature, Scope and Significance of Decentralization

1. Nature and Scope of Decentralization
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2. Significance of Decentralization
3. Objectives of Decentralization
Unit-II: Organization of Decentralized Institutions (Rural)

1. Evolution of Panchayat Raj Institutions
2. Organization and Working of Panchayat Raj Institutions
3. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
Unit-III: Organization of Decentralized Institutions (Urban)

1. Evolution of Urban Government
2. Pattern of Urban Government
3. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
Unit-IV: Decentralized Governance in India: Retrospect and Prospect

1. Concept of Governance and Decentralization
2. Effectiveness of Decentralized Governance
3. Prospects of Decentralized Governance
References
1. S.N.Jha and P.C.Mathur, Decentralization and Local Politics New Delhi, Sage, 1999
2. Sosmena Gaudiso, Decentralization and Empowerment, Manila Local Government
Development Foundation, 1991
3. Meenakshi Sundram, Decentralization in Developing Countries, New Delhi,
Concept, 1990
4. Abdul Aziz, Decentralized Planning: The Karnataka Experiment , New Delhi, Sage,
1993
5. Abdul Aziz and David Arnold (Eds), Decentralized Governance in Asian Countries,
New Delhi, Sage, 1996
6. Cheema Shabbir and Rondinelli Dennis (Eds) Decentralization and Development
Policy –Implementation in Developing Countries, New Delhi, Sage, 1983
7. Joshi P.R., Constitutionalization of Panchayati Raj A Reassessment, New Delhi,
Rawat, 1998
8. Shrinivas M.N., The Remembered Village, New Delhi, Oxford University Press,1999
9. Sachadeva Pradeep, Urban Local Government and Administration I India, Allahabad,
Kitab Mahal, 1993
10. Mathew George (Ed): Panchayati Raj From Legislation to Movement, New Delhi,
Concept, 1994
THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group D1: Foreign Policy of India
Unit I- Roots of India’s Foreign policy

1. Foreign policy Position of the Indian National Congress before Independence.
2. Basic determinants of India‟s Foreign Policy- Historical, Geographical, strategic,
Economic, Political , Cultural, Philosophical, Ideological and Personality Factors.
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Unit II- Objectives of India’s Foreign Policy
1. National Security and Economic development.
2. Political Unity and integrity, International Peace and India‟s view of World Order.
3. Performance of India‟s Foreign Policy
Unit III- Formulation of India’s Foreign Policy

1. Formal Institutions Ministry of External Affairs, Cabinet, Parliament, Civil and
military
Bureaucracy.
2. Informal Institutions Political Parties, Public Opinion, Media, Elites, and International
System.
3. Impact of information Technology India‟s Foreign Policy Decision Making Process .
Unit IV- India’s Relations with other Countries

1. India and the United States of America.
2. India and Russia (Including relations with soviet Union)
3. India and Japan.
References
1. A .Appadorai, National Interest and India‟s Foreign Policy , Delhi :Kalinfa,1992.

2. Ramesh Thakur, The Politics and Economics of India‟s Foreign Policy, New Delhi:
Oxford University Press,1994.
3. V.P.Datta, India‟s Foreign Policy in a Charging World, New Delhi: Vikas, 1999.
4. V.N.Khanna, Foreign Policy of India, New Delhi : Vikas, 2001.
5. Lalit Mansingh and others (Eds.), Indian Foreign Policy agenda for 21st Century, Vol.1,
New Delhi: Konark Publishers, 1998.
6. C.V.Narasimhan , The United Nations: An Inside View, New Delhi: Vikas, 2001
7. Annapurna Nautiyal (Ed.) India and The New World Order ,New Delhi: South Asian
Publishers, 1996.
8. George Perkovich, India‟s Nuclear Bombs : Impact of Global Proliferation , New Delhi:
Oxford University Press 1999.
9. S.S. Patagundi, India‟s Foreign Policy: An Elitist Perception, New Delhi: Uppal
Publishing House, 1995.
10. T. T. Poulose , The CTBT and Rise of Nuclear Nationalism in India, New Delhi, Lancer
Books,1996.
11. N.K.Jha (Ed.), India‟s Foreign Policy in a Changing World , New Delhi :South Asian
Publishers,2000.
12. J. BAndyopadhyay, The Making of India‟s Foreign Policy, New Delhi: Allied, 1980.
13. K.D.Mathur and P.M.Kamath, Conduct of India‟s Foreign Policy, New Delhi: South
Asian Publishers, 1996.
14. M.J.Vinod , United States Foreign Policy towards India: Diagnosis on American
Approach , New Delhi: Lancer, 1991.
15. V.P.Datta , India‟s Foreign Policy Since Independence, New Delhi: National Book Trust
,2007.
16. Harsh V. Pant (Ed), Indian Foreign Policy in a uni-polar world, London: Rogtledge, 2009
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THIRD SEMESTER
Paper XVI (Optional) Group D2: Foreign Policies of China and
Japan
Unit 1
1. Significance of Foreign Policy Studies.

2. Basic approaches to foreign policy Studies
3. Factors affecting Foreign Policies
Unit II
1. Historical Background of China and Japan

2. Basic Principles and Objectives of Foreign Policy of China
3. Basic Principles and Objectives of Foreign Policy of Japan
Unit III
1. Making of Chinese Foreign Policy; Institutional Components and Process

2. Making of Japanese Foreign Policy; Institutional Components and Process
Unit IV
1. Chinese Foreign Policy towards Japan, India and Pakistan

2. Japanese Foreign Policy towards Japan, India and Pakistan
References
1. J.C. Johari, International relations and Politics; diplomatic History between the two World
Wars, New Delhi; Sterling 2004.
2. Rosenau James N, The scientific Study of foreign Policy, New Delhi, The Free Press 1971.
3. Scalapino Rober A,(Ed), The Foreign Policy of Modern Japan, Berkely; University of
California 1977.
4. Hellmann Donald, Japanese Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy; The peace Agreement with
the Soviet Union.
5. Datta, V.P. China’s Foreign Policy 1958-1962 Bombay, Asia 1964
6. Mukharji, A. And Banerjee. S. Chinese Policy towards Asia, New Delhi : Sterling 1975.
7. Robert C North, The Foreign relations of China,California Dickenson,1969.
8. Ghoble,T.R. China’s Foreign Policy: Opening to the West, New Delhi deep and Deep 1990.
9. Kaushik Devendra, China and the Third World, New Delhi Sterling 1975
10.Alan Lawrence, China’s Foreign relations Since 1949,London: Routledge and Kegan Paul 1975.
11.Ghosh Parth,S, Sino Soviet Relations : Its Perceptions and Policy Responses,New Delhi Uppal
1981.
12.Robert G. Sutter, Chinese Foreign Policy after the Cultural Revolutions 1966-1977,Boulder
West view Press 1978.
13.Greg O‟ Leary, The shaping of Chinese Foreign Policy,London: Croom Helm 1980.
14.Kenneth.B.Pyle, The Making of Modern Japan Delhi: Surjeet Publications. 1981.
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OPEN ELECTIVE FOR STUDENTS OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS
THIRD SEMESTER
Open Elective: Political Journalism
Unit I- Understanding Politics

Meaning and Nature of State, Politics and the Political Process
Approaches to the Understanding of Political Process and Politics
Political Development and Role of Mass Media-Press, Radio and TV
Unit II- Political Actors and Political Action
Political Culture and Political Parties
Evaluation of the Political System and Political Participation
Understanding Constitutionalism and Pressure Groups
Unit III- Political Institutions and Their Assessment
The Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
The Local Governments: District and Subordinate Institution
The Political and the Permanent Executives: Evaluative Reporting in Mass Media
Unit IV- Political Communication
Political Communication and Political Simulation
Assessing the Political Decision Making Process
Role of Print and Electronic Media and Public Opinion Makers
References
1. Sharon Hartin Iorio, Qualitative Research In Journalism, London: Erlbaum Associates,
2004
2. Davis Merritt, Public Journalism And Public Life, Erlbaum Associates, London: 2004
3. Raymond Kuhn, Political Journalism New Challenges, New York: New Practices,
Rutledge, 2003
4. Gail Sedorkin And Judy Mcgregor, Interviewing – A Guide For Journalist And Writers,
Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen And Unwin, 2002
5. Brian Mcnair, Journalism And Democracy, London: Rutledge, 2000
6. Waxen G.Bovie, Discovering Journalism, West Port CT: Greenwood Press, 1999
7. Samuel P. Winch, Mapping The Cultural Space Of Journalism, West Port CT: Praeger
1997
8. R.T.Jangam, (etal) Political Analysis, New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publication, 1997
9. J.C.Johari, Comparative Politics, New Delhi : Sterling Publishers, 1982
10. Robert A. Dahl, Modern Political Analysis, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India, 1981
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XVII (Compulsory): Research Methods in Political Science
Unit – I: Research Methods

1. Meaning and Need for Research
2. Types of Research: Fundamental and Applied
3. Political Science Research: Its History and Utility
4. Traditional and Scientific methods of Research in Political Science
Unit – II: Research Design

1. Meaning and Types of Research Design
2. Formulation of Research Problem
3. Literature Review: Sources, and Use of Information Technology
4. Hypothesis: Formulation, Characteristics and Types
Unit – III: Techniques of Data Collection

1. Types of Data and Choice of Data collection method
2. Survey Research
3. Document Analysis
4. Observation
5. Information Technology as a tool for Data Collection
Unit – IV: Data Analysis and Interpretation and Research Reporting

1. Processing of Data
2. Univariate, Data Analysis
3. Bivariate Data analysis
4. Multivariate Data Analysis
5. Generalization and Theory- building
6. Computer Application in Data Analysis
7. Principles and Guidelines of Research Report
8. Structure and Content of Research Report
9. Use of Chicago and MLA Style Manual
References
1. Johnson J.B., and Josln R.A. Political Science Research Methods. New Delhi:
Prentice-Hall of India, 1989
2. Terrence J.E. Conducting Political Research. New York: Harper and Row, 1971.
3. Greenstein F.I., and Polsby N.W.eds. Strategies of Inquiry. Vol.7: Handbook of
Political Science. 8 Vols. California: Addison – Wesley 1975.
4. Jaypalan N. Research Methods in Political Science. New Delhi: Atlanta, 2000.
5. Wirt Fredrick. Introductory Problems in Political Research New Jersey: Prentice –Hall,
1970.
6. Mc Burney D.H. Research Methods. Pacific Grove: Brooks/Cole, 1998.
7. Simon J. Basic Research Methods in Social Science : New York: Random House, 1969
8. Bose P.K. Computer Programming for Social Science. New Delhi: Vistar, 1986
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9. Varma S.L. Research Methods in Political Science. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 1989
10. Young P.V. Scientific Social Survey and Research. New Delhi: Prentice –Hall, 1984.
11. Ghosh.B.N. Scientific Methods and Social Research New Delhi: Sterling, 1999
Wishwa Prakashan, 1997
12. Kothari C.R. Research Methods Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan, 1997
13. Bose. P.K. Research Methodology. New Delhi: ICSSR, 1995
14. Chicago University press. The Chicago Manual of Style. New Delhi: Prentice –Hall of
India, 1996
15. Gibaldi Joseph, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New Delhi: Affiliated
East-West Press, 2000
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XVIII (Compulsory): Elections and Electoral Process in India
Unit-I
1. Methods of Election
2. History of Franchise in India
3. Provisions of the Constitution of the India
4. Representation of the Peoples Act
Unit-II
1. Election Commission of India
2. Electoral Machinery in the States and Districts
3. Recognition and Regulation of Political Parties
4. Election Campaign and Election Expenses, model code of conduct
Unit-III
1. Election Procedure
2. General Elections
3. Impact of Multi Party System on Election
4. Election Disputes and Election Tribunals
Unit-IV
1. Voting Behavior
2. Opinion Polls and Election Result Predictions
3. Electoral Reforms : Need, Issues and Problems
References
1. Justice Deshpande and Kiran Jain (Ed) Chawla’s Election Law and Practice (New Delhi)
Bahri Brothers, 1991
2. J.C.Agarwal and N.K.Choudary Elections in India (Delhi: Shipra, 1992)
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3. Heinz Eulau and Others (Ed) Political Behavior: A Reader in Theory and Research (New
York: The MacMillan Company, 1956)
4. Government of India Manual of Election Law (New Delhi Ministry of Law and Justice,
1977)
5. Kenneth Laugton Political Socialization (New York: Oxford University Press, 1969)
6. Ramakrishna Hegade Electoral Reforms: Lack of Political Will (Bangalore: Karnataka
State Janata Party, 1983)
7. Representation of the Peoples Act (Amended Up to Date
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XIX (Compulsory): Political Economy
Unit -I Introduction to Political Economy
1. Meaning, Nature, Significance and Scope of Political Economy

2. Political Economy, Globalisation and Nation States
Unit-II Political Economy and Domestic Politics
1. National Governments and Domestic Concerns, Difference among National Economies

2. Governance and Economic Stability, Political Economy and Backwardness (Case Studies)
Unit-III Political Economy and Regionalism
1. Debate over Free Trade, Political Economy and Regional Integration

2. Domestic Politics and Political Economy, Evaluation of Policies(Case Studies)
Unit-IV Political Economy and Development
1. Political Economy: State Centricism Vs Corporatism

2. Political Economy and Civil Society, Prospects of Political Economy(Case Studies)
References
1. Ghosh B.N, Gandhian Political Economy: Principles Practice and Policy, Hampshire:
Ashgate , 2007
2. R.F. Frankel, India’s Political Economy : 1947-2004, New Delhi: Oxford University
Press, 2006
3. Kaushik Basu (Ed), India’s Emerging Economy : Performance and Prospects in the
1990s and Beyond, New Delhi: Oxford University, 2005
4. Amarthya Sen and Others, Development and Participation, New Delhi: OUP, 2005
5. Dilip Mookherjee, Government Accountability : Essays on Governance Reforms and
India’s Economic performance, New Delhi: OUP, 2004
6. Kaushik Basu (Ed) Readings in Political Economy, Oxford: Blackwell, 2003
7. Ngaire, woods, (Ed) The Political Economy of Globalization, New Delhi: Palgrave, 2000
8. Basu K., Prelude to Political Economy: A Study of the Social and Political Foundations
of Economics, Oxford: OUP, 2000
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9. Persson T. and others, Political Economics: Explaining Economic Policy, Cambridge:
MIT Press, 2000
10. Mill J.S., Principles of Political Economy, London: Longman Green, 1909
11. James Alt and others, Perspectives on Positive Political Economy, Cambridge : CUP,
1990
12. Nelson R. and others, An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change, Cambridge: Howard
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XX (Compulsory): Caste Politics in India
I. Caste Politics in India

1. Reservation and Hindu Society
2. Reservation and Role of Dharma
3. Reservation and Hindu Scriptures
II. Reservation
1. Historical Context of Reservation
2. Theories of Reservation
3. Reservation its Pros and Cons
III. Reservation and Social justice
1. Secular outlook and Social Justice in India
2. Movements for Social justice : Before and After Independence
3. Reservation within Reservation: Its Pros and Cons
IV. Movements for Reservation
1. Movements for Reservation with in Reservation unity and Integrity of
Dalits
2. Reservation and Its Implementation: Judicial Decisions and Backlog Posts
Appointments
3. Problems and Prospects of Reservation and Nation-Building
References
1. B.R.Ambedkar‟ Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development, Bombay:

Govt. of Maharashtra, 1989
2. B.R.Ambedkar, Annihilation of Caste, Bombay: Govt. of Maharashratra, 1989
3. B.R.Ambedkar, The Untouchables: Who were they and why they became untouchables?
Bombay: Govt. of Maharashtra, 1990
4. M.K.Gandhi, The removal of untouchability, Ahemdabad: Nava Hind Publishing House,
1954
5. Dr.Nau Nihal Singh, Jagjivan Ram: Symbol of Social Change, Delhi: Sandeep
Publication, 1977
6. S.B.Bakshi, Jagjivan Ram: The Harijan Leader, New Delhi: Anmol Publication, 1992
7. Ghanshyam Shah (editor), Dalit Identity and Politics, New Delhi: Sage Publication, 2001
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8. Rajendra Sigh, Social Movements, Old and New A Post Modernist Critique, Delhi: Sage
Publication, 2001
9. N.D.Kamble, Atrocities on Scheduled castes, New Delhi: Aashish Publishing House,
1981
10. Gail Omvedt, Dalits and Democrate Revolution: Ambedkar and Dalit Movement in
Colonial India, New Delhi: Sage Publication 1993
11. B.R.Ambedkar, Mr.Gandhi and Emancipation of the Untouchables, Bombay: Thacker &
Co., 1946
12. Joshi, Barbara, Untouchables: Voice of Dalit Liberation Movement, London: Zed
Publication, 1986
13. Devadurga Mariyappa, Politics of Conversion, unpublished Ph.D. Thesis Submitted to
Karnatak University, Dharwad: 1986
14. Report of the Backward Classes Commission (Vol. I to IV) Govt. of Mysore, 1975
15. Shetty and V.T.Rajashekar, Dalit Movement in Karnataka, Bangalore: Christian Institute
for study of Religion and Society Publication, 1979
16. Dr.D.A.Mane, Dalit Movement in Karnataka, Bombay: Vikas Adhyan Kendra, 1993
17. Dr.S.A.Palekar, Concept of Equality and Ideal Society: Basaveshawara’s Model, New
Delhi: Rawat Publication, 1997
18. P.B.Desai, Basava and his Times, Dharwad: Karnatak University, 1968
19. T.K.Oommen, Protest and Change: Studies in Social Movement, New Delhi: Sage
Publication, 1993
20. Simon R.Charsley and G.K.Karanth (Eds.), Challenging Untouchability, New Delhi:
Sage Publication, 1998
21. Report of the Backward Class Commissions, Bangalore: Government of Karnataka, 1975
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXI (Compulsory): Project Work
(One topic to be chosen from the syllabus in any one of the papers
prescribed for M.A. Degree in Political Science)
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group A1: Contemporary Political Ideologies
Unit–I Feminism:
1. Meaning, Types of Feminism: Liberal, Marxist and Radical, Issues: Women‟s

Liberation
2. Women‟s Empowerment, Meaning and methods of empowerment, Difference
between empowerment and emancipation
Unit–II Environmentalism and Neo Liberalism
1. Meaning, Forms of Environmentalism-Resource Conservationist-Environmental

Protections, the Concept of Green Democracy
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2. Origin and Nature of Liberalism, Neo Liberal Thought of Milton Friedman, Friedrich
k and Robert Nozick, Critique on Neo Liberalism
Unit–III eo-Marxism
1. Critique of orthodox Marxism, Humanistic interpretation of Marx,

2. Theories of alienation and cultural criticism, Theories of class
Unit–IV End of Ideology debate
1. Contribution of Daniel Bell, J.K. Galbraith and Seymour Lipset

2. Critical views of Richard Titmuss, C. Wright Mills and C.B.McPherson
References
1. Adams Ian, 1993, Political Ideologies Today, Manchester, Manchester University Press
2. Bhole Bhaskar, 2002, Rajakiya Siddhanta ani Vishleshan, Nagpur, Pimplapure
3. Goodin Robert and Philip Petit (eds.), 1993, A Companion to Contemporary
PoliticalPhilosophy, London, Blackwell
4. Graham Gordon, 1986, Politics in its Place- A Study of Six Ideologies, Oxford,Clarendon
Press
5. Heywood Andrew, 1992, Political Ideologies, London, Macmillan
6. Macridis Roy C, 1985, Contemporary Political Ideologies, Boston, Little Brown and Co.
7. Vincent Andrew, 1992, Modern Political Ideologies, London, Blackwell
8. Blakely Georgina & Valerie Bryson (eds.), 2002, Contemporary Political Concepts,
London, Pluto Press
9. Goodwin Barbara, 2004, Using Political Ideas, Chichester, John Wiley & Sons
10. Hampton Jean, 1998, Political Philosophy, New Delhi, OUP
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXIII (Optional) Group A2: Gender Politics
Unit-I Understanding Gender
1. What is Gender ? Theories of Gender difference, early Feminist Perspectives,

Gender and Class
2. Culture and the Formation of Gender, Sociology of Gender, Women Movements,
Global Women Movement.
Unit-II Gender and Sexuality
1. Gender Segregation-Childhood, youth, Old-age, becoming Male or Female,

Masculinity and Femininity and the other Sexes
2. Gender, Culture and Ideology, Gender and Popular Culture, Feminist theories
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Unit-III Gender Politics
1. Equal Rights and Equal wages, Demographic issues, Women, Gender and
Political Participation.
2. Women as Political Participants, Gender difference in Political Leadership,
Gender, Economics and Power
Unit-IV
1. Gender and Social Institutions, Educational Opportunities for women, Women in

work Places, Women as Work Force, Work and Family Conflict
2. Family and Reproductive Issues, Violence against Women, Violence Committed
by Women, Migration and Trafficking, Women and Human Rights.
References
1. Devaki Jain, Women, Development, and the UN: A Sixty-Year Quest for Equality and
Justice. 2001, Bloomington: Indian University Press.
2. Audrey Kobayashi, Companion to Gender Studies, 2000, Wiley Blackwelll, London
3. Kaplan, Caren, Introduction to Women‟s Studies Gender In A Transnational world, 2005,
Vallore Books, Tamil Nadu.
4. Nicholas D.Kristof and and Sheryl WuDunn, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into
Opportunity for Women Worldwide, 2009, Vintage, London
5. Bhasin, K (Ed) “Women and Media Analysis”, Alternatives and Action: Kali for
Women,, New Delhi, 1984.
6. Butlet Matilda “Women and Mass Media” Source book for Research and Action, New
Science Press, 1980
7. Hall Margaret, “ Women and Empowerment Strategies for Increasing Autonomy”
Washington, D.C. Publishing Corporation, 1992.
8. Indira Prakash Singh “Women and Social Change” Radiant Publisher, New Delhi, 1989.
9. Neera Desai and Patel Vibhuti, “Indian Women Change and Challenge and the Media”,
International decade-1975-85, Popular Prakashan, Bombay,1985.
10. Paul Chowdary D. “Women Welfare and Development”, Common Wealth Publisher,
New Delhi,1995.
11. Raj Pruthi and Bela Rani Sharma, Women Education and Culture”, Anmol Publication
Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 1995.
12. Raj Kumar Pruthvi Rameshwari Devi Pruthhi, “Encyclopedia of Status and
Empowerment of Women in India”, Mangal Deep Publication, Jaipur, India, 1999.
13. Suresh Chandra Jai, “Education and Socio-Economic Development”, Concept
Publication, New Delhi, 2005.
14. Sharma B.N. “Women and Education”, Global Education Policy in Series, Common
Wealth Publishers, New Delhi, 1994
15. Sakuntala Narsimhan “Empowering Women”, Sage publication, New Delhi, 1999.
16. Tiwari Om Prakash, “Women‟s Rights in India”, Sri Sai Law Publication, Faridabad,
2002.
17. Usha Sharma and Sharma B.N. “Women‟s Education in Ancient and Medical India”,
Common Health Publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
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FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group B1: Rural Government and Politics in
Karnataka
Unit -I Evolution of Rural Governments
1. Evolution of Rural Government in India: Ancient to Modern, Community Development

Programmes and National Extension Service Schemes
2. Development of Rural Government: Constitutional Status and Reforms suggested by
committees
Unit-II Recommendations of Various Committees
1. Recommendations of Various Committees: Balawant Rai Mehta (1957), The Mysore Local
Boards and Village Panchayats Act of 1959 Structure, Working of Panchayati Raj Institutions
under the Act of 1959
2. Ashok Mehta Committee Report (1977), The Karnataka Zilla Parishad, Taluk Panchayati
Samiti and Mandal Panchayat Act of 1985/87,Working of Panchayati Raj Institutions under the
Act of 1985/87
Unit-III Constitutional Amendments and its Effects
1. Unit-I: The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, the Karnataka Panchayati Raj Act of
1993, Working of Panchayati Raj Institutions under the Act of 1993
2. Unit-II: Electoral Politics at the Rural Government: Role of Caste, Political Parties,
Violence and Feudalism – Case studies
Unit-IV Panchayati Raj and Development
1. Panchayati Raj and Development: Ideals and reality, Politicization of Panchayati Raj
Institutions and Development (Case Studies)
2. Unit-II: Debate over bureaucratic pre-eminence/dominance VS Elected Leadership, Gender
and Weaker Sections, Prospects (Case Studies)
References
1. Buddhadeb, Ghosh and Girish Kumar. 2006. State Politics and Panchayats in India, New
Delhi, Manohar.
2. Sweta Mishra 1994. Democratic Decentralization in India, New Delhi Mittal.
3. C.M.Jain and T.Cangan eds., 1993. Forty Years of Rural Development in India, Japur,
Printwell.
4. S.R.Maheshwari. 1993. Local Government in India, Agra, Educational Publishers.
5. P.C.Mathur, 1991. Political Dynamics of Panchayati Raj, New Delhi, Konark.
6. Mohit Bhattacharya and Prabhat Dutta. 1991. Governing Rural India, New Delhi, Uppal.
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7. Amiotav Mukherjee. 1990. Researches in Decentralization, New Delhi, Heritage
Publications.
8. Government of India. 1990 Panchayati Raj at a Glance, New Delhi, Department of Rural
Develop0ment.
9. Government of India. 1977. Asoka Mehta Committee Report on Democratic
Decentralization Department of Rural Development.
10. G.Rama Reddy, ed., 1977. Patterns of Panchayati Raj in India, new Delhi: Macmillan.
11. George Jacob, ed., 1967. Readings in panchayati Raj, Hyderabad: NIRD
12. Government of India, 1957. Report of the Team for the Study of Community Projects and
National Extension Services, 3 vols., New Delhi, Planning Commission.
Note:**Please note wherever there is a mention of the case studies the students are expected
to go to the field and collect data to make presentations. This is apart from what the teacher
may suggest.
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group B2: Party Politics and Federalism in
India
Unit-I
Working of one party Dominant System: Dominance of the Congress Party (1947-
1967)-(1971-77) (1980-89)
Intra Party Relations- Impact of one party dominant system of federalism.
Unit-II
1. Funcitonal Dimensions of Multi-Party System: Coalition Politics-1977-79, 1989-

90, 1991,1996-till date
2. Inter Party Relaitons-Impact of Coalition Politics on Federalism.
Unit-III
1. Political Parties‟ Ideology, Prgramme and Manifesto-National: Indian National

Congress, Bharatiya Janata party, Communist party of India, Communist Party of
India (Marxist) Janata Dal (Secular)
2. Regional: DMK, AIADMK, Akali Dal, National Conference, Telugu Desam,
Assam Gana Parishad.
Unit-IV
1. Party Alliances: Pre-Election and Post election alliances, Janata Front, National
Front, Left Front, NDA, UPA,
2. Regional party Front
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References
1. Kochanek Stanley A., Congress party of India: Dynamics of one party Democracy,
P.U.P., Princeton, 1968.
2. Kothari Rajani, Politics in India, Orient Long-Man, New Delhi, 1970.
3. Weiner Myron, Party Politics in India: Development of Multi-Party System, P.U.P.,
Princeton, 1957
4. Zaidi A.Moin, (Ed) 1933- The Annual Register of Indian Political Parties: Proceedings
and Fundamental Texts, Michiko and Panjatha, New Delhi, 1980.
5. Sirsikar V.M., and Fernandes L, Indian Political Parties, Meenakshi Prakash, Meerut,
1984.
6. Shiv Lal, National parties of India, The Election Archives, New Delhi, 1971.
7. Palmer Norman D., The Party System in the Indian Political System, George Allen and
Unwin, 1961.
8. M.G.Khan, The Party System and the Federal Process in India since 1968, Dharwad:
Karnatak University, 1988 (Unpublished Ph.D Thesis).
9. Hartmann Horst, Political Partes in India, Meenakshi, Meerut, 1971
10. Fadia Babulal, State Politics in India, Vols. 1 and 2, Radiant Publishers, New Delhi,
1984.
11. Bhambhri C.P., The Janata Party: A Profile, National Publishing House, New Delhi,
1980.
12. Wheare, K.C., Federal Government, O.U.P., London, 1971.
13. Sharma B.M., Federalism in Theory and Practice, Vol. 2, 1953.
14. Sundar Ram D.(Ed), Federal System and Coalition Government in India, Kanishka
Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
15. Rasheeduddin Khan, Rethinking Indian Federalism, Shimla, 1997.
16. Akhtar Majeed, Federal India: A Design for good Governance, Manak Publishers, New
Delhi, 2005.
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group B3: Farmers Movement in India
Unit-I
1. Farmers Movement in India -A Historical Perspective.
2 Socio-Economic Profile of Karnataka Land System, and Holding, Caste
Composition, Crops Pattern.
Unit-II
Evolution of Farmers Movement in Karnataka Impact of Industrialisation on
Agriculture and Farmer Movement, North Canara Movement of 1930,
Kagodu Satyagraha of 1951 Naragund Uprise and Nippani Agitation of
1980's.
Unit-III
1 Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Genesis, Organisation and Objectives.
2 Leadership: Socio - Economic Background, Evaluation of their performance
in and outside the Legislature, Attempts for Acquisition of Legitimacy:
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Unit-IV
1. SEZ Special economic zone, genesis and growth
2. Farmers response case study of Karnataka, Singur (West Bengal)
References
1. Alexandar K.C., Farmer Organization in South India, (New Delhi: Indian Social Institute
1981).
2. Detelle, Andr Studies in Agraian Social Structure, (New York: O.U.P. 1974).
3. Mchauglin, Barry (ed). Studies in Social Movement: A Social Psychological Perspective,
(New York: The Free Press, 1951).
4. Danagare D.N., Farmer Movement in India, (New Delhi: O.U.P. 1983).
5. Dr. S. Y. Gubbannavar, Naragund Navalgund & with Histh, DWR Bus hyr, 1995.
6. Shanin. T, (Ed.), Farmer and Farmer Societies (Middlesex; penguin books, 1973).
7. Vidyarthi L. P., Leadership in India, (Bombay: Asia Publishing House, 1967).
8. Orenstein, Henry, Goan, Conflict and Cohesion in Indian Village, (Princeton N.J. Princeton
University Press, 1965).
9. Joshi PC, Land Reforms in India - Trends and Perspective, (Bombay: Allied Publishers,
1975).
10. George Foster, M., Traditional Societies and Technological Change, (Bombay: Allied
Publishers).
11. Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha, Raitha Hosata Yeke ? (Bangalore: K.R.R.S. 1981).
Reports
1. Reports of Krishna Godavari Commission.
2. Kempegouda Report.
3. Bangarappa Committee Report.
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group B4: American Government and Politics
Unit-I
1. Colonization of North America; British Colonial Rule and Imperialist
Policy; The Continental Congress; Declaration of Independence and
American Revolution.
2. Governmental Machinery under the Articles of Confederation.
3. Failure of Articles of Confederation and Philadelphia Constitutional
Convention; Principles of Federal Constitution of the United States of
America; Constitutional Amendments.
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Unit-II
1. Federalism; Federal Set up under the Constitution; Federal State Relations;
Inter State Relations; Functioning of the Federation; Reform of Federation.
2. Civil Rights; Rights under Original Constitution; The Bill of Rights-the
First Amendment Freedoms and other provisions; Rights under other
Constitutional Amendments; Civil Rights Acts.
Unit-III
1. The Presidency: Election, Powers and Duties of the President; President‟s
Cabinet; Impeachment; Succession to Presidency.
2. The Congress: Organization and the Powers of the two Houses of the
Congress; Legislative Process; Congressional Committees; The Congress
and the President.
3. The Federal Judicial System; Organization and Jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court and the Subordinate federal Courts; Judicial Review.
Unit-IV
1. The Political Parties and the Pressure Groups: Organization and
Functioning of two Major Parties; Parties in Congress; Organization and
Functioning of two Major Pressure Groups; Pressure Groups Techniques
2. Foreign Policy: Principles of American Foreign Policy; America‟s Role in
the World Politics.
References
1. Ferguson, J.H. and McHenry, D.E., The American Federal Government, 14th ed., (New
York: McGraw Hill, 1981).
2. Skidmore, M.J. and others, American Government, 5th ed. (New Delhi: Affiliated East
West Press, 1989)
3. William Ebenstain and others, American Democracy in World Perspective, 5th ed. (New
York Harper and Row, 1980).
4. Albert B. Saye and others, Principles of American Government, 9th ed. (New Jersey:
Prentice Hall, 1982)
5. Munro, W.B., National Government of the United States (New York: Macmillan 1969)
6. Stephen C. Wasby, American Government and Politics (New York: Charles Scribner‟s
Sons, 1973).
7. Alfred H. Kelly Nd others, The American Constitution: Its Origins and Development, 6th
ed. (New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill, 1986)
8. Harold C. Syrett, (ed.), American Historical Documents, 5th ed. 4 Volumes (New Haven:
Yale University Press, 1974).
9. Max Ferraud, The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787 4 Volume (New Haven:
Barnes and Nobles, 1964)
10. Vile, M.J.C., The Structure of American Federalism (London: Oxford University Press,
1969)
11. Robert Jay Dilger (Ed.), American Inter- Governmental Relations Today (New Jersey :
Prentice Hall, 1986
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12. Emerson, T.I. and Others, Political and Civil Rights in the United States, 2 Volumes, 2 nd
ed. (New York: Dennis and Co., 1958)
13. Richard M. Pious, The American presidency (New York: Basic Books, 1979)
14. Alvin M. Josephy, Jr., On the Hill-A History of the American Congress, 2nd ed (New
York: Simon and Schuster, 1979).
15. Nelson W. Polsby, Congress and the Presidency, 2nd ed. (New Jersey: Prencice – Hall,
1965)
16. John Agresto, The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy (New York: Appleton,
1986).
17. Robert E. Cushman, Leading Constitutional Decisions, 12th ed. (New York: Holt, 1977)
18. Spanier, John, American Foreign Policy Since the World War 7th ed. (New York: Holt,
1977)
19. The Constitution of the United States of America – Text as Amended up-to-date.
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group B5: Environmental Politics
Unit I
1. Environment: Concepts and perceptions of developed and developing countries.
2. Environmental Degradation : causes and consequence
Unit II
1. Environment issues on International Agenda- From the Stockholm to
Johannsburg.
2. International Environmental Politics: Issues and Challenges.
Unit III
1. Environmental Ethics and development conflict
2. Environmental preservation movements.
Unit IV
1. Environmental issues and Development tensions in Karnataka
2. Prospects of environment.
References:
1. Air pollution and environment protection: Legislature politics judicial trends and social
Perceptions, NARESH KUMAR,New Delhi, Mittal Pub,1999
3. Environmental odyssey: people pollution & politics in the Life of a practical scientist,
EISENBUD, (Merril),New Delhi, Macmillan,1993
4. Environmentalism: Politics Ecology and development SETH, (Pravin)Jaipur, Rawat
Pubns,1997
5. Greening the firm: Politics of corporate environmentalism PRAKASH, (Aseem),Cambridge,
CUP, 2000
6. Deutsch(karl w)ed eco-social systems and eco-politics:reder on human and social
implications of environmental management in developing countries
,paris; unesco,1977
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7. Environmental politics: people's lives and development choices Krishna, Sumi, New Delhi,
Sage,1996
8. .Caldwell Lytton K. International Environmental Policy : Emergance and Dimensions,
Durham N.C.Duke University Press 1990.
9. Carrol.John.E. International Environmental Diplomacy new York Cambridge University
Press 1988
10. .Hempel L.C .Environmental Governance : the Global Challenge, Washington D.C. Island
Press,1996
11. .Porter Gareth and Janet Welsh Brown, Global Environment Politics Boulder Colo West view
Press 1991
12. .Singh Amrita , The politics of Environment Administration Delhi, Galgotia 2000
13. .Tolba Mustafa K.Saving the Planet :challenges and Hopes London Chapman & Hall 1992.
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group C1: New Public Management
Unit-I-Introduction
1. Nature, Scope and Significance of Management in Administration
2. Development as Science and Profession
3. Tasks and Functions of Management
Unit-II-New Public Management

1. Genesis and Growth
2. Pronciples and Characteristics: Egalitarianism, Hierarchy V/s Horizontal
Administration
3. Concept and Components: Governance
Unit-III-Administrative Behavior
1. Communication and Control
2. Morale and Motivation
3. Leadership
Unit-IV-Modern Management Techniques

1. Management Information System (MIS)
2. Management by Objectives (MBO)
3. The Effective organization
References
1. M.P.Sharma and B.L.Saldana, Public Administration in Theory and Practice,

Allahabd, kitab Mahal, 2006
2. V.Bhaskar Rao and Arvind Sharma (Eds) Public Administration Quest for
Identity, New Delhi, Vikas, 1996
3. R.K.Sapra, Administrative Theories and Management Thought, New Delhi,
Prentice Hall and India, 2006
4. W.Gormley Jr and S.Bhalla, Bureauerany and Democracy Accountability and
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Performance Washington D.C., C.Q.Press, 2004
5. Kenneth Cloke and John Goldsmith, The End of Management and the Rise of
Organizational Democracy, JOssey-Basswiley, 2002
6. Herold Koontz and Cyril O Donnel, Principles of Managements New York,
M.C.Graw Hill, 1968
7. Rensis Likert, New Public Management, New York, M.C.Graw Hill, 1961
8. David Osborne and Ted Gaebler, Registrar-Inventing Government, New York,
Penguin, 1993
9. Donald Kettl, The Global Public Management Revolution Washington D.C.,
Brookings, 2000
10. O.P.S. Srivastava, Public Administration and Management the Brodening
Horizons, Bombay, Himalaya, 1991
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group C2: Contemporary Public

Administration
Unit-I Major Issues
1. Politics Administration Dichotomy

2. Generalist-Specialist Controversy
3. Neutrality VS Commitment
Unit-II Civil Society and Public Administration
1. Civil Society and People‟s Participation in Government

2. Right to Information and Transperency
3. Citizens Charter
Unit-III Administrative Reforms
1. Meaning, Process and Obstacles

2. Techniques of Administrative improvement, work study and work management
3. Information Technology and Public Administration
Unit-IV New Horizons
1. Science and Technology and Public Administration

2. Bio-Politics and Public Administration
3. Good Governance
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References
1. Mishra Suresh and Rajiv Dhaka (Eds) Humanizing Devleopment Trends in Public
Administration (New Delhi, Sustainable Dev. Foundation, 2001)
2. Arora Guljit K., Globalisation, Federalism and Decentralization (New Delhi, Bookwell,
2002)
3. Mishra Shweta Democratic Decentralization in India (New Delhi Mittal, 1994)
4. Savas E.S. Privatization: The key to Better Government (Delhi, Tata M.C.Graw, 1989)
5. Drucker Peter F.Management Challenge of the 21st Century (Oxford, Butterworth, 1999)
6. Clegg S.and Dunkerley, Organization Class and Control (London, Routtledge and Kegan
Paul, 1980
7. Ranganathananda, Politics and Administration for total Human Development, (New
Delhi, IIPA, 1980)
8. Dhameja Alka (Ed) Contemporary Debates in Public Administratioin (New Delhi:
Prentice Hall, 2003)
9. Wamsley Gary and Wolf J.F. (Eds). Refounding Democratic Public Administration
(Thousand Oakes, Sage Publications, 1996)
10. Osborne D. and Gaebler Ted. Reinventing Government (USA, Addition Wesley, 1992).
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group D1: Globalization and International
Relations
Unit 1.
1. Definition and nature
2. Features of globalization
Unit 2
1. Effects of Globalization
2. Globalization and sovereignty of the state
Unit 3.
1. Globalization and global politics
2. International political economy in an age of globalization
Unit 4
1. Global civil society and the challenges of global Democracy
2. Globalization and Non state Actors
References:
1. John Baylis and Steve Smith , The Globalization of world Politics oxford university press
London 1997
2. Bhagavati jagadish ,In Defense of Globalization,oxford University Press, New Delhi
2007.
3. Peu Ghosh International Relations PHI learning Pvt Ltd new Delhi 2009
84
4. Michael G. Roskin, Nicholas O. Berry, The New World of International Relations, New
Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India, 2002.
5. Vinay Kumar Malhotra, International Relations, New Delhi: Anmol Publications, 1993.
6. Purusottam Bhattacharya and others (Eds.), Globalisation and India: A Multi
Dimensional Perspective , New Delhi: Lancer Books, 2000.
7. Andrew Hurrell and Nagire Woods (Eds.) Inequality, Globalisation and World Politics,
New York: Oxford University Press, 1999.
8. Ian Clark, Globalisation and International Relations Theory (Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1999)
9. Environmental Politics: People's Lives and Development Choices ,Krishna, Sumi,New
Delhi, Sage,1996
10. Political Economy of Globalization ,WOODS, (Naire), ed,Hampshire, Macmillan,2000
11. Diversity Amid Globalization : World Regions Environment Development,
ROWNTREE, (Les); Others, New Jersey; Prentice-Hall,2000
12. Globalization and Social Movements : Struggle for a Humane Society, JOGDAND, (P
G); MICHAEL, (S M), Ed,Jaipur; Rawat,2003
13. Globalization and International Relations Theory, CLARK, (Ian)New Delhi; OUP, 1999.
14. Globalization Liberalization Privatization and Indian Policy Vol.1-8,CHANDRA,
(Ramesh), Ed,,Delhi; Isha Books,2004
15. Changing Face of Globalization ,DASGUPTA, Samir, Editor, New Delhi, Sage
Publications, 2005
16. Globalization: Myth and Reality, PRASAD, Govind; MISHRA, Anil Dutta, Author,New
Delhi, Concept Publishers,2004
17. Globalization and Sustainable Development: Environmental Agendas KARPIVIN,
Vladimir; VAROTSOS, Costar, Author,Chichester, Springer,2007.
18. India's Globalization: Evaluating the Economic Consequences Nayar, Baldev Raj,
Author,New Delhi, Vistaar Publications,2007
FOURTH SEMESTER
Paper XXII (Optional) Group D2: India and Her Neighbors
Unit I-
1. India‟s Neighbourhood Diplomacy

2. Problems of South Asian Countries
3. India‟s Agenda for regional Cooperation
Unit II-
1. Areas of Conflict and cooperation between India and Pakistan.

2. Factors Influencing the Interaction between India and Pakistan.
3. Tashkent and Shimla Agreements, Lahore Declaration, Kargil Conflict, Agra Summit
and Recent Developments.
Unit III-
1. India and China relations during Nehru era.

2. Panchsheel Doctrine and Sino-Indian War of 1962.
3. Steps towards Normalization of Sino-Indian Relations, Agreements for Confidence
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Building Measures of 1996 and Recent Trends.
Unit IV
1. India‟s Role in the Emergence of Bangladesh, Indo-Bangladesh Treaty of Friendship and

Peace of 1972,1996 Treaty of Sharing Ganga waters.
2. Ethnic Problems in Sri Lanka, Shastri- Sirimavo Pact of 1964 and Indo- Sri Lanka
Agreement of 1987 , operation of IPKF and Recent Developments.
References
1. Dharmadasani,India and Nepal: Big Power-Small Power Relations in South Asia ,

New Delhi: South Asian Publishers, 2001.
2. T. Karki Hussain, Sino-Indian Conflict and International Politics in the Indian Sub
continent, Faridabad: Thomson Press, 1977.
3. Vandana Asthana, India‟s Foreign Policy and Sub Continental Politics , New Delhi:
Kanishka Publishers,1999.
4. Shri. Ram Sharma , Lal Bahadur Shastri: An Era of Transition in Indian Foreign
Policy , New Delhi,Kanishka Publishers,2001.
5. S.S Bhindra, India and Her Neighbors :A Study on Political, Economic and Cultural
Relations and Interaction , New Delhi:Deep &Deep .1984.
6. S.B. Singh ,Indo-Nepalese Relations:Discontent and Harmony, Varnasi:Ganga,
Kaveri,House,1994.
7. A.C Shahul Hameed, In Pursuit of Peace on Realignment and Regional Co-Opration,
New Delhi: Vikas, 1983
8. R.L.M Patil ,India: Nuclear Weapons and International Politics, Delhi: National
Publishers,1970
9. J.N.Dixit,Across Borders 50 years of India‟s Foreign Policy ,New Delhi: Picus
Books,1998.
10. Lalit Mansingh and others (Eds.) Indian Foreign Policy Agenda foe 21st Century ,
Vol-II, New Delhi:Konark.1998.
11. S.S. Patagundi , Political Parties, Party System and Foreign Policy of India , New
Delhi:Deep &Deep Publications,1987.
12. Binal Prasad (Ed.), Regional Cooperation in South Asia : Problem and Prospects,
New Delhi:Vikas ,1989.
13. S.N Raghavan ,Regional Economic Cooperation among SAARC Countries, New
Delhi: Allied 1995.
14. Rama Melkote, Regional Organisations: Third World Prospective, New
Delhi:Sterling,1990.
15. V.T Patil and Asiananda, Healing the Subcontinent: In Depth psychoanalysis of
Partition and Kashmir , New Delhi, Minerva Press,2000.
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KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD

REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS

M.A. DEGREE COURSE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

(I TO IV SEMESTERS UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM)

FROM 2012-2013 & ONWARDS

Regulations Governing M.A. Degree Course in Political Science

a) „University‟ means Karnatak University, Dharwad.

IV. Duration of the Programme

VI. Medium of Instruction

VII. Scheme of Papers and Credits/Classes and Marks

c) Scheme of Papers for the Degree of M.A. in Political

Optional Papers (one to be chosen)

Optional Papers (one to be chosen )

XI Group A1: Political Sociology: 25 75 100 4 4

Open Elective Course to be offered by the students of other Departments

Optional Papers (one to be chosen )

Optional Papers (one to be chosen )

Summary of Credits for the

Four Compulsory Papers : 16 Credits

Marks for Attendance in Each Paper

Sl. No Percentage of Internal Assessment

d) However, if a student represents the Department/ University/ State/ Nation in

The tests shall be written in separate designated answer booklet. The

XI. Completion of the Course

a) A candidate is expected to successfully complete P.G. Degree course within two

XIII. Marks and Grade points

Sl.No. Percentage of Marks GPA/CGPA Grade

XV. Grade Points (Format)

Semester GPA = Total Credit Points in all papers

Cumulative Grade Point Average = (GPA of all Semesters)

XVI. Model Question Paper

Question Paper Pattern for Semester end Examination.

Maximum Marks: 75 Time: 3.00 hours

Part -A (15 marks)

Part- B (30 marks)

Part-C (30 marks)

XVII. Question Paper Pattern for Tests

Maximum Marks: 5 Time: 30 minutes

Instruction: Answer any one of the following questions in 200 words

Syllabus of M.A. Degree Course

Paper-I (Compulsory): Ancient Indian Political Thought

II. Vedas and Upanishads

III. Ramayana and Mahabharata

IV. Kautilyas Arthashastra

Unit – I Political Thought and Political Theory

1. Meaning of Political Thought and Political Thought as a Tradition

Unit - II: Greek Political Thought

Unit - III: Roman Political Thought

Unit – IV : The Roman Legal System

Unit-I Understanding India

1. India as a Nation-Discourses, Political Culture of India, Revivalism, Fundamentalism and

Unit-II Change and Stability in Indian Polity

Unit-III Politics and Economy in India: An Interface

Unit-I: Introduction to Public Administration

1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration

Unit-II: Administrative Thinkers

Unit-III: Modern Theories

Unit-IV: New Public Management

1. Honey Report and Mino Brook Conference

1. Dhameja Alka (Ed), Contemporary Debates in Public Administration, New Delhi:

Paper - V (Compulsory): Theories of International Relations

Unit-I Birds eye view of Political Concepts of Ancient India

Unit-II Theocentric World View of Indian Polity