Course Outline

of

Principles of Political Theory

For

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)

Semester: Batch: 2022-2027

Session: - June – October, 2022

Faculty:
K Vinay Kumar
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1.0 Objectives of the course 03

2.0 Proposed teaching schedule 03

3.0 Detailed course-outline 04-05

4.0 Prescribed/Recommended readings 05

5.0 Teaching methodology 06

6.0 Evaluation pattern 07

Tentative Dates for Submission of Project, Mid-

7.0 07
Term and End Term Examination

8.0 Important instructions to students 07

 1.0 Objectives of theCourse

As part of BA.LL.B. (Hons.) Curriculum at Maharashtra National Law University-

Aurangabad. The subject of political science is taught as one of the major subjects.
Political Science will make the students get acquainted with basic principles,
approaches and will be able to discuss a broad array of concepts related to government
and politics with a special attention towards Indian Political system and its functioning.

2.0 Proposed TeachingSchedule

No. of Sessions
Module No. Modules
(Classes)

08
I Introduction to political
Science
II Approaches to Political 06
Analysis
06
III Origin of State
06
IV Elements of state
06
V Evolution of government
06
VI Forms of government
10
VII Organs-Elements of
government
04
VIII Federalism in India
3.0 Detailed Course Outline:-

Module –I Introduction to political Science - Meaning, Nature and Scope of

Political Science-political science and allied studies- Political Science and History-
Political science and Economics-Political Science and Sociology-Political Science
and Geography-political science and jurisprudence-Political science and Ethics.

Module-II Approaches to Political Analysis- Traditional approach-Modern

approach-postmodern approach-behavioralism-Post-behavioralism-systems
approach-structural functional analysis.

Module-III Origin of State- Theories of Origin of state-Divine Right theory-

Theory of force-patriarchal & Matriarchal theories-Social contract theory-
evolution theory.

Module–IV Elements of state- State- Elements of state-sovereignty-

characteristics of sovereignty-Classification of Sovereignty-legal and political

Module-V Evolution of government-Classification of government-Aristotle

classification-monarchy-Merits-demerits-Aristocracy-Merits-Demerits-
Democracy–merits-demerits.

Module-VI Forms of government-

 Parliamentary form of government.

 Presidential form of government.
 Unitary form of government.
 Federal form of government.

Module-VII Organs-Elements of government:-

 Legislature.
 Executive.
 Judiciary.
 Political Parties.
 Public opinion.
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Module VII Federalism in India-Institutional Design: strengths and weaknesses-

the political process-coalitions and the federalization of National politics- Challenges.

4.0 Prescribed/RecommendedReadings

Prescribed Readings

1. Niranjan Gopal Jayal, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Politics in India, Oxford University press, 2017.

2. S.L.Verma, Advanced Modern Political theory: Analysis and technologies, Rawat

Publications,2012.

3. William Nunes, Aruna Kumar Malik & Ravi Saxena, Political Science-I,Lexis Nexis, 2016.

4. Dr.Anup Chand Kapur, principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2016.

5. R.C Agarwal, Political Theory (Principles of Political Science), S.Chand & Co., New Delhi,
2016.

6. A.C Kapoor, principles of Political Science, S.Chand & Co., New Delhi, 2008.

7. L.S Rathore and Haqqui, Political theory and organization, EBC, Lucknow,2006.

8. Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan,2013.

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Recommended Reading

1) Plato’s- Republic
2) Thomas Hobbes- Leviathan
3) John Locke-Second Treaties of Government
4) Jean Jacques Rousseau-Social Contract
5) S.K Jain, Indian Federalism-emerging Issues,Kalpaz Publications, 2017.
6) O.P Gauba, An Introduction to Political theory, 1981
7) Robert. E.Goodin, The Oxford handbook of political science, OUP,2017.

5.0 TeachingMethodology

As the subject is highly technical the best method is interactive method.

However, lecturesanddiscussionwouldbethemajorteaching methodology adopted. All
the tools such as power point etc. will be used.
A holistic approach to teaching the subject will be adopted.

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6.0 EvaluationPattern

Evaluation: Marks

Project Submission……………………………………………………….25
Mid-Semester Examination ....................................................................... 25
End-SemesterExamination……………………………………........... 50

Total 100

7.0 TentativeDatesforSubmissionofProject, Mid-Term and End Term

Examination

The Mid Semester Examination and End Term Examination dates are as per the schedule.

The dates for project submission will be issued by the Academic Committee.

8.0 Important Instructions toStudents

1. The given course-outline is tentative. The faculty-member may modify it while

preparing the reference material and engaging the classes.

2. The teaching methodology of the subject will not necessarily be bound by the
parameters shownhere.

3. The faculty-member may not necessarily follow the sequence of the modules. The
sequence will be in accordance to the need of the subject and the teaching.
Flexibility is required to do justice to the subject.
Active and positive class participation is mandatory. Maintaining the dignity and
decorum of the class is equally mandatory. Once the class is begun the students are
not allowed to enter the classroom.
4. The students are required to come to the class with necessary home work, which will
be beneficial for positive participation in learning – teaching process.

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