SIDO KANHU MURMU UNIVERSITY

DUMKA

Department of Political Science

Courses of Study of Post Graduation Program

(Effective from 2020 -21 session)
 Regulation and Syllabus for M. A. Political Science as per CBCS
(Implemented from session 2020-21)

The M.A. Political Science course will consist of four Semesters, each Semester of six
month duration, as detailed in the University Regulation. The course structure will be as
follows:
Semester-I
● 1st Paper : PSC C01 Theories of International Relations
● 2nd Paper : PSC C02 Modern Indian Political Thought
● 3rd Paper : PSC C03 Modern Political Theories
● 4th Paper : PSC C04 Modern Political Ideologies

Semester-II
● 5th Paper : PSC S05 Skill Development
● 6th Paper : PSC C06 Indian Government and Politics
● 7th Paper : PSC C07 International Relations
● 8th Paper : PSC C08 Gender Politics

Semester-III
● 9th Paper : PSC A09 Open Elective (Human
Rights in India)
● 10th Paper : PSC C10 Politics of Jharkhand

● 11th Paper : PSC C11 Research Methodology

● 12th Paper : PSC C12 Indian Foreign Policy

Semester-IV
Elective A: International Relations, Organization and Law
● 13th Paper : PSC E(A)13 International Organization
● 14th Paper : PSC E(A)14 International Law
● 15th Paper : PSC E(A)15 Contemporary International
Political Issues
● 16nd Paper : PSC D16 Dissertation
Semester-IV
Elective B: Government and Politics of India
● 13th Paper : PSC E(B)13 Political Parties in India
● 14th Paper : PSC E(B)14 Contemporary Political Issues in India
● 15th Paper : PSC E(B)15 Federal Democracy in India
● 16nd Paper : PSC D1 16 Dissertation
 FIRST SEMESTER

Paper I SUBJECT NATURE Theories of International Relations TEACHING NO. OF

CODE OF THE COURSE CONTENT HOURS CREDITS:
SI. No. PSCC 01 COURSE (TOTAL
CORE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 hrs As specified

in
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be regulation
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have to
answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. International Relations Theory – Nature, Evolution and Types
02. Classical Realism
03 Neo-Realism
04. Liberal Theory – Institutionalism, Interdependence and Peace
05. Constructivism
06. International Society/ English School
07. Domestic Politics and International Relations
08. Post – Structuralism
09. Feminism
10. Normative Theory and International Ethics

Suggested Readings:

1. Hans J. Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations

2. Kenneth N. Waltz, Theory of International Politics
3. Alex J. Bellamy, International Society and its Critics (Oxford: Oxford
University Press, 2005)
4. Hedley Bull and Adam Watson, eds., The Expansion of
International Society, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1989
5. G. John Ikenberry, “Liberal Internationalism 3.0,” Perspectives on Politics 7:1
(March 2009), pp. 71-87
6. Michael W. Doyle, “Liberalism and World Politics,” The American Political
Science Review 80:4 (December 1986), pp. 1151-69.
7. Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye, Power and Interdependence, pp. 3-31
8. John R. Oneal and Bruce Russett, “The Kantian Peace: The Pacific
Benefits of Democracy, Interdependence and International Organizations,
1885-1992,” World Politics, 52:1 (October 1999), pp. 1-37.
9. Reus-Smit, Christian and Snidal, Duncan, eds. The Oxford Handbook of
International Relations (2008).
10. Carlsnaes, Walter, Risse, Thomas, and Simmons, Beth, eds. Sage Handbook
of International Relations(2002).
11. Dunne, Tim, Milja Kurki and Steve Smith eds., International
Relations Theories (2007).
12. Burchill, Scott, Andrew Linklater (eds.), Theories of
International Relations 3rd edn. 2005).
13. Kapstein, E.B., “Is Realism Dead? The Domestic Sources of International
Politics”, International Organization, Vol. 49 (4), 1995.
14. Gourevitch, Peter, “Domestic Politics and International Relations”, in
The Sage Handbook of International Relations, 2002, Chapter 16.
15. Simmons, Beth, Mobilizing for Human Rights: International Law in
Domestic Politics, 2009, Chapter 4.
16. Alter, Karen, The New Terrain of International Law: Courts, Politics, Rights,
2014, Chapter 2.
17. Putnam, Robert. “Diplomacy and Domestic Politics: The logic of Two-
Level Games”, International Organization, Vol. 42 (1), 1988, pp.
15-32.
18. Farrell, Henry and Newman, Abraham, “Review Article: Domestic Institutions
Beyond the Nation State”,
World Politics, Vol. 66 (2), 2014, pp. 331-63.

19. Ashley, Richard and RBJ Walker, “Speaking the Language of Exile: Dissident
Thought in International Studies”, International Studies Quarterly, Vol. 34
(1990)
20. Brown, Chris, ‘Turtles all the Way Down: Anti-foundationalism, Critical Theory
and International Relations’, Millennium, Vol. 23, No. 2 (1994)
21. Burke, Anthony, ‘Postmodernism’, OHIR
22. Lawler, Peter, ‘The Ethics of Postmodernism’, OHIR
23. Ashley, Richard, ‘Untying the Sovereign State: A Double Reading of the
Anarchy Problematique’, Millennium, Vol. 17, No. 2 (1988)
24. Linklater, Andrew, ‘Dialogic politics and the civilizing process’, Review of
International Studies 31 (2005)
25. Reus-Smit, Chris and Price, Richard. ‘Dangerous Liaisons? Critical
International Relations Theory and Constructivism’, European Journal of
International Relations (2008).
26. Special issue of Review of International Studies, April 2007 ('Critical
International Relations Theory after 25 Years')
27. Beitz, Charles, Political Theory and International Relations (1999, with a new
afterword) Bell, Duncan, ed., Ethics and World Politics
(2010), chapters 1, 4 and 8
28. Nardin, Terry, ‘International Ethics.’
OHIR, Chapter 34
29. Hurrell, Andrew, On Global Order
(2007), Chapter 12
30. Bull, Hedley, ‘The Hagey Lectures’, in Kai Alderson and Andrew
Hurrell (eds.), Hedley Bull and International Society (2000)
31. Brown, Chris, Sovereignty, Rights and Justice (2002)
32. Buchanan, Allen, Justice, Legitimacy and Self-Determination: Moral
Foundations of International Law (2004), Introduction and Part I
33. Caney, Simon, Justice beyond Borders: A Global Political
Theory (OUP, 2006), Chapters 1-4 Miller, David, National
Responsibility and Global Justice (2007), Chapters 1, 2 and 9
34. Rawls, John, The Law of Peoples (1999)
35. Holzgrefe, J.L., and Keohane, R.O., Humanitarian Intervention:
Ethical, Legal and Political Dilemmas (2003), esp. chs 1, 3,7 & 8
36. Pattison, James, Humanitarian Intervention and the Responsibility to
Protect (2010), Chapter 1, 2, 3 and 7
37. Tan, Kok-Chor, ‘The Duty to Protect’, in Terry Nardin and Melissa Williams,
NOMOS XLVII: Humanitarian Intervention (2006), p. 84-116
38. Welsh, Jennifer (ed.), Humanitarian Intervention and International
Relations (2004). Especially Introduction and Part One
39. Tickner, J. Ann, “Feminist Perspectives on International Relations”, in
The Sage Handbook of International Relations, 2002, Chapter 14.
40. Hudson, Valerie et al, “The Heart of the Matter: The Security of Women and
the Security of States”, International Security, Vol. 33 (3), 2008/9, pp.
129-144.
41. Brooks, Deborah Jordan and Valentino, Benjamin, “A War of One’s
Own: Understanding the Gender Gap in Support for War”, Public
Opinion Quarterly, Vol. 75 (2), 2011, pp. 270-286.
42. Pratt, Nicola, “The Queen Boat Case in Egypt: Sexuality, National Security and State
Sovereignty”, Review of International Studies, Vol. 33, 2007, pp. 129-144.
43. Goldstein, Joshua, War and Gender: how gender shapes the war
system and vice versa, 2001, Especially chapter 1, 4 and 5.
44. Tickner, J. Ann, Gendering World Politics, 2001, Chapters 1 and 2. with a new
afterword) Bell, Duncan, ed., Ethics and World Politics
(2010), chapters 1, 4 and 8
45. Enloe, Cynthia, Bananas, Beaches and Bases: Making Feminist Sense of
International Politics, 2001.
46. Caprioli, Mary, “Feminist IR Theory and Quantitative Methodology: A
Critical Analysis”, International Studies Review, Vol. 6 (2), 2004, pp.
253-269.

47. Special section on “The State of Feminist Security Studies”, Politics and
Gender, Vol. 7 (4), 2001, pp. 573-604.
48. Rumaki Basu, Antarrashtriya Rajniti - Avdharnayen, Siddhant tatha Mudde, Sage
Bhasha, 2019
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE MODERN INDIAN POLITICAL TEACHING NO. OF
II CODE OF THE THOUGHT HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSCC 02 COURSE (TOTAL
CORE COURSE CONTENT 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As specified

in regulation
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks each
out of which candidates will have to answer four questions in
about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number of four long
answer type questions will be set carrying 15 marks each out
of which candidates will have to answer 2 questions in about
500 words each.
01. The Indian renaissance :
Raja Ram Mohan Roy - Political, Social and Religious
Ideas
Swami Vivekanand - Nationalism, Liberty, Dharma
02. Gopal Krishna Gokhle:- political ideas, liberalism

03. Bal Gangadhar Tilak;- nationalism , swadeshi and swarajya.

04. V.D. Savarkar:- Hindu nationalism.

05. Mahatma Gandhi:- Satyagraha, Views on state, Relevance

of Gandhism.

06. Ram manohar Lohia:- Sapt kranti, Chaukhambha Rajya.

07. J.P. Narayan:- Sampurna kranti, Partyless democracy.

08. (a) M.N. Roy:- Radical Humanism.
(b)Deen Dayal Upadhyaya:- Integral Humanism.
09. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad:- Political ideas.
10. B,R. Ambedkar:- critique of caste system, political ideas,
comparative study of Gandhi and Ambedakar.
Suggested Readings:

1. V. P. Verma, Modern Indian Political thought, Agra, Lakshmi Narain Agrawal,1974

2. J. P. Suda, Indian Political Thought
3. U. N. Ghoshal, A History of Indian Political Ideas, London, Oxford University
Press, 1959.

4. V. R. Mehta, Foundations of Indian Political thought, New Delhi, Manohar, 1992.

5. Bidyut Chakrabarty, Rajendra Kumar Pandey, - Modern Indian Political Thought, New
Delhi, Sage, 2009
6. Ian Cordozo, Prakash Chandra – Modern Indian Political Thought, UBS Publishers,
2001
Paper SUBJECT NATURE MODERN POLITICAL THEORIES TEACHING NO. OF
III CODE OF THE HOURS CREDITS:
SI. No. PSCC 03 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
CORE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3hrs As specified

in regulation
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer 2
questions in about 500 words each.
01. Nature and significance of Political Theory
02. Behaviouralism and Post Behaviouralism

03. Welfare State = Relevance in the era of Globalization

04. Communitarianism
05. Multiculturalism
06. Existentialism
07. Libertarianism
08. Green Political Theory

Suggested Readings:
1. A Gotaman (ed) Multiculturalism, Princeton New Delhi, Princeton University Press
1994.
2. I Hutcheon, The Politics of PostModernism, London & N. Y., Routledge 1989.
3. E. Said, Orientalism, Chatto and Windos, London’ 1978.
4. V. Bryson, Feminist Political Theory, Macmillan, 1997.
5. S.E. Barker, Principles of Social and Political Theory.
6. S.P. Varma, Modern Political Theory, Vikas, New Delhi 1983.
7. Jain & Faria – Principles of Political Theory
8 Kenneth Scheffer, Green Politics, Bear & Co., 1986
9. Andrew Dobson, Green Political Thought, Routledge, 2000
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE MODERN POLITICAL TEACHING NO. OF
IV CODE OF THE IDEOLOGIES HOURS CREDITS
SI. No. PSCC 04 COURSE : (TOTAL
CORE COURSE CONTENT 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

specified in
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be regulation
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight short
answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks each out
of which candidates will have to answer four questions in
about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number of four long
answer type questions will be set carrying 15 marks each out
of which candidates will have
to answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. Nationalism: Definition, Bases of nationalism, Theories of
Nationalism, Gellner's Theory.
02. Liberalism: Definition, Characteristics, Evolution, Types
03 Marxism: Dialectical Materialism, Historical Materialism,
class struggle, Alienation.
05. Socialism: Definition, Characteristics, Evolution, Types.
04. Neoliberalism: Definition, Characteristics, Nozick and
Berlin’s views.
06. Neo Marxism: Definition, Characteristics, Gramsci, Georg
Lukacs, Frankfurt School.
07. Feminism: Basic concepts, Evolution.
08. Postmodernism: Definition, Characteristics

Suggested Readings:

1. George H. Sabine- A History of Political Theory, Oxford & I.B.H., Publishing,New

Delhi, 1979
2. C.l . Wayper – Political Thought.
3. William Ebenstein – Modern political Thought : The great Issues, new York , Holt,
Rinchart & Winston, 1960
4. Political Thought – J.C. Johari.
5. Bhargava, R and Acarya A(eds.)., Political Theory : An Introduction, Pearson
Longman, New Delhi
6. O.P.Gauba., An Introduction to Political Theory, MacMillan, New Delhi
7. Shorten, A. (2008) ‘Nation and State’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political
Theory, New York: Oxford University Press.
8. Sen, A. (2003) ‘Freedom Favours Development,’ in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and
Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts:
MIT Press.
9. McKinnon, Catriona.,(eds.) ‘ Issues in Political theory’, Oxford University Press, New York
10. David Held., ‘Political Theory and Modern State’, Polity, London , 1994
11. Gyan Singh Sandhu., ‘Political Theory’, Delhi University, 1988.
12. Agrawal N.N., “ Principles of Political Science”, S.Chand & Co, N.Delhi
13. Neera Desai and Usha Thakkar, Women in Indian Society : National Book Trust,
New Delhi 2003.

14. Niroj Sinha : Women in Indian Politics : Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi 2000.
15. Nivedita Menon, Gender and Politics in India, New York OUP, 1999
16. Sadhna Arya, Nivedita Menon, Ginni Loknita (Ed.) - Narivadi Rajniti: Sangharsh evam
Mudde
 SECOND SEMESTER
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF THE Academic writing & TEACHING NO. OF
V CODE COURSE Communication skill HOURS CREDITS:
SI. No. PSCS 05 SKILL (TOTAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSE CONTENT 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 hrs As specified

in regulation
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have
to answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. Academic writing: meaning, types and importance
02. Writing Synopsis
03. Report Writing
04. Abstract – meaning, types, format and importance
05. Writing Conference/Seminar Paper
06. Referencing – (a) In-text and End-text;
(b) APA, MLA, Chicago Style
(c) Plagiarism
07. Writing Dissertations
08. Writing letters, applications
09. Preparing Bio-Data, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Resume
10. Using Computer Technology in Writing –
(a) How to create and save word files?
(b) How to save files in folders?
(c) What is e-mail? How files can be exchanged through
e-mail?
Suggested Readings:

1. On Writing well: The classic Guide to writing Nonfiction-William Zinsses

Collins

2. On Creative Writing- Lavid Independent Publishing

3. Bird by Bird- some Instructions on writing and life- Anne Lamott- Anchor
4. The Elements of style: 18 Essential Rules of Good writing in English strunk
William Jr. Import

5. On writing – Jorge luis Borges, Penguin

6. On writing – Charles Bukowski – Kindle
7. Gar on language and writing – Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Import
8. Creative writing for English as foreign language lerness- a Course Book
Deebrah Roundy- Import.

9. Research Methodology
10. P.V. Young, Scientific Social Surveys and Research

11. Good and Hatt, Methods in Social Research.

PAPER SUBJECT NATURE INDIAN GOVERNMENT & TEACHING NO.OF
VI CODE OF THE POLITICS HOURS CREDITS:
SI. No. PSCC 06 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
CORE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As specified

in regulation
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which
candidates will have to answer 2 questions in about 500
words each.
01. Background of the constituent assembly: Composition and
working, Preamble
02. Constitution as an instrument of social change & justice,
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
(With Special Reference to Protective Discrimination,
Reasonable Classification, Extension of Freedom of Life,
Freedom of Press, Preventive Detention
03 Union Government: President, Prime Minister and Parliament
(With Special Reference to Role of PM and President,
Relationship between PM and President, Emergency Powers
of President, Role of Speaker
04. State Government: Governor (Discretionary Powers and Art.
356); Chief Minister
05. Supreme Court: Appointment and Removal of Judges,
Judicial Activism, PIL
06. Electoral Reforms: Role of election commission, corrupt
practices
07. Challenges facing indian political system :- Communalism,
Casteism,
Naxalism and Terrorism
Suggested Readings:

1. P.R. Brass, Politics of India Since Independence, Cambridge University Press, 1994.
2. D.D. Basu, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi Prentice Hall 1994.
3. B.L. Fadia, State Politics in India, 2 vols, New Delhi Radiant 1984
4. R. Thakur, The Government & Politics of India, London Macmillan 1995
5. Iqbal Narain (ed). State Politics in India, Meerut, Meenakshi Prakashan 1967
6. A. Kaushik, Democratic Concerns: the Indian Experience, Jaipur 1994
7. Subhash Kashyap - Hamara Samvidhan
8. J. C. Johari - Bhartiya Shashan aur Rajniti
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TEACHING NO. OF
VII CODE OF THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSCC 07 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
CORE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have
to answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. The study of International Relations – Meaning, Nature and
Scope
02. Development of the Study of International Relations
03 Emergence of New World Order
04. Environmental Issues on International Agenda
05. Non-alignment: Role and relevance
06. Power: Concept, constituent & limitations.
07. Role of third world in International Relations
08. Disarmament & Arms Control: NPT and CTBT,
Indian Perspective
09. International Terrorism

Suggested Readings:
1. S.H. Hoffman, Essays in Theory and Politics of International Relations, 1989
2. K.P. Mishra & R.S. Beal, International Relations Theory, Vikas Publications, 1990
3. K. Holliday, Rethinking International Relations Macmillan 1994
4. M.S. Rajan, Non-Alignment and Non-Aligned Movement
in Present-World Order, Konark, Delhi 1994
5. J. Frankel, International Politics: Conflicted Harmony, Penguin London 1969.
6. B. L. Fadia - Antar-rashtriya Rajniti
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE GENDER POLITICS TEACHING NO. OF
VIII CODE OF THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSCC 08 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
CORE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3hrs As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be regulation
set carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of
eight short answer type questions will be set carrying 5
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer
four questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have
to answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. Feminist approach to Political Theory-
(a)sex-Gender debate, (b) liberal Feminism, (c)
Socialist/Marxist
Feminism, (d) Radical Feminism, (e) Post Modern
Feminism
02. Evolution of Feminist Movement in India: (a)
In
pre-Independence era, (b) In Post-independence era.
03 Contemporary Feminist Movement In India
04. Women and Political participation in India
05. Women and Globalization in India
06. Empowerment of women in India
07. Women and Reservation Policy in India
08. Public Policy and Women in India
09 Challenges before women movement in India.

Suggested Readings:
1. Neera Desai and Usha Thakkar, Women in Indian Society : National Book Trust, New
Delhi 2003.
2. Nandita Gandhi and Nandita Sah, The Issues at Stake, Kali for Women : New Delhi,
1993.
3. Joanna Loddle and Rama Joshi, Daughter of Independence – Gender, Caste and
Class in India; Zed Book Ltd. London, 1986
4. Niroj Sinha : Women in Indian Politics : Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi 2000.
5. Shirin Rai (ed.) International Perspectives on Gender and Democratisation, St.
Martins Press, New York, 2000.
6. Barbara J. Nelson and Najma Choudhary (eds) Women and Politics World Wide, New
Haven : Yale University Press 1994.
7. Marjorie Agosin (ed.) Women Gender and Human Rights : A Global, Perspective,
New Brunswrick, N.J. Rutgers University Press 2001.
8. C. Gilligan, In a Different Voice, Cambridge, Harvard University press, 1982
9. J. Grant, Fundamental Feminism : Contesting the core concepts of Feminist theory,
New York, Routledge, 1993.
10. S. de, Beauvoi, The Second Sex, Trans H.M. Parshley, Har Wandsworth, Penguin, 1972.
11. S.M. Okin and J. Mansbridge (eds) Feminism, 3 vols Routledge, Londan 1994
12. M.L. Shanley, and C. Pateman, Feminist Interpretation and Political Theory,
Cambridge, Polity Press
13. Haleh Arshar (ed) Women and Politics in the Third World, London Routledge, 1996
14. Vandana Shiva, Staying Alive : Women, Ecology and Development in India, New
Delhi Kali for Women 1998.
15. Nivedita Menon, Gender and Politics in India, New York OUP, 1999
16. Sadhna Arya, Nivedita Menon, Ginni Loknita (Ed.) - Narivadi Rajniti: Sangharsh
evam Mudde
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIA TEACHING NO. OF
IX CODE THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSCA 09 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL 05)
OPEN
ELECTIVE

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hrs As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have
to answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. Meaning and evolution of the concept of human rights.
Journey from magna carta to the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.
2. Genesis of Human Rights in Ancient, Medieval and Modern
India; Indian Views on Human Rights
3. Three generation of human rights

4. Human rights under constitution (A) Ideals enshrined in

the preamble (B) Fundamental rights and directive
principles of state policy.
5. Role of judiciary in protecting and promoting human rights.
PIL (torture, custodial crimes, environmental protection
reservation, aged and disabled)
6. National and State Human Rights Commission
7. Human rights of disadvantaged group:- Women-domestic
violence act 2005, sexual harassment at workplace
prevention, prohibition and redressal act 2013. Women law
under IPC.
8. Children:- child labour, the protection of children from
sexual offences act 2012, right to education.
9. (a) Protection of human rights act 1993. (b) Right to
information act 2005. (c) The national food security act 2013
(d) ConsumerProtection Act
Suggested Readings:
1. Sunita Samal, Human Rights and Human Development : Concepts and contexts,
Kanishka, New Delhi, 2003
2. M.M. Rehman, et.al, Human Rights and Human Development : Concepts and
contexts. New Delhi; Manak, 2000.
3. Tim Dunne and Nicholas J. Wheeler (eds), Human Rights in Global politics,
Cambridge University Press, 1998.
4. V.T. Thamilwaran, Human Rights in Third World Perspective, New Delhi : Har Anand
1992.
5. C.J. Nirmal (eds), Human Rights in India : Historical Social and Political Perspectives,
New Delhi, OUP 2000.
6. Centre for Development and Human Rights, the Right to Development: A Primer,
New Delhi : Sage 2004.
7. G.S. Boywa, Human Rights in India : Implementation and Violations, New Delhi :
Anmol 1995.
8. R.C. Hingorani, Human Rights in India New Delhi OUP and IBH 1995
9. Aftab Alam (ed) Human Rights in India : Issues and Challenges, Delhi : Roy 2000.
10. Amnesty International, Human Rights in India, New Delhi : Vistaar, 1993.
11. Sunita Samal, Human Rights and Development in Emerging World Order, New Delhi
: Kanishka 2003.
12. Baylish John and Steve Smith, Globalization of World Politics, Oxford University
Press, 2002.
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF POLITICS OF JHARKHAND TEACHING NO. OF
X CODE THE HOURS CREDITS
Sl. No. PSCA 10 COURSE (With ref. Tribal Development) : (TOTAL
OPEN 05)
ELECTIVE COURSE CONTENT

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3Hrs As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight short
answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks each out
of which candidates will have to answer four questions in
about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number of four long
answer type questions will be set carrying 15 marks each out
of which candidates will have to answer 2 questions in about
500 words each.
1. Theoretical framework for the study of state politics – Myron
Weiner and Iqbal Narain Systems Analysis Political
Development
2. (a)Introducing Jharkhand: Demography and Culture
(b) Contribution to national movement – Santal Hul, Birsa
Munda – Ulgulan, Tana Bhagat Movement
3. Socio-economic determinants of Jharkhand politics.

4. Coalition Government – meaning and emergence; Working

of coalition government in Jharkhand.
5. Naxalism in Jharkhand: Causes, growth, effects, countering
naxalism.
6. Different perceptions of tribal issues.
7. Constitutional and policy provisions for tribal empowerment
8. Challenge of political & administrative corruption in Jharkhand.

9. Tribal Displacement and Rehabilitation in Jharkhand

10. Human Development Index – meaning, parameters; Status of

Jharkhand on Human Development Index; Measures to
improve its status
 Suggested Readings:

1. Amit Prakash – Jharkhand: Politics of Development and Identity,New Delhi, Orient Longman
Limited, 2001.
2. P. Chatterjee (ed.)- States and Politics in India, Delhi, Oxford University Press. 1997.
3. R. Khan - Rethinking Indian Federalism, Shimla, I.I.A.S., 1997.
4. Sudha Pai - State Politics: New Dimensions, Delhi, 2000.
5. Iqbal Narain -State Politics in India,Meenakshi Prakashan, 1967.
6. Myron Weiner (Ed.) - State Politics in India, Princeton University Press, 1968.
7. M. K. Singh - Jharkhand : Development & Politics :Avenues and Challenges, Gagandeep, New
Delhi, 2006.
8. Rajiv Balakrishnan - Jharkhand matters : Essays on Ethnicity, Regionalism and Development, 2004
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY TEACHING NO. OF
XI CODE OF THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSCC 11 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
CORE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer 2
questions in about 500 words each.
01. Meaning & Importance of Scientific Social
Research, Characteristics of Social Research,
Problems of Social Research.
02. Types of Social Research
03. Problem formulation in Social Sciences.
04. Problem of objectivity in Social Science Research.
05. Synopsis writing in social Research.
06. Hypothesis: concept, types and Importance.
07. Tools & techniques of data collection: Observation,
Questionnaire, Interviews, Schedule.
08. Research Methods.
09. Research design.
10. Sampling: Types (Simple Random Sampling, Stratified
Random
Sampling, Purposive Sampling)-significance and limitations.
11. Report writing, writing dissertation and thesis writing.
Suggested Readings:
1. Andrew Sayer, Methods in Social Sciences, Routledge 2010.
2. Lisa Harrison, Political Research: An Introduction, Routledge 2001.
3. Nigel Gilbert, Researching Social life, OUP Oxford 2004.
4. Alan Brywan, Social Research Methods: Oxford 2004.
5. Jannet B. Johnson, Working with Political Science Research: Problems and Exercises,
C.G. Press 2007.
6. Peter Burnham and Karin Gillard: Research Methods in Politics, Macmillan 2008.
7. David Cottiner and John Gerrin (ed), Concepts and Methods in Social Science,
Routledge 2008.
8. Dugdale, K., A Manual of Writing Research, Bloomington Indian University BookStore.
9. Festinger, L. and D. Katz (eds) Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, Amerind
Publishing company, New Delhi 1990.
10. P.V. Young, Scientific Social Surveys and Research
11. Good and Hatt, Methods in Social Research.
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY TEACHING NO.OF
XII CODE OF THE HOURS CREDITS:
PSCC 12 COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
Sl.No. ELECTIVE 05)

As specified
Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours in regulation
Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer 2
questions in about 500 words each.

01. Principles and objectives of India’s foreign policy.

02. Determinants of India’s Foreign Policy.
03. Sino Indian relations
04. Indo-Pak Relation
05. India Nepal relations, India Sri Lanka relation.
06. India Russia relations
07. India–USA relation.
08. India and The U.N : India role in U.N activities

Suggested Readings:
1. A. Appadorai, Domestic Roots of India’s Foreign Policy, New Delhi, O.U.P., 1981
2. J. Bandyopadhyay the Making of India’s Foreign Policy, Calcutta Allied, 1979
3. R. Bradrock, India’s Foreign Policy Since 1971, London Royal Institute for
International Affairs 1990.
4. T. Das, India in World Politics, New York Basic Books 1932.
5. V.P. Dutta, India’s Foreign Policy in Changing World, New Delhi, Vikas 1999
6. N.K. Jha, Domestic Imperatives in Indian Foreign Policy, N. Delhi South
Asia Publishers, 2001.
7. P. Sahadevan, Conflict and Peacekeeping in South Asia, N. Delhi Lancers Book 2001.
8. Ajoy Sinha, Indo-US Relations since 1971 Janaki Prakashan Patna
 FOURTH SEMESTER
Group-A (Elective)

PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION TEACHING NO. OF

XIII CODE THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. COURSE CONTENT
PSC E(A) COURSE (TOTAL
13 ELECTIVE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer 2
questions in about 500 words each.
01. The nature and evolution of International Organization.
02. Failures of League of Nations.
03 The United Nations organs: (i) General Assembly, (ii)
Security Council
04. The United Nations agency: UNESCO
05. Pacific settlement of International disputes & enforcement
actions.
06. Problem of refugees.
07. European Union: A brief introduction
08. African Union: A brief introduction
09. Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): A brief introduction

Suggested Readings:
1. H. Ameri, Politics and process in the specialized agencies of the United
Nations, Aldershort, Hans and Gover, 1982.
2. C.V Narsimhan, The United nations: An Inside view, Delhi, Vikas, 1988.
3. K.P. Saksena, Reforming the United nations: the challenge of Relevance, New
Delhi, Sage, 1993.
4. S. Singh Structure and functions of the UNO, Delhi, Kanishka, 1995
5. S.C Singhal, International Organization.
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW TEACHING NO.OF
XIV CODE THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSC E(A) COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
14 ELECTIVE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have to
answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. International Law: Definition, Nature, Scope and importance
02. Grotius - Contribution to International Law and Sources of
International Law
03. Crimes against Humanity and Provisions of International Law
04. Environment and International Law
05. Laws of Sea
06. Diplomatic immunities and Privileges
07. Extradition
08. Settlement of International Disputes - Pacific and Compulsive
09. Laws of War - Land, Naval and Air

Suggested Readings:
1. J. L. Brierly, The Outlook for International Law, Oxford The Clarendon 1944
2. W. Friedman, The Changing Structure of International Law, New York, Colombia
University Press 1964.
3. H. Kalson, Principles of International Law, New York, Rinchart and Co. 1952.
4. L. Oppenheimer, International Law Vol. 1, 1953
5. J. G. Starke, Introduction to International Law, London, Butterworths and Company
Ltd. 1947
6. Sir J. F. Williams, Aspects of Modern International Law, New York, O.U.P. 1939
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL TEACHING NO.OF
XV CODE OF THE ISSUE IN INDIA HOURS CREDITS
Sl. No. PSC E(A) COURSE : (TOTAL
15 ELECTIVE 05)
COURSE CONTENT

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight short
answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks each out
of which candidates will have to answer four questions in
about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number of four long
answer type questions will be set carrying 15 marks each out
of which candidates will have to answer 2 questions in about
500 words each.
01. North-South dialogue: key issues, dialogue, co-operation &
conflict
02. South-South cooperation: key issues, dialogue, co-operation
& conflict
03. Liberalization: Concept, Characteristics
04. Privatization: Concept, Characteristics.
05. Globalization: concept, characteristics,
economic-political-social impact.
06. World Trade Organization (W.T.O.): objective, composition and
development.
07. Environmental issues: important concerns & related politics
08. Terrorism: Definition, types, effects, Countering terrorism.
Suggested Readings:
1. Janus Bugajski, Cold Peace: Russia’s New Imperialism, Praegar, 2004
2. Kenneth Scheffer, Green Politics, Bear & Co., 1986
3. Andrew Dobson, Green Political Thought, Routledge, 2000
4. P. Allan and K. Goldman (eds.), The End of the Cold War, Dordrecht, Martinus Nijhoff,
1992.
5. R. Burbach, O. Nunez and B. Kagatlitsky, Globalization and its Discontents. The Rise
of Postmodern Socialism, London, Pluto, 1997.
6. R. Cohen and P. Kennedy, Global Sociology, London, St. Martin Press, 1999.
7. P. Ekins, A New World Order : Grassroots movements for Global Charge, London,
routledge, 1992
8. R. E. Goodin, Green Political Theory, Cambridge, Polity Press, 1992.
9. R. Holton, Globalization and the Nation State, Basigstoke, Macmillan, 1998.
10. N. O. Sullivan (ed.), Terrorism, Ideology and Revolution : The Origins of Modern
Political Violence, Brighton, Wheatsheaf, 1986.
 Fourth Semester

Group B
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN INDIA TEACHING NO.OF
XIII CODE THE Party System in India HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSC E(B) COURSE (TOTAL
13 ELECTIVE COURSE CONTENT 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer 2
questions in about 500 words each.
01. Evolution of Party System in India: In Pre-independence era,
In Post-independence India.
02. Establishment of Indian National Congress and development
and decline of the Congress System.
03 Nature of Party system in post-independent India.
04. National Political Parties: Congress, BJP, CPM,
06. Regional Political parties: JMM, Shiv Sena
07. Anti defection law: Critical Evaluation.
08. Alignments and Realignments of political parties:- NDA and
UPA.
09. Critical evaluation of role and working of political parties in
India.
10. Role of opposition In India.
Suggested Readings:
1. B. Arora, Political Parties and party System: The Emergence of Neo
Coalitions, Memo, Dec., 1979
2. P.Brass, Caste, Faction and Party in Indian Politics, Vols.2 Delhi Chanky
Publications, 1984-1985.

3. P.K. Chhibber, Democracy without association. Transformation of the party system

and Social cleavages in Indian. Ann Arbor. The University of Michigan press, 1999

4. Z. Hasan (ed), Parties and party politics in Indian, New Delhi Oxford University
press, 2001.

5. R. Kothari, Party system and election studies, Bombay, Asia Publishing House, 1997.

6. T.K Oomen, Protest and change: Studies in social movements, New Delhi,
sage, 1990.

7. S.Pai, State politics : New Dimension : Party System, Liberalisation and Politics
of identity, Delhi, Shipar, 2000
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL TEACHING NO. OF
XIV CODE THE ISSUES IN INDIA HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSC COURSE (TOTAL
E(B)14 ELECTIVE COURSE CONTENT 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total number
of four long answer type questions will be set carrying 15
marks each out of which candidates will have to answer 2
questions in about 500 words each.
01. Internal security challenges and its various facets: terrorism,
fundamentalism, NRC, NPR
02. Naxalism in India: origin, development and countering
naxalism.
03 Challenges to national integration.
04. Kashmir Issue – Genesis and current Trends
05. Quest for social justice: its changing political dimensions in
contemporary India.
06. Politics of reservation: impact, issue of creamy layer, merits
and demerits.
07. The debate on uniform civil code, Population Explosion
08. Impact of Liberalization and Globalization on India.
09. Challenges before higher education in India, National
Education Policy 2020

Suggested Readings:
1. Abbas, H., Kumar, R. & Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics.
New Delhi: Pearson, 2011.
2. Chandhoke, N. & Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India:
Economy, Society,
3. Politics. New Delhi: Pearson.
4. Chakravarty, B. & Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics. New
Delhi: Sage.
5. Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence.
New Delhi: Penguin.
6. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and
Concerns.
7. New Delhi: PHI Learning.
8. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India:
Critical Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan.
9. Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi:
Oxford University Press.
10. Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India. New Delhi:
Oxford University Press.
11. Jayal, N. G. & Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics.
New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
12. Atul Kohli., ‘India’s Democracy’,Orient Longman, Delhi,1988.
13. Atul Kohli., ‘The Success of India’s Democracy’, Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge.
14. Bijoy Kumar, J.Yadav & Sanjeev K. Sinha,(eds.) Higher Education in India:
Problems and Prospects, Ayushman Publication House,New Delhi. 2015
PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF FEDERAL DEMOCRACY IN INDIA TEACHING NO. OF
XV CODE THE HOURS CREDITS:
Sl. No. PSC E(B) COURSE COURSE CONTENT (TOTAL
15 ELECTIVE 05)

Full Marks 70 (Pass Marks 32) Time 3 Hours As

Questions will be divided in three parts. Part A will be specified in
compulsory in which a total number of 10 MCQs will be set regulation
carrying 2 marks each. In Part B, a total number of eight
short answer type questions will be set carrying 5 marks
each out of which candidates will have to answer four
questions in about 200 words each. In Part C, a total
number of four long answer type questions will be set
carrying 15 marks each out of which candidates will have to
answer 2 questions in about 500 words each.
01. Changing dimensions of Indian democracy.
02. Party system and democracy.
03. Parliamentary Vs Presidential model
04. Federalism in India: nature, recent trends and prospects.
05. Changing dimensions of centre state relations in India.
06. Sarkaria Commission report: An analysis.
07. Impact of regional parties on federal processes.

Suggested Readings:
1. S.P. Aiyar & U. Mehta (ed.) Essays on Indian Federalism, Allied Publisher, 1965.
2. G. Austin, Working of Democratic Constitution, O.U.P., 2000.
3. D.D. Basu, An Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall, 1994
4. K.R. Bomball, The Foundation of Indian Federalism, Asia Publishing House, 1965.
5. A Chanda, Federalism in India: A Study of Union – State Relations, London, George
Allen & Unwin 1965.
6. B. Dasgupta & W.H. Morris Jones, Patterns and Trends in Indian Politics, New Dehi,
Allied 1976.
7. S.R. Sharma, The Indian Federal Structure, Allahabad Central Book Depot, 1967
8. P. Kumar, Studies in Indian Federalism, New Delhi, Deep & Deep 1988.
 FOURTH SEMESTER (DISSERTATION)

(Compulsory in each group)

PAPER SUBJECT NATURE OF COURSE CONTENT TEACHING NO. OF

XVI CODE THE COURSE HOURS CREDIT S:
SI. No. PSC D16 DISSERTATION (TOTAL
05)

Periodical Presentation - 20 marks

Concise Dissertation - 50 marks
Viva-voice - 30 marks
Total - 100 marks
01. As the classes for IVth semester commences, students
shall submit an application proposing five topics for
dissertation work.
02. The applications of students shall be placed in meeting of
Departmental Council held within 15 days of last date of
submission.
03 The topics of dissertation shall be finalized and where
required consultation shall be held with concerned students
04. The topics of dissertation(s) may be selected preferably
from the entire course content of the Courses of Study for
Postgraduate level or related to it.
05. Faculty members of the department shall be allotted duty to
supervise dissertation work of students.
06. The dissertation shall be submitted at the end of the IVth
Semester
07. The date of submission of dissertation by students shall be
notified by the Head of Department accordingly.
08. Dissertations to be submitted in two copies.

09. Viva voce shall be held thereafter.

10. In any other matter concerning dissertation, the decision of
the Departmental Council shall be final and binding
11. The details about how to complete dissertation is already
included in Paper V of courses of study in IInd Semester.