Department Highlights 2020-21
Department Highlights
Department Magazine |
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•ORIENTATION DAY : On 12 Sept 2021, the department welcomed the new batch into the political ensemble in an online programme amidst the covid pandemic. The possibilities of producing a research paper in Symposium had everyone pumped up with enthusiasm but it was nowhere near the eagerness that came with the disclosure of the plan for organizing the department's first annual fest “Exordium: A Political Discourse”. The plan for coming up with the first edition of Janmat, the department’s magazine, was also disclosed to the students. The program ended with Dr. Meeta Sharma, head of the department addressing the students and inviting them to take the next three years as the most creative and challenging years of their lives. The program was a vitalizing start for a demanding yet fun filled college life.
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The department takes pride in conducting the Student Exchange program with different colleges in India. It is a great opportunity for the students of the department to get wider exposure of learning and acquires practical knowledge of the subject with the extensive activities. Places like:-
- Sophia Girls College, Ajmer 2019-20: Aashutosh Singh, Kushagra Kulshestra, Nameera Anjum, Nabila Abid, Neha Pascal, Komal Jakhar, Anandita Singh (BA Pol Sc Hons I yr)
RESEARCH
The department emphasizes on the research work intensively to be performed by the students especially in primary field. Department encourages the students in every way possible to learn the meaning and methodology of research that helps them choose their research problem, research area, research target for primary survey as well as book review and analysis of the responses. Henceforth they are helped every way possible to finish research work on relevant topics and its publication.
- Research Paper Presentation
- Minor Research Projects
Session | Project Title | Students |
2019-20 | Heritage Sites: A Quest for Conservation | Arsh Ali, Aman Khan, Aashutosh Singh, Komal Jakhar, Nabila Abid, Nameera Anjum, Rishabh Chaudhary, Sakshi Singh, Shubham Shekhawat (BA Hons Pol Sc I yr) |
Water crisis in Jaipur | Aakansha Singh, Anandita Singh, Dhruv Verma, Neha Pascal, Meenal Garg, Shreyas Shanker (BA Hons Pol Sc I yr)
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2020-21 | Covid-19 And Voting Behaviour During Elections of Jaipur Municipal Corporation: An Analysis; | Avi Sharma (BA Hons.II year) Raj Dhyawana (BA Hons.I year) Keerthi Sahwal (BA Hons.I year) Umair Haaris (BA Hons.I year) Bhavika Chaudhary (BA Hons.I year) Faculty Advisor- Dr Preeti Sharma |
Corona virus Pandemic and the Broken System of Bio-medical Waste Management | Aashutosh Singh (BA Pol Sc Hons II yr) Neha Pascal (BA Pol Sc Hons II Yr) Vaidehi Sihag (BA Pol Sc Hons I Yr) Riya Khandelwal (BA Pol Sc Hons I Yr) Faculty Advisor- Dr Meeta Sharma | |
“The Unnoticed Challenges of Higher Education during Pandemic” | Meenal Garg (BA Pol Sc Hons II Yr), Arsh Ali (BA Pol Sc Hons II Yr), Priyanshu Choudhary (BA Pol Sc Hons I Yr) Faculty Advisor- Dr Aakansha Natani |
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The curriculum is focused more on practical use of the knowledge of the subject. It forms a well-balanced study experience where students have a complete knowledge of things as well as be able to use it after completion of the course.
- Movie Screening & Group Discussions:
Session | Title of Movie |
2020-21 | The Great Debaters |
- Expert Lectures & Career Counselling Sessions:
Students are introduced to the contemporary and relevant dimensions of knowledge from eminent scholarly speakers. We invite learned speakers and guests of high repute from all over India to motivate the students and help them understand the gravity of subject profusely.
Session | Title | Guest Speaker |
2019-20 | Political Economy of Conflict/ Insurgency | Dr. Vinay Kaura, Assistant Professor in Department of International Affairs and Security studies at Sardar Patel University of Police |
Community development and engagement – A South African perspective. | Dr. Ivan Gunass Govender, a senior lecturer at the Durban University of Technology in Development Management | |
2020-21 | Building Careers in International Organisations | Mr. Rahul Pawa, International Criminal Lawyer, NCPCR, New Delhi |
Research Methodology in Social Sciences | Prof. Himanshu Roy, Deen Dayal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi | |
Gandhi and the Contemporary World: Identifying the Connect | Dr. Radha Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Mata Sundari College, New Delhi | |
Qualitative Research Methods for Young Researchers | Dr Vijayata Mahendru, Policy Analyst, CBGA, New Delhi | |
Understanding the Importance of Peace in Contemporary Times | Dr. Snehil Kakker, Assistant Professor, Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi | |
Building Career in Journalism | Mr Anshul Trivedi, Founder and Editorial Advisor, Subah Savere Newspaper |
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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Faculty and students of the department are encouraged to participate in collaboration with other departments in carrying out social outreach programs. Information regarding these programs is disseminated through notices by the Heads of Departments. Department appreciates the active participation of students under the guidance of faculty by providing the students a broader approach of learning. Students are encouraged to help in technical committees in all events either inter-collegiate or inter-state. They are as follows: -
- Vidhan Sabha Visit 2019-20
- Youth Parliament Visit 2019-20
- Virtual Parliament Visit 2020-21
- Virtual Panchayat visit 2020-21- Kheri Milak Panchayat, Phulera, Jaipur
- College Fest – ZEST: Students of the department participate actively in PR, transportation, marketing and in conduct of various events creatively through which they grab a huge knowledge.
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
The Department of Political Science has an objective of recognizing the creative aptitude of students in the areas of learning and research.
The department tends to promote innovations in the field of education, ability of event administration by using technology for efficient delivery of a sound technological ecosystem and increasing educational output. The department consists of three important components; recognition of innovation through awards; documentation of innovations; and dissemination of innovations though publication.
Some of the practices undertaken by the department to ensure maximum digital learning includes the following:
DEPARTMENT FEST:
Fest is a healthy way to assess the ability and skills of students in various fields. Department students fashion various academic events relevant to political science and design eye-catching posters and conduct them on their own with a disciplined manner that proliferates their learning in the same.
- EXORDIUM- A Political Discourse
EXORDIUM- A Political Discourse that develops leadership and elocution qualities among students on various themes. Students not only participate but also design and conduct various events. They excel in academic understanding of the events and technical preparation of the same which is a very proud factor of learning for social science students.
- Mock Parliament 2020-21- “One Nation One Election” 4 February 2021
- Book Review 2020-21- “Bookmarked-Let the Words Sink- in”, 6 January, 2021
- TV Debate 2020-21
- Newsletter designing, Political Revolution designing
ACADEMIC LEARNING
Students actively participate in the Symposia, webinars and conferences organised by various departments in and outside the college by various institutions. They present their research papers and participate as emcee, moderator and in certificate preparation in these academic and research based events.
- Conference/ Seminars
- National Webinar 2020-21:
Session | Title | Guest Speaker |
2020-21 | Gandhi and the Contemporary World: Identifying the Connect | Dr. Radha Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Mata Sundari College, New Delhi |
- Workshop on Research Methodology 2020-21:
Regular workshops on various themes and research methodology are conducted in different fields of political science to help the students understand the depth of subject, research and contemporary issues.
Session | Title | Guest Speaker |
2020-21 | Investigating Realities in Social Sciences: Methodologies and Concerns |
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- National Symposium 2020-21 “Revisiting the Dimensions of Federalism in India”, 5 February, 2021
DEPARTMENT MAGAZINE
‘JANMAT’
The Department of Political Science, St. Xavier's College, Jaipur has released the very first edition of their Departmental Magazine called, ‘Janmat’ in 2021. It is a collection of the ideas of students on politics, society and life in the form of research articles, prose, poetry, art and photography. It also offers a detailed account of department activities and annual fest ‘Exordium’. It is a symbol of the student’s unity, coordination and cooperation along with their talent and hard work.
ANNUAL PICNIC
The Department of Economics and Political Science organized a one day picnic to Lohagarh Resort, Kukas Jaipur on 22 August 2019(Thursday). The day had a lot in store for us as we entered the spot food delicacies were being served. The day became more spirited with sports like trekking, cricket, football, billiards, table tennis and badminton and at the end there was the magic show that was filled with tricks and mysteries. Most of the afternoon was spent dancing, and clicking pictures of the beautiful location. The picnic became a memorable event for everybody as they rejoiced and made new friends.
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