Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Political Science
B.A. Hons. Political Science
About BA (Hons.)Political Science Course | Eligibility | Papers and Elective Options
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Program Outcomes (PO) | Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) | Course Outcomes (CO)
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About Bachelor of Arts Hons. (Political Science) Course |
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons.) Political Science is an undergraduate degree course in Political Science. This ‘Master Science’ equips the students with a systematic and scientific understanding of theories and practices of politics, political systems, international relations, policy making and government procedures. Regular workshops, seminars, symposiums and conferences augur the actualization of theoretical base. The professional scope extends to avenues such as civil services, higher education, research, political leadership, journalism, law and government at national and international level.
BA Hons. Political Science Part I
https://www.uniraj.ac.in/student/syllabi/Syllabus-2021/B.A. (hons.) Part-I Exam - 2021.pdf
BA Hons. Political Science Part II
https://www.uniraj.ac.in/student/syllabi/Syllabus-2021/B.A. (hons.) Part-II Exam - 2021.pdf
BA Hons. Political Science Part III
https://www.uniraj.ac.in/student/syllabi/Syllabus-2021/B.A. (hons.) Part-III Exam - 2021.pdf
Subsidiary Papers
Subsidiary Papers for BA Hons Political Science Part I
Subsidiary Papers for BA Hons Political Science Part II
Subsidiary Papers for BA Hons Political Science Part III
Eligibility for Admission to BA (Hons)Political Science Course |
Pass 12th class or intermediate under the scheme (10+2) with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission in B.A. Part I.
Regarding the reservation of Seats for admission to B.A. Part I, the reservation policy of Govt. of Rajasthan/University of Rajasthan will be followed.
Admission Procedure: Admission to B.A. Part I course will be made on the basis of merit list (10+2 Level).
Attendance: A candidate shall be required to put in a minimum of 75% attendance in theory and 75% attendance in practical separately in each paper, as per university norms.
Papers and Elective Options in Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science |
Subsidiary Subjects offered for Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science |
1 | Public Administration | View Details BA I Year BA II Year BA III Year |
2 | Psychology |
3 | English Literature |
4 | Economics |
5 | Sociology |
6 | History |
Program Outcomes (PO) - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science |
Arts (Honours):
PO 1: To help the students further build upon their school education and expand their knowledge and acquire new knowledge that will assist them in reaching their goal or chosen career
PO 2: To help them become responsible citizens of their country and world at large
PO 3: To develop a critical temper by igniting the spark of enquiry
PO 4: To encourage reflective and critical thinking through a meaningful learning experience
PO 5: To help them hone their communication skills that are necessary for all careers in today’s world
PO 6: To equip them with an analytical approach wherein they can read, process information and draw logical conclusions out of it and also present it in a comprehensible manner
PO 7: To help the students to gain a good knowledge of their disciplines so that they fulfil the basic criterion of employability
PO 8: To help them develop problem solving skills, asking appropriate questions, synthesize information in order to reach valid conclusions
PO 9: To be able to inculcate an aptitude and an attitude for research, defining problems, creating hypothesis, and then testing it through various methods
PO 10: To inculcate a team spirit and leadership in the students by encouraging them to work in groups over projects and presentations
PO 11: To encourage moral and ethical values especially through the study of disciplines under humanities
PO 12: To plant a seed of love for learning so that the students also become life long learners and get equipped for self-directed and motivated learning
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO) - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science |
The Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are attained by students through learning acquired on completion of a programme of study. The term ‘programme’ refers to the entire scheme of study followed by learners leading to a qualification. It will include subject-specific skills and generic skills, including transferable skills and competencies, the achievement of which the students of a specific programme of study should be able to demonstrate for the award of the Degree qualification. They would also focus on knowledge and skills that prepare students for further study, employment, and citizenship. A programme of study may be mono disciplinary, multi-disciplinary or inter-disciplinary (LOCF Manual, UGC). The programme learning outcomes relating to B.A. (Hons.) degree programme in Political Science may include the following:
PSO 1 Explain basic concepts of Political Science.
PSO 2 Demonstrate an understanding of basic functioning of Indian Political System.
PSO 3 Explain the history of Indian and western political thought and the controversies among the major school of thought.
PSO 4 Demonstrate the familiarity with historical and contemporary developments in the discipline of Political Science.
PSO 5 Impart the competency to understand regional, national and global issues from the political perspective, and will demonstrate an understanding of India’s Foreign Policy.
PSO 6 Explain comprehensive understanding of specific world constitutions such as UK, USA, China, Switzerland and Japan.
PSO 7 Demonstrate an understanding of administrative studies with special reference to Indian administrative structures and practices.
PSO 8 Impart the essential knowledge in interdisciplinary areas, and demonstrate the problem solving, interpretative and decision-making skills.
PSO 9 Eligibility for higher education at leading educational institutions.
PSO 10 Assists in professionally equipping, to take up careers in administrative services and other jobs in public and private sectors.
Course Outcomes (CO) - Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Political Science |
BA Hons. I Year |
Course: Foundations of Political Science Paper code:P-I
Analyzing what is Politics and explaining the approaches to the Study of Political Science – Traditional, Contemporary (Behavioural, Post Behavioural, Interdisciplinary.) Assessing the empirical theories of functioning of Government (System theory, Structural-Functional approach) Explaining the Concept of Rule of Law and Constitutionalism. Analyzing and assessing the working of organs of the government (Legislature, Executive, Judiciary) Explaining the concepts of Liberty, Equality and Justice and the interrelation between them. Analyzing the concepts of Power, Authority and Legitimacy. Explaining the concepts of Nation and nationalism.
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Course: Representative Indian Political Thinkers Paper code: P-II Tracing the evolution of Indian political thought from ancient India to modern India. Analyzing the ideas of Manu, Kautilya and Shukra (Saptang theory, kingship, council of ministers, territorial, financial and judicial administration, inter-state relations) Assessing the nationalist thoughts of Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Gokhale, Tilak, Dayanand Saraswati and Vivekananda. Discussing the nationalism of Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave, discussing Gandhi’s social, economic and political ideas, his ideas on satya, ahimsa, satyagrah and education. Analyzing the ideas of J.L.Nehru, explaining his views on democracy, socialism, nationalism and internationalism Discussing the movements against caste discrimination and untouchability, Ambedkar’s views on Social Justice, analyzing political ideas of Ambedkar. Analyzing the ideas of M.N.Roy, his views on democracy, planned economy and radical humanism. Analyzing the ideas of Jai Prakash Narayan and Deen Dayal Upadhyay.
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Course: Political Ideologies Paper code: P-III Explaining the meaning, nature and scope of Political Ideologies. Analyzing the meaning of Liberalism, Classical and Modern aspects of Liberalism Examining the meaning, features, growth, extreme and moderate versions of Idealism. Exploring Socialism and its Varieties: Syndicalism, Guild Socialism, Democratic Socialism, and Anarchism. Analyzing the meaning, features, evolution and drawbacks of Fascism. Exploring Gandhism, political economic and social views of Gandhi, Assessing Gandhi’s influence on Modern India, finding out that was Gandhi an idealist. Explaining Radical Humanism and views of M.N.Roy on it. Analyzing the meaning, scope and features of ideologies of Utilitarianism, Environmentalism and Feminism.
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Course: Selected Political System Paper code: P-IV
Examining diverse political systems: Liberal-democratic, Authoritarian, and Socialist. Exploring the Constitution of UK: salient features; the Executive – the Crown, Prime Minister and Cabinet; the Legislature: House of Lords, House of Commons, Speaker and Committees; Party System in UK. Exploring the US Constitution: salient features; the Executive: President; Legislature: Senate, House of Representative; Speaker; Judiciary: the composition and Role of the Supreme Court; Bill of Rights; Party System. Making a comparative analysis of the following institutions of UK and USA: Legislature, Executive and party systems. Exploring the Chinese Constitution: salient features; the Executive; Legislature; Judiciary; and the role of the Communist Party. Exploring the constitution of Switzerland, salient features, the Plural Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, the working of direct democracy in Switzerland. Exploring the Japanese constitution, salient features, the Emperor, Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
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BA Hons. II Year |
Course: Indian Freedom Movement and Constitutional Development Paper code: P-V Exploring the rise of Indian National Congress, emergence of moderates and extremists within congress and their characteristic features. Explaining the rise and growth of communal politics in India, Wahabi Movement, Fundamentalist Muslims, demand for communal representation, communal movement of Muslim league Exploring the Salient features and the working of Government of India act of 1909, 1919 and 1935. Analyzing Lucknow pact, its features and effects. Analyzing the 1920 session of Congress, Non cooperation movement and its contribution of it to the national struggle, the rise of Swaraj party, its principles and programme, success and failures of Swarajists. Analyzing the formation, working and report of Simon Commission, explaining the recommendations of Nehru report, Gandhi- Irwin pact and Poona pact. Analyzing the working and recommendations of Round Table Conferences. Exploring Cripps Mission, Quit India movement, Cabinet mission, Wavell plan, Mountbatten plan and India Independence Act of 1947.
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Course: Indian Political Institutions and Processes Paper code: P-VI Analyzing the process of framing of Indian constitution, trends and approaches in constituent assembly. Assessing the scope of Preamble, federal and unitary features of Indian constitution. Explaining the types, scope and limitations of fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy, a comparison between the two. Exploring the legislative, executive and judicial structure of India with reference to the recent trends. Analyzing the amendment process of the Indian constitution, and the emergency provisions of the Indian constitution. Explaining the union-state relationship, and describe the working of constitutional and statutory commissions- ECI, UPSC, NHRC. Assessing the working of Indian parliamentary system, secularism and role of political parties. Analyzing the governance of states, state legislature, executive and judiciary, discussing special status given to certain states and its implications. Analyzing the working of local governments, Panchayati Raj and Municipalities with reference to 73rd and 74th amendment act. Discussing the major problems faced by Indian Political System such as Regionalism, Communalism etc and the hindrances created by them in the path of National integration.
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Course: International Politics and Foreign Policy of India Paper code: P-VII
Evaluate Idealist theory, Realist theory, Neo realism and Marxist Approach. Analyze the major developments in International politics since 1945. Discuss the era of Cold War, its effects, phases and end of Cold War. Explore Indian Foreign Policy and its basic tenets, India’s Relation with the major powers (USA, China , Russia), India and its neighbours (Pakistan, Bangladesh etc) Evaluate the position of India in contemporary multi polar world. Analyzing the emergence of the United Nations, General Assembly, Security Council and Collective security, Secretary General and Secretariat, International court of justice; composition, function and need for reform in UNO. Analyzing the reasons behind the demand of New International Economic order and its features. Evaluating the position of Asia and Africa in world politics with special reference to problems in West Asia. Analyzing the efforts made for regional co-operation SAARC, ASEAN, BRICS and IBSA. Exploring the contemporary global issues such as human rights, environmental issues, terrorism, nuclear proliferation and gender justice.
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Course: Elements of Public Administration Paper code: P-VIII (A) Exploring the meaning, nature and scope of Public Administration. Analyzing the importance and relevance of Public Administration in democratic and welfare state. Analyzing old and new Organization theory and Principles of Organization. Discussing Line Staff relationship Hierarchy Analyzing the principles of Delegation, Co-ordination and Supervision. Discussing Decision making and communication. Exploring accountable administration and concepts of RTI, Lokpal and Lokayukt, E-Governance and Good Governance. Exploring instruments of control on Public Administration- of Legislative, Judicial and Popular nature, limits and role of these controls. Analyzing Personnel administration, recruitment, training and discipline. Discussing formulation and execution of Budget.
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Course: Indian Administration Paper code: P-VIII(B) Exploring the evolution of Administration in India and the British Legacies, the constitutional and political system in India and its administrative implication. Analyzing the organization and working of union ministries of Home Finance and Foreign Affairs. Explaining the state administration and the role of chief secretary and police in the states. Defining the district administration and the role of Collector, Judicial administration at district and sub district levels. Assessing the changing patterns of Panchayati Raj and District administration in the states. Defining the role of bureaucracy in economic administration and the administration of public enterprises, analyze minister and civil service relationship. Explaining financial administration in India, budget formulation the role of estimate committee and comptroller and auditor general in India in budgeting and audit problem areas.
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BA Hons III Year |
Course: History of Western Political Thought Paper code: P-IX Providing an insight into the dominant features of Ancient Western Political Thought: Ancient Greek political thought with focus on Sophists, Socrates, Aristotle and Plato; Roman Political Thought and its contributions with special emphasis on the emergence of Roman law. Examining the features of Medieval Political Thought with special reference to the contributions of Aquinas, Marsilio of Padua and Conciliar movement. Evaluating the Renaissance; political thought of Machiavelli. Critically examining Bodin’s contributions to the theory of Sovereignty; Hobbes as the founder of the science of materialist politics; Locke as the founder of Liberalism with focus on his views on natural rights, property and consent; and Rousseau’s views on Freedom and Democracy; Bentham’s Utilitarianism; and John Stuart Mill’s views on liberty and representative government. Taking an insight into the following: Hegel’s views on Civil Society and State; Scientific socialism of Karl Marx and its basic characteristics. Providing an insight into the ideas of H.J.Laski with reference to his Pluralist views.
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Course: Modern Political Analysis Paper code: P-X Providing an insight into the evolution of contemporary perspective of Political analysis, and theory building. Evaluating Political Theory and its decline, Analyzing Group theory, Distribution approach (Laswell), Communication theory, Decision making theory and Elite theory. Analyzing Political process and change, the process of Political Socialization. Assessing Political culture and its variants, Evaluating the concepts of Political Modernization and Political Development.
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Course: International Law Paper code: P-XI(A) Exploring the meaning, nature and kinds of International Law. Discussing the sources and codification of International Law. Analyzing the evolution of International Law, Recognition, Beligency and insuency. Discussing Rights of the states, Succession, Problems of Nationality and Citizenship. Analyzing International transactions, Diplomatic immunities- acquisition and loss of territory, maritime belt, continental shelf, law of sea and seabed. Exploring International disputes, Role of U.N.O., International Court of Justice and other specialized agencies. Analyzing the Law of war, declaration and renunciation of war, Belligerents, combatants and non-combatants, Prize courts and laws of warfare. Discussing time armistice and capitulations. Exploring War crimes and genocide, laws of neutrality, rights and duties of neutrals, blockade, unneutral service, punishment for unneutral services and some leading cases.
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Course: Global Politics Paper code: P-XI(B) Providing an insight into concepts and perspective of Globalization, political, cultural and technological dimensions of globalization. Analyzing the effect of globalization on the state system and its sovereignty. Exploring the global economy, the role of global economic institutions: Brettonwoods institutions, world trade organization, and transnational actors: multinational corporations. Giving an insight into the contemporary global problems such as global inequalities, violence, conflict, war, terrorism, war on terror, global poverty, development and human security. Assessing global ecological issues such as environmental agreements, climate change and sustainable development. Analyzing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction and assessing the global civil society.
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Course: Research Methodology Paper code: P-XII Providing an insight into the scientific method and its use in social sciences, survey, research and its uses. Analyzing research design and its basic steps. Giving an insight into the methods of data collection such as Questionnaires and interviews. Exploring Pre-test and pilot studies, data processing, coding, tabulation and report writing.
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