UNDER GRADUATE

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (UGCBCS)

GAUHATI UNIVERSITY

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

The following table indicates the requirements for successful completion of under-graduate
degree in Gauhati University –

DEGREE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM CREDIT

Undergraduate Regular • 12 Core 132

Degree • 2 Ability Enhancement
(Humanities/Social • 4 Skill Enhancement
Sciences/Commerce) • 4 Discipline Specific Elective
• 2 Generic Elective

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 BA Regular Programme in Political Science

Semester Type CORE AECC SEC DSE GE ( For students

other than
Political Science)
Credits 12x6=72 2X4=8 4X4=16 4X6=24 2X6=12
I English-1 English /MIL
Communication
POL-RC-1016
Introduction to
Political
Theory
Discipline 2-
RC-1016
II English-2 Environmental
Science
POL-RC-2016
Indian
Government
and
Politics

Discipline 2-
RC-2016

III MIL-1/Alt POL-SE-

English-1 3014
Parliamenta
ry
POL-RC-3016 Procedures
Comparative and
Government Practices
and Or
Politics POL-SE-
3024
Discipline 2- Youth and
RC-3016 Nation-
Building
IV MIL-2/Alt POL-SE-
English-2 4014
Panchayati
POL-RC-4016 Raj in
Introduction to Practice
International Or
Relations POL-SE
Discipline 2- 4024
RC-4016 Citizens and
Rights

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V POL-SE- POL-RE-5016 POL-RG-5016
5014 Public Public
Public Administration-I Administration-I
Opinion and Or or
Survey POL-RE-5026 POL-RG-5026
Research Select Democracy in
Constitution- I India

Discipline 2-
RE-5016

VI POL-SE- POL-RE-6016 POL-RG-6016

6014 Public Public
Conflict and Administration- Administration II
Peace II or
Building Or POL-RG-6026
POL-RE-6026 Indian
Select Administration
Constitution-II

Discipline 2-
RE-6016

*Important Notes:

a) Regular Generic Course of semester-V and semester-VI is of interdisciplinary

nature. Students from other discipline can choose any RG paper in both semesters
mentioned in the course nomenclature.
b) Marks allotment of Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) papers-

Total Marks: 100

Theory: 50 marks

Practical Component: 50 marks

General modalities for conducting practical have been suggested in each SEC paper.
However the institutions can develop their own modality based on their requirements and the
resources available.

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 Course Nomenclature for B.A (Regular) Political Science

Semester -I Semester-II
Core Course Core Course
English-1 English-2
Core Course Core Course
POL RC 1016 Introduction to Political POL RC 2016 Indian Government and
Theory Politics
Core Course Core Course
Discipline 2-RC-1016 Discipline 2-RC-1026
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
(AECC) (AECC)
English /MIL Communication Environmental Science

Semester- III Semester-IV

Core Course Core Course
MIL-1/Alternative English-1 MIL-2/Alternative English-2
Core Course Core Course
POL RC 3016 Comparative Government and POL RC 4016 Introduction to International
Politics Relations
Core Course Core Course
Discipline 2-RC-3016 Discipline 2-RC-4016
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
POL SE 3014 Parliamentary Procedures POL SE 4014 Panchayati Raj in Practice
and Practices Or
Or POL SE 4024 Citizens and Rights
POL SE 3024 Youth and Nation-Building

Semester-V Semester-VI
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
POL SE 5014 Public Opinion and Survey Research POL SE 6014 Conflict and Peace Building
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE) Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE)
POL RE 5016 Public Administration- I POL RE 6016 Public Administration- II
Or Or
POL RE 5026 Select Constitution- I POL RE 6026 Select Constitution- II
Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE) Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE)
Discipline 2-RE-5016 Discipline 2-RE-6016
Generic Elective Course (GE) Generic Elective Course (GE)
POL RG 5016 Public Administration- I POL RG 6016 Public Administration II
or or
POL RG 5026 Democracy in India POL RG 6026 Indian Administration

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 SEMESTER I

POL RC 1016 Introduction to Political Theory

Course Objective: This course aims to introduce certain key aspects of conceptual analysis
in political theory and the skills required to engage in debates surrounding the application of
the concepts.

Course Outcomes:
● To introduce the key concepts in political theory
● To make students understand the aspects of conceptual analysis
● To engage in application of concepts and limitations

1. Theorizing Political (11 lectures)

a. What is Politics?
b. What is Political Theory and what is its relevance?

2. Concepts: Democracy, Rights, Gender, Citizenship and Civil Society (36 lectures)

3. Debates in Political Theory: (13 lectures)

a. Is democracy compatible with economic growth?
b. On what grounds is censorship justified and what are its limits?
c. Does protective discrimination violate principles of fairness?
d. Should the State intervene in the institution of the family?

READING LIST
Topic 1
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘What is Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.)
Political Theory: An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 2-17.
Bhargava, R. (2008) ‘Why Do We Need Political Theory’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A.
(eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 18-37.
Mukhopadhyay, Amal Kumar. (2019) ' An Introduction to Political Theory', New Delhi, Sage
publications .
Topic 2
Sriranjani, V. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 40-57.
Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 58-73.
Menon, K. (2008) Justice’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 74-82.
Talukdar, P.S. (2008) ‘Rights’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 88-105.
Srinivasan, J. (2008) ‘Democracy’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory:
An Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 106-128.

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Roy, A. ‘Citizenship’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 130-147.
Das, S. (2008) ‘State’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi:Pearson Longman, pp. 170-187.
Singh, M. (2008) ‘Civil Society’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction.New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 188-205.
Menon, N. (2008) ‘Gender’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An
Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 224-235.
Shorten, A. (2008) ‘Nation and State’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New
York: Oxford University Press, pp. 33-55.
Christiano, Thomas. (2008) ‘Democracy’, in McKinnon, Catriona. (ed.) Issues in Political
Theory, New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 80-96.
Riley, J. (2008) ‘Liberty’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory, New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 103-125.
Casal, P. & William, A. (2008) ‘Equality’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory.
New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 149-165.
Wolf, J. (2008) ‘Social Justice’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 172-193.
Brighouse, H. (2008) ‘Citizenship’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New
York: Oxford University Press, pp. 241-259.
Chambers, C. (2008) ‘Gender’, in McKinnon, C. (ed.) Issues in Political Theory. New York:
Oxford University Press, pp. 241-288.
Swift, A. (2001) Political Philosophy: A Beginners Guide for Students and Politicians.
Cambridge: Polity Press.
Topic 3
Sen, A. (2003) ‘Freedom Favours Development,’ in Dahl, R., Shapiro, I. and Cheibub, A. J.
(eds.) TheDemocracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press, pp. 444-446.
Prezowrski, A., et al. (2003) ‘Political Regimes and Economic Growth,’ in Dahl, R., Shapiro,
I. and Cheibub, A. J. (eds.) The Democracy Sourcebook. Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT
Press, pp. 447-454.
Sethi, A. (2008) ‘Freedom of Speech and the Question of Censorship’, in Bhargava, R. And
Acharya, A. (eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 308-
319.
Acharya, A. (2008) ‘Affirmative Action’, in Bhargava, R. and Acharya, A. (eds.) Political
Theory: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson Longman, pp. 298-307.
Frances E O. (1985) ‘The Myth of State Intervention in the Family’, University of Michigan
Journal of Law Reform.18 (4)pp. 835-64.
Jha, M. (2001) ‘Ramabai: Gender and Caste’, in Singh, M.P. and Roy, H. (eds.) Indian
Political Thought: Themes and Thinkers, New Delhi: Pearson

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 SEMESTER II

POL RC 2016 Indian Government and Politics

Course outcomes:
After reading the course the student will be able to
● Appreciate the approaches to the study of Indian politics and the changing nature of
the state
● Understand the basic features of the Indian constitution and its institutional
functioning
● Examine the changing role of caste, class and patriarchy and their impact on politics
● Understand the dynamics of social movements in India.

Unit 1. Approaches to the Study of Indian Politics and Nature of the State in India: Liberal,
Marxist and Gandhian (9 lectures)
Unit 2. Indian Constitution: basic features, debates on Fundamental Rights and Directive
Principles (9 lectures)
Unit 3. Institutional Functioning: Prime Minister, Parliament and Judiciary (9 lectures)
Unit 4. Power Structure in India: Caste, class and patriarchy (7 lectures)
Unit 5. Religion and Politics: debates on secularism and communalism (6 lectures)
Unit 6. Parties and Party systems in India (5 lectures)
Unit 7. Social Movements : Workers and Peasants (10 lectures)
Unit 8.Strategies of Development in India since Independence: Planned Economy and Neo-
liberalism (5 lectures)

READING LIST
Essential Texts.
Abbas, H., Kumar, R. &Alam, M. A. (2011) Indian Government and Politics.New Delhi:
Pearson, 2011.
Chandhoke, N. &Priyadarshi, P. (eds.) (2009) Contemporary India: Economy, Society,
Politics. New Delhi: Pearson.
Chakravarty, B. &Pandey, K. P. (2006) Indian Government and Politics.New Delhi: Sage.
Chandra, B., Mukherjee, A. & Mukherjee, M. (2010) India After Independence. New Delhi:
Penguin.
Singh, M.P. &Saxena, R. (2008) Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New
Delhi: PHI Learning.
Vanaik, A. &Bhargava, R. (eds.) (2010) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical
Perspectives. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. 12
Menon, N. and Nigam, A. (2007) Power and Contestation: India Since 1989. London: Zed
Book.

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Austin, G. (1999) Indian Constitution: Corner Stone of a Nation. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
Austin, G. (2004) Working of a Democratic Constitution of India.New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
Jayal, N. G. &Maheta, P. B. (eds.) (2010) Oxford Companion to Indian Politics. New Delhi:
Oxford University Press
Shah, Ghanshyam.( 2004) . Social Movements in India: A Review of Literature, New Delhi:
Sage publications.
Chakrabarty, Bidyut. (2017). Indian Constitution: Text, Context and Interpretation, New
Delhi: Sage Publications
Chakrabarty, B, &Pandey, R.K. (2019). Local Governance in India, New Delhi: Sage
publications
Mellalli, Praveenkumar. (2015), Constitution of India, Professional Ethics and Human
Rights, New Delhi: Sage Publications

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 SEMESTER III

POL RC 3016 Comparative Government and Politics

Course Outcomes:
• To make students have a basic understanding of comparative political analysis,
• To make students learn the classification of political systems from a comparative
politics framework.
• To make students learn the classification of governments and the political behavior of
institutions and the changes in the nature of the nation-state.

Unit 1. The nature, scope and methods of comparative political analysis (10 lectures)

Unit 2. Comparing Regimes: Authoritarian and Democratic (6 lectures)

Unit 3. Classifications of political systems: (15 lectures)

a. Parliamentary and Presidential: UK and USA
b. Federal and Unitary: Canada and China

Unit 4. Electoral Systems: First past the post and proportional representation (7 lectures)

Unit 5. Party Systems: one-party, two-party and multi-party systems (9 lectures)

Unit 6. Contemporary debates on the nature of state: (13 lectures)

a. Human Security
b. Changing nature of nation-state in the context of globalization.

READING LIST
Essential Texts
Bara, J & Pennington, M. (eds.). (2009) Comparative Politics.New Delhi: Sage.
Caramani, D. (ed.). (2008) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2010) Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction.
(Eight Edition). London: Palgrave McMillan.
Ishiyama, J.T. and Breuning, M. (eds.). (2011) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference
Book. Los Angeles: Sage.
Newton, K. and Deth, Jan W. V. (2010) Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies
of the Modern World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
O’Neil, P. (2009) Essentials of Comparative Politics.(Third Edition). New York: WW.
Norton & Company, Inc.
Palekar, S.A. (2009) Comparative Government and Politics. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt.
Ltd.
Bara, Judith. & Pennington, Mark. (2009), Comparative Politics, New Delhi: Sage
Publications.

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Readings
Topic 1.
Caramani, D. (2008) ‘Introduction to Comparative Politics’, in Caramani, D. (ed.)
Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 1-23.
Mohanty, M. (1975) ‘Comparative Political Theory and Third World Sensitivity’, in
Teaching .Nos. 1 & 2, pp. 22-38.
Topic: 2.
Webb, E. (2011) ‘Totalitarianism and Authoritarianism’, in Ishiyama, J. T. and Breuning, M.
(eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage, pp. 249-257.
Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2004) Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction.
London: Palgrave McMillan, pp. 36-50, 51-68.
Topic: 3.
Hague, R and Harrop, M. (2004) ‘The Political Executive’, in Comparative Government and
Politics: An Introduction. London: Palgrave McMillan, pp. 268-290.
Topic: 4.
Cameron, D. R. (2002) ‘Canada’, in Ann L. G. (ed.) Handbook of Federal Countries.
Montreal &Kingston: McGill‐ Queen’s University Press, pp. 105-119.
Peter, H. (2002) ‘Canada: A Federal Society‐ Despite Its Constitution’, in RekhaSaxena.
(ed.) Mapping Canadian Federalism for India.New Delhi: Konark Publisher, Pvt., pp. 115-
129.
Dhillon, Michael. (2009), ‘Government and Politics’, in Contemporary China: An
Introduction. London, New York: Routledge, 2009, pp. 137-160.
Topic: 5.
Evans, Jocelyn A.J. (2009) ‘Electoral Systems’, in Bara, J. and Pennington, M. (eds.)
Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage, pp. 93-119.
Downs, W. M. (2011) ‘Electoral Systems in Comparative Perspectives’, in Ishiyama, J. T.
and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles:
Sage, pp. 159-167.
Topic: 6.
Cole, A. (2011) ‘Comparative Political Parties: Systems and Organizations’, in Ishiyama, J.T.
and Breuning, M. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles:
Sage, pp. 150-158.
Caramani, D. (2008) ‘Party Systems’, in Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics.Oxford:
Oxford University Press, pp. 293-317, 318-347.
Topic: 7.
Poggi, Gianfranco. (2008) ‘The nation-state’, in Caramani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics.
Oxford: Oxford University Press pp. 85-107.
Hague, R. and Harrop, M. (2004) ‘The state in a global context’, in Comparative Government
and Politics: An Introduction. London: Palgrave McMillan, pp. 17-34.
Further Readings:
Bara, J. (2009) ‘Methods for Comparative Analysis’, in Bara, J. & Pennington, M. (eds.)
Comparative Politics. New Delhi: Sage, pp. 40-65.
Blondel, J. (1996) ‘Then and Now: Comparative Politics’, Political Studies. Vol. 47, Issue 1,
pp. 152-160
Chandhoke, N. (1996) ‘Limits of Comparative Political Analysis’, Economic and Political
Weekly. vol. 31, No. 4, (January 27), pp. PE 2-PE8.
Mair, P. (2008) ‘Democracy’, in Carmani, D. (ed.) Comparative Politics. Oxford: Oxford
University Press, pp. 108-132.

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Robbins, J. W. (2011) ‘Parsidentialism Verses Parliamentarism’, in Ishiyama, J. T. and
Marijke, B. (eds.) 21st Century Political Science: A Reference Book. Los Angeles: Sage, pp.
177-185.
Watts, D. (2003) Understanding US/UK Government and Politics.Manchester: Manchester
University Press, pp. 1-25; 66-105; 106-138.

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 POL SE 3014 Parliamentary Procedures and Practices

Course Objective: The course attempts to make the students familiar with legislative
practices in India with an orientation to equip them with the adequate skills of participation in
deliberative processes and democratic decision making. The introductory unit of the course
aims to provide basic understanding on the constitutional provisions related to the process of
legislations as well as the kinds of bills. The second unit of this course seeks to enhance
proper understanding related to the procedures, practices related to the passage of a bill from
drafting to that of the passing of the Bill. Third unit is about different Committees in the
House, and the Fourth unit is on hours and motions in the House.

Course outcomes:
• To help students in understanding the practical approaches to legislatives practices
and procedures,
• To make students understand the procedures and processes related to drafting a Bill
and the passage of the Bill,
• To enable students to have an understanding of the importance of Parliamentary
Committees,
• To make students learn about the basic functioning of Parliament.

I. Constitutional Provisions and Kinds of Bills (10 lectures)

Constitutional provisions of legislative procedures: Articles 107-22
Kinds of Bills: Ordinary Bills, Money Bills, Finance Bills, Private Member Bills

II. Drafting, Introductions and Readings of the Bills: Procedures and Processes
(14 lectures)
Drafting of the Bill
First Reading and Departmental Standing Committee
Second Reading
Third Reading
Passage of the Bill
Consent by the President
Gazette Notifications

III. Parliamentary Committees: Composition and Functioning (14 lectures)

Departmental Standing Committees
Select Committees
Joint Parliamentary Committees
Public Accounts Committee
Committee on Privilege
Business Advisory Committee
Ethics Committee

IV. Motions and Hours in the House (10 lectures)

Question Hour
Zero Hour
Calling Attention Motion
Adjournment Motion
Privilege motion,
Censure motion,

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 'No-confidence' motion,
Cut motion

Modalities for Practical Component: Project Report/Field Study Report based on any
activity i.e. visit to Assembly / District Administration/any other important places,
Conducting Mock Parliament, Debate / Speech etc.

READING LIST
Kapur D. and P. Mehta eds. (2005), Public Institutions in India: Performance and Design,
New Delhi, Oxford University Press.
Kaul, M. N. & S. L. Shakhdher (2016), Practice and Procedure of Parliament, New Delhi.
Lok sabha Secretariat
Mehra, A.K. ed. (2017),The Indian Parliament and Democratic Transformation,New Delhi,
Routledge.
Basu,D.D. (2006), Introduction to the Constitution of India, Nagpur, Wadhwa & Co.
Kapur, D., Mehta, P. & Vaishnab, M. eds. (2017), Rethinking Public Institution in India, New
Delhi, Oxford University Press.
Kashyap, S. (2000), Reviewing the Constitution, New Delhi, Shipra Publication. __________.
(2003), Blueprints of Political Reforms, New Delhi, Shipra Publication. __________. (2015),
Our Parliament, New Delhi,NBT.
Malhotra, G. (2002), Fifty years of Indian Parliament, New Delhi, Lok Sabha Secretariate
Mehra, A.K.& Kueck G.W. eds. (2003), The Indian Parliament: A Comparative Perspective,
New Delhi, Konark Publishers.
Prakash, A.S. (1995), What Ails Indian Parliament, New Delhi, Harper & Collins.
Pai, Sudha & Kumar, A. Eds. (2014), The Indian Parliament: A Critical Appraisal, New
Delhi, Orient BlackSwan.
Shankar, B. & Rodriguez V. (2011), The Indian Parliament: A Democracy at Work, New
Delhi, Oxford University Press.
Singh, D. (2016), TheIndian Parliament: Beyond the Seal and Signature of Democracy,
Gurgaon, India, Universal Law Publishing.

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 POL SE 3024 Youth and Nation-Building

Course objective:
The aim of this course is to highlight the importance of NCC and NSS. The students will be
able to get involved with the NCC and the NSS and learn about its activities and undertake
tasks under its aegis. The students will also be able to learn about the basics of disaster
preparedness and its management.

Course Outcomes:
● To enable students to learn the importance of youth in NSS and NCC,
● To make students understand the activities related to NSS and NCC and its
importance,
● To make students learn the basics of National Disaster Management and its
importance.

Unit –I: Youth and National Service Scheme (NSS) (16 lectures)
● NSS: Organisation and Objectives
● NSS: Activities and Benefits
● NSS and its contribution

Unit-II: Youth and the National Cadet Corps (NCC) (16 lectures)
● Aims and objectives of the NCC
● Organisation and Training
● NCC and its benefits

Unit-III: Youth and National Disaster Management (16 lectures)

● Disaster Management Plan 2016-an overview
● National Disaster Management Authority
● Community involvement and preparedness: Assam

Modalities for Practical Component: Project Report/Field Study Report based on any
activity i.e. awareness programme/campaign, group discussion, disaster management
programme in collaboration with NCC and NSS unit etc.

READING LIST
Unit –I:
• NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME MANUAL (REVISED), available at
http://nss.wbut.ac.in/documents/NSS_manual_2006.pdf
Unit-II:
• ANO Handbook, NCC, Available at
https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://nccindia.nic.in/sites/default/files/ANO+
Hand+Book_1.pdf
Unit-III:
• National Policy on Disaster Management, available at
https://ndma.gov.in/images/guidelines/national-dm-policy2009.pdf
• National Disaster Management Plan
Assam State Disaster Management Authority, http://sdmassam.nic.in/ini2.html

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 SEMESTER IV

POL RC 4016 Introduction to International Relations

Course Objective: This Course is designed to give students a sense of some important
theoretical approaches to understand international relations; a history from 1945 onwards to
the present; and an outline of the evolution of Indian foreign policy since independence and
its possible future trajectory.

Course Outcomes:
● To demonstrate basic understanding of scientific methods of inquiry in international
relations.
● To understand how international relations influence societies.
● To demonstrate a basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in
international relations.
● To analyse the current world events and their implications on the Indian Foreign
policy decision making process by applying prominent theories of international
relations and generate substantial research question on the topics.

1. Approaches to International Relations (27 lectures)

a. Classical Realism (Hans Morgenthau) and Neo-Realism (Kenneth Waltz)

b. Neo-Liberalism: Complex Interdependence (Robert O. Keohane and Joseph Nye)
c. Structural Approach: Dependency School (Andre Gunder Frank)
d. Feminist Perspective (J. Ann Tickner)

2. Cold War & Post-Cold War Era (20 lectures)

a. Second World War & Origins of Cold War

b. Phases of Cold War:
● First Cold War
● Rise and Fall of Detente
● Second Cold War
● End of Cold War and Collapse of the Soviet Union
c. Post Cold- War Era and Emerging Centres of Power (European Union, China, Russia
and Japan)

3. India’s Foreign Policy (13 lectures)

a. Basic Determinants (Historical, Geo-Political, Economic, Domestic and Strategic)
b. India’s Policy of Non-alignment
c. India: An Emerging Power

READING LIST
Essential Readings
William, P., Goldstein, D. M. and Shafritz, J. M. (eds.) (1999) Classic Readings of
International

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Relations. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co, pp. 30-58; 92-126.
Art, R. J. and Jervis, R. (eds.) (1999) International Political Enduring: Concepts and
Contemporary Issues.5th Edition. New York: Longman, pp. 7-14; 29-49; 119-126.
Jackson, R. and Sorenson, G. (2008) Introduction to International Relations: Theories and
Approaches. New York: Oxford University Press, pp. 59-96.
Goldstein, J. and Pevehouse, J.C. (2009) International Relations.New Delhi: Pearson, pp. 81-
111.
Tickner, J. A. (2001) Gendering World Politics: Issues and Approaches in the Post-Cold War
Era. Columbia University Press.
Baylis, J. and Smith, S. (eds.) (2011) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to
International Relations. Fifth Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 90-123; 142-159;
262-277.
Wenger, A. and Zimmermann, D. (eds.) (2003) International Relations: From the Cold
World War to the Globalized World.London: Lynne Rienner, pp. 54-89.
Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985) India’s Foreign Policy and Relations. New Delhi:
South Asian Publishers.
Mewmillians, W.C. and Piotrowski, H. (2001) The World Since 1945: A History of
International Relations.Fifth edition. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Smith, M., Little, R. and Shackleton, M. (eds.) (1981) Perspectives on World
Politics.London:
Croom Helm. Indian Foreign Service Institute. (1997, 1998) India’s Foreign Policy: An
Agenda for the 21st Century Vols. 1 & 2, New Delhi: Konark Publishers, pp. 3-41; 102-119.
Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) India’s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. New Delhi:
Oxford University Press.
Vanaik, A. (1995) India in a Changing World: Problems, Limits and Successes of Its Foreign
Policy. New Delhi: Orient Longman. pp. 19-41; 63-67; 102-114; 118-124; 132-134.
Basu, Rumki (ed)(2012) International Politics: Concepts theories and Issues, New Delhi,
Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.
Jindal N, & Kumar K. (2018).(Ed), Global Politics: Issues and Perspectives, New Delhi; Sage
Publications
Tremblay R.C &Kapur A. (2017).Modi's Foreign Policy, New Delhi: Sage Publications

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 POL SE 4014: Panchayati Raj in Practice

Course objective: This course acquaints students with the Panchayati Raj Institutions and
their actual working. It further encourages a study of PRIs in their mutual interaction and
their interaction with the people.

Course outcomes:
● This paper will help students understand the importance of grassroot political
institutions in empowering people.
● This paper will highlight the complex challenges faced by PRIs in India and
mechanisms involved to make it more participatory and inclusive in nature.

I. Strengthening Democratic Functioning of the Panchayats

(16 lectures)
a. Participation at village level, action plan and participatory method
b. Need assessment and Micro Planning
c. Devolution

II. Panchayat Finances and Accounting (16 lectures)

a. Constitutional Provisions on Panchayat Finances
b. Fiscal Decentralisation and Audit system
c. Social Audit

III. Problems and Needs of Disadvantaged Groups and Their Participation (16 lectures)
a. Women
b. Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Casts and Minorities
c. Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act

Modalities for Practical Component: Project Report/Field Study Report based on any
activity i.e. visit to Panchayat / local self bodies, local peoples’ participation in the political
system etc.

READING LIST
P. deSouza, (2002) ‘Decentralization and Local Government: The Second Wind of
Democracyin India’, in Z. Hasan, E. Sridharan and R. Sudarshan (eds.) India’s Living
Constitution: Ideas,Practices and Controversies, New Delhi: Permanent Black
M. John, (2007) ‘Women in Power? Gender, Caste and Politics of Local Urban Governance’,
in Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 42(39)
Raghunandan, J. R (2012) Decentralization and local governments: The Indian Experience,
Orient Black Swan, New Delhi
Baviskar, B.S and George Mathew (eds) 2009 Inclusion and Exclusion in local governance:
Field Studies from rural India, New Delhi, Sage
M.Venkatarangaiya and M.Pattabhiram- Local Government in India, Allied Publishers-1969
SR Maheswari, Local Government in India, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, 2008.

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Bidyut Chakraborty and Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Modern Indian Political Thought – Text
and Context, Sage, New Delhi, 2009.
Niraja Gopal Jayal and others, Local Governance in India – Decentralisation and Beyond,
Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subrata K. Mitra. 2001. Making local government work: Local elites, panchayati raj and
governance in India,
Atul Kohli (Ed.). The Success of India's Democracy. Cambridge: Cambridge University
Press.
Ghosh , Buddhadeb & Girish Kumar-State Politics and Panchayats In India New Delhi:
Manohar Publishers, 2003
Sudhakar , V. New Panchayati Raj System: Local Self-Government Community
Development -Jaipur: Mangal Deep Publications, 2002.
Biju, M.R.- Decentralisation: an Indian experience, Jaipur: National Pub., 2007

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 POL SE 4024 Citizens and Rights

Course objective:
This course aims to understand law as a source of rights, as a progressively widening sphere
of substantive justice, welfare, and dignity. This relationship between laws and rights will be
studied through specific values which have come to be seen as integral for a democratic
society viz., equality and non-discrimination, empowerment, redistribution and recognition of
traditional rights etc.

Course outcomes:
● To analyse the linkages between citizenship, law, rights and equality
● To understand the measures of discrimination, justice and empowerment and the ways
to protect the same.
● To evaluate the idea of justice and assess its relevance in context of contemporary
India.

I. Equality and non-discrimination (12 lectures)

a. Gender: the protection of women against domestic violence, rape and sexual
harassment
b. Caste and Class: laws concerning untouchability and minimum wages
c. Disability and equality of participation

II. Empowerment (12 lectures)

a. Access to information
b. Rights of the consumer

III. Redistribution, recognition and livelihood (12 lectures)

a. Traditional rights of forest dwellers and the issue of women’s property rights
b. Rural employment guarantee

IV. Laws relating to criminal justice administration (12 lectures)

a. Filing of a complaint, First Information Report (FIR)
b. Detention, arrest and bail

Modalities for Practical Component: Project Report/Field Study Report based on any
activity i.e. awareness programme on rights / gender discrimination / RTI / FIR etc.

READING LIST
I. Equality and non-discrimination
Essential Readings:
Gender Study Group, (1996) Sexual Harassment in Delhi University, A Report, Delhi:
University of Delhi.
N. Jain, (2011) ‘Physically/Mentally Challenged’, in M. Mohanty et al. Weapon of the
Oppressed, Inventory of People’s Rights in India, Delhi: Danish Books, pp.171-179.
P. Mathew, (2002) The Law on Atrocities Against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes,
New Delhi: Indian Social Institute.
P. Mathew, (2004) The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, New Delhi: Indian Social Institute.

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K. Sankaran, (2008) ‘Labour Laws and the World of Work’, in K, Sankaran and U. Singh
(eds.) Towards Legal Literacy, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, Pp.119-131.
K. Saxena, (2011) ‘Dalits’, in M. Mohanty et al., Weapon of the Oppressed, Inventory of
People’s Rights in India. Delhi: Danish Books, Pp.15-38
K. Saxena, (2011) ‘Adivasis’, in M. Mohanty et al., Weapon of the Oppressed, Inventory of
People’s Rights in India, Delhi: Danish Books, Pp.39-65.
S. Durrany, (2006) The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act 2005, New
Delhi: Indian Social Institute.
V. Kumari, (2008) ‘Offences Against Women’, in K, Sankaran and U. Singh (eds.) Towards
Legal Literacy, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
P. D. Mathew,(2004)The Measure to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Women in Work Place.
New Delhi: Indian Social Institute.
D. Srivastva, (2007) ‘Sexual Harassment and Violence against Women in India:
Constitutional and Legal Perspectives’, in C. Kumar and K. Chockalingam (eds) Human
Rights, Justice, and Constitutional Empowerment, Delhi: Oxford University Press.
II. Empowerment
Essential Readings:
N. Kurian, (2011) ‘Consumers’, in M. Mohanty et al., Weapon of the Oppressed, Inventory
of People’s Rights in India. Delhi: Danish Books.
S. Naib, (2013) ‘Right to Information Act 2005’, in The Right to Information in India, New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, Available at
http://www.humanrightsinitiative.org/publications/rti/guide_to_use_rti_act_2005_English2
012_light_Aspire.pdf, Accessed: 19.04.2013.
A. Roberts, (2010) ‘A Great and Revolutionary Law? The First Four Years of India’s Right
to Information Act’, Public Administration Review. Volume 70, Issue 6, pp. 925–933.
SAHRDC, (2006) ‘Consumer Rights’, in Introducing Human Rights, Oxford University
Press, pp. 118-134.
III. Redistribution, Recognition and livelihood
Essential Readings:
M. Sarin and O. Baginski, (2010) India’s Forest Rights Act -The Anatomy of a Necessary but
Not Sufficient Institutional Reform, Department for International Development.
Available at www.ippg.org.uk (Accessed: 10.04.2013).
J. Dreze, Dey and Khera, (2008) Employment Guarantee Act, A Primer, New Delhi: National
Book Trust (Also available in Hindi).
Additional Readings:
K. Chaubey, (2013) ‘Do Pragatisheel Kanoonon ki Dastan: Rajya, Jan Andolan aur
Pratirdoh’, Pratiman: Samay, Samaj, Sanskriti, CSDS- Vani Prakashn, pp. 149-177.
S. Dahiwale, (2009) ‘Khairlanji: Insensitivity of Mahar Officers’, Economic and Political
Weekly, Vol. 44 (31), pp. 29-33.
J. Kothari, (2005) ‘Criminal Law on Domestic Violence’, Economic and Political Weekly,
Vol. 40(46), pp. 4843-4849.
H. Mander, and A. Joshi, The Movement for Right to Information in India, People’s Power
for the Control of Corruption. Available at
http://www.rtigateway.org.in/Documents/References/English/Reports/12.%20An%20article
%20on%20RTI%20by%20Harsh%20Mander.pdf , Accessed: 10.04.2013.
P. Mathew, and P. Bakshi, (2005) ‘Indian Legal System’, New Delhi: Indian Social Institute.
P. Mathew, and P. Bakshi, (2005) ‘Women and the Constitution’, New Delhi: Indian Social
Institute.
N. Menon, (2012) ‘Sexual Violence’, in Seeing Like a Feminist, New Delhi: Zubaan and
Penguin, pp. 113-146.

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M, Mohanty et al. (2011) Weapon of the Oppressed, Inventory of People’s Rights in India.
Delhi: Danish Books.
Centre for Good Governance, (2008) Right to Information Act, 2005: A Citizen’s Guide,
Available at
http://www.rtigateway.org.in/Documents/Publications/A%20CITIZEN'S%20GUIDE.pdf ,
Accessed: 10.04.2013.
K. Sankaran, and U. Singh, (eds.) (2008) Towards Legal Literacy. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
Pandey, (2004) Rights of the Consumer. New Delhi: Indian Social Institute
IV. Laws relating to criminal justice administration
Essential Readings:
B. Pandey, (2008) ‘Laws Relating to Criminal Justice: Challenges and Prospects’, in K.
Sankaran and U. Singh, Towards Legal Literacy, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp.61-
77.
SAHRDC, (2006)‘Reporting a Crime: First Information Report’, in Oxford Handbook of
Human Rights and Criminal Justice in India- The system and Procedure, New Delhi: Oxford
University Press, pp.16-26.
SAHRDC, (2006) ‘Bail’, in Oxford Handbook of Human Rights and Criminal Justice in India
The system and Procedure, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, pp.59-71.
SAHRDC, (2006) ‘Detention’, in Oxford Handbook of Human Rights and Criminal Justice in
India- The system and Procedure. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, Pp.72-84.
P. Mathew, (2003) Your Rights if you are Arrested, New Delhi. Indian Social Institute.

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 SEMESTER V

POL SE 5014 Public Opinion and Survey Research

Course Objective: this course will introduce the students to the debates, principles and
practices of public opinion polling in the context of democracies, with special reference to
India. It will familiarize the students with how to conceptualize and measure public opinion
using quantitative methods, with particular attention being paid to developing basic skills
pertaining to the collection, analysis and utilization of quantitative data.

I. Introduction to the course (6 lectures)

Definition and characteristics of public opinion, conceptions and characteristics, debates
about its role in a democratic political system, uses for opinion poll

II. Measuring Public Opinion with Surveys: Representation and sampling (7 lectures)

a. Sampling: Meaning and needs

b. Sampling error
c. Types of sampling: Non random sampling; random sampling

III. Survey Research (3 lectures)

a. Interviewing: Interview techniques pitfalls, different types of and forms of interview
b. Questionnaire: Question wording; fairness and clarity.

IV. Quantitative Data Analysis (4 lectures)

a. Quantitative data analysis: Meaning
b. Basic concepts: correlational research, causation and prediction

Modalities for Practical Component: Field Study Report based on any issue i.e.
environmental issue / socio-economic-political issues of the locality using the method of
survey research etc.

READING LIST
UNIT I: Introduction to the course
R. Erikson and K. Tedin, (2011) American Public Opinion, 8th edition, New York: Pearson
Longman Publishers,. pp. 40-46.

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G. Gallup, (1948) A guide to public opinion polls Princeton, Princeton University Press,
1948. Pp. 3-13.
UNIT II: Measuring Public Opinion with Surveys: Representation and sampling
G. Kalton, (1983) Introduction to Survey Sampling Beverly Hills, Sage Publication.
Lokniti Team (2009) ‘National Election Study 2009: A Methodological Note’, Economic and
Political Weekly, Vol. XLIV (39)
Lokniti Team, (2004) ‘National Election Study 2004’, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol.
XXXIX (51).
‘Asking About Numbers: Why and How’, Political Analysis (2013), Vol. 21(1): 48-69, (first
published online November 21, 2012)
UNIT III: Survey Research
H. Asher, (2001) ‘Chapters 3 and 5’, in Polling and the Public: What Every Citizen Should
Know, Washington DC: Congressional Quarterly Press.
R. Erikson and K. Tedin, (2011) American Public Opinion, 8th edition, New York, Pearson
Longman Publishers, pp. 40-46.
UNIT IV: Quantitative Data Analysis
A. Agresti and B. Finlay, (2009) Statistical methods for the Social Sciences, 4th edition,
Upper saddle river, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall.
S. Kumar and P. Rai, (2013) ‘Chapter 1’, in Measuring Voting Behaviour in India, New
Delhi: Sage.

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 POL RE 5016 Public Administration-I

Course outcomes:
● Students will be able to understand the basics of public administration;
● This paper is an integral part of public services examinations. Students will be well
versed with ideas of administration.

UNIT 1: Introduction (15 lectures)

● Concept, Nature and Importance of Public Administration
● Growth and Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline
● Interaction between Public and Private Administration

UNIT 2: Administrative Theories (15 lectures)

● Scientific Management Theory
● Bureaucratic Theory

UNIT 3: Principles of Organization (15 lectures)

● Hierarchy -- Span of control
● Centralization – Decentralization
● Ethics and Values in Public Administration

UNIT 4: Structure of Organization (15 lectures)

● Line and Staff
● Chief executive – Types and Role
● Department- Public Corporations

Readings:
Avasthi and Maheswari: Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan ,2009
Maheswari, S.R.,: Administrative Theory, Macmillan India Ltd.
Tyagi, A.R.: Public Administration, Atma Ram and Sons, Delhi
Fadia B.L., and Kuldeep,: Public Administration, SahityaBhawan Publication, Agra, 2008
Bhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration, World Press, 2007
Chakrabarty, BidyutBhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration: A Reader, Oxford
University Press,2003
Basu, Rumki: Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,
2004
Hazarika, N., SnatakLok-Prasasan(Assamese), Students’ Stores, Guwahati, 2001.
Sapru R.K. : Administrative Theories and Management Thought, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., 2008
Baghel C.L., Kumar,Y., Public Administration (two volumes), Kanishka Publishers, New
Delhi, 2005
Sapru, Radhakrishnan. (2018). Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance, New
Delhi: Sage Publications
Chakrabarty, B. & Chand, P. (2016), Indian Administration: Evolution and Practice, New
Delhi: Sage Publications

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 POL RE 5026 Select Constitutions-I

Course outcomes:
● Students will be able to understand the importance of constitutions;
● This paper is an integral part of public services examinations.
● Students will be introduced to the various types of constitutions and the forms of
governments from different parts of the world.

Unit I: Constitution and Constitutionalism (15 lectures)

● Constitution - Meaning and Importance
● Constitutionalism – Concept

Unit 2: United Kingdom (15 lectures)

● The British Political Tradition
● Parliamentary Government
i. Monarchy
ii. Cabinet
iii. Parliament
● Rule of Law and the Judicial System

Unit 3: United States of America (15 lectures)

● Making of the American Constitution
● The Federal System
● National Government—
i. The President
ii. Congress
iii. Supreme Court

Unit 4: Comparative Study of UK and US Constitutions (15 lectures)

● British Prime Minister vs US President
● House of Lords vs Senate

Readings:
Almond and Powell, Comparative Politics: A development Approach, Prentice Hall, 1979
Finer, H, Theory and Practice of Modern Government, Mituban, 1965
Dahl, Robert, Theory and Practice of Modern Government, Prentice Hall, 1978 Ray,
S. N., Comparative Political Systems, Prentice Hall, 1997
Willoughby, WestelWoobdury ,The American Constitutional System; An Introductionto the
Study of the American State, General Books LLC, 2009
Elster, Jon &Slagstad(Ed), Constitutionalism and Democracy, Cambridge University Press,
1993
Alexander, Larry, Constitutionalism: Philosophical Foundation, Cambridge University Press,
2001
Rosenbaum, S. Alan, Constitutionalism: The Philosophical Dimension, Greenwood Press,
1988

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 POL RG 5016 Public Administration-I

Course outcomes:
● Students will be able to understand the basics of public administration;
● This paper is an integral part of public services examinations. Students will be well
versed with ideas of administration.

UNIT 1: Introduction (15 lectures)

● Concept, Nature and Importance of Public Administration
● Growth and Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline
● Interaction between Public and Private Administration

UNIT 2: Administrative Theories (15 lectures)

● Scientific Management Theory
● Bureaucratic Theory

UNIT 3: Principles of Organization (15 lectures)

● Hierarchy -- Span of control
● Centralization – Decentralization
● Ethics and Values in Public Administration

UNIT 4: Structure of Organization (15 lectures)

● Line and Staff
● Chief executive – Types and Role
● Department- Public Corporations

Readings:
Avasthi and Maheswari: Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan ,2009
Maheswari, S.R.,: Administrative Theory, Macmillan India Ltd.
Tyagi, A.R.: Public Administration, Atma Ram and Sons, Delhi
Fadia B.L., and Kuldeep,: Public Administration, SahityaBhawan Publication, Agra, 2008
Bhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration, World Press, 2007
Chakrabarty, BidyutBhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration: A Reader, Oxford
University Press,2003
Basu, Rumki: Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,
2004
Hazarika, N., SnatakLok-Prasasan(Assamese), Students’ Stores, Guwahati, 2001.
Sapru R.K. : Administrative Theories and Management Thought, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., 2008
Baghel C.L., Kumar,Y., Public Administration (two volumes), Kanishka Publishers, New
Delhi, 2005
Sapru, Radhakrishnan. (2018). Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance, New
Delhi: Sage Publications
Chakrabarty, B. & Chand, P. (2016), Indian Administration: Evolution and Practice, New
Delhi: Sage Publications

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 POL RG 5026 Democracy in India

Course outcomes:
● Students will be able to understand the importance of freedom movement in India;
● Students will be introduced to the various types of constitutions and the forms of
governments from different parts of the world.
● The debates on the nature of Indian democracy will provide an important insight to
the complex nature of challenges faced by the state and different public institutions.

Unit I: Concept of Democracy (15 lectures)

● Meaning of Democracy
● Types of Democracy
● Theoretical Perspective of Democracy

Unit II: Democracy in India (15 lectures)

● Origin of Democracy in India
⮚ Colonial Legacy
⮚ National Movement.

Unit III: Nature of India’s Democracy: (15 lectures)

● Liberal Perspective
● Marxist Perspective

Unit IV: Elections in India (15 lectures)

● Election Process in India:
● Election Commissioner and Its Role

Readings:
Brass, Paul: The Politics of India since Independence, New York, 1994.
Jayal, N. (ed): Democracy in India, New Delhi, 2001.
Chibber, P.K.: Democracy without Association: Transformation of the Party System and
Social Cleavages in India, Michigan, 1999.
Kohli, A: India’s Democracy: An Analysis of State Society Relation, Princeton, 1990.
Manor, James: India’s Democracy, Princeton, 1988.
Crick: Democracy: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2001.

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 SEMESTER VI

POL SE 6014 Conflict and Peace Building

Course Objectives: This course is designed to help build an understanding of a variety of

conflict situations among students in a way that they can relate to them through their lived
experiences. It’s an interdisciplinary course that draws its insights from various branches of
social sciences and seeks to provide a lively learning environment for teaching and training
students how to bring about political and social transformations at the local, national and
international levels. The course encourages the use of new information technologies and
innovative ways of understanding these issues by teaching students skills of managing and
resolving conflicts and building peace through techniques such as role‐play, simulations,
street theatre, cinema and music on the one hand and by undertaking field visits, interacting
with different segments of the civil society including those affected by conflicts as well as
diplomats, journalists and experts, on the other.

I. Conflict and its concepts (6 lectures)

a. Understanding Conflict
b. Conflict Resolution and Peace Building

II. Dimensions of Conflict (6 lectures)

a. Economic/Resource Sharing Conflicts
b. Socio-Cultural Conflicts (Ethnic, Religious and Gender Based)

III. Conflict Responses: Skills and Techniques I (8 lectures)

a. Negotiations: Trust Building
b. Mediation: Skill Building; Active Listening

IV. Conflict Responses: Skills and Techniques II (10 lectures)

a. Track I, Track II & Multi Track Diplomacy
b. Gandhian Methods

Modalities for Practical Component: Project Report/Field Study Report on any issues i.e.
ethnic/religious/gender based conflict issues, awareness campaign on sustaining peace etc.

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Readings:
UNIT I: Conflict and its concepts
O. Ramsbotham, T. Woodhouse and H. Miall, (2011) ‘Understanding Contemporary
Conflict’,in Contemporary Conflict Resolution, (Third Edition), Cambridge: Polity Press, pp.
94‐122.
W. Zartman, (1995) ‘Dynamics and Constraints In Negotiations In Internal Conflicts’, in
William Zartman (ed.), Elusive Peace: Negotiating an End to Civil Wars, Washington: The
Brookings Institute, pp. 3‐29.
C. Mitchell, (2002) ‘Beyond Resolution: What Does Conflict Transformation Actually
Transform?’, in Peace and Conflict Studies, 9:1, May, pp.1‐23. 16
S. Ryan, (1990) ‘Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution’, in Terrorism and Political
Violence, 2:1, pp. 54‐71.
J. Lederach, (2003) The Little Book Of a Conflict Transformation, London: Good Books.
I. Doucet, (1996) Thinking About Conflict, Resource Pack For Conflict Transformation:
International Alert.
M. Lund, (2001) ‘A Toolbox for Responding to Conflicts and Building Peace’, in L. Reychler
and T. Paffenholz, eds., Peace‐Building: A Field Guide, Boulder: Lynne Rienner, pp. 16‐20.
L. Schirch, (2004) The Little Book Of Strategic Peacebuilding, London: Good Books.

UNIT II: Dimensions of Conflict

R. Rubenstein, (2003) ‘Sources’, in S. Cheldelin, D. Druckman and L. Fast (eds.) Conflict:
From Analysis to Intervention, London: Continuum, pp.55‐67.
P. Le Billon, (2009) ‘Economic and Resource Causes of Conflicts’, in J. Bercovitch, V.
Kremenyuk and I. Zartman (eds.)The Sage Hand Book of Conflict Resolution, London: Sage
Publications, pp. 210‐224.
S. Ayse Kadayifci‐Orellana, (2009) ‘Ethno‐Religious Conflicts: Exploring the Role of
Religion in Conflict Resolution’, in J. Bercovitch, V. Kremenyuk and I. Zartman (eds.)The
Sage Hand Bookof Conflict Resolution, London: Sage Publications, pp. 264‐284.

UNIT III: Conflict Responses: Skills and Techniques I

H. Saunders, (1999) A Public Peace Process: Sustained Dialogue To Transform Racial and
Ethnic Conflicts, Palgrave Macmillan: New York, pp. 1‐30.

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N. Behera, ‘Forging New Solidarities: Non‐official Dialogues’, in M. Mekenkamp, P.
Tongeren and H. Van De Veen (eds.), Searching For Peace In Central And South Asia,
London: Lynne Rienner Publishers, pp. 210‐236.
J Bercovitch, V. Kremenyuk, and I. Zartman (eds.), (2009) The Sage Hand Book of Conflict
Resolution, London: Sage Publications.
R. Wagner and D. Winter, (eds.), Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology forthe
21st Century Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice‐Hall.
C. Webel and J. Galtung (eds.), (2007) The Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies,
London: Routledge.

UNIT IV: Conflict Responses: Skills and Techniques II

H. Burgess and G. Burgess, (2010) Conducting Track II, Washington D.C: United States
Institute of Peace.
S. Mason and M. Siegfried, (2010) Debriefing Mediators To Learn Their Experiences,
Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
I. Zartman and A. De Soto, (2010) Timing Mediation Initiatives, Washington D.C: United
States Institute of Peace. 17
A. Smith and D. Smock, (2010) Managing A Mediation Process, Washington D.C: United
States Institute of Peace.
J. Davies and E. Kaufman (eds.), (2003) Second Track/Citizens' Diplomacy: Concepts and
Techniques for Conflict Transformation, Rowman & Littlefield: Maryland.
J Bercovitch, V. Kremenyuk, and I. Zartman (eds.), (2009) The Sage Hand Book of Conflict
Resolution, London: Sage Publications. M. Steger , (2001) ‘Peace building and
Non‐Violence: Gandhi’s Perspective on Power’, in D. Christie, R. Wagner and D. Winter,
(eds.), Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology for the 21st Century Englewood
Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice‐Hall.

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 POL RE 6016 Public Administration –II

Course outcomes:
After reading this course the students will be in a position acquaint with the different layers
and structures of public administration and also to know how public administration
contributes towards development. One will also be in a position to know about the principles
and processes of budgeting etc.

UNIT-- 1. Personnel Administration (15 lectures)

● Importance of Civil Service in modern State
● Recruitment – Promotion
● Public Service Commissions

UNIT-- 2. Financial Administration (15 lectures)

● Concept of Budgeting
● Principles of Budgeting
● Budgetary Process

UNIT-- 3. Development Administration (15 lectures)

● Concept of Development Administration
● Contribution of Fred W. Riggs
● Bureaucracy and development

UNIT-- 4. Citizen and Administration (15 lectures)

● Concept of Accountability
● Control over administration: Legislative, Executive
● Redressal of public grievances

Readings:
Avasthi and Maheswari: Public Administration, LaxmiNarayan ,2009
Maheswari, S.R.,: Administrative Theory, Macmillan India Ltd.
Tyagi, A.R.: Public administration, Atma Ram and Sons, Delhi
Fadia B.L., and Kuldeep,: Public Administration, SahityaBhawan Publication, Agra, 2008
Bhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration, World Press, 2007
Chakrabarty, Bidyut Bhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration: A Reader,
OxfordUniversity Press, 2003
Basu ,Rumki: Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,
2004
Hazarika, N., SnatakLok-Prasasan (Assamese), Students’ Stores, Guwahati, 2001.
Sapru R.K. : Administrative Theories and Management Thought, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., 2008
Sapru R.K., Development Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 1994

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 POL RE 6026 Select Constitutions -II

Course Objective: The course introduces the constitutional and political systems of two (2)
countries. Students will have a stronger and more informed perspective on approaches to
studying the constitutional and political systems of these countries in a comparative manner.

Course outcomes:
● Students will be able to understand the importance of constitutions;
● This paper is an integral part of public services examinations.
● Students will be introduced to the various types of constitutions and the forms of
governments from different parts of the world.

Unit 1: Peoples Republic of China- I (15 lectures)

● Revolutionary Legacy: Communist Revolution
● Structure of Government:
⮚ National Peoples’ Congress
⮚ The President and the State Council
⮚ Peoples' Courts and Peoples' Procuratorates

Unit 2: Peoples Republic of China- II (15 lectures)

● Rights and Duties of Citizens
● Role of the communist Party

Unit 3: Switzerland- I (15 lectures)

● Swiss Political Tradition
● Structure of Federal Government:
⮚ Legislature
⮚ Executive
⮚ Judiciary

Unit 4: Switzerland- II (15 lectures)

● Swiss Federalism
● Direct Democracy

Readings:
Almond and Powell, Comparative Politics: A Development Approach, Pearson Education,
1979
Finer, H, Theory and Practice of Modern Government, Mituban, 1965
Dahl, Robert, Theory and Practice of Modern Government, Prentice Hall, 1978
Ray, S. N., Comparative Political Systems, Prentice Hall, 1997
Longford, W. John &Brownsey, K. Lorne, The Changing Shape of Government in the Asia
Pacific Region, IRPP, 1988

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 POL RG 6016 Public Administration –II

Course outcomes:
After reading this course the students will be in a position acquaint with the different layers
and structures of public administration and also to know how public administration
contributes towards development. One will also be in a position to know about the principles
and processes of budgeting etc.

UNIT-- 1. Personnel Administration (15 lectures)

● Importance of Civil Service in modern State
● Recruitment – Promotion
● Public Service Commissions

UNIT-- 2. Financial Administration (15 lectures)

● Concept of Budgeting
● Principles of Budgeting
● Budgetary Process

UNIT-- 3. Development Administration (15 lectures)

● Concept of Development Administration
● Contribution of Fred W. Riggs
● Bureaucracy and development

UNIT-- 4. Citizen and Administration (15 lectures)

● Concept of Accountability
● Control over administration: Legislative, Executive
● Redressal of public grievances

Readings:
Avasthi and Maheswari: Public Administration, LaxmiNarayan ,2009
Maheswari, S.R.,: Administrative Theory, Macmillan India Ltd.
Tyagi, A.R.: Public administration, Atma Ram and Sons, Delhi
Fadia B.L., and Kuldeep,: Public Administration, SahityaBhawan Publication, Agra, 2008
Bhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration, World Press, 2007
Chakrabarty, Bidyut Bhattacharya Mohit: Public Administration: A Reader,
OxfordUniversity Press, 2003
Basu ,Rumki: Public Administration: Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,
2004
Hazarika, N., SnatakLok-Prasasan (Assamese), Students’ Stores, Guwahati, 2001.
Sapru R.K. : Administrative Theories and Management Thought, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., 2008
Sapru R.K., Development Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, 1994

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 POL RG 6026 Indian Administration

Course objective:
The basic objective is to introduce the students to the process of evolution of Indian
administration through ages.

Outcomes:
After reading this course a student will be in a position to acquaint himself/herself with the
process of evolution of Indian administration and also different layers and structures of the
administration.

UNIT 1: Evolution of Indian Administration: (15 lectures)

● Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Mughal Administration;
● British Legacies over Indian Administration, Indianization of public services
● Role of Indian Administration in Socio-Economic Development.

UNIT 2: Union Government and Administration: (15 lectures)

● Cabinet Secretariat
● Ministries and Departments, Prime Minister’s Office
● Central Secretariat; Attached offices.

UNIT 3: State Government and Administration: (15 lectures)

● State Secretariat- Chief Secretary
● Directorate: Organization and Functions
● Divisional Commissioner: Powers, Functions and Position.

UNIT 4: District Administration since 1947 (15 lectures)

● Democratic Decentralization and District administration, Changing role of the Deputy
Commissioner
● Devolution of Power: Union- state- local relations
● Block Development Officer and Panchayat Secretary

Readings:
• Avasthi, A.andMaheshwari, S. (2003), Public Administration. Agra: LaxmiNarainAgarwal.
• Basu, Rumki, (2014) Public Administration, Concepts and Theories, Delhi Sterling
Publishers
• Henry, N. (2003) Public Administration and Public Affairs. New Delhi: Prentice Hall, pp.1-
52.
• Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty, B. (eds.) (2005), Public Administration: A Reader.
Delhi: Oxford University Press. Hyderbrand,
• W. (1980), A Marxist Critique of Organization Theory‟, in Evan, W (ed.) Frontiers in
Organization & Management. New York: Praeger, pp. 123-150.
• Hyderbrand, W. (1977), Organizational Contradictions in Public Bureaucracies: Towards a
Marxian Theory of Organizations‟, in Benson, J. K. (ed.) Organizational Analysis: Critique
and Innovation. Beverly Hills: Sage, pp. 85-109.

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• Bhattacharya, M. (1999) Restructuring Public Administration: Essays in Rehabilitation.
New Delhi: Jawahar, pp. 29-70, 85-98.
• Bhattacharya, M. (2001) New Horizons in Public Administration. New Delhi: Jawahar, pp.
248-272, 301-323.
• Dye, T.R. (1975) Understanding Public Policy. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, pp. 1-38, 265-
299. Dror, Y. (1983) Public Policy Making Reexamined. Oxford: Transaction Publication,
pp. 129-216.
• Bernard, C. (1938) The Functions of Executive. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
• Gant, G.F. (1979) Development Administration: Concepts, Goals, Methods. Madison:
University of Wisconsin Press.
• Kamenka, E. &Krygier, M. (eds.) (1979) Bureaucracy. London: Edward Arnold.
• Lee, H.B. (ed.) (1953) Korea: Time, Change and Administration. Hawaii”: University of
Hawaii Press.
• Leftwich, A. (1994) „Governance, the State and the Politics of Development‟, Development
and Change, 25. March, J. and Simon, H. (1958) Organization. New York: Wiley.
• Avasthi A. 1980. Central Administration: Tata Mcgraw Hill: New Delhi.
• Basu, D. D. 2004. Introduction to the Constitution of India; Prentice Hall: New Delhi.
• Dayal, Ishwar, MuthurKuldeep and Battacharya M, 1976. District Administration:
McMillan: Delhi.
• Maheshwari, Shriram. 1979. State Government in India; The Macmillan Company of India
limited: Delhi.
• Misra, S.C., 1972. Police Administration in India: National Police Academy: Mount Abu.
Pandey,
• LalluBehari, 1984. The State Executives; Amar Prakashan: Delhi. Puri, K.K. 1985, Local
Government in India, Bharat Prakashan, Jalandhar.
• Pylee, M.V. 1967. India’s Constitution; Asia Publishing House: Bombay.
• Reddy, Ram. G. and Seshadri K. 1972. Police in a developing society: Osmania University:
Hyderabad.
• Sharma, P.D. 1971. Indian Police – A Developmental Approach: Research: Delhi.
• Chakrabarty, B. & Chand, P. (2016), Indian Administration: Evolution and Practice, New
Delhi, Sage Publications
• Sapru, Radhakrishnan. (2018), Indian Administration: A Foundation of Governance, New
Delhi: Sage Publications.

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