S.Y.B.A.

Political Science Syllabus

Janardan Bhagat Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha’s

CHANGU KANA THAKUR
ARTS, COMMERCE & SCIENCE COLLEGE,
NEW PANVEL (AUTONOMOUS)

Re-accredited ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

‘College with Potential for Excellence’ Status Awarded by UGC
‘Best College Award’ by University of Mumbai

Program: B.A.
Revised Syllabus of S.Y.B.A. Political Science
Choice Based Credit & Grading System (75:25)
w.e.f. Academic Year 2020-21

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Sr. Heading Particulars

No.
Title of Course Political science
1
Course Code
UAR1POL1
UAR1POL2
2 UAR1POL3

th
Eligibility for Admission 12 of all recognised
3
Board
Passing marks 40%
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5 Ordinances/Regulations (if any)
6 No. of Semesters Two
7 Level U.G.
8 Pattern Semester (75:25)
9 Status Revised
To be implemented from 2020-2021
10
Academic year

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Scheme of Examination for Each Semester:

Internal Evaluation: 25 (20 marks internal test and 05 marks for Active participation and
overall conduct)

Theory:
Each theory paper shall be of two and half hour duration.

I All questions are compulsory and will have internal options.

Q-1 From Unit – I (having internal options.) 15 M

Q-2 From Unit – II (having internal options.) 15M

Q-3 From Unit – III (having internal options.) 15M

Q-4 From Unit – IV (having internal options.) 15M

Q-5 Short Notes ; Questions from all the FOUR Units with
equal weightage of marks
Allotted to each Unit. 15 M

The External (Continuous assessment system) will be conducted as per

II examination the following scheme.

Sr. Particulars of Internal Examination Marks%

No.

1 Test 20

2 Active participation and overall conduct 05

TOTAL 25

Semester End Examination: 75 Marks will be as follows -:

Sr. Particulars of Internal and External Examination Marks%

No.

1 Internal 25
2 External 75
3 25+75 = 100

TOTAL 100

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Choice Based Credit Grading and Semester System (CBCGS)

S.Y.B.A. Political Science Syllabus

To be implemented from the Academic year 2020-21

SEMESTER III
POLITICS PAPER II
TITLE: POLITIKAL THEORY

SUB-TITLE: PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF POLITICAL THEORY

COURSE CODE: UARPOL2 CREDITS- 04 LECTURE- 45

Preamble of the Syllabus

Bachelor of Arts (S.YB.A.) in Political Science is a under UG course of Department of

Political Science, Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce & Science college, New Panvel
(autonomous) The Choice Based Credit and Grading System to be implemented through this
curriculum would allow students to develop the disciplines of his/her liking and abilities. This
syllabus is prepared to get knowledge and understanding of Political Science. The Second
year Politics paper study into the concepts and principles of Political Theory and Political
Values and ideology over semester Third and Fourth. This Course is essential since learners
are acquainted with the working of political system in general over their First year and this
course provides conceptual grounding to the same.

OBJECTIVES:

1) Learners understand to the political theory is the part of political science.

2) Learners understand to the theoretical understanding of the theories, concept, principles

and values.

OUTCOMES:

1) Analysing what is political theory meaning and scope and explaining the approaches to the
Study of political theory.

2) Assessing the concept and theories of State.

3) Understanding basic concepts of Power and Authority and Legitimacy.

4) Understanding basic concepts of Liberty, Equality, Rights, Law and Justice.

5) Understanding basic concepts of Political Obligation and Right to Resist.

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Syllabus:

Module 1 - Introduction to Political Theory [11 Lectures]

1.1 Definition and Scope of Political Theory

1.2 Approaches to the Study of Political Theory: Traditional
1.3 Approaches to the Study of Political Theory: Contemporary

Module 2 – State, Civil Society & Market [12 Lectures]

2.1 State: Concept and Perspectives

2.2 Nation - State: Meaning and Changing Perceptions
2.3 State, Civil Society and Market

Module 3 – Power, Authority and Legitimacy [10 Lectures]

3.1 P 3.1 Power

3.2 Authority
3.3 3.3 Legitimacy

Module 4 : Concept of Law and Political Obligation [12 Lectures]

4.1 4.1 Concept of Law

4.2 4.2 Political Obligation
4.3 4.3 Right to Resist

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SEMESTER IV

PAPER II - POLITICAL VALUES AND IDEOLOGIES

 Objectives:

1) To understand meaning, nature and scope of Rights. Discuss on different Rights.

2) To understand the basic political values.

3) To understand the concept of Democracy.

 Outcomes:

1) To demonstrate knowledge of key Ideology and concepts.

2) To understand the nature, methods and significance of political values and Ideology.

MSSyllabus:

Module 1 – Rights [ 10 Lectures ]

1.1 Meaning and Nature of Rights

1.2 Theories of Rights
1.3 Classification of Rights

Module 2 – Basic Political Values [12 Lectures]

2.1 Liberty
2.2 Equality
2.3 Justice

Module 3 – Democracy [11 Lectures]

3.1 Theories of Democracy

3.2 Principles of Liberal Democracy
3.3 Conditions for the Successful Working of Democracy

Module 4 – Political Ideologies [12 Lectures ]

4.1 Marxism
4.2 Fascism
4.3 Feminism

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REFERENCES

Abbas, Hoveyda and Ranjay Kumar, Political Theory, Pearson, 2012

Bhargava, Rajeev and Ashok Acharya (eds), Political Theory: An Introduction, Pearson
Longman, 2008

Bhargava, Rajeev and Helmut Reifeld (eds), Civil Society, Public Sphere, and Citizenship:
Dialogues and Perception, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2005

Chandhoke, Neera, State and Civil Society: Explanations in Political Theory, Sage
Publications, New Delhi, 1995

Gauba, O.P., An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan Publishers India Ltd., 2011

Heywood, Andrew, Politics, Palgrave Foundations, New York, 2002

Hoffman, John and Paul Graham, Introduction to Political Ideology, Pearson, 2006

Marsh David and Gerry Stoker (ed), Theory and Methods in Political Science, Macmillan
Press Ltd, 1995
Mckinnon, Catriona (ed), Issues in Political Theory, New York Oxford University Press,
2008

Verma, S.P., Modern Political Theory, MacMillan, New Delhi, 2003.

Reference Books in Marathi

1. Translation of O.P. Gauba’s Book, An introduction to Political Theory in Marathi by
Jadhav T, Rajaneetishastra Parichay, K. Sagar Publications, Pune, 2015.
2. Bhargav Rajeev and Acharya Ashok (eds), Rajakiya Siddhanth Parichay, Pearson, New
Delhi, 2008.
3. Tijare, Peshwe, Adhunik Rajakiya Siddhanth, Shri Mangesh Prakashan, Nagpur, 1998.
4. Phad, S.B., Uchhatar Adhunik Rajakiya Siddhanth, Vidya Books Publishers,
Aurangabad, 2014.
5. Deshpande, Shrikant., Rajakiya Siddhanth, Shri Mangesh Prakashan, Nagpur, 2003.
6. Chopade, K., Rajakiya Siddhanthachi Tatve, Vidya Books Publishers, Aurangabad,
2002.

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SYBA

SEMESTER III

PAPER III - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

COURSE CODE- UARPOL3 CREDITS 04 LECTURE 45

Preamble:
The Second Year Politics Paper III course acquaints learners with a field of study in Politics
which deals with administration. It works on the theories of administration and how
governance can be shaped better with the understanding of administration and management.
Experiences of administration across the world towards leadership, administration and
motivation are studied in this course. This course is inherently useful for better personnel
management and for a clear understanding of the process of governance, development and
policy making.

Course Objectives:

1) Learner understand to the public administration.

2) Developing the knowledge of administrative studies with special reference to Indian
administrative structures and practices.
3) Analysing the various dimensions of the working of the Indian Administrative system.

Course Outcomes:
1) Explaining the meaning, nature, scope and evolution of public administration; Private and
Public Administration.
2) Analysing the major theories in Public Administration.
3) The Challenges in the discipline of Public Administration.
Syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration [Lectures 12]

1.1. Meaning, Scope and Significance

1.2. Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline
1.3. Public Administration in the Age of Liberalisation, Privatisation and
Globalisation

Module 2.Theories of Administration [Lectures 10]

2.1. Scientific Management Theory- F.W. Taylor

2.2. Bureaucratic Theory- Max Weber
2.3. Human Relations Theory- Elton Mayo

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Module3. Basic Principles and Theories of Organisation [Lectures 12]

3.1. Hierarchy, Delegation, Centralisation-Decentralisation

3.2. Motivation Theories- McGregor, McClelland
3.3. Leadership Theories- Trait theory, Contingency theory

Module 4. Contemporary Techniques and Practices in Administration [Lectures 11]

4.1. Good Governance

4.2. E-Governance
4.3. Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

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S.Y.B.A

SEMESTER IV

PAPER III- INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

Course Objectives:
1) Learners understand to the Indian administration.
2) Developing knowledge of administrative studies with special reference to Indian
administrative structures and practices.
3) To get acquainted with the budgetary and financial processes.

Course Outcomes:
1) Explaining the meaning, nature, scope and evolution of Indian Administration
2) Analysing the Personnel Administration.
3) Analysing the Civil Service in India. Explaining the planning and planned Administration
in India continuity and Change in Indian Administration.

Syllabus:
Module 1.Introduction to Indian Administration [Lectures 11]

1.1 Evolution and Constitutional Context

1.2 Salient features
1.3 District Administration since Independence: Changing role of District
Collector

Module 2.Personnel Administration [Lectures 11]

2.1. Recruitment: All India Services, Central Services, State Services

2.2. Public Service Commission: Union Public Service Commission and
Maharashtra Public Service Commission
2.3. Training: All- India Services, Central Services, State Services (Maharashtra)

Module 3.Financial Administration [Lectures 12]

3.1. Budgetary Process

3.2. Parliamentary Committees: Public Accounts Committee, Estimates
Committee, Committee on Public Undertakings
3.3. Comptroller and Auditor General

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Module 4.Contemporary Issues in Indian Administration [Lectures 11]

4.1. Integrity in Administration: Lokpal, Lokyukta, CVC

4.2. Citizen and Administration
4.3. Citizens’ Charter

REFERENCES
Bava,.Noorjahan.Public Administration in the 21stCentury, Kanishka Publishers New Delhi,
2010.
Avasthi, Maheshwari, Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal Publications, Agra,
2006.
Bhattacharya, Mohit,NewHorizons of Public Administration, Jawahar Publications, New
Delhi,
2008.
Chakrabarty, Bidyut, and Bhattacharya Mohit (ed.), Public Administration a Reader, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2005
Fadia, B. L. &Dr.KuldeepFadia, Public Administration: Administrative Theories and
Concepts,SahityaBhawan, Agra, 2015
K.S. Padhay, Indian Political Thought, New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2011
Laxmikant M., Public Administration, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2011.
Laxmikanth M., Governance in India, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2011.
Laxmikanth M., Public Administration, Tata McGraw hill, New Delhi, 2011
Sahni, Pardeep, and Vayunandan, Etakula, Administrative Theory, PHI, New Delhi, 2010
Sharma, M. P., and Sadana, B. L., Public Administration in Theory and Practice,
KitabMahal,
New Delhi, .2014
VishnooBhagwan and VidyaBhusan, Public Administrative, S. Chand., New Delhi, 2010.
The Indian Journal of Public Administration, Special Issue on Controlling Corruption in
India:
Various Approaches and their Efficacy, July-September 2011, Vol. LVII, No. 3.

Books in Marathi
1. Patil, B. B., Lokaprashasan,PhadkePrakashan, Kolhapur, 2009.
2. Bora, Shirsat, Lokaprashasanshastra,Vidya Books Publishers, Aurangabad, 2013
3. Bang, R.K., LokPrashasanTatveaniSiddhanth,Vidya Books Publishers, Aurangabad,
2015.
4. Patil, V. B., LokPrashasan, ShriMangeshPrakashan, Nagpur.
5. .Patil, V. B., SamagraLokPrashasan, K Sagar, Pune.
6. Bhogale, Shantaram, LokprashasanacheSiddhantaaniKaaryapadhati, Kailas
Prakashan, Aurangabad

Online References
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
wwwlibrary.lieden.edu/public-administration/digital-library-public-administration

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