Report of the
Board of Studies in Political Science (UG)

Choice Based Credit and Semester System

B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

2009

Board of Studies in Political Science (PASS)

CONTENTS

                                                                                                  Page

Introduction                                                                                    4

Aims and Objectives                                                                        6

Course Design                                                                                6

Mode1 Conventional Programme                                               16

Syllabi – Mode1 I Core Courses                                                    17

Syllabi – Mode1 I Open Courses                                                   50

Syllabi – Mode1 I Core Choice Based Courses                              67

Syllabi – Mode1 I Complementary Courses                                   82

Model II Vocational Course                                                         97

Syllabi – Model II Vocational Course                                           103

Syllabi – Model II Vocational Complementary Course                 116

Acknowledgements                                                                     122

Introduction

          The Board of Studies in Political Science proceeded with the task of restructuring the undergraduate course in Political Science in the affiliated colleges of Mahatma Gandhi University as per the terms of reference and guidelines given by the University and Kerala State Higher Education Council.                                                        

         The Board of Studies resolved to restructure the curriculum and syllabi of BA degree course under the newly proposed choice-based credit and semester system. Programme models proposed by M.G. University and Kerala State Higher Education Council are selected as the base for the task. The restructuring is attempted in such a way as to lay emphasis on student choice and self learning. The new structure would ultimately pave the way for a qualitative transformation of the existing system. While attempting the reforms, the existing conditions relating to infrastructure, work load and staff pattern have been properly taken care of and provision for full utilization of the existing faculty is proposed.

         Since all the programmes within the same stream should have the same number of credits, we have chosen 120 credits as instructed. Total number of courses in BA Political Science programme is stipulated as 31 (including the project) which are spread over six semesters.

         The task of restructuring was done by a 5-day workshop held on 14^th, 15^th, 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd May 2009 at MGOCSM Centre, Kottayam. Members of the Board of Studies, teacher participants numbering 25 from various colleges, reputed experts, research guides and other resource persons from various universities, colleges and the Higher Education Council did a commendable work to accomplish the task.

         I acknowledge that without the valuable help, guidance and co-operation we have received from various quarters, we would not have been able to function smoothly. Therefore, before I conclude, I wish to express my sincere thanks to Dr. Rajan Guruckal, Vice-Chancellor, M.G. University, Dr. Rajan Varghese, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, members of the Syndicate Prof. V.N. Chandramohan and Prof. K. Mathew who gave all the help and advice. I also acknowledge my thanks to Dr. Joseph Vetticken, formerly HOD, St.George College Aruvithura, Prof. M. V Varkey, HOD, Baselius College, Kottayam, Prof. G. Harikumar, Dr. K. Mohankumar and Shri. Raghunath V, NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry, Dr. K. K Jose, Fr. Mathew Kurian and Shri. Sijo K Manuel, St. Thomas College, Palai, Dr. M. V Georgekutty and Shri. Baby Sebastian, St. George College, Aruvithura, Prof. Joseph Augstine and Prof. M. M. Mathai, St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom, Dr. Sudhakaran K. M, SSV College, Perumbavoor, Shri. T. S. Babu Raj, Maharajas College, Ernakulam, Smt. Rossamma Jacob and Smt. Mariamma Jacob, Assumption College, Changanacherry and Shri. Rony K Baby, S D College, Kanjirapally for their invaluable suggestions and supervision. I am greatly indebted to the members of the Board of Studies who, from the very beginning, did a marvelous work in co-ordinating all activities leading to the successful culmination of the restructuring process. Further, I express my sincere gratitude to all the participants of the workshop, especially Dr. Stany Thomas, Research and PG Department of Political Science, St. Thomas College, Palai and Dr. Mathew Emmanuel, St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom who gave valuable suggestions and all co-operation to the workshop to make it a memorable intellectual exercise.

         I thankfully remember the support, guidance and expert opinion that we have received from Prof. Dr. C.A. Perumal, Professor Emeritus, Department of Public Administration and Political Science, University of Madras, Prof. Dr. Cyriac Thomas, formerly Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Prof. Dr. G. Gopakumar HOD, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala.

K.J. Cherian

Chairman in Charge

Board of Studies (PASS) in Political Science

05.06.2009

CORE CourseS

CORE -Choice Based CourseS

            OPEN COURSES

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES FOR OTHER SUBJECTS

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY KOTTAYAM

B.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME

CHOICE BASED CREDIT AND SEMESTER SYSTEM

(2009 Admissions onwards)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

         Political science is a discipline, which applies theories, concepts, and methods to the study of political phenomena. It also uses historical and philosophical perspectives to understand political problems and policy issues. People around the world debate, give speeches, write letters and blogs, vote, and care passionately about politics.  The academic discipline of political science also reflects this excitement. Even though political scientists cannot make law-like statements as the physical scientists make, they do strive to develop probabilistic or conditional statements of cause and effect and to develop a systematic understanding about political system.

The principal aims and objectives of the programme are:

-        to identify key questions, fundamental concepts, and theoretical frameworks critical to an understanding of the political theory;

 -     to analyse the fundamental concepts, characteristics, and theories central to comparative politics and international politics

 -     to solve complex problems by demonstrating a mastery of substantive knowledge in the discipline’s main subfields;

-      to follow scientific and humanistic methods to design and carry out politically-oriented research projects by utilizing sufficiently advanced social research methods;

-      to communicate effectively political knowledge to general audiences as well as colleagues in the field.

         The Board of Studies in Political Science (UG) of the M.G. University reviewed the existing syllabi; curriculum and course content of the B.A. Degree Programme and found that there should be a proper restructuring of the existing programme. However the Board also felt the need that the syllabi must give sufficient impetus to academic inputs for preparing students for further study, research and teaching career in Political Science.

COURSE DESIGN

         The course content of the Under Graduate programme in Political Science contains two parts: Model I Conventional Programme and Model II Vocational Programme. The programme includes (a) Common Courses, (b) Core Courses, (c) Complementary Courses, (d) Open Courses, (e) Vocational Courses and (f) Project. No course shall carry more than 4 credits. The students can select any choice based course offered by the department which offers the core courses. Open course shall be offered in any subject and the students shall have the option to do courses offered by other departments or by the same department.

COURSES

         The number of courses for the restructured Model I Conventional Programme should contain 15 core courses, including one choice based course from the frontier areas of the course and a project, four complementary courses from the relevant subjects for complementing the core of the study; and an open course.  There should be ten common courses which include the first and second languages of the study.

         The restructured Model II Vocational Programme should contain 12 core courses, 8 vocational courses and an on the job training project. It also includes four complementary courses from the relevant areas for complementing the vocational programme of the study.  There will be five common courses which include the first and second languages of the study.

Course Coding

         Every course in the programme is coded according to the following criteria:

1.     the first two letters from the programme Political Science i.e. PS;

2.     one digit to indicate the semester i.e. PS1 (Political Science 1 semester);

3.     one letter from the type of course such as Common Course A, Core Course B, Complementary Course C, Open Course D, i.e.PS1B (Political Science 1  Semester Core Course);

4.     two digits to indicate the core course number of that semester, i.e.PS1B01 (Political Science 1 semester, Core Course No.1);

5.     the letter UG to indicate  the Under Graduate Programme i.e. PS1B01UG (Political Science 1 semester, core course No.1, UG for Under Graduate Programme).

6.     For Vocational Programme, one letter from the type of course such as Vocational Common Course VA, Vocational Core Course VB, Vocational Complementary Course VC and Vocational Course V, for example, PS1VB01UG. (Political Science 1 Semester Vocational, Core Course No.1, UG for Under Graduate Programme).

Pattern of Examination

         The evaluation of the course shall contain two parts such as Internal or In-semester Assessment (IA) and External or End-Semester Assessment (EA). The ratio between internal and external examination shall be 1:3. The internal and external examinations shall be evaluated by using direct grading system based on five-point scale.

Internal Assessment (IA)

         Internal evaluation is to be done by continuous assessment on the following components. The components of the internal evaluation for the theory and the weights are as below.

Attendance

         The minimum required percentage of attendance for appearing in the various semester examinations is fixed as 75%.

Assignment   : Best of the two assignments is considered per course.

Seminar       :   The student has to take a minimum of one seminar per course.

Test paper    :   A minimum of two class tests are to be attended. The grades of best two tests are to be taken.

External or End-Semester Assessment (EA)

         The external examinations of all semesters shall be conducted by the university on the close of each semester. There will be no supplementary examinations. For reappearance / improvement, students can appear along with the next batch.

Pattern of Questions

         Questions shall be set to assess knowledge acquired, standard application of knowledge, application of knowledge in new situations, critical evaluation of knowledge and the ability to synthesise knowledge.  The question setter shall ensure that questions covering all skills are set. He/she shall also submit a detailed scheme of evaluation along with the question paper.

         A question paper shall be a judicious mix of objective type, short answer type, short essay type and long essay type questions. Different types of questions shall be given different weights to quantify their range.

For all Semesters:

1.     Duration of Examination is of 3 hours

2.     Each question paper has four parts A, B, C and D

3.     Part A contains 16 objective type questions of which the candidate has to answer all questions. Each bunch of 4 questions carries a weightage of 1.

4.     Part B contains nine short answer type questions spanning the entire syllabus and the candidates have to answer six questions.  Each question carries the weightage of 1.

5.     Part C contains four compulsory short essay type questions with internal choice. Each question carries a weightage of 2.

6.     Part D contains two compulsory essay type questions with internal choice. Each question carries a weightage of 4.

Eligibility for Degree Certificates

         The student who scores a separate minimum of grade D for all the courses and scores a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2 or an overall grade of C+ and above is eligible for the award of degree certificate.

Final Grade Card

         The final grade card issued at the end of the final semester shall be based on CGPA of the core courses and complementary courses of the entire programme. The CGPA should contain the awarded GRADE LETTER and the corresponding GRADE POINT in two decimal places. 

Project or Dissertation

         All students must do a project or prepare a dissertation. Based on the project/ dissertation a viva voce examination will be conducted individually. The projects are to be identified during the 5th semester of the programme with the help of the supervising teacher. The report of the project in duplicate is to be submitted to the department which is to be produced in the same semester before the examiners appointed by the University for evaluation.

SYLLABUS OF THE COURSES:

         The detailed distribution of the courses and the syllabus of the programme are appended.

MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY KOTTAYAM

Choice-based Credit and Semester System

B.A. (Political Science) Model I – Conventional Programme

CORE CourseS

Core 1. Methodology and Perspectives of Social Sciences

Core 2. Introduction to Indian Political System

Core 3. Issues in Indian Political System

Core 4. Political Theory

Core 5. Political Thought

Core 6. Introduction to Comparative Politics

Core 7. Comparative Political Systems

Core 8. Research Methods in Political Science

Core 9. Introduction to Public Administration

Core 10. Human Rights

Core 11. Elements of International Politics

Core 12. Society and Politics in Kerala

Core 13. Issues in International Politics

Core 14. Theories and Principles of Public Administration

CORE -Choice Based CourseS

Colleges can choose any one Core – Choice Based Course from the following list:

1.  Gandhian Ideas and Applicable Techniques

2.  India’s Foreign policy

3.  Introduction to Public Policy Analysis

4.  Human Resource Development and Management

5.  Introduction to Election Analysis and Psephology

6. Decentralization and Participatory Democracy    

7. Informatics

OPEN COURSES

Colleges can choose any one open course from the following list:

1. New Social Movements in India

2. Contemporary Social and Political Issues

3. Environmental Politics and Policy

4. Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights

5. Introduction to Defence and Strategic Studies

6. Women and Politics

7. Human Rights in India

COMPLEMENTARY COURSES FOR OTHER SUBJECTS
(Political Science)

Course Title:       

1. An Introduction to Political Science

2. Governmental Machinery and Processes

3. Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

4. Modern Political Thought

5. Political Theory

6. Human Rights

Detailed Distribution of Courses

 

B.A. Political Science Programme – Model - I
Core, Complementary, Choice-based & Open Courses

Model I

Political Science

Conventional Programme
Semester I

CORE 1: METHODOLOGY AND PERSPECTIVES OF
SOCIAL SCIENCES  

 (PS1B01UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 108

Aim of the Course

         The course intends to familiarize the students with the broad contours of Social Sciences and their methodology.

Objectives of the course

•      Identify the main concerns of social science disciplines.

•      Articulate the basic terminology and theories prevalent across disciplines.

•      Understand qualitative and quantitative models within the social sciences.

•      To learn to apply the methods and theories of social science to contemporary issues

•      Critically read popular and periodical literature from a social science perspective.

Module:

1.  Introduction to Social Sciences

·        Social Science-Its Emergence

·        An analysis of the disciplines that make up the Social Sciences with particular emphasis on their interrelationships. A study of source materials and library techniques as well as methods employed by social scientists. Relevance of the Social Sciences to understanding and solving contemporary problems at the regional, national and global levels.

·        Discussion of basic principles and concepts- Basic epistemology of Social Sciences

                                                                                                    (25hours)

Core Readings

•      Hunt, Elgin F, “Social Science and its Methods”, in Social Science an Introduction to the Study of Society, Allyn and Bacon, 2008

•      Perry, John, “Through the Lens of Science”, in Contemporary Society: an Introduction to Social Science, Allyn and Bacon, 2009

•      Porta, Donatella della and Michael Keating, Approaches and Methodologies in the Social Sciences: A Pluralistic Perspective, Cambridge University Press, Delhi, 2008, pp.19-38

2. Survey of the Social Sciences

·        Social Sciences: How they are related- how they are different-Social Science disciplines

·        Relation of other fields of knowledge.

·        Historical foundation of the Social Sciences - Inter-disciplinary in Social Sciences

                                                                                               (25 hours)

Core Readings

•      Perry, John, “Through the Lens of Science”, in Contemporary Society: an Introduction to Social Science, Allyn and Bacon, 2009

•      Natraj, V. K, et.al, ”Social Science: Dialogue for Revival”, Economic and Political Weekly, August 18, 2001, pp.3128-3133.

3. Objectivity in Social Sciences

·        Limits to objectivity in Social Sciences

·        Ethical issues in Social Sciences

·        Biological basics of society and culture

                                                                                                  (20 hours)                                                                                                                                                                                          

Core Readings

•      Weber, Max, “Objectivity in Social Science and Social Policy” in Mark J Smith(ed.),

•      Philosophy and Methodology of Social Sciences, Vol.II, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2005, pp.3-49

•      Nagel, Ernest, “Problems of Concept and Theory Formation in the Social Sciences”,

•      ibid, pp.301-319

4. Some Social Structures: Case Studies

·        Caste-Class-Community in Indian Society

·        Gender

·        Family

(20hours)                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Core Readings

•      Gulati, Leela, “Small is Beautiful : Case Study as a Method in Social Science” in Sujatha

•      Patel et.al (ed.), Thinking Social Science in India, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2002

•      Srinivas, M.N, “Castes: Can they exists in the India of Tomorrow”, in Caste in India: And Other Essays, Asia Publishing House, 1962

•      Zwart, Frank de, “The Logic of Affirmative Action: Caste, Class and Quotas in India”, in Acta Sociologica, Vol.43, No.3, 2000, pp.235-249

•      Badal, Sangeetha Bharadwaj, Gender, Social Structure and Empowerment: Status Report of Women in India, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2009

•      Shah, A.M, The Family in India: Critical Essays, Orient Blackswan, 1998, pp.14-80

Note on course work

         Emphasis will be on the discussion of certain concepts and categories that appear in all disciplines that form part of Social Science, thus underscoring the interrelatedness of various disciplines. Effort will also be made to introduce to the students methodological devices that are commonly used in the different disciplines, thus emphasizing the interdisciplinary character of the study programmes. Effort will also be made to relate theory to the world of life and vice versa to help the student to move from experiential to conceptual levels, from concrete to the abstract as he/she progresses.

Further Readings

•      Perry, John and Erna Perry, Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science, Allyn and Bacon, 2008

•      Wallerstein, Emmanuel, Open the Social Sciences, Vistaar Publications,NewDelhi,1996

•      Peter Burke: History and Social Theory, Polity Press, 1992

•      Dipankar Gupta (ed), Social Stratification in India, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1992

•      Martin Hollis, The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction, Cambridge University Press, 2000.

Semester II

CORE 2: INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM

(PS2B02UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 108

Course Rationale:

         The objective of this course is to enable the students to familiar with the legal and philosophical framework of the political system in India. The paper also focuses in detail on the political processes and the actual functioning of the political system. It simultaneously studies in detail the political structure- both Constitutional and Administrative. It also intends to strengthen the understanding and appreciation of the rights and privileges granted by the Indian Constitution.          

Module:

1.     Making of the Constitution, Philosophical and Ideological Base of the Constitution

i.      Constituent Assembly and Framing of the Constitution.

ii.     Salient Features of the Indian Constitution.

iii.    The Preamble 

iv.    Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

v.     Directive Principles of State Policy

                                                                                                (25hours)

2.             Structure and Functions of the Political System

i.   Legislature – The Parliament- Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha; Committee System; Role of the Speaker; State Legislative Assembly & Legislative Council.

ii.  Executive – President; Vice President; Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers; Governor; Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers.

iii. Judiciary – Supreme Court & High Court: Composition and Functions; Judicial Review, Judicial Activism & PIL    

                                                                                          (25hours)                                      

3.   Constitutional Amendments

     i.    Procedure of Amendment

      ii.  Important Amendments: 42nd, 44th, 52nd, 73rd, 74th & 91st                               (20hours)

4.  Statutory institutions/commissions-

i.      UPSC

ii.     Planning Commission and Finance Commission

iii.    National Commission for Women

iv.    National Human Rights Commission

v.     Minorities Commission.

                                                                                               (20 hours)

References:

1.     D.D. Basu: An Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi, Prentice Hall : 2008.

2.     G. Austin: ‘Working a Democratic Constitution – The Indian Experience’ Delhi, Oxford Uni. Press, 2000.

3.     C. Bettehein: Independent India, London, Macgibban, 1968.

4.     C. P. Bhambri : The Indian State : Fifty years, New Delhi, Shipra, 1999.

5.     P. R. Brass : Politics of India since Independence 02nd Ed. Cambridge Uni. Press, 1992.

6.     S. K. Chaube : Constituent Assembly of India – Spring board of Revolution, New Delhi, Peoples’ Publishing House, 1973.

7.     S. Kaviraj : Politics in India, Delhi, OUP. 1998.

8.     W. H. Morris Jones : Government and Politics in India, Delhi, 1974.

9.     Iqubal Narian (ed.) State Politics in India, Meerut, Meenakshi pub. 1967.

10.   M. V. Pylee- Constitutional Government in India, Bombay, Asia Pub. House, 1977.

11.   M. V. Pylee – An Introduction to Constitution of India, New Delhi, Vikas, 1998.

12.   Moin Shakir, State and Politics in Contemporary India, Delhi, Ajanta, 1986.

13.   Partha Chatterji (ed.) Govt. & Politics in India.

14.   S. P. Sathe: Judicial activism in India, OUP 2001.

15.   T. R. Andhyarujina : Judicial activism and Constitutional Democracy in India, Bombay, N. P. Tirupathi, 1992.

16.   Jojo Mathew & Manish K Gautam: Indian Polity and Constitution, Career Classics, Delhi,2009.

17.   K.R. Acharya : Indian Government and Politics.

18.   J. C. Johari : Indian Government and Politics

19.   Brij Kishore Sharma : Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall : New Delhi, 2005.

20.   Dr. B.L. Fadia : Indian Government and Politics, Sahitya Bhawan Publications: Agra,2007.

21.   Prakash Chandra : Indian Political System, Bookhives, New Delhi, 1998.

Semester III

CORE 3: ISSUES IN INDIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM

(PS3B03UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         This paper attempts to study the power of the Centre and the autonomy of the states within the Indian federal system, which reflect and articulate well-defined regional identities. India’s diversity, in terms of socio-economic, political and cultural systems provides an opportunity for the learners to study the Centre-State relations critically. There is an increasing need to understand that despite the wide array of powers, with which the Centre is armed by the constitution, there has been a growing trend of assertion of autonomy on the part of the states. It also emphasizes on local influences that derive from social stratification of castes and jatis, from languages, religions and ethnic determinants and critically assess its impact on the political processes.

Module:

1.     Emerging trends and Issues in Indian Federalism:

i.      Federal and Non Federal features (Unitarian) of the Indian Constitution

ii.     Tension Areas, Demand for state Autonomy

iii.    Centre State Relations: Legislative, Administrative and Financial

(30hours)

2.    Dynamics of Organized Politics:          

i.      National and Regional Parties

ii.     Coalition Politics

iii.    Interest Groups and Pressure Groups 

(15hours)

3.    Electoral Process:

i.      Election Commission – Powers & Functions

ii.     Evaluation of Indian Electoral System and Electoral Reforms in India

iii.    Voting Behaviour

(20hours)

4.    Major Issues in Indian Politics:

        i.      Communalism, Casteism, Regionalism, Linguism, Terrorism

        ii.     Criminalization of Politics

        iii.    Minorities and Reservation Issue

        iv.    Women and Dalit Empowerment

        v.     Agrarian Crisis                                                                           

(25hours)

References:

1. This series of books published by Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, focuses on significant themes in contemporary Indian government and politics. It also looks in to the social forces, political institutions and processes and also helps to understand the changing grammar of Indian politics.  Each volume in the series consists of a detailed introduction and a selection of essays essential for the understanding of the theme. 

               Volume 1: Development Policy and Administration edited by Kuldeep Mathur.

               Volume 2: Decentralization and Local Politics edited by S.N. Jha and P.C. Mathur

               Volume 3: Politics and the State in India edited by Zoya Hasan

               Volume 4: Social Movements and the State edited by Ghanshyam Shah

               Volume 5: Class, Caste, Gender edited by Manoranjan Mohanty

               Volume 6: India’s Political Parties, edited by Peter Ronald    DeSouza, and E.Sridharan

2.   D. D. Basu & B. Parekh (ed.) Crisis and Change in Contemporary India, New Delhi, Sage, 1994.

3.   C. P. Bhambri, The Indian State : Fifty years, New Delhi, Shipra, 1999.

4.   P. R. Brass, Politics of India since Independence 02nd Ed. Cambridge Uni. Press, 1974.

5.   P. R. Brass, Language, Religion and Politics in North India, Cambridge Uni. Press, 1994.

6.   N. Chandoke, Beyond Secularism : The Rights of Religious Minorities, Delhi, OUP, 1999.

7.   F. R. Frankel & M. S. A. Rao (Ed.) Dominance and State Power in Modern India : Decline of a Social order, Delhi, OUP, 1989.

8.   F. R. Frankel & et. al; (ed.) Transforming India : Social and Political Dynamics of Democracy, New Delhi, OUP, 2000.

9.   Atul. Kohli : The Success of India’s Democracy, Cambridge Uni. Press, 2001.

10. Atul Kohli : India’s Democracy : an analysis of Changing State- society relations: Princeton N. J. Princeton Uni. Press 1988.

11. M. Weiner, The Indian Paradox: Essays in Indian Politics, New Delhi, 1999.

12. Dr. B.L. Fadia : Indian Government and Politics, Sahitya Bhawan Publications: Agra,2007.

13. M.P. Singh & Rekha Sexena: Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns, Prentice Hall : New Delhi, 2008.

14. M. Mohanthy (Ed): Class, Caste, Gender, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 2004

15. Bidyut Chakrabarty and Rajendra Kumar Pandey: Indian Government and Politics, Sage, 2008

16. Rajendra Vora and Suhas Palshikar (ed.) Indian Democracy Meanings and Practices, 2004

17. Anuradha Dingwaney Needham and Rajeswari Sunder Rajan (ed.) The Cricis of Secularism in India, Permanent Black, 2007

18. T.N. Srinivasan (ed.)  The Future Secularism, Oxford 2007

19. Rajesh M. Basrur (ed.) Challenges to Democracy in India, Oxford 2009

20. Ghanshyam Shah (ed.) Caste and Democratic Politics in India Permanent Black, 2002

Semester III

Core 4: POLITICAL THEORY

(PS3B04UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         The course is intended to provide the students with the basic principles and concepts of political science. It will give them a general awareness of the discipline; that is the natures, scope, development, inter – disciplinary perspectives of the political system.

Module:

1. Politics and Political Science.

         Politics as a Human Activity and a Process. Political situation- Conflicts and attempts to resolve conflicts, Influence, Power and Authority, Development of the Discipline, Major Approaches to the study of Political Science  (Traditional, Behavioral, Post Behavioral, Liberal and Marxist)

(20hours)

2. State: Origin, Nature and Ideals.

A brief survey of various theories regarding the origin of state; Changing nature of the state.

Sovereignty: Attributes of Sovereignty, Monism, Pluralism ; State and Civil Society; State in a Globalised Era.

Political Ideals– Justice, Law, Liberty, Rights and Equality.

(25 hours)

3. Major Concepts in Political Science

         Political Economy, Political Sociology, Geo Politics and Environmental Politics; Political Culture, Political Socialisation, Political Participation, Political Modernisation and Political Development.

(25 hours)

4. Political System

Political System – Meaning and Characteristics.

Input -Output Analysis and Structural- Functional Analysis.

(20 hours)

References:

1.     J.C. Johari – “Principles of Modern Political Science” Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd. New Delhi 2007

2.     Perter Harris- “Foundations of Political Science”, Oxford University Press

3.     Amal Ray and Mohit Bhattacharya – “Political Theory: Institutions and Ideas” - The World Press Private Ltd. Calcutta 1988

4.     O.P Gauba – “An Introduction to Political theory” Macmillan India Ltd.2008

5.     Robert Dahl – “Modern political Analysis.” OUP 2007

6.     Prof. A.C. Kapoor, “Principles of Political Science” Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd.New Delhi 2005

7.     A. Appadorai, “Substance of Polities” World Press Ltd. 1989

8.     H.J Laski “A Grammar of Politics.” S. Chand & Company Ltd.New Delhi 2000

9.     Baradat – “Political Ideologies; Their origins and impact.” PHI Publications, New Delhi.

10.   Raveev Bhargava and Asok Acharya “Political Theory –    An Introduction”, Pearson Education-2008

11.   Johhn Hoffman and Paul Graliam. “Introduction to political theory” -Pearson Education Ltd -2007

12. R.C Agarwal: Political Theory- Principles of Political Science; S. Chand & Company Ltd. New Delhi 2000

13.   Andrew Heywood, Politics- An Introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Semester IV

 Core 5: POLITICAL Thought
(PS4B05UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         The objective of the paper is to provide the students with a comprehensive view about the various political philosophies of ancient, medieval, and modern thinkers. This paper also aims to enrich knowledge about the theoretical framework of the nature structure and purpose of the state and its various institutions.

Module:

1. Ancient and Medieval Political Thinkers

Plato- Justice, Ideal State, Communism, Education, Philosopher King

Aristotle- Theory of State, Classification of Governments, Citizenship, Revolution.

Kautilya- Sapthanga Theory of State

St Thomas Acquinas- Classification of Laws

(30 hours)

2. Modern Thinkers

Machiavelli - Separation of Politics and Ethics, Human Nature, Political Power

Thomas Hobbes - Social Contract, Individualism

John Locke - Social Contract, Natural Rights, Limited Government

Jean Jacques Rousseau - Social Contract, General Will

(20 hours)

3. Utilitarianism and Idealism

Bentham- Utilitarianism

J.S mill – Liberty and Individualism

Hegal-  Dialectics

M.K. Gandhi – Views on State, Satyagraha & Non violence

John Rawls – Theory of Justice

(20 hours)

4. Marxist Theories

Karl Marx- Class war, Surplus value, Social Revolution, Classless society, Lenin- Imperialism and Democratic Centralism

Antonio Gramsci – Hegemony

(20 hours)

References:

1.    Ebenstein – Great political Thinkers (Plato to Present), Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd., New Delhi 2007

2.    G. Sabine, History of Political Theory: PHI- New Delhi,2004

3.    J.C. Johari, Political Thought, Ancient; Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd., New Delhi 2004

4.    Bhandari D. R – History of European Political  Philosophy; OUP; New Delhi

5.    Dunning – History of political Theories: S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi 2000

6.    M.G. Gupta, History of political thought: Macmillan India Ltd.1998

7.    Carew Hunt – The Theory and practice of communism: The World Press Private Ltd. Calcutta 1988

8.    Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, London 1955

9.    M.Judel Harmen - political thought. From Plato to the present: McGraw -  Hill Book company New York 1964

10.  Fifty great political thinkers- Lanadamas and R.W Dyson: Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd., New Delhi 2007

11. Andrew Heywood: Political Ideologies - An Introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.

Semester IV

Core 6: INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS

(PS4B06UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         The paper intends to highlight on the theoretical evolution and approaches to the study of Comparative Politics. The historical backgrounds of the individual constitutions are emphasized to gain an understanding of its evolution. It also analyses in a comparative way, a fundamental grasp over the various theories and explanations regarding political development in the third world countries. The paper concentrates specifically on some of the major paradigms of development, underdevelopment and change in the study of Comparative Politics.

Module:

1. An Overview of Comparative Politics:

i.      Meaning, Nature & Scope of Comparative Politics; Evolution of Comparative Politics

ii.     Traditional and Modern Approaches (System, Behavioural, Post Behavioural, Decision Making, Communication and Marxist)

(30 Hours)

2. Constitutions and Constitutionalism:

i.      Meaning, Nature and objectives of Constitutionalism (India, USA, UK, Switzerland, France and China).

(30 Hours)

3. Classification of Governments and Public Policy:

i.      Presidential and Parliamentary

ii.     Unitary and Federal

iii.    Totalitarian, Liberal and Democratic

(25 hours)

4. Politics in Developing Countries:

i.      Significance and features of Developing Nations

ii.     The impact of Globalization and Retreat of the state                                                     

(15 hours)

References:

1.     Almond and Powell, Comparative Politics Today, Pearson Publications, New Delhi,2004.

2.     S.R. Maheswari, Comparative Government and Politics, Agra, 2002

3.     S.N. Ray, Modern Comparative Politics, Approaches, Methods and Issues, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,2005

4.     Apter, David, M., Comparative Politics, Old and New in Robert E. Goodin & H. D. Klingemann (ed.), A Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University Press, New York, 1998.

5.     Apter, David, A., Introduction to Political Analysis, Prentice Hall of India Ltd., New Delhi,1981.

6.     Brewer, Anthony, Marxist Theories of Imperialism: A Critical Survey. Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, 1980.

7.     Chilcote, Ronald. H., Theories of Comparative Politics; The Searchfor a Paradigm, Westview Press, Colorodo, 1981.

8.     Diamond, Larry, J., & Lipset, S.M., (eds), Democracy in DevelopingCountries Vol. I-IV, Lynne Reiner, Boulder, Colorodo, 1988.

9.     Dunleavy, Patrick & O’leary, Theories of the State: The Politics of Liberal Democracy, Macmillan, Houndmills, 2008.

10.   Kamrava, Mehran, Politics and Society in the Developing World, Routledge, London, 2009. (Second Edition).

11.   Keene, John, Civil Society and the States, Verso, London, 1988.KRIEGER, JOEL, The Oxford Companion to the Politics of the World, Oxford University Press, 2009.

12.   Landman, Todd, ‘Issues and Methods in Comparative Perspective: An Introduction’ Routledge, London, 2008.

13.   Larrain, Jorge, Theories of Development, Polity Press, Cambridge, 2008.

14.   Meyer, Lawrence, C., Redefining Comparative Politics, Sage, New Delhi, 2007.

15.   Mittlemann, James, H. & Pasha, Mustapha Kamal, Out From Underdevelopment Revisited: Changing Global Structures and the Remaking of the Third World, Macmillan, Houndmills, 1998.

16.   Peters, B. Guy, Comparative Politics, Macmillan Press, Houndmills

17.   Mahler, G.S. (2003). Comparative politics: An institutional and cross-national approach (4th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

18.   B. Moore Jr. The social Origins of Dictatorship & Democracy, Haramondsworth, Pelican

19.   A. Stephan; ‘Arguing Comparative Politics’, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2001.

20.   Wiarda H. J. (ed.), New Developments in Comparative Politics, Boulder, Westview Press, 1986.

21.   Robert Dahl & Bruce Stinebrickner: Modern Political Analysis, PHI Learning Pvt.ltd, Delhi.

22.   Steven J Hood: Political Development and Democratic Theory: Rethinking Comparative Politics, PHI Learning Pvt.ltd, Delhi.

23.   S. A. Palkar: Comparative Politics and Government, PHI Learning Pvt.ltd, Delhi.

24.   Colin Hay, Political Analysis, A Critical Introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.

Semester IV

CORE 7: COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS

(Major Political Systems - UK, USA, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND & CHINA)

(PS4B07UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 108

Course Rationale:

         This paper studies the major constitutions of the World by adopting a comparative approach. The constitutional and legal provisions, the ideological basis, the institutional arrangement and their social and economic background are to be explained, analyzed and evaluated critically. The historical backgrounds to individual constitutions are to be emphasized to gain an understanding of its evolution. The comparative perspective enables the student to understand the differences and similarities between the various constitutional arrangements.

Module:

1. Parliamentary Political System – UK & India

     i. Legislature, Executive & Judiciary

     ii. Political Parties & Pressure Groups

(30hours)

2.  Presidential Political System & Study on Federalism – USA & SWITZERLAND

     i. Legislature, Executive & Judiciary

     ii. Evolution and working of Federalism

     iii. Political Parties & Pressure Groups

(30 hours)

 3. Quasi Presidential Political System – France

     i. Legislature, Executive & Judiciary

     ii. Political Parties & Pressure Groups

(15 hours)

4. Socialist Political System – China

     i. Legislature, Executive & Judiciary

     ii. Political Party & Pressure Groups

(15 hours)

References:

1.     Bombwall, K.R., Major Governments, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi 2002

2.    Johari, J.C., Comparative Politics, Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd., New Delhi 2004

3.     Mahajan, V.D. : Foreign Governments, Oxford University Press,2004

4.     A.C. Kapoor, Select Constitutions, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi 2002

5.     BALL, ALAN, R & PETERS, GUY, B., Modern Politics and Government, Palgrave, Houndmills, 2000.

6.     Dogan, M. & Pellassy, D., How to Compare Nations, Chattam House, New Jersey, 1984.

7.     Stephen V Monama : American Politics, The Drdyen Press, Illonis.

8.     Roy C Macridis: Comparative Government:

9.     G. K. Roberts: The Government of France, Fifth Republic, New York Mcgraw-Hill.

10.   Blondel Jean (Ed) Comparative Government, Macmillan, London 1969

11.   Curtis M: Comparative Government & Politics: London, Rutledge, 2000.

12.   Blondel Jean (Ed) Comparing Political System.

13.   Gary K Bertsch, Robert P. Clark, David M. Wood, Comparing Political Systems: Power &Policy in three worlds.

14.  Ellsworth, John & Stannke arthar, Politics & Political Systems, New York Macgraw-Hill.

15.   La Palembora J & Weiner M. (Ed) Political Parties Political Development, Princeton University Press, Princeton.

16.   Macridis R. C.: Study of Comparative Government, Doubleday, New York.

17.   Deol D.; Comparative Government & Politics, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd .

18.   G. Sartori; Partieds & Party Systems : A Framework for analysis, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

19.   Hague Rod, Harrop Martine & Berline Shaun; Comparative Government & Politics, an Introduction, 1993, Reprint Macmillan.

20.   Landman Todd, Issues & Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction, 2000, London, Rutledge.

21.   John Pierre & B. Guy Peters, Governance, Politics & The State, Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Semester V

CORE 8: RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
(PS4B08UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         The course intends to familiarize the students with the research methods in Political Science. It aims to identify the different methods and techniques applicable to Political Science research.

Module:

1. Research in Political Science

Research – Meaning and Objectives; Research Method and Research Methodology

Scientific study of Political science – Difference between Natural Science Research and Social Science Research - Limitations to Political Science Research - Pure and Applied Research.

(30 hours)

2. Research Design

Selection of the Topic-Review of Literature-Formulation of Hypothesis-Types and Sources of Hypothesis - Definition of Concepts.

(20 hours)

3. Scientific Techniques of Research

Collection of Data- Observation (participant observation-non participant observation, controlled and uncontrolled observation, direct and indirect observation); Interview-Different types of Interviews;

Questionnaire-(different types-structured and unstructured questionnaire, mailed and unmailed questionnaire) Schedule-Sampling and Survey Methods.

(20 hours)

4. Data processing and analysis

Editing, Coding and Tabulation-Use of Internets Computers in Political Science Research.

(20 hours)

References :

1.     George & Mallery, SPSS for Windows Step by Step, Allyn & Bacon, 2009 

2.     Berg, Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Allyn & Bacon, 2009    

3.     George & Mallery, SPSS for Windows Step-by-Step: A Simple Guide and Reference,  Allyn & Bacon, 2009 

4.     Jones & Olson, Political Science Research: A Handbook of Scope and Methods,  Longman, 1996    

5.     Bernstein & Dyer, An Introduction to Political Science Methods, Longman, 1992 

6.     Diane Kholos Wysocki: Readings In Social Research Methods (The Wadsworth Sociology Reader Series), Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition , 2003

7.     Janet M. Ruane: Essentials of Research Methods: A Guide to Social Science Research : Wadsworth Publishing, 2005

Janet M. Ruane (Author)

8.     Earl R. Babbie: The Basics of Social Research: Wadsworth Publishing,2006

9.     Earl R. Babbie, The Practice of Social Research: Wadsworth Publishing, 2001

10.   Goode and Hatt, Methods in social Research: PHI- New Delhi, 2000

11.  Hans Raj, Theory and Practice in Social Research: S. Chand & Company Ltd. New Delhi 2002

12.   John Galtin, Theory and Methods of Social Research: Macmillan India Ltd.2003

13.  RN Sharma- Research methods in Social sciences: Sterling Publishers PVT. Ltd. New Delhi 2007

14.   C.R. Kothari- Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques: S. Chand & Company Ltd. New Delhi 2000

15.  Pouline V Young, Scientific Social Survey and Research: Mac Graw -  Hill Book company New York 1999

16.   Ram Ahuja: Research Methods: Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2006

Semester V

CORE 9: INTRODUCTION to Public Administration

(PS5B09UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         The Course is intended to cater to the needs of students in understanding the basic elements of administration.  It seeks to embody a detailed discussion on organization, Personnel Administration, Financial Administration and Administrative Accountability.

Module:

1. Definition, Nature, Scope, Importance of Public Administration, Evolution of Public Administration, Public and Private Administration.

(20 hours)                                                              

2. Organization- Bases and Principles;

Structure of Organization: Chief Executive; Line & Staff, Auxiliary Agencies.

(25 hours)

3. Principles of Organisation:

Hierarchy, Span of Control, Unity of Command, Integration and Disintegration, Centralisation and Decentralisation, Co-ordination, Communication, Delegation, Planning, Leadership and Authority.

(20 hours)

4. Financial Administration and Administrative Accountability- Budget, Principles, Processes-Control over Public Administration-legislative, executive, judicial.

(25 hours)               

References:

1.     Shafritz, Russell & Borick, Introducing Public Administration, Longman, 2009 

2.     Dresang & Huddleston, Public Administration Workbook, Longman, 2009    

3.     Cox, Buck & Morgan, Public Administration in Theory and Practice, Longman, 1994  

4.     Kobrak, Political Environment of Public Management, Longman, 2002    

5.     Watson, Public Administration: Cases in Managerial Role-Playing, Longman, 2002   

6.     L.D White – Introduction to the study of Public Administration, Mac Millian, New York, 1998.

7.     A.R Tyagi - Public Administration, Atmaram and Company,New Delhi, 2002.

8.     Avasti and Maheswari - Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

9.     S.P Naidu - Public Administration; Concepts  and Theories, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi,1998.

10.   C.P. Bhambri -  Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

11.   Bidyut Chakravarthy and Mohit Bhattacharya – Advanced Public Administration, The World Press, Calcutta.

12. M.P. Sharma & B. L. Sadana: Public Administration Theory and Practice, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad, 1999.

13.   Rukmi Basu: Public Administration Concepts and Theories , Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

14.   S.L. Goel: Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,New Delhi.

15.   V.N. Viswanathan: Comparative Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

Semester V

Core 10: Human Rights

(PS5B10UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         This course is intended to highlight the concept of human rights, its evolution and importance in our society. The development of human rights doctrine has changed the ways in which nation states act towards each other at the international and regional levels. The learner gets an opportunity to understand about various rights, including political, civil, social, economic and cultural rights. It also provides an information concerning issues relating to human rights, judicial independence and the rule of law.

Module:

1. Origin and Development of Human Rights

Meaning and Importance of Human Rights, Evolution of Human Rights,  Approaches to Human Rights.

(25 hours)

2. UNO and Human Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights- 1948, International Covenants on   Human Rights –Civil and Political, Economic, Social and Cultural.

(25 hours)

3. Human Rights in India

Constitutional Provisions (Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy); National Human Rights Commission (NHRC); Human Rights Movements (Amnesty International and Peoples Union for Civil Liberties).

(20 hours)

4. Challenges to Human Rights

State and Human Rights , Terrorism;

Human Rights and Marginalised Groups (Dalits, Women and Children)

(20 hours)

References:

1.     Alfredson, Lisa S.  Creating human rights : how non citizens made sex persecution matter to the world , Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, c2009. 

2.     Normand, Roger, Human rights at the UN : the political history of universal justice ,Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2008. 

3.     Butler, Clark, Human rights ethics : a rational approach, West Lafayette, Ind. : Purdue University Press, c2008. 

4.     Griffin, James, On human rights, Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. 

5.     Charvet, John.  The liberal project and human rights : the theory and practice of a new world order, New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 

6.     Ramcharan, B. G.,  Contemporary human rights ideas, New York, NY : Routledge, 2008. 

7.     Gearty, C. A., Essays on human rights and terrorism : comparative approaches to civil liberties in Asia, the EU and North America, London : Cameron May, 2008. 

8.     Ackerly, Brooke A.  ,Universal human rights in a world of difference, Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 

9.     Jackson, Thomas F., From civil rights to human rights: Martin Luther King, Jr., and the struggle for economic justice 

10.   McNamara, Luke.  Human Rights Controversies: The Impact of Legal Form, Milton Park, Abingdon, UK; New York: Routledge-Cavendish, 2007.

11.   Westport, Conn., Intelligence and Human Rights in the Era of Global Terrorism: Praeger Security International, 2007. 

12.   Fischlin, Daniel, The concise guide to global human rights, Montreal: Black Rose Books, c2007. 

13.   Mapp, Susan C., Human rights and social justice in a global perspective [electronic resource]: an introduction to international social work, New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. 

14.   Motilal, Shashi, Human rights, gender, and environment, New Delhi : Allied Publishers, 2009, c2006. 

15.   Ujjwal Kumar Singh, Human Rights and Peace: Ideas, Laws, Institutions and Movements, SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd

16.   Agarwal, H.O- Human Rights, Central Law publication

17.   Batra, T.S (1979)- Human Rights:  A critique Metropolitan Books

18.   Cranston, Maurice (1973)-What are Human Rights?, London: The Bodley Head.

19.   Forsythe David .P (ed)- Human Rights and Development International Views ( New York: Holnes and Heier  publications)

20.   Ian Browillie-Basic documents on Human Rights-Third Edition.

21.   Dr. Subramanian: Human Rights- International Challenges, Manas Publications, New Delhi

22.   Ian Browllie: Basic Documents on Human Rights, OUP, 2004.

23.   Brown, Human Rights in World Politics, Prentice Hall, 2000 

Semester VI

Core 11: ELEMENTS of International Politics

(PS6B11UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 108

Course Rationale:

         The course seeks to equip the students with the basic concepts, theories, ideologies and approaches in the study of international politics. It also aims to provide an overview on the changing nature of international power relations.

Module:

1. Concepts, Theories and Approaches

International Politics- Meaning, Nature and Scope, International Politics and International Relations.

Theories and Approaches – Realist theory, Idealist Theory, Kaplans  System Theory, Decision making theory, Game Theory and Marxist theory (A Brief Understanding of these Theories)

(30 hours)

2. Power Relations

Power, National power, Elements of National Power, Collective security, Balance of power - New Dimensions, Relevance

(20 hours)

3. Ideology

Role of Ideology in International Politics- Imperialism, Colonialism, Neo- Colonialism,  Cold war, Post-Cold War and New liberalism.

(20 hours)

4. Maintenance of Relations among Nations

Foreign policy- Meaning, Determinants, Objectives;

Diplomacy- Meaning, Kinds;

Recent Trends in India’s Foreign Policy

(20 hours)

References:

1.     Bull, H and Watson, A (eds.) 1984. “The Expansion of International Society” Oxford Clarendon Press, 1995: The Ananhical Society a study of order in world politics, London Maxmillar.

2.     Wallerstene Emmanuel, The Modern World System N.Y. Academic Press. 1974.

3.     Nye, JS,Jr. 1988 Newrealisam and Neoliberalisam, World Politics 2 : 235 - 51

4.     Keohane R.O. 1989 “International Institution and State Power. Essay in IR Theory – Boulder

5.     Weight Martiu 1991 International Theory; The Three Traditional Leicester Press.

6.     Stubbs, R & Underhills GRD (eds)1994 Political Economy and The Changing Global order, London, Macmillan

7.     Holsti K.J. - International politics, Cambridge University Press.

8.     Mahendrakumar, Theoretical Aspects of International Politics.

9.     Said Abdul, Theory of International Relations, Princeton University Press, Princeton

10    Morgentheaue, Politics Among Nations, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.

11.   Palmer & Perkins, International Relations, PHI Learning Pvt.ltd,Delhi

12.   Srivasthava and Joshi: Theories in Internationl Politics, Macmillan, Houndmills, 2005.

13.   Viotti & Kauppi, International Relations Theory, Longman, 2009   

14.   Couloumbis & Wolfe, Introduction to International Relations, Longman, 1990   

 15.  Goldstein & Pevehouse, Principles of International Relations, Longman, 2009 

16.   Said & Lerche, Concepts of International Politics in Global Perspective, Longman, 1995   

 17.  Kelleher & Klein, Global Perspectives: A Handbook for Understanding Global Issues, Longman, 2009    

18.   Art & Jervis, International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues, Longman, 2009

19.   E.H. Carr, International Relations between the Two World Wars 1919- 1939,    Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

20.   Chris Brown & Kristen Ainely, Understanding International Relations, Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

21.   Michael Nicholoson, International Relations, A concise Introduction, Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

22.   Tapan Biswal, “International Relations”, Macmillan Publishers India Ltd., 2009.

Semester VI

CORE 12: SOCIETY AND POLITICS IN KERALA

(PS6B12UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the society and politics of Kerala. The course is intended to provide a comprehensive analysis of the social structure, social development, electoral politics and also the key issues in Kerala society and politics

Module:

1. Kerala Society:  

Transition from Tradition to Modern  ( A brief history of the state, Caste, Class Structure, Communal Divisions, Decline of Feudalism, Missionary Activities,  Social  Reform Movements, Memorial Agitation, Abstention Movement, National movements, Peasant Movements, Aikya  Kerala  Movement;  Movements  and   the formation  of the state  of Kerala (1956)

(30 hours)

2. Social Development

Kerala Model (Education, Literacy, Health, Land reforms Experiences of Decentralization); Challenges to Kerala Model

(20 hours)

3. Party System and Voting Behaviour

Influences of Ideology, communist Movement, Media, Casteism and Communalism, Coalition politics, Factionalism, Determinants of Voting Behaviour

(20 hours)

4.  Issues in Kerala Society

1. Problems of women

2. Agrarian crisis.

3. Dalit, Tribal and Environmental Issues

4. Problems of Industrialization

(20 hours)

References:

1.     A. K. Gopalan, “Kerala Past and Present” London 1959

2.     Rajani Kothari, “Kerala A Report to the Nation” New Delhi 1959

3.     A Sreedhara Menon, Political History of Modern Kerala” 1987

4.     A Sreedhara Menon, “A Survey of Kerala History”

5.     A Balakrishna Nair, “Government and Politics of Kerala” Trivandrum

6.     G. Gopakumar, “Regional Political Parties and state politics” New Delhi

7.     Mammen P.M., “Communism US Communalism” (A study of socio – Religious Communities and Political Parties in Kerala – 1892-1970; 1981)

8.     Thomas E. J., “Coalition Government and politics in Kerala” – New Delhi

9.     M.A Oommen “Land Reform and socio- economic changes in   Kerala”, 1971

10.   M.A Oomen - (Ed), “Kerala’s Development Experiences Vol.1 and Vol.2.

11.   Govindan Parayil, “Kerala’s Development Experience”

12.   Jose Chander, “Legislative process in Kerala” – 1981

13.   E.M.S Namboodirippadu, “Kerala Society and politics – A historical        survey”, 1986

14.   Robin Jeffrey – “Politics women and wellbeing. How Kerala Became a Model”, 2001

15. Joseph Tharamangalam – “The Paradoxes of Public Action and Development”, Orient Longman, 2006.

16. Ramakrishnan Nair, R- “Constitutional Experiments in Kerala”, Kerala Academy of Political Science, Trivandrum, 1967.

17.   Zachriach & E.T Mathew (ed)- “Dynamics of Migration in Kerala: Dimensions, Differentials and Consequences”, Orient Longman, 2006.

Semester VI

Core 13: ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

(PS6B13UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         The course offers a brief survey of the contemporary   International issues in the context of the changing global political environment. It specifically intends to examine the sovereign   existence of nation states and the growing   significance of regional groupings. An attempt is made to get the students acquainted with the major global political concerns such as terrorism, ethnic crisis and question of gender and environment.

Module:

1. Post – Cold War  World Order

Changing Nature and Structure of Global Scenario;

Disintegration of Soviet Union, US Hegemony, Clash of Civilisation, Emerging Economic Powers (BRIC Countries)

(20 hours)

2. International Organizations and Regional Groupings

U.N and the World Order- Regional Associations- EU, SAARC, ASEAN  – New security Alignments.

(20 hours)

3. International Political Economy & Globalisation

International Political Economy: Meaning

Globalisation – Characteristics, Dimensions, Impact on Third World, WTO, Global Economic Crisis

(30 hours)

4. Global Political Concerns

Questions of Human Rights, Gender, Ethnicity, Terrorism, Development, Disarmament and Environment

(20 hours)

References:

1.     Calavocoressi, Peter World Politics since 1945 (London: Longman, 2000)

2.     Baylis John and Smith Steve, The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to World Politics: (Oxford University Press, 1994, Revised Edition)

3.     Goldstein Joshua, International Relations (New York: Harper Collins College Publications 1994)

4.     Palmer N.D and Perkins H. C. International Relations (Calcutta: Scientific Book Agency)

5.     Lousie Fawcett, Regionalism in world Politics:  Regional organization and International order; 2008

6.     Monica Threlfall, The gender of Democracy; Routledge. 2008

7.     Juanita Diaz-Cotto, Gender, ethnicity and state, 2009

8.     Adam Przewoeski, Democracy and development, 1998

9.     Goldstein Joshua, International Relations (New York; Harper Collinsd College Publications, 1994)

10.   Zeigler David, War, Peace and International Politics (Boston: Little Brown & Co, 1981)

11.   Viotti & Kauppi, International Relations Theory, Longman, 2009   

12.   Couloumbis, Introduction to International Relations, Longman, 1990   

13.   Goldstein & Pevehouse, Principles of International Relations, Longman, 2009 

14.   Said & Lerche, Concepts of International Politics in Global Perspective, Longman, 1995   

15.   Kelleher & Klein, Global Perspectives: A Handbook for Understanding Global Issues, Longman, 2009    

16. Art & Jervis, International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues, Longman, 2009

17.   Charles W Wittaopf – World Politics- Trends and Transformation, St. Martin Press, New York.

18. Peter Calvocoressi, “World Politics 1945 – 2000”, Pearson Education.  

Semester VI

Core 14: THEORIES and Principles of Public Administration

(PS6B14UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 90

Course Rationale:

         Public Administration occupies a central place in the complex and fast changing modern society. The main purpose of this course is to cater to the needs of students in understanding the theories and principles of Public Administration.  The course examines the various approaches to the study of Public Administration, the   important principles of organization and also the tools and techniques to improve the efficiency of administration.

Module:

1. Approaches

Different approaches to the study of Public Administration (Philosophical, Legal, Managerial, Behavioral, Systems, Political, Economic, and Historical and Case- Method). Politics- Administration Dichotomy, Public Administration and Public Policy, New Public Administration, Comparative Public Administration, Development Administration.

(30 hours)

2. Theories of Organization

Classical theory, Scientific Management theory, Bureaucracy (Marx and Max Weber) Human Relations Theory.

(25 hours)

3.  Personnel Administration

Bureaucracy: Meaning and Characteristics; Morale and Discipline, Recruitment and Training

(20 hours)

4. Administrative Improvements.

Organization and Methods (O&M)

Public Grievances Cell – Ombdusman, Lok Ayukta, Social Auditing, Right to Information Act, E- governance

(15 hours)

Reference:

1.     Shafritz, Russell & Borick, Introducing Public Administration, Longman, 2009 

2.     Dresang & Huddleston, Public Administration Workbook, Longman, 2009    

3.     Cox, Buck & Morgan, Public Administration in Theory and Practice, Longman, 1994  

4.     Kobrak, Political Environment of Public Management, Longman, 2002  

5.     Watson, Public Administration: Cases in Managerial Role-Playing, Longman, 2002   

6.     L.D White – Introduction to the study of Public Administration, Mac Millian, New York, 1998.

7.     A.R Tyagi - Public Administration, Atmaram and Company, New Delhi, 2002.

8.     Avasti and Maheswari - Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,New Delhi.

9.     S.P Naidu - Public Administration; Concepts and Theories, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi, 1998.

10. C.P. Bhambri - Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,New Delhi.

11. Bidyut Chakravarthy and Mohit Bhattacharya – Advanced Public Administration, The World Press, Calcutta.

12. M.P. Sharma & B. L. Sadana: Public Administration Theory and Practice, Kitab Mahal, Allahabad,1999.

13. Rukmi Basu: Public Administration Concepts and Theories, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd,New Delhi.

14. S.L Goel: Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.

15. V.N. Viswanathan: Comparative Public Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi

Semester V

Open Course

1. New social Movements in India

(PS5D01UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         This course introduces the student to the analysis of conflict, social change and activism. It also analyzes structural possibilities and constraints for social transformation to occur. This course aims at offering a broad perspective on the different developments in understanding the form of society, conflict within society and collective action as a means for social change.

Module:

1.   Concept and Evolution of New Social Movements

Theoretical Approaches – Western, Marxian and Gandhian

Difference between old and new social movements; New Social Movements and State

(20 Hours)

2.   Social Movements in the Third World

Struggle for Emancipation of the marginalized Groups (Adivasis and Dalits, Fisherfolk and other Depressed Communities)

(20 Hours)

3.   Ecological Movements in India

Conservation of Bio-diversity, Forest Based Movements, Struggle Over Land, Movements against Pollution.

(30 Hours)

4. Issues of Gender and Equality                                                                                     

Feminist Movement in India, Women Empowerment: Problems and prospects

(20 Hours)

References:

1) READINGS IN ISSUES IN INDIAN POLITICAL SYSTEM.

Publisher Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

Volume 1:   Development Policy and Administration edited by Kuldeep Mathur.

Volume 2:   Decentralization and Local Politics edited by S.N. Jha and P.C. Mathur

Volume 3:   Politics and the State in India edited by Zoya Hasan

Volume 4:   Social Movements and the State edited by Ghanshyam Shah

Volume 5:   Class, Caste, Gender edited by Manoranjan Mohanty

Volume 6:   India’s Political Parties, edited by Peter Ronald    deSouza, and E. Sridharan

2)     D. D. Basu & B. Parekh (ed.) Crisis and Change in Contemporary India, New Delhi, Sage, 1994.

3)      C. P. Bhambri: The Indian State: Fifty years, New Delhi, Shipra, 1999.

4)     P. R. Brass: Politics of India since Independence 02nd Ed. Cambridge Uni. Press, 1974.

5)     P. R. Brass: Language, Religion and Politics in North India, Cambridge Uni. Press, 1994.

6)     N. Chandoke : Beyond Secularism : The Rights of Religious Minorities, Delhi, OUP, 1999.

7)     F. R. Frankel & M. S. a. Rao (Ed.) Dominance and State Power in Modern India: Decline of a Social order, Delhi, OUP, 1989.

8)     F. R. Frankel & et. al; (ed.) Transforming India : Social and Political Dynamics of Democracy, New Delhi, OUP, 2000.

9)     Atul. Kohli: The Success of India’s Democracy, Cambridge Uni. Press, 2001.

10)   Atul Kohli: India’s Democracy: an analysis of Changing State- society relations: Princeton N. J. Princeton Uni. Press 1988.

11)   M. Weiner, The Indian Paradox: Essays in Indian Politics, New Delhi, 1999.

12)   Dr. B.L. Fadia : Indian Government and Politics, Sahitya Bhawan Publications: Agra,2007.

13)   M.P. Singh & Rekha Sexena: Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns, Prentice Hall: New Delhi, 2008.

14)   M. Mohanthy (Ed): Class, Caste, Gender, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 2004

15)   Bidyut Chakrabarty and Rajendra Kumar Pandey: Indian Government and Politics, Sage 2008

16) Rajendra Vora and Suhas Palshikar (ed.) Indian Democracy Meanings and Practices, 2004

17)   Anuradha Dingwaney Needham and Rajeswari Sunder Rajan (ed.) The Crisis of Secularism in India, Permanent Black, 2007

18)   T.N. Srinivasan (ed.) The Future of Secularism, Oxford 2007

19)   Rajesh M. Basrur (ed.) Challenges to Democracy in India, Oxford 2009

20)   Ghanshyam Shah (ed.) Caste and Democratic Politics in India, Permanent Black, 2002

Semester V

Open Course

2. Contemporary social and political IssueS

(PS5D02UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         The course intends to enhance the students’ grasp of current affairs relating to major local and national, affairs. The focus will be as much on factual knowledge as it will be on analytical understanding.

Module:

1.     Poverty and Inequality

Meaning – nature and causes – Poverty in India – Remedies and Changes.

(20 Hours)

2.    Politics of Reservation

Reservation – meaning and various dimensions- arguments in favour of and against reservation –Vote Bank of India – Gender Issues.

(20 Hours)

3.    Regionalism

Meaning – Dimensions – Challenges to Development.

(30 Hours)

4.    Casteism  and Communalism

Meaning – Consequences – Religious Fundamentalism – Communalism in Indian Context.

(20 Hours)

References:

1.     Rajani Kothari: Growing Ampresia: An Essay on Poverty and Human Consciousness, 2 Viking Pub. ND 1993

2.     Paul R Brass: The Politics of India since Independence, Cambridge Uni. Press, 2000

3.     Iqubal Narain (ed.): Secularism in India Jaipur, Classic Pub. 1995

4.     CT Kurian; Growth and Justice, aspects of India’s Development Experience Madras, OUP 1992

5.     Partha Chaterjee (ed.) : Politics In India (Oxford)2004

6.     Neera Chandak: Beyond Secularism: The Rights of Religious Minorities Oxford2000)

7.     Hurrell:nequality, Global World Politics:Oxford 2000

8.     Mark Juergensmeyer: Terror in the Mind of God: The Rise of Religious Voilence, Oxford 2004

9.     Karpat: Politicization of Islam (Oxford2004)

10.   AN Mishra (ed): Gender Perspectives: Participation, empowerment and Developmewnt, Radha Pub: New Delhi 1999

11.   Sushma Pandey: Psycho-Social aspects of Domestic Violence, Concept Pub 2008

12.   Remakant: Regionalism in South Asia, Aakh Pub. Jaipur

13.   MP Singh and Chandramohan: Regionalism and National Identity,Canada, India- Interdisciplinary Stydy, Pragathy Pub. ND

14.   Satheesh Chandra: Regionalism and National Interpretation, Proceedings of the Seminar, Alekh Pub.

15.   Saxena NS: Terrorism: History and Facts in the World and India, Abhinav Pub.

16.   Schgal and MP Sigh: Global Terrorism: Socio-Politico and legal Dimension, Deep & Deep, 1995

17.  Guha: Global Terrorism (Atlantic: 2004)

Semester V

Open Course

3. Environmental Politics and Policy

(PS5D03UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         The aim of this course is to introduce students to the major theories shaping environmental issues and problems of today and to explore existing policies that aim to address the environmental problems.  This course also examines environmental problems like ozone-layer depletion, global warming, water scarcity etc.

Module:

1. Introduction: Why Study EP&P?

The Evolution of Environmental Policy - Various Approaches, Environmental Ethics and Political Conflict:

(10 hours)

2. Ecological Movements
Green Politics , Ecofeminism , Sustainable Development, Environmental Justice

(20 hours)

3. Environment Policy Making
Environmental Politics since 1990s, The Contours of Pollution Control Policy, Energy Policy, Natural Resources Policy

(30 hours)

4. Role of NGO’s in Environmental Protection

Climate Change and Other Global Environmental Issues, Comparing Environment Policymaking around the World, State-Based and Community-Based Environmental Protection Programme.

(30 hours)

References:

1.     Layzer, Judith A. The Environmental Case. Washington D.C.: CQ Press, 2002.

2.     Switzer, Jacqueline Vaughn. Environmental Politics. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2001.

3.     Anderson, Terry L., and Donald T. Leal. "Visions of the Environment and Rethinking the Way We Think." In Debating the Earth. Edited by John S. Dryzek and David Schlosberg. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998

4.     Bartlett, Robert V. "Rationality and the Logic of the National Environmental Policy Act." In Debating the Earth,

5.     Boehmer-Christiansen, Sonja, and Jim Skea. "Government, Politics and Environmental Policy-making."

6.     Easterbrook, Gregg. "The Ecorealist Manifesto." In Debating the Earth,

7.     Eckersley, Robyn. "Ecocentrism explained and Defended." In Debating the Earth,

8.     Foreman, Dave. "Putting the Earth First." In Debating the Earth,.

9.     Friedman, David. "The Environmental Racism Hoax." The American Enterprise 9, 6 (November/December, 1998):

10.   Goodin, Robert E. "Selling Environmental Indulgences." In Debating the Earth,

11.   Krauss, Celene. "Women of Color on the Front Line." In Debating the Earth, Mann,

12.   Mitchell, William C., and Randy T. Simmons. "Political Pursuit of Private Gain: Environmental Goods." In Debating the Earth.

13. Muir, John. "Hetch Hetchy Valley." (1916). In Sources: Notable Selections in Environmental Studies. 2nd ed. Edited by Theodore D. Goldfarb. Guilford, Ct.: Dushkin/McGraw Hill, 2000,

14.   Freeman, A. Myrick, III. "Water Pollution Policy." In Public Policies for Environmental Protection. Edited by Paul R. Portney. Washington D.C.: Resources for the Future, 1990,

15.   Gore, Al. "A Global Marshall Plan." In Debating the Earth, pp. 319-326.

16.   Greve, Michael, and Fred Smith. Environmental Politics: Public Costs, Private Rewards. New York: Praeger, 1992

17.   Knopman, Debra S., Megan M. Susman, and Marc K. Landy. "Civic  Environmentalism." Environment 41, 10 (1999)

18.   Kraft, Michael E., and Norman J. Vig. "Environmental Policy from the 1970s to 2000." In Environmental Policy.

19.   Lafferty, William M. "The Politics of Sustainable Development." In Debating the Earth.

20.   McSpadden, Lettie, "Environmental Policy and the Courts." In Environmental Policy.

21.   Paehlke, Robert. "Environmental Values for a Sustainable Society." In Debating the Earth.

22.   S.N. Pandey & S.D. Sharma, “Essential Environmental Studies”, Palgrave, Delhi.

Semester V

Open Course

4. INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

(PS5D04UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         The objectives of this programme is to disseminate information on national and international IPR issues and also to create IPR consciousness among students and familiarize the learners about the Various issues related to patents, protection of plant varieties, geographical indications, copyright, trademarks and industrial designs.

Module:

1. An Overview of Intellectual Property Rights

Intellectual Property Rights Concepts and Evolution, WIPO, WTO, TRIPS

Management of Intellectual Property Rights, Law of Intellectual Property and Ethical Issues, Intellectual Property Rights in Developed, Developing and Under Developed Countries Including India and Contemporary Intellectual Property Issues.

(40 hours)

2. Patents

Introduction to Patents, Evolution of the Patent Law, Classification of Patents, Social Implications of Patents

(20 hours)

3. Copyrights and Trademarks

Introduction to Copyrights, Meaning, Forms of Copyright and Ownership, Introduction to Trademarks

(15 hours)

4. Designs, Geographical Indications and other Intellectual Property Rights

Introduction to Designs-Industrial Designs, Introduction to Geographical Indications

(15 hours)

Reference:

1.     Teece, David J. Managing intellectual capital: organizational, strategic and policy dimensions, Oxford University Press, 2000.

2.     Santaniello, V. (ed.) et.al. Agriculture and intellectual property rights: economic, CABI Publishing, 2000

3.     Wadehra, B.L. Law relating to patents, trade marks, copyright designs & geographical indications 2 ed. Universal Law Publishing 2000

4.     Sullivan, Patrick H. Profiting from intellectual capital: extracting value from innovation

5.     Maskus, Keith E., Intellectual property rights in the global economy, Institute for International Economics, Washington 2000

6.     Barzel, Yoram, Economic analysis of property rights 2 ed. Cambridge University Press, 1997

7.     Myneni, S.R. Law of intellectual property Asia Law House, Hyderabad 2001

8.     Narayan, P.S. Intellectual property law in India, Gogia Law Agency, Hyderabad 2001

9.     Correa, Carlos M. Intellectual property rights, the WTO and developing countries: the TRIPS agreement and policy options, New York 2000

10.   Swanson, Timothy (ed.) Intellectual property rights and biodiversity conservation: an interdisciplinary analysis of the values of medicinal plants, Cambridge University Press, 1995.

11.   Sherman, Brad & Bently, Lio, Making of modern intellectual property law: the British experience, Cambridge University Press

12.   Davis, Jennifer Intellectual property law, Butterworths, London 2001

13.   Dutfield, Graham Intellectual property rights, trade and biodiversity; seeds and plant varieties, London, Earthscan Publications, 2000.

14. Merges, Robert P.; Menell, Intellectual property in the new technological age 2 ed. Aspen Law & Business, 2000

15. Watal, Jayashree, Intellectual property rights in the WTO and developing countries, Oxford University Press, 2001

16.   Ramappa, T. Intellectual property rights under WTO: tasks before India, Wheeler Publishing, and 2000 New Delhi

17.   Cornish, W.R. Intellectual property: patents, copyright, trade marks and allied rights, 3 ed. Universal Law Publishing 2001.Delhi

18.   Lal, C.S. Intellectual property handbook: copyright, designs, patents & trademarks2000, Allahabad

19.   Stim, Richard Intellectual property; patents, trademarks and copyrights 2 ed. Thomson Learning 2001

20.   Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, National Institute of Science, 2002 Communication, New Delhi.

Semester V

Open Course

5. WOMEN & POLITICS

(PS5D05UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         This course is designed to acquaint the students in general with the roles of women in political life. It also provides an overview to understand the historical evolution of women’s participation in Indian politics and the obstacles that women face in their efforts to achieve equal political rights.

Module:

1.     An Overview of Women’s Studies

Objectives – Scope – Theories of Feminism – Women Movements in General

(20 hours)

2.      Women through the Ages

Women in the Indian Context – Pre-independence & post-independence Periods - Women in Modern Society

(25 hours)

3.      Rise of Feminist Movement and Women’s Organisations

Growth – Governmental and Non-Governmental Organisations – Legal and Constitutional Rights & Human Rights Issues - National and State Commissions for Women

(25 hours)    

4.      Role of women in Politics

Women as Administrators & Party Leaders in Indian Political System - Women & Decentralisation – 73rd & 74^th Constitutional Amendments - Need for Reservation.

(20 hours)

References:

1.     Rossi, Alice, The Feminist Papers: from Adams to de Beauvoir.  Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1988.

2.     D'Amico, Francine and Peter Beckman, eds., Women in World Politics. Westport, CT:  Bergin & Garvey, 1995.

3.     Seltzer, Richard; Jody Newman; and Melissa Voorhees Leighton. Sex as a Political Variable: Women as Candidates and Voters in U.S. Elections. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner, 1997.

4.     Dolan, Kathleen, Voting for Women: How the Public Evaluates Women Candidates.  Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 2003.

5.     Swers, Michelle, The Difference Women Make: The Policy Impact of

6.     Women in Congress.  Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press

7.     Tong, Rosemarie.  Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 2002.

8.     Tara Ali Aog, India’s Women Power, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2002.

9.     Rama Mehta, Socio-legal, Status of Women in India, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2004.

10. Srinivas, M.A., The Changing position of Indian Women, Rawat Publications, Mumbai, 2001.

11.   Neena Desai, A Decade of Women’s Movement in India, Viva Book Pvt. Ltd., Cochin,2003.

12.   Banbs Olive, Faces of Feminism – A Study of Feminism as a Social Movement.

13.   Gandhi, M.K., Women and Social Justice.

14.   Radha Kumar, The Women’s Movement in India, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2004.

Semester V

Open Course

6. INTRODUCTION TO DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

(PS5D06UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         This course offers an integrated treatment of the main features of the discipline of defence and strategic studies. It is designed to help students develop strong analytical frameworks for understanding leading defence and strategic issues and also to examine a number of these issues in depth.

Module:

1. Nomenclature & Understanding of Terms

Nature, Scope of Defence & Strategic Studies, Military Science, Military studies, War studies, Peace studies, Conflict studies, Defence Studies and Defence & Strategic studies

(20 hours)

2. Concepts of War

i.      War, Grand Strategy, Strategy, Tactics, Campaign, Battles, Operations, Defence & Security

ii.     Categorization of War: Civil war, Limited war, Chemical and Biological war, Nuclear war, Guerrilla war, Insurgency and Low Intensity Conflicts.

(25 hours)

3. HRD & Administration

i.      Leadership Training, Man Management, Morale, Welfare

ii.     Infantry Division, Armoured Division, Navy & Air force

(25 hours)

4. Defence, Industrial Policy & Strategic Weapons Development Programme

i.      Arms Trade, Expenditure of Major and Middle Powers

ii.     India’s Missile Development Programme

(20 hours)

References:

1.     Joseph Soeters, Paul van Fenema, Robert Beeres, and Edited by Managing Military Organisations, Theory and Practice, Routledge, June 2009 

2.     Laura R. Cleary, Teri McConville, Edited by Managing Defence in a Democracy, Routledge, June 2009 

3.     Peter Lavoy, Ed., Nuclear Weapons Proliferation in the Next Decade, Routledge, February, 2009

4.     Scot Macdonald, Propaganda and Information Warfare in the Twenty-First Century, Altered Images and Deception Operations, Routledge, January 2009

5.     Brian Rappert, Controlling the Weapons of War: Politics, Persuasion, and the Prohibition of Inhumanity , Routledge, January 2009

6.     Subramaniam Swamy, Terrorism in India: A Strategy of Deterrence for India’s National Security, Macmillan, 2008

7.     Malik, V. P, Defence Planning: Problems & Prospects, Macmillan, 2006.

8.     Oommen, T.K., Understanding Security: A New Perspective, Mac Millian, 2006

9.     Leventhal, Paul L. et al (Eds.), Nuclear Power and the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, Mac Millian, 2005.

10.   Thomas Bruneau and Harold Trinkunas, Edited by, Global Politics of Defense Reform Initiatives in Strategic Studies: Issues and Policies, Palgrave Macmillan.

11.   Kanwal Gurmeet, Indian Army: Vision 2020, Strategies In Defence And Intelligence Oscar Publications, 2008

12.   Lt Gen S Pattabhiraman, Towards a Nuclear Weapon Free World, Oscar Publications, 2006

13. Manpreet, India’s Nuclear Bomb And National Security, Oscar Publications,2005

14.   Karsten Frey , India’s Nuclear Policy, Oscar Publications,2004.

15.   Bharat Karnad, Stephen Cohen, The Future Of War: Organizations As Weapons

Semester V

Open Course

7. Human Rights IN India

(PS5D07UG)

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         A reading of fundamental rights and duties in the Constitution of India reveals that they constitute the human rights charter in India. It also focuses on the rights of the marginalized groups. Judicial activism in this field has added new dimensions to human rights jurisprudence. This course aims at familiarising students with the judicial activism in protecting human rights and enables them to evaluate the adequacy of the methods of enforcement.

Module:

1. Human Rights in India- An Overview

Human Rights Provisions in the Indian Constitution; Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy

(30 hours)

2. Statutory Provisions

Human Rights Protection Act, 1993. National Human Rights Commission - Constitution, Powers and Functions. State Human Rights Commission. Human Rights Courts. Judiciary and Human Rights; Right to Information Act, 2005.

(40 hours)

3.  Human Rights and Social Groups

Dalits & Adivasis, Women, Children, Minorities

(10 hours)

4.  Human Rights Movements and NGO

PUCL, Anweshi, Jananeeti, Human Rights Protection Council

(10 hours)

References:

1.     Human rights in India : historical, social and political perspectives,  New Delhi ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000. 

2.     Goldston, James. Kashmir under siege: Human rights in India.  New York: Human Rights Watch, c1991. 

3.     Balley, L. R.  An open letter to the people of the world: violation of human rights in India Jalandhar, India: L.R. Balley, 1984. 

4.     Motilal, Shashi.  Human rights, gender, and environment, New Delhi: Allied Publishers, 2009

5.     Lanham, Md. Human Rights and Revolutions: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2007. 

6.     Aldershot, Hants, Keane, David, Caste-based Discrimination in International Human Rights Law, England; Burlington, VT : Ashgate Pub., 2007.

7.     Human Rights and Development: Towards Mutual Reinforcement, Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. 

8.     D.D Basu – Human Rights in Constitutional Law, PHI, India, 2004

9.     Dr.  Subramanian – Human Rights; International Challenges, Sage Publications, New Delhi.

10.   A.R Desai – Repression and Resistance in India. PHI, India, 1999.

11.   George V. Lobo – Human Rights in Indian Situation, Sage Publications, New Delhi

12.   Andrew Clapham, “Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction”, Oxford, 2008.

13.   Mahmood Monshipouri (ed), “Constructing Human Rights in the Age of Globalisation”, Prentice Hall of India, 2004.

14.   Darren J.O. Bryce, “Human Rights: An Introduction”, Pearson Education, 2004.

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

1. gANDHIAN iDEAS AND APPLICABLE TECHNIQUES

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         This course intends to give an alternative approach to the problems faced by the society and how to tackle them by using the Gandhian Techniques.  In this age of uttermost violence, it is strange to think of the man who talked always of non-violence. He demonstrated to the world that there can be strength for greater than that of armaments and that a struggle can be fought, and indeed should be fought, without bitterness and hatred.

Module:

1.  Fundamentals of Gandhian Thought

Gandhi- Life and Message; Ahimsa and Truth

Ethical and Philosophical Foundations, Swadeshi, Bread – Labour

(20 hours)

2. Political Ideas and Concepts

Ramarajya, Decentralisation, Critique of Modern Civilisation and Parliamentary Democracy

(30 hours)

3. Social and Economic Ideas

Ends and Means, Sarvodaya, Trusteeship, Untouchability, Gender Equality,Education (Nai Talim).                                           

(20 hours)

4. Gandhian Techniques

Approach to CONFLICT Resolution Theory; Methods and Practice of Satyagraha

(20 hours)

References:

1.     A Raghuramaraju, Debating Gandhi: A Reader. Ed, South Asia Books, 2005.

2.     Dalton, Dennis: Gandhi's Power: Nonviolence in Action, Rep. PA, South Asia Books, 2007

3.     Anne Vergati, Gandhian Philosophy: Its Relevance Today (Hard Bound) [edit], South Asia Books, 2008

4.     William N. Bush, Gandhian Vision Of Rural Development: Its Relevance In Present Time (Hard Bound), South Asia Books, 2005. [edit] 

5.     Ray, B.N., Gandhigiri: Satyagraha After Hundred Years, South Asia Books,2005

6.     Glyn Richards.,Gandhi`s Philosophy of Education, South Asia Books, 2007

7.     Ramachandra Guha, India after Gandhi

8.     S. Narayanasamy, The Sarvodaya Movement: Gandhian Approach to Peace and Non-Violence

9.     J.D. Seth - Gandhi Today, Vikas Publications

10.   P.K. Jose- Foundation of Gandhian Thought – GPH Calicut.

11.   Dikhu Parekh – Gandhi’s Political Philosophy - A Critical Examination – Mac 1

12.   Gene Sharp – The politics of Non – Violent Action, Boston.

13.   T.K Unnithan - Gandhi and Social Change.

14.   M.K. Gandhi- My Experiments with Truth.

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

2. India’s Foreign policy

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         The objective of this course is to gain a deep and nuanced understanding of the region's social, cultural, economic and political development, both past and present. The course is intended to provide a comprehensive analysis of the India’s role in shaping the policy relations in the changing world scenario.

Module:

1. Genesis and Purposes of Foreign Policy:

Objectives, Goals, Determinants of India’s Foreign Policy;

Foundations of Foreign Policy & Non-Alignment,

Nehru’s Contribution to India’s Foreign Policy;

India’s Foreign Policy during Cold and Post Cold war Periods;

NPT and Disarmament

(30 hours)

2. India and Her Neighbours:

India's Relations with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka; Regional Organisation- SAARC, European Union, ASEAN

(20 hours)

3. India’s Relations with USA and Russia

Indo – US Relations during Cold War and Post – Cold War Periods

Indo – Soviet relations during Cold War

Indo – Russian relations during Post-Cold War

(20 hours)

4. India and the UNO

Initiatives for Peace,

Disarmament Efforts, NPT and CTBT

(20 hours)

References:

1.     V.P Dutt, India’s Foreign Policy, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.

2.     C.P. Bhambhri, Foreign Policy of India, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.

3.     Ashish Agrawal, GATT and the Developing Countries, Mohit Publications, New Delhi.

4.     S.J.R. Bilgrami, Current Issues in International Politics, Kanishka Publishers.

5.     V. Long, The Defence and Foreign Policies of India, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi

6.     Biju, M.R., New Horizons of Indian Foreign Policy, Select Books, Singapore, India, 1st Edition, 2007

7.     Singh, Daljit (Ed.), Terrorism in South and Southeast Asia in the Coming Decade, Select Books, Singapore, 2008

8.     Frost, Ellen L., Asia’s New Regionalism, Select Books, Singapore, 2008  

9.     Sutter, Robert G, Chinese Foreign Relations: Power and Policy since the Cold War, Select Books, Singapore, 2008 

10.   Sridharan, Kripa, Regional Cooperation In South Asia And Southeast Asia, 2007, Select Books, Singapore  

11.   Garling, Tommy; G. Backenroth-Ohsako Et Al (Eds.), Diplomacy And Psychology: Prevention of Armed Conflicts after the Cold War, Select Books, Singapore, 2006

12.   Boquerat, Gilles & Frederic Grace (Eds.), India, China, Russia: Intricacies of an Asian Triangle, Select Books, Singapore, 2004  

13.   Sekhon, Harinder, Five Decades of Indo-US Relations: Strategic and Intellectual, Select Books, Singapore, 2002.

14.   Bipin Chandra, India Since Independence, Penguin Books.

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

3. Introduction TO public policy analysis

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         Understanding policy analysis permits students to actualize solutions to practical problems which are brought to the agenda of government. These may be our own problems, those of our community, our profession, or problems to which we feel a special commitment. Knowing how public policy works can improve our ability to deal with these issues.

Module:

1. Public Policy

Meaning – nature and scope – Major determinants of Public Policy- Culture, Development, Coercion, Ideology, and Environment

(20 Hours)

2. Approaches to the Study of Public Policy

Political Economy Approach - System Approach - Liberal Approach - Marxist Approach

(25 Hours)

3. Major Steps in Policy Making Process

Policy Formulation- Implementation- Evaluation and Feedback

(20 Hours)

4. Strategies in Policy Making and Implementation

Role of Media - Political and Administrative Elites – NGOs

(25 Hours)

References:

1.     Nagel, Stuart S. (Ed.), Policy Analysis Methods. New Science Publishers, Inc, 1999.

2.     Radin, Beryl, Beyond Machiavelli : Policy Analysis Comes of Age. Georgetown University Press, 2000.

3.     Eugene Bardach, A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path to More Effective Problem Solving, New Science Publishers, 2004.

4.     David L. Weimer and Aidan R. Vining, Policy Analysis: Concepts and Practice, Prentice Hall, 2001.

5.     Frank Fischer, Gerald J. Miller. & Mara S. Sidney (eds.) Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Methods, and Politics, New York, Marcel Dekker Inc. 2006.

6.       Stella Z. Theodoulou & Matthew A. Cahn Public Policy: The Essential Readings, Longman, 2008.

7.     Simon: Public Policy: Preferences and Outcomes, Longman, 2009  

8.     Shafritz & Borick: Introducing Public Policy, Longman, 2008
Dye: Understanding Public Policy, Longman, 2008   

9.     Gosling: Understanding, Informing, and Appraising Public Policy, Longman, 2004

10.   Kingdon: Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies (Longman Classics Edition), Longman, 2003   

11.   Thomas R. Dye: Understanding Public Policy, Prentis Hall, London

12.   V.K Agnihotri: Public Policy Analysis and Design (Concept New Delhi)

13.   Pradeep Saxena: Public Policy Administrationa and Development, Printwell Pub. Jaipur

14.   R.S Ganapathy: Public Policy and Policy Analysis in India, Sage Publications

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

4. human resource development and management

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         To develop and equip students with specialist knowledge and expertise in personnel management and human resource development in an international context and facilitate understanding of the specific issues that challenge when managing people in an international and multicultural environment.

Module:

1.  Personnel Management

Definition - Nature - Relevance in Maintaining Human Relations

(20 Hours)

2. Human Resource Development

Meaning - Need for Various Methods - Rural and Urban Management.

(20 Hours)

3. Personnel Administration

Different Methods – Leadership - Leadership Training - Qualities of Leadership.

(30 Hours)

4. Personnel Recruitment

Different Types of Recruitment Process & Training

(20 Hours)

References:

1.     Klingner, Nalbandian & Llorens ‘Public Personnel Management, Longman, 2009.  

2.     Dresang, Personnel Management in Government Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations, Longman, 2009 

3.     Hays, Kearney & Coggburn ,Public Human Resource Management: Problems and Prospects, Longman , 2009 

4.     Riccucci, Public Personnel Management: Current Concerns, Future Challenges,  Longman, 2006    

5.     Kettner, Achieving Excellence in the Management of Human Service Organizations, Allyn & Bacon   2002.

6.     Riley, Public Personnel Administration, Longman, 2002      

7.     Daley, Strategic Human Resource Management: People and Performance Management in the Public Sector,  Longman, 2002.   

8.     Tomkins, Human Resource Management in Government: Hitting the Ground Running, Longman, 1995    

9.     Wayne F. Casio- managing Human Resource McGraw Hill 1986

10.   S.K  Bhatia . Principles and Technique of Personal management- Deep and Deep.

11.   Edvin Philipo - Personal Management McGraw Hill

12.   P.B Bhargava - Issues in personnel management, Printwell  publishers, Jaipur

13.   Tapomoy Deb, Human Resource Development: Theory and Practice, Ane Books,India,2008.

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

5. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTION ANALYSIS AND PSEPHOLOGY

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         Elections and electoral systems matter – a lot. They not only determine who the policy-makers are, but also shape the political order. This course is intended to provide the student with the basic methods and concepts in the study of psephology and election analysis.

Module:

1. Introduction to the Study of Psephology

     i.    Origin, Nature and Scope

     ii.   Psephological Tools and Techniques

     iii. Different Electoral Systems

(25 hours)

2. Factors Influencing Voting Behaviour

Social, Economic, Political and Psychological

(20 hours)

3. Election Analysis

    i.   Pilot Study

    ii. Opinion Polls, Exit Polls, Panel Study

    iii. Pre-election Analysis and Post election Analysis

(25 hours)

4. Electoral System and Electoral Reforms in India

    i. Evaluation of Indian Electoral System and Electoral Reforms in India

(20 hours)

References:

1.     D Thakur, Psephology And Elections Forecasting, Deep And Deep Publications,Sage Publications, New Delhi, 1996.

2.     Christophe Jaffrelot and Sanjay Kumar (Ed), Rise of the Plebeians? The Changing Face of Indian Legislative Assemblies,. New Delhi: Routledge, in Association with CSH, New Delhi, CERI & CNRS, Paris and CSDS, Delhi; 2009

3.     Sanjay Kumar, V.B Singh & Yogendra Yadav “Study of Political Systems and Voting Behaviour of the Poor in Orissa” A Report Submitted to the Department for International Development (DFID) New Delhi.

4.     Sanjay Kumar “State of Democratic Institutions: A Study of Bihar Assembly Elections, 1995”. A Report Submitted to the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

5.     V.B.Singh, Yogendra Yadav, E. Sridharan & Sanjay Mishra, “National Election Audit, 1999” A report submitted to The Election Commission of India on Election Expenditure in the Thirteenth General Election to the Lok Sabha, New Delhi

6.     Ashutosh Kumar and Ronki Ram Edited “Globalisation and the Politics of Identity in India” Pearson Longman, Delhi, 2008

7.     Takashi Inoguchi and Matthew Carlson edited, India’s Maturing Democracy, Governance and Democracy in Asia, Trans Pacific Press, Melbourne, Australia, 2006

8.     Sanjay Kumar & Rob Jenkins ed., Janata Regionalised: Contrasting Bases of Electoral Support in Bihar and Orissa, Regional Reflections: Comparing Politics across India’s States, Oxford University Press, and New Delhi 2004.

9.     Rajendra Vora and Suhas Palshikar Ed., Increasing Fluidity in Electoral Contest: Is this mere Anti-Incumbency? In, Indian Democracy: Meaning and Practices, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2004

10.   Sanjay Kumar & Ghanshyam Shah (ed).New phase of Backward Caste Politics in Bihar, in Caste and Democratic Politics in India, Permanent Black, New Delhi 2002

12.   Dushyantha Mendis, Electoral Processes and Governance in South Asia Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2007

13.   Ramashray Roy, India’s 2004 Elections: Grass-Roots and National Perspective Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2006

14.   Donald Green, The Science of Voter Mobilization, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2006

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

6. Decentralization and Participatory Democracy

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Course Rationale:

         Local governments in India offer an opportunity to broaden the democratic structure and space for popular participation in local governance.  The course on Decentralization and Participatory democracy adds to the understanding of the students of the process and politics of building institutions, capacities of safeguards under the ongoing decentralization campaign.

Module:

1. Conceptualization

Decentralization, different types of decentralization, participatory democracy, planning, decentralized planning.

(30 hours)

2. Evolution of Panchayathi Raj System in India

A Historical Analysis; 73^rd and 74^th constitutional amendments; features and Impact.

(20 hours)                              

3. Panchayathi Raj Institutions in Kerala

Kerala Panchayathi Raj Act : Features;

Structure and Working of PRI’s in Kerala – District, Block and Grama Panchayat;

Methodology, features, procedures and stages of participatory planning - Sen Committee, district planning committee, State Finance Commission, Micro institutions

(30 hours)

4. Peoples Planning Programme an Analysis

Transparency and Accountability

Social Audit, The institutions of Ombudsman, Lok Ayukta and Tribunals.

(10 hours)

References:

1.     Janice Morphet, Modern Local Government, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2008

2.     Alan Latham, Key Concepts in Urban Geography, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2009

3.     Anthony L Hall, Social Policy for Development, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2004

4.     S N Jha, Decentralization and Local Politics, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 1999

5.     B S Baviskar, Inclusion and Exclusion in Local Governance, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2009

6.     Janice Morphet, Modern Local Government, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2008

7.     Jan Kooiman, Modern Governance: New Government-Society Interactions, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2008

8.     Desmond S King, Challenges to Local Government, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 1991

 9.    Mark Bevir, Key Concepts in Governance, University of California at Berkeley, January 2009            

10.   TM Joseph, Local governance in India: ideas, challenges, and strategies, Concept Pub. Co- 2007

11.   Satyajit Singh and Pradeep K Sharma- Decentralization institution and politics in rural India

12.   Thomas Issac T.M and Richard W. Franke - Local democracy and development: People’s campaign for Decentralized planning in Kerala, Leftword, New Delhi.

13.   S.N Mishra and Sweta  Mishra - Decentralized governance.

14.   S.N Jha and P.C Mathur -Decentralization and local politics

15.   V. Sudhakar - New Panchaythi Raj System

16.   M.R Biju - Politics of Democracy and Decentralization in India - A case    study of Kerala, Atlantic, New Delhi.

Semester VI

Core – Choice Based

7. INFORMATICS

No. of Credits - 4

No. of Contact hours – 72

Aim of the Course

         To update and expand basic informatics skills and attitudes relevant to the emerging knowledge society and also to equip the students to effectively utilize the digital knowledge resources for their chosen courses of study.

Objectives of the Course

1.     To review the basic concept & functional knowledge in the filed of informatics.

2.     To review functional knowledge in a standard office package and popular utilities.

3.     To create awareness about nature of the emerging digital knowledge society.

4.     To create awareness about social issues and concerns in the use of digital technology.

5.     To create awareness about major informatics initiatives in India and Kerala.

6.     To impart skills to enable students to use digital knowledge resources in learning.

Module:

1. Overview of Information Technology

         Features of the modern personal computer and peripherals, computer network& Internet, wireless technology, cellular wireless networks, introduction to mobile phone technology, introduction to ATM, purchase of technology, License, Guarantee, Warranty, overview of Operating Systems& major application software.

(20 hours)

2. Knowledge skills for Higher Education

         Data, information and knowledge, knowledge management- Internet access methods- Dial-up, DSL, Cable, ISDN, Wi-Fi- Internet as a knowledge repository, academic search techniques, creating cyber presence, case study of academic websites, open access initiatives, open access publishing models. Basic concepts of IPR, copyrights and patents, plagiarism, introduction to use of IT in teaching and learning, case study of educational software, academic services- Inflibnet,  NIcnet, Brnet

(25 hours)

3. Social Informatics

         IT & Society-issues and concerns- digital divide, IT& development, the free software movement, IT industry: new opportunities and new threats, software piracy, cyber ethics, cyber crime, cyber threats, cyber security, privacy issues, cyber Laws, cyber addictions, information overload, health issues - guide lines for proper usage of computers, internet and mobile phones. E-wastes and green computing, impact of IT on language& culture - localization issues- Unicode-IT and regional languages

(25 hours)

4. IT Applications

         e-Governance applications at national and state level, IT for national integration, overview of IT application in medicine, healthcare, business, commerce, industry, defense, Law, crime detection, publishing, communication, resource management, weather forecasting, education, film and media, IT in service of disabled, futuristic IT - Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Bio Computing.

(20 hours)

Reference:

1.     Alan Evans, Kendal Martin et.al. Technology in Action, Pearson Prentice Hall (Third Ed)

2.     V. Rajaramanan, Introduction to Information Technology, Prentice Hall

3.     Alexis Leon& Mathews Leon, Computers Today, Leon Vikas.

4.     Peter Norton, Introduction to Computers 6e (Indian Adapted Edition).

Additional References

1.     Greg Perry, SAMS Teach Yourself Open Office.org, SAMs,

2.     Alexis& Mathews Leon, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Leon Vikas

3.     George Beekman, Eugene Rathswohl, Computer Confluence, Pearson Education,

4.     Barbara Wilson, Information Technology: The Basics, Thomson Learning.

5.     Ramesh Bangia, Learning Computer Fundamentals, Khanna Book Publishers

 Web Resources:

1.  www.fgcu.Edu/support/office 200

2.  www.Open office.org OpenOfficial web site