Proposed Syllabus-

Political Science Discipline

Submitted to

Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt.

Higher Education Department,
Bengaluru

Submitted by

Chairman and Members

NEP-2020 Committee on Curriculum Framing
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Table of Contents

Sl. No Content Page No

1 List of Committee Members 2

2 Program Learning Outcomes 3

Proposed Structure for Political Science Discipline

3 4

4 Model Curriculum Design 5-6

Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate Degree

5 7-11
Program (BA / BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA)

6 Semester I 12-23

7 Semester II 24-35

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List of Committee Members

Chairman

Dr. Harish Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor, Raichur University, Raichur.

Member Convener

Dr. K. Prasanna Kumar, Special Officer, Karnataka State Higher Education Council.

Members

1. Dr. Muzaffar Hussain Assadi, Professor, University of Mysore, Mysuru.

2. Dr. Chandrakant M Yatanoor, Professor, Gulbarga University, Kalaburgi
3. Dr. P L Dharma, Professor, Mangalore University, Konaje
4. Dr. M. Narasimhamurthy, Professor, Bangalore University, Bengaluru.
5. Dr. Ratnakar B M, Professor, Karnataka University.
6. Dr. Basavaraj G, Professor, Tumkur University, Tumakuru
7. Dr. Kamalakshi Tadasad, Professor, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.
8. Dr. Shanmukhan A, Professor, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta.
9. Dr. Suresh K C, Associate Professor, Tumkur University, Tumkuru.
10. Dr. K C Vidya, Associate Professor, Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru.
11. Shri. Bharatraj, Associate Professor, GFGC, Channapatna.
12. Dr. Shivaputra Bedjirge, Associate Professor, GFGC, Jewargi Colony,
Kalaburagi.
13. Shri. S R Mulla, Associate Professor, GFGC, Nesargi, Bailhongala Tq.
14. Shri. H M Krishna, Associate Professor, Government Arts College, Bengaluru.
15. Dr. Rabia Begum, Associate Professor, Govt. Women’s First Grade College,
Jewargi Colony, Kalaburagi.
16. Dr. B. Saroja, Associate Professor, SSA Govt. First Grade College
(Autonomous), Ballari,
17. Dr. S Ananth, Associate Professor, GFGC, Koppa, Chikamangaluru Dist.
18. Dr. Basavarajeshwari R Patil, Assistant Professor, Govt. First Grade College,
Kalagahtagi.

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Program Objectives in Political Science

• To understand the importance of concepts in Political Science.

• To familiarize the students with the basic ideas thoughts and theories in Political
Science.
• To help them to understand and make distinction among Political Theory, Political
Philosophy and Political Science and help them to understand the importance of these
in the national and global contexts.
• To help them to understand the emergence and growth of modern States and give
them an idea of their functioning and relate them to the political realities.
• To equip them to critically relate the theoretical aspects of Political Science to the
socio economic and political realities of our times.

Program Learning Outcomes in Political Science:

At the end of the successful completion of the course, the students will be able to-
• Acquire domain knowledge.
• Study and analyze political contexts from critical and constructive prospective.
• Have a better understanding of the working of various political institutions including
decentralized institutions state legislatures and parliament and relate this functioning
to the greater cause of nation building as a responsible citizen.
• Assess how global national and regional development affect polity and society.
• To gain critical thinking and develop the ability to make logical inferences about
socio-economic and political issues, on the basis of comparative and contemporary
political discourses in India.
• Contemplate about national and international issues involving States having different
political ideologies and historical contexts.
• Pursue higher education such as Post Graduate Studies and Research in Political
Science and in other interdisciplinary areas to provide qualitative insights to create a
better world.

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Proposed Structure for Political Science Discipline

Semester I

No. of Total
Course Paper Credits Teaching Marks/
Hours/Week Assessment

Basic Concepts in Political

DSC-1 3 3 100 (70+30)
Science

DSC-2 Political Theory 3 3 100 (70+30)

OE-1 Human Rights 3 3 100 (70+30)

Semester II

DSC-3 Western Political Thought 3 3 100 (70+30)

Indian National Movement
DSC-4 and Constitutional 3 3 100 (70+30)
Development

Indian Polity: Issues and

OE-2 3 3 100 (70+30)
Concerns

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Model Curriculum

Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA… Without Practical

Course

Discipline Core: Political Science

Total Credits for the Program:

Starting year of implementation: 2021-22

Program Outcomes:

By the end of the program the students will be able to:

• Acquire domain knowledge.

• Study and analyze political contexts from critical and constructive prospective.
• Have a better understanding of the working of various political institutions including
decentralized institutions state legislatures and parliament and relate this functioning
to the greater cause of nation building as a responsible citizen.
• Assess how global national and regional development affect polity and society.
• To gain critical thinking and develop the ability to make logical inferences about
socio-economic and political issues, on the basis of comparative and contemporary
political discourses in India.
• Contemplate about national and international issues involving States having different
political ideologies and historical contexts.
• Pursue higher education such as Post Graduate Studies and Research in Political
Science and in other interdisciplinary areas to provide qualitative insights to create a
better world.

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Assessment:

Weightage for assessments (in percentage)

Type of Course Formative Assessment / IA Summative Assessment

Theory 30 (70+30) =100

Practical - -

Projects - -

Experiential Learning - -

(Internships etc.)

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Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate Degree Program

BA / BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA

Total Credits for the Program:

Starting year of implementation: 2021-22

Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA…Without Practical

Course

Discipline/Subject: Political Science

Program Articulation Matrix: Core Courses

This matrix lists only the core courses. Core courses are essential to earn the degree in that
discipline/subject. They include courses such as theory, laboratory, project, internships etc.
Elective courses may be listed separately

Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy## Assessment$

that the course requisite
Of the course addresses (not course(s)
more than 3 per
course)

1 Basic 1.Political Science, The course 70+30=100

Concepts in theoretically and shall be
Political will gain knowledge
taught
Science to explain and
analyze politics at through the
large. Bridge
2.The dynamics of
politics. Courses,
3.To inculcate the Lecture,
democratic spirit.
Tutorial,
Interactive

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Sessions,
Self-guided
Learning
Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.

Political 1.The nature and -do- 70+30=100

Theory relevance of
Political Theory.

2.The different
concepts like
Liberty, Equality,
Justice and Rights.

3.To reflect upon

some of the
important debates in
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Political Theory.

2 Western 1.And get an -do- 70+30=100

Political introduction to the
Thought Schools of Political
Thought and
Theory making in
the West.
2.And introduce the
richness and
variations in the
political perceptions
of Western
Thinkers.
3.And familiarize
themselves to the
Thought and
Theory of Western
Philosophy.
Indian 1.Understand how -do- 70+30=100
National the colonial rule
Movements was overthrown by
And the Indian
Constitutional nationalists.
Development
2.Appreciate the
ideals and values of
Gandhi that resulted
in freedom.

3.Examine the
problem of
Independent India
and the role played
by great leaders in
solving them.

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Program Articulation Matrix: Elective Course

This matrix lists only the core courses. Core courses are essential to earn the degree in that
discipline/subject. They include courses such as theory, laboratory, project, internships etc.
Elective courses may be listed separately

Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy## Assessment$

that the course requisite
Of the course addresses (not more course(s)
than 3 per course)

1 Human 1.Explain the basic The course 70+30=100

Rights concept of Human shall be
Rights and its various
taught
formulations.
through the
Bridge
2.Have necessary Courses,
knowledge and skills
Lecture,
for analyzing,
interpreting, and Tutorial,
applying the Human Interactive
Rights standards and
Sessions,
sensitize them to the
issues. Self-guided
Learning
Materials,
3.Develop ability to
Open
critically analyse
Human Rights Educational
situations around Recourses
them (OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,

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Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.

2 Indian Polity: 1.Understand the 70+30=100

Issues and reasons behind the
Concerns causes of these issues
and also the
constitutional
provisions that
existed.
2.Familiarize with
the debates that
emerged.
3.Be able to suggest
the measures to
control such issues.

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Semester I

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BASIC CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

DSC-1

Course Title: BASIC CONCEPTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective:
Develop an understanding about the nature and philosophy of Political Science and its interface
with society. Enable the students to develop qualities of responsible and active citizens in a
democracy.

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the course the students shall understand -

• Political Science, theoretically and will gain knowledge to explain and analyze politics at
large.
• The dynamics of politics.
• To inculcate the democratic spirit.

Unit Contents of Course- 1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter -1 Meaning of Politics, Nature, Scope and Importance 15 Hours

of Political Science, Approaches to the study of Political
Science, Emergence of the idea of Political Domain

Chapter- 2 Meaning, Definitions and Elements of State,

Difference between State and Government, State and Society,
State and Association, Theories of State- Idealist Theory,
Liberal, Neo-Liberal Theory, Marxist and Gandhian Theory of
State

Chapter-3 Civil Society- Meaning and Importance.

Unit-II Chapter-4 Emergence, Meaning and Characteristics of 15 Hours

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Sovereignty and Law

Chapter-5 Kinds of Sovereignty: Austin’s Concept of

Sovereignty and Pluralistic Critique

Chapter-6 Theories of Sovereignty -Monistic, Pluralistic,

Historical, Philosophical, Pluralism Theory, Challenges to the
State Sovereignty in the age of Globalization.
Unit- III Chapter-7 Liberty: Meaning and Kinds; Positive and Negative 15 Hours

Chapter-8 Equality: Meaning and Kinds (Social, Economic and

Political)
Chapter-9 Power and Justice: Meaning and kinds,
Political Obligation: Nature and Theories

Exercise:

1. List out the modern elements of State

2. List out the countries and identify the issues related to equality

3. Identify an issue and discuss the role of civil society

Suggested Readings:

1. Political Theory: Ideas & Concepts, S. Ramswamy, Delhi,Macmillan, 2002.

2. Modern Political Theory, S. P. Verma, New Delhi, Vikas, 1983.
3. Principles of Modern, Political Science, JC Johri, Sterling Publishers Pvt.
Ltd. 1995.
4. Principles of Political Science, AC Kapur, New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons,
2004.
5. Principles of Political Science, N.N Agarwal, Vidya Bhushan, Vishnoo Bhawan, R.
Chand & Co, New Delhi, 1998.
6. Political Science Theory, S.C Pant, Prakashan Kendra, Lucknow, 1998.
7. Political Science Theory, S. N Dubey, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal, Agra, 2002.
8. Principle of Modern Political Science, J C Johari, Sterling Publications, New York, 2009.
9. Principles of Political Science, Anup Chand Kapur, S Chand & Co Ltd, 2010.
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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POLITICAL THEORY
DSC-2

Course Title: POLITICAL THEORY

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Outcome:

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

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students shall understand -

• The nature and relevance of Political Theory.

• The different concepts like Liberty, Equality, Justice and Rights.

• To reflect upon some of the important debates in Political Theory.

Unit Contents of Course- 2 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, Nature and Importance of Theory and 15 Hours

Political Theory, Traditional Approaches to Political Theory-
Normative, Historical, Philosophical, Institutional

Chapter-2 Modern Approaches- Behavioral, Post-Behavioral,

David Easton’s Political System and Marxian Approach

Chapter-3 Relevance of Political Theory, Decline and

Resurgence of Political Theory

Unit-II Chapter-4 Liberalism: J.S Mill 15 Hours

Chapter-5 Neo- Liberalism: Rawls

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Chapter-6 Libertarianism: Nozick

Unit- III Chapter-7 Communitarianism and Multiculturalism: Indian 15 Hours

perspective, Colonial Discourse and Post Colonialism, Post
Colonial Response and its Limitations

Chapter-8 Proponents of Secularism – Nehru, Gandhi, Rajiv

Bhargav.

Chapter-9 Critics of Secularism: Ashish Nandy, T.N. Madan,

S.N. Balagangadhara.

Exercise:

• Write about the Myth and Reality on Communitarianism in India

• Compare the concept of Liberty, Equality and Justice to the Modern world
• Write the understanding of secularism in India

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Suggested Readings:

1. Ahmed. V, Theory: Classes, Nations Literatures.: Verso, London, 1992.

2. Arendt. H., On Revolution, Viking, New York, 1963
3. Ashcroft. B, The Post-Colonial Studies Reader, Rout ledge London, 1995
4. Bryson. V, Feminist political Theory, Macmillan, London, 1992.
5. Christopher Butler. Postmodernism: A very Short Introduction, OUP Oxford, 2002.
6. Christopher Norris, The Truth about Postmodernism.: Wiley- Blackwell, New Jersey, 1993.
7. Connolly. W, Identity/Difference: Democratic Negotiations, Cornell University Press, NY,
1991.
8. Edward Said, Orientalism, Pantheon Books, New York, 1978.
9. Elshtain. J. B, Public Man, Private Man: women in Social and Political Thought, Princeton
University Press, Princeton NJ, 1981.
10. Fanon. F. Black skin, white Masks, translated by C. L. Markham, Grove Press, New York,
1967.
11. Jean Francis Lyotard. The Postmodern Condition- A report on Knowledge. Parris: Minuit,
1979.
12. Balagangadhara, S.N., and Jakob De Roover, “The Secular State and “Religious Conflict:
Liberal neutrality and the Indian Case of Pluralism”. The Journal of Political Philosophy 15,
no. 1: 67-92, 2007.
13. Bhargava, Rajeev. ed. Secularism and Its Critics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,
1998.
14. Veena Das, Dipankar Gupta and Patricia. eds.. Tradition, Pluralism and Identity, Uberoi
New Delhi, 1999.
15. Nehru, Jawaharlal. 1946. The Discovery of India. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 1988.
16. Rochana Bajpai, The conceptual vocabularies of secularism and minority rights in India,
Journal of Political Ideologies, 2002.
17. ರಾಜಾರಾಮ ಹೆಗಡೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸದಾನಂದ ಜೆ.ಎಸ್. (ಸಂ) "ಪೂರ್ವಾವಲೋಕನ", ವಸಂತ ಪ್ರ ಕಾಶನ,
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, 2016

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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HUMAN RIGHTS

Open Elective OE-1

Course Title: HUMAN RIGHTS

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective:

This course aims to introduce the students to basic concepts and practices of Human Rights in
the global and local domain. This course also exposes them to certain recent issues confronting
the Human Rights debates.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course students will be able to-

• Explain the basic concept of Human Rights and its various formulations.
• Have necessary knowledge and skills for analyzing, interpreting, and applying the
Human Rights standards and sensitize them to the issues.
• Develop ability to critically analyse Human Rights situations around them.

Unit Contents of Course- OE-1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, nature, scope and Classification of Human 15 Hours

Rights

Chapter-2 The Human Rights of First generation (Civil and

Political Rights), Second generation (Economic, Social and
Cultural Rights), Third generation (Collective Rights) and Fourth
generation (Subjective Rights)

Chapter-3 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Unit-II Chapter-4 Human Rights and Fundamental Rights, Fundamental 15 Hours
Rights and Fundamental Duties in India

Chapter- 5 National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) -

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Composition and its function

Chapter-6 Karnataka State Human Rights Commissions

(KSHRCs) – Composition and its functions

Unit- III Chapter -7 National Commission and Committees for SCs/STs, 15 Hours
Minorities’ Commission, Women’ Commission

Chapter-8 Major issues and concerns of Human Rights-

Discrimination and violence against women, children, Dalits and
Minorities, Trafficking, Child Labour and Bonded Labour

Chapter-9 Challenges to Human Rights

Exercise:

• Group Discussion on Human Rights and its types (comparison of Western and Eastern
concept of Human Rights).
• Students can be asked to do collage making and present the same.
• Find out the different types of complaints received by NHRC and bring out the end
results on any one of such case.
• In order to make it more participatory learning, the students are required to visit the
website of NHRC (www.nhrc.nic.in), wherein at the left-hand side, a link is provided to
the ‘instructions. After going through the guidelines issued by NHRC’s, briefly explain
the guidelines on – Custodial death/rape, Encounter death, and Guidelines on arrest.

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Suggested Readings:

1. Baxi Upendra (ed.), The Right to be Human, Lancer International, Crawford, New Delhi,
1987.
2. James(ed.), The Rights of People, Oxford, New York, 1988.
3. Craston, M. What are Human Rights, Bodely Head, London, 1973
4. Rhonda L.Callaway& Julie Harrelson- Stephens,“International Human Rights”,
Published by viva books private limited, New Delhi, 2010.
5. Janusz Symonides,“Human Rights Concept and Standards”, Rawat Publications, New
Delhi , 2019.
6. Sunil Deshta and KiranDeshta,“Fundamental Human Rights”, Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 2011.
7. qÁ.PÀªÀįÁQë .vÀqÀ¸ÀzÀ, “ªÀiÁ£ÀªÀ ºÀPÀÄÌUÀ¼À ZÁjwæPÀzÀ±Àð£À ºÁUÀÆ
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8. Donelly, Jack and Rhoda Howard (ed.), International Handbook of Human Rights,
Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press,1987.
9. Donelly, Jack, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice, New Delhi, Manas,
2005.
10. Dr.Tapan Biswal, “Human Rights Gender and Environment”, Viva Books Private
Limited Publishers, New Delhi 2006
11. Satya.P. Kanan, “Human Rights Evolution and Development”, Wisdom Press, New Delhi
2012.
12. Gerwith, Human Rights: Essays on Justification and Application, University of Chicago
Press, Chicago,1982.
13. Khan, Mumtaz Ali, Human Rights and the Dalits, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi,
1995.
14. V.T.Patil,“Human Rights Developments in South Asia”, Authors Press Publishers, Delhi
2003.
15. Dr.S.K. Gupta, “Statewise Comprehensive Information on Human Right Violation”,
Published by ALP Books, Delhi. 2009
16. Acharya, B.C. A Handbook of Wome;s Human Rights, Wisdom Press, New Delhi, 2011.
17. South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre, Introducing Human Rights, Oxford,
New Delhi, 2006.
18. Lillich, R. International Human Rights: Law Policy and Practice, Boston: Little Brown
and Co., 1991 2ndEdn.
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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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Semester II

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WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

DSC-3

Course Title: WESTERN POLITICALTHOUGHT

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective: The Syllabus is designed to understand Political Philosophy, traditions that
evolved in Europe from Ancient to the beginning of modern era. To examine the contributions of
the Greek, Medieval and early Modern thinker’s Philosophical thought.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students shall understand -

• And get an introduction to the Schools of Political Thought and Theory making in the
West.

• And introduce the richness and variations in the political perceptions of Western
Thinkers.

• And familiarize themselves to the Thought and Theory of Western Philosophy.

Unit Contents of Course-3 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter -1 Salient Features of the Greek Political Thought, 15 Hours

Plato: Theory of Justice, Philosopher King, Aristotle: State and
Its Classification, Theory of Revolution

Chapter -2 Salient Features of Medieval - Political Thought,

Christian Tradition
Chapter -3 St. Thomas Aquinas: Church v/s State, St.
Augustine: Theory of Two Swords, Machiavelli: On Politics
and State Craft, Views on ends and means

Unit-II Chapter -1 Hobbes: Theory of Sovereignty, Locke: Social 15 Hours

Contract and Theory of Government, Tolerance;
Rousseau: Social Contract, General Will
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Chapter -2 Bentham: Theory of Utilitarianism

Chapter -3 J.S. Mill: Views on Liberty

Unit- III Chapter -1 A. Hegel - Dialectical Materialism B. Karl Marx - 15 Hours

Classless and stateless society
Chapter -2 Jurgen Habermas- Communicative action, Public
Sphere, Theory of truth and knowledge
Chapter -3 Hannah Arendt- Theory of Action, Modernity,
Conception of Citizenship.

Exercise:

• Compare Greek State with the Roman state and make points
• Imagine the present situation with that of Contractualist’s Social Contract Theory and
write the summary
• Can we have a classless society in the modern world? Comment

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Suggested Readings:

1. A. Hacker, Political Theory: Philosophy, Ideology, Science New York, Macmillan, 1961.
2. G.H. Sabine. A History of Political Theory. New Delhi: Oxford and IBH, 1937.
3. C.L. Wayper. Political Thought. Bombay: B.I. Publications, 1977.
4. Ernest Barker, Greek Political Theory: Plato and his Predecessors. London: Metheun & Co.,
1970.
5. M. Butterfield, The State Craft of Machiavelli, New York: The Macmillan Company, 1956.
6. O.P. Bakshi; Politics and Prejudice: Notes on Aristotle’s Political Theory. Delhi: The Delhi
University Press, 1975.
7. M.A. Shepard, “Sovereignty at the Crossroads: A Study of Bodin”, Political Science Quarterly
XLV, pp.580-603.
8. L. Colleti. From Rousseau to Lenin. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1969.
9. G.H. Sabine. A History of Political Theory. New Delhi: J.L. Thorson, Oxford and IBH, 1937.
10. C.E. Vanghan. The Political Writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau, 2 Vols. New York, Jojn
Wiley, 1962.
11. C.L. Wayper, Political Thought. Bombay: B.I. Publication, 1977.
12. H. Warrender. The Political Philosophy of Hobbes: His Theory of Obligation, Oxford:
Clarendon Press, 1957.
13. A. Hacker, Political Theory: Philosophy, Ideology Science. New York: Macmillan, 1961.
14. D. Boucher and P. Kelly, (eds) ‘Political Thinkers: From Socrates to the Present’, Oxford,
Oxford University Press. 2009
15. J. Coleman, ‘A History of Political Thought: From Ancient Greece to Early Christianity,
Oxford, Blackwell Publishers, 2000.
16. Mukherjee, Subrato and Susheela Ramaswamy, ‘History of political Thought: Plato to
Marx’, PHI Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
17. A. Skoble and T. Machan, ‘Political Philosophy: Essential Selections’, New Delhi, Pearson
Education, 2007.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DSC-4

Course Title: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3 Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective:

• To familiarize the students with the ideas of Nationalism and contemplate on how colonial
rule was overthrown by the Indian Nationalists.
• To acquaint the students with the problems of Independent India.

• To enable the students to understand the role of India in World affairs and the contributions of
great men towards freedom.

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the course the students shall -

• Understand how the colonial rule was overthrown by the Indian nationalists.

• Appreciate the ideals and values of Gandhi that resulted in freedom.

• Examine the problem of Independent India and the role played by great leaders in solving
them.

Unit Contents of Course-4 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Indian National Movement: Features, The Liberal, 15 Hours

The Extremist and Revolutionary Phase

Chapter-2 The Gandhian Phase: Non-Cooperation movement

Chapter-3 Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India

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movement.

Unit-II Chapter-4 Morley-Minto Reform Act of 1909, Montague 15 Hours

Chelmsford Act of 1919: main provisions and Dyarchy, The
Nehru Report and Jinnah’s 14-point Formula

Chapter-5 Government of India Act of 1935: main provisions:

Round Table, provincial Autonomy and federal system

Chapter-6 Indian Independence Act of 1947: main provisions,

Simon Commission and Cabinet Mission Plan

Unit- III Constituent Assembly Debates on 15 Hours

Chapter-7 Citizenship State Structure

Chapter-8 Minority Rights, UCC v/s Personal Law

Chapter-9 Language and Union of States

(The above three should be discussed in the context of

Constituent Assembly Debates)

Exercise:

• Think over a situation in India and identify at least two political and socio-economic
conditions that are present and two that are not present in Indian democracy
• List out in a table giving some democratic roles of a citizen, explore yourself how
democratic you are.
• Write some good qualities required in a citizen

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Suggested Readings

1. Bandopadhyay, S. From Plassey to Partition: A History of Modern India. New Delhi: Orient
Longman, 2004.

2. Thapar, R. ‘Interpretations of Colonial History: Colonial, Nationalist, Post-colonial’, in

DeSouza, P.R. (ed.) Contemporary India: Transitions. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2000.

3. Sarkar, S. Modern India (1885-1847). New Delhi: Macmillan, 1983.

4. Jalal, A. and Bose, S. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, and Political Economy. New
Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1997.

5. Smith, A.D. Nationalism. Cambridge: Polity Press, 2001.

6. Islam, S. ‘The Origins of Indian Nationalism’, in Religious Dimensions of Indian Nationalism.

New Delhi: Media House, 2004.

7. Chatterjee, P. ‘A Brief History of Subaltern Studies’, in Chatterjee, Partha Empire & Nation:
Essential Writings (1985-2005). New Delhi: Permanent Black, 2010.

8. Mani, B.R. Debrahmanising History, Dominance and Resistance in Indian Society. New
Delhi: Manohar Publishers, 2005.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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INDIAN POLITY: ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Open Elective OE-2

Course Title: INDIAN POLITY AND CONCERNS

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective: To make the students aware on different issues that exists in Indian polity.
Through this paper students need to understand the emerging issues and their causes to the
Indian Democracy.

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the course the students shall -

• Understand the reasons behind the causes of these issues and also the constitutional
provisions that existed.
• Familiarize with the debates that emerged.
• Be able to suggest the measures to control such issues.

Unit Contents of Course-OE-2 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 National Integration and Social Harmony - 15 Hours

Meaning and Need of National Integration and Suggestions for
securing National Integration
Chapter-2 Society and Politics in India: Caste and Its Impact,
Problems in understanding caste system as a social system in
India, and Role of Caste and its Impact on Indian Polity.

Chapter-3 Language- Role and Constitutional Provisions,

Issues

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Unit-II Chapter-4 Religion and Local Traditions - Role and 15 Hours

Constitutional Provisions

Chapter-5 Development and Inclusiveness: Issues and

Concerns

Chapter-6 Regionalism – Reasons for the Growth, Forms and

Measures

Unit- III Chapter-7 Corruptions- Causes and Measures 15 Hours

Chapter-8 Terrorism- Types, Causes and Measures

Chapter-9 Celebrating Diversity – Consensus and Challenges

Exercise:

• Classify the major factors which are an impediment to National Integration and give your
suggestions
• Identify the terrorist’s group in the world
• Make a point on 2011 Anti- Corruption movement in India

Suggested Readings:

1. M. Galanter, ‘The Long Half-Life of Reservations’, in Z. Hasan, E. Sridharan and R.

Sudarshan (eds.) India’s Living Constitution: Ideas, Practices, Controversies, New Delhi:
Permanent Black, 2002.

2. C. Jaffrelot, ‘The Politics of the OBCs’, in Seminar, Issue, 2005.

3. Singh, M.P. & Saxena, R. Indian Politics: Contemporary Issues and Concerns. New Delhi:
PHI Learning, 2008.

4. Vanaik, A. & Bhargava, R. (eds.) Understanding Contemporary India: Critical Perspectives.

New Delhi: Orient Blackswan, 2010.

5. Dunkin Jalaki "Bharatadalli Jativyavste ideye?", Malladahalli Publication, Malladahalli.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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Sl.No Content Proposed Syllabus-

Pg.No

Public Administration Discipline

1 List of Committee Members

2 Program Learning Outcomes

3 Curriculum Design

4 Semester I

5 Semester II

Submitted to

Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt.

Higher Education Department,
Bengaluru

Submitted by

Chairman and Members

NEP-2020 Committee on Curriculum Framing

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1 List of Committee Members 2

2 Program Learning Outcomes 3

Proposed Structure for Political Science Discipline

3 4

4 Model Curriculum Design 5-6

Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate Degree

5 7-12
Program (BA / BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA)

6 Semester I 13-24

7 Semester II 25-36

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List of Committee Members

Chairman

Dr. Harish Ramaswamy, Vice Chancellor, Raichur University, Raichur.

Member Convener

Dr. K. Prasanna Kumar, Special Officer, Karnataka State Higher Education Council.

Members

1. Dr. Muzaffar Hussain Assadi, Professor, University of Mysore, Mysuru.

2. Dr. Chandrakant M Yatanoor, Professor, Gulbarga University, Kalaburgi
3. Dr. P L Dharma, Professor, Mangalore University, Konaje
4. Dr. M. Narasimhamurthy, Professor, Bangalore University, Bengaluru.
5. Dr. Ratnakar B M, Professor, Karnataka University.
6. Dr. Basavaraj G, Professor, Tumkur University, Tumakuru
7. Dr. Kamalakshi Tadasad, Professor, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi.
8. Dr. Shanmukhan A, Professor, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta.
9. Dr. Suresh K C, Associate Professor, Tumkur University, Tumkuru.
10. Dr. K C Vidya, Associate Professor, Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru.
11. Shri. Bharatraj, Associate Professor, GFGC, Channapatna.
12. Dr. Shivaputra Bedjirge, Associate Professor, GFGC, Jewargi Colony,
Kalaburagi.
13. Shri. S R Mulla, Associate Professor, GFGC, Nesargi, Bailhongala Tq.
14. Shri. H M Krishna, Associate Professor, Government Arts College, Bengaluru.
15. Dr. Rabia Begum, Associate Professor, Govt. Women’s First Grade College,
Jewargi Colony, Kalaburagi.
16. Dr. B. Saroja, Associate Professor, SSA Govt. First Grade College
(Autonomous), Ballari,
17. Dr. S Ananth, Associate Professor, GFGC, Koppa, Chikamangaluru Dist.
18. Dr. Basavarajeshwari R Patil, Assistant Professor, Govt. First Grade College,
Kalagahtagi.

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Program Objectives

• Provide a comprehensive knowledge of the basic concepts and importance of Public

Administration
• Expose Learners to various theories and perspectives in Administration
• Understand policies and frameworks and the interface between Economy, Political
and Social Administration, Management, Law and Sociology
• Develop the students ability to understand and appreciate the importance of
governance and understand the difference between Governance and Administration
• Develop in students an inclusive approach in Administration
• Develop the ability to comprehend and analyse the perspectives of Administration and
public perception
• Develop students for responsible citizens
• Enable practical and experiential learning through mock administration in constructed
context

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Be equipped with necessary knowledge to understand the core mechanism of Public
Administration
• Be able to interpret and apply Public Administration concepts, ideas, and notions on
political processes and developments
• Demonstrate the ability to apply decision making, leadership and professional skills
required for Public Administration
• Have a basic understanding of how to apply a critical perspective on the study of
Politics and Administration
• Have a comprehensive understanding of objectives in policy matters
• Learn practically to understand the objectives behind policy frameworks and the
process of implementation in mock context or through case studies
• Be prepared for a career in Public Administration in the Civil Services

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Proposed Structure for Public Administration Discipline

Semester I

Course Paper Credits No.of Total

Teaching Marks/
Hours Assessment
DSC-1 Basic Concepts in Public 3 3 100 (70+30)
Administration

DSC-2 Administrative Theories 3 3 100 (70+30)

OE-1 Human Resource Development 3 3 100 (70+30)

Semester II

DSC-3 Early and Medieval Indian 3 3 100 (70+30)

Administration

DSC-4 Modern Indian Administration 3 3 100 (70+30)

OE-2 Management of NGOs 3 3 100 (70+30)

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Model Curriculum Design

Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA… Without Practical

Course

Discipline Core: Public Administration

Total Credits for the Program:

Starting year of implementation: 2021-22

Program Outcomes:

By the end of the program the students will be able to:

• Be equipped with necessary knowledge to understand the core mechanism of Public

Administration
• Be able to interpret and apply Public Administration concepts, ideas, and notions on
political processes and developments
• Demonstrate the ability to apply decision making, leadership and professional skills
required for Public Administration
• Have a basic understanding of how to apply a critical perspective on the study of
Politics and Administration
• Have a comprehensive understanding of objectives in policy matters
• Learn practically to understand the objectives behind policy frameworks and the
process of implementation in mock context or through case studies
• Be prepared for a career in Public Administration in the Civil Services

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Assessment:

Weightage for assessments (in percentage)

Type of Course Formative Assessment / IA Summative Assessment

Theory 30 (70+30) =100

Practical - -

Projects - -

Experiential Learning - -

(Internshipsetc.)

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Curriculum Structure for the Undergraduate Degree Program

BA / BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA

Total Credits for the Program:

Starting Year of Implementation: 2021-22

Name of the Degree Program: BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA…Without Practical

Course

Discipline/Subject: Public Administration

Program Articulation Matrix: Core Courses

This matrix lists only the core courses. Core courses are essential to earn the degree in that
discipline/subject. They include courses such as theory, laboratory, project, internships etc.
Elective courses may be listed separately

Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy## Assessment$

that the course requisite
Of the course addresses (not course(s)
more than 3 per
course)

1 Basic Concepts 1.To explain the The course 70+30=100

of Public basic concepts of shall be
Administration Public
taught
administration.
through the
2.The functioning
Bridge
of organizations
(Public & Private). Courses,
Lecture,
3.Paradigm shift
from Government Tutorial,
to Governance Interactive
Sessions,

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Self-guided
Learning
Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,
Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.

Administrative 1.To gain -do- 70+30=100

Theories knowledge about
the elements,
theories and
principles of Public
Administration as a
discipline.

2.To appraise and

update about the
developments
taking place in the
field of
Administrative
Theory.

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3.The inter
connection between
theory and
functioning of
Administrative
system.

2 Early and 1.Understand -do- 70+30=100

Medieval Institutional
Indian structures and ideas
Administration behind them during
the pre-colonial
Administration in
India.

2.Be able to
distinguish Ancient
and Medieval
Administration.

3.Be able to relate

the administrative
spirit and the skills
in the Indian
heritage.

Modern Indian 1.Understand the -do- 70+30=100

Administration evolution, nature
and dynamics of
Indian
Administration

2.Examines the
social base and
character of
Administration in
India

3. Understand the

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emerging issues in
Administration –
analyses how
Administration
works as an agent
of development

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Program Articulation Matrix: Elective Course

This matrix lists only the core courses. Core courses are essential to earn the degree in that
discipline/subject. They include courses such as theory, laboratory, project, internships etc.
Elective courses may be listed separately

Semester Title /Name Program outcomes Pre- Pedagogy## Assessment$

that the course requisite
Of the course addresses (not more course(s)
than 3 per course)

1 Modern Indian 1.Understand the The course 70+30=100

Administration evolution, nature and shall be
dynamics of Indian
taught
Administration
2.Examines the social through the
base and character of Bridge
Administration in
Courses,
India
3.Understand the Lecture,
emerging issues in Tutorial,
Administration –
Interactive
analyses how
Administration works Sessions,
as an agent of Self-guided
development Learning
Materials,
Open
Educational
Recourses
(OER) as
reference
materials,
Practical
Exercises,
Assignments,

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Seminars,
Group
Discussions
and Week-
end
Counseling
Classes.

2 Management 1.Learn the functions -do- 70+30=100

of NGO’s of NGO management
along with its legal
structure

2.Understand about
Project management
Dimensions,
Planning and its
implementation

3.Acquire the Skills

and techniques of
project evaluation /
Resource
Mobilization

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Semester I

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BASIC CONCEPTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

DSC-1

Course Title: BASIC CONCEPTS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective:

This course will aim at creating awareness about the evolution and growth of the discipline. To
make students learn about basic principles and approaches of Public Administration. To give
theoretical clarity of basic concepts.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students shall understand -

• To explain the basic concepts of Public administration.

• The functioning of organizations (Public & Private).
• Paradigm shift from Government to Governance

Unit Contents of Course- 1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 Meaning, Nature, Scope, Dimensions and 15 Hours
Significance of the discipline, Relation of Public Administration
with Political Science, Public and Private Administration,
Evolution of Public Administration

Chapter-2 Public Management (NPM), Globalization and

Public Administration, Paradigm Shift from Government to
Governance

Chapter-3 New Public Service (NPS), Feminist Perspectives

Unit-II Chapter-4 Meaning, Basis and Forms of Organizations 15 Hours

Chapter-5 Principles of Organization: Hierarchy, Unity of

Command, Span of Control, Coordination

Chapter-6 Authority and Responsibility, Supervision and

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Control, Centralization, Decentralization and Delegation

Unit- III Chapter-7 Chief Executive: Meaning, Types, Functions 15 Hours
and Role; Line, Staff and Auxiliary Agencies; Headquarter,
Field relationships

Chapter-8 Decision Making; Communication

Chapter-9 Leadership; Accountability

Exercise:

1. Students can visit government offices in their respective places.

2. Students must work for one day in any government office in their locality.
3. Debates can be conducted for students.
4. Students will interview public officials.

Evaluation:

1.Short video can be prepared by the students in their field.

2. Assignment can be taken from the students.
3. Critical report writing.

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Suggested Readings:

1. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration. World Press: Calcutta, 2000.

2. Bhattacharya, Mohit, Public Administration: Issues and Perspective. Jawahar
Publishers and Distributors: New Delhi,2012.
3. Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Chand, Prakash, Public Administration in a Globalizing, World:
Theories and Practices. Sage: New Delhi, 2012.
4. Nigro, Felix A, and Nigro, Lloyd G, Modern Public Administration (7thEdition)
Harper Collins: New York, 1988.
5. Osborne, D and Gaebler, T, Reinventing Government. Penguin Press: New York, 1992 .
6. Osborne, David and Gaebler, Ted, Re-inventing Government: How the
Entrepreneurial Spirit is Transforming the Public Sector. Addison Wesley: New York, 1992.
7. Ostrom, Elinor, Governing the Commons: The Evolution of
Institutions for Collective Action. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 2015.
8. Pfiffner, J M, Administrative Organization. Prentice Hall: New York,1960.
9. Raadschelders, Jos C N, Public Administration: The Interdisciplinary Study of
Government. Oxford University Press: New York, 2011.
10. Denhardt, Janet V and Denhardt, Robert B, The New Public Service: Serving, Not Steering
(4th Edition). Routledge: New York, 2015. .
11. Drucker, Peter F, Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices. Harper Collins: New
York, 1993.
12. Drucker, Peter F, The Essential Drucker. Harper Collins: New York, 2008.
13. Dunleavy, P, Democracy, Bureaucracy and Public Choice. Harvester Wheatsheaf:
Aldershot U, 1992.
14. Fesler, James W, Elements of Public Administration. Read Books: Worcestershire, UK,
2007.
15. Ghuman, B.S, New Public Management: Theory and Practice, Indian Journal of Public
Administration, Vol.XLII, No. 4, 2001.
16. Goodnow, Frank J, Politics and Administration: A Study in Government Originally
published by MacMillan in 1900, Fifth Printing. Transaction Publishers: New Brunswick, New
Jersey, 2009.
17. Medury, Uma, Public Administration in the Globalization Era – The New Public
Management Perspective. Orient Blackswan: New Delhi, 2010.
18. Laxmikanth, M, Public Administration. Tata McGraw: New Delhi, 2011.
19. Henry, Nicholas, Public Administration and Public Affairs (13th Edition).Taylor and
Francis, New York, 2013.
20. Hood, Christopher and Dixon, Ruth, A Government That Worked Better and Cost Less?:
Evaluating three Decades of Reform and Change in UK Central Government. Oxford University
Press: Oxford, 2015.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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ADMINISTRATIVE THEORIES
DSC-2

Course Title: ADMINISTRATIVE THEORIES

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective:

This course is designed to develop a sound understanding of Administrative Theories and its
impact on the field of Public Administration. The critical engagements with the theories of
administration will allow the students to comprehend the multi-faceted working mechanism of
Administration. This course will provide a comparative analysis of Indian Administrative ideas
with that of the Western Idea of Administration.

Learning outcomes:
At the end of the course the students shall understand -

• To gain knowledge about the elements, theories and principles of Public Administration
as a discipline.
• To appraise and update about the developments taking place in the field of
Administrative Theory.
• The inter connection between theory and functioning of Administrative system.

Unit Contents of Course- 2 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter 1 - Need, Uses and Possibilities of Public 15 Hours
Administrative Theory
Chapter-2 Classical Indian Administrative Thinkers: Kautilya
Chapter-3 Modern Indian Administrative Thinkers: Gandhi;
Rajagopalachari
Unit-II Chapter-4 Scientific Management Theory 15 Hours

Chapter-5 Classical Theory

Chapter-6 Bureaucratic Theory

Unit- III Chapter-7 System Approach, Structural Functional Approach 15 Hours

Chapter-8 Decision- Making Approach, Human Relation

Approach
Chapter-9 Behavioural Approach, Feminist Approach

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Exercise:

1. Group Discussion on the topic of Need for theories in Public Administration

(Indian Administrative Model can be compared with Middle Eastern Countries).

2. Students can submit an assignment on Kautilya’s idea of Danda

3. Students can visit a nearby factory or an industry and make an assessment report about the
functionality of Scientific Management Theory.

4. Students can visit a Panchayath/ Municipality/ corporation and write a report on internal and
external mechanisms influence on the working nature of an Institution (Internal means: various
sub departments existing inside the Panchayath / Municipality/ corporation. External means:
Other departments and external factors like social, economic, political factors of the society).

5. Students can write a unit test on why gender perspective necessary in administrative structure
as well as its functioning.

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Suggested Readings:

1. D. Ravindra Prasad, V.S. Prasad, P. Satyanarayana Ed, Administrative Thinkers, Sterling

Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
2. International Encyclopaedia of the Social Sciences, Vol.7.
3. Nicholas, Henry, Public Administration and Public Affairs, New Delhi, Prentice-Hall of
India, 2007.
4. R.K. Sapru, Administrative Theories and Management Thought, Prentice Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2006.
5. S.R. Maheswari, Administrative Thinkers, Macmillan, New Delhi, 2000.
6. Shumsunnisa Ali, Eminent Administrative Thinkers, Associated Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1998.
7. Denhardt, Robert B and Denhardt, Janet V, Public Administration: An Action Orientation
(6th Edition). Thomson Wadsworth: Belmont CA, 2009.
8. Laxmikanth, M, Administrative Theory. McGraw Hill Education: New Delhi, 2017
9. A.L. Basham’s foreword to Somanath’s Kautilya and the Arthashastra, Marwah
Publications, New Delhi, 1981.
10. D. Ravindra Prasad, V.S. Prasad, P. Satyanarayana Ed, Administrative Thinkers, Sterling
Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
11. Felton, Monica, I Meet Rajaji, Macmillan, London, 1962.
12. Gandhi, M.K., The Story of My Experiments with Truth, Phoenix Press, London, 1927.
13. Kautilya’sArthashastra, Book.VIII, Chapter.1.
14. Laxmikanth, M , Administrative Theory. McGraw Hill Education: New Delhi, 2017.
15. Maheshwari, S.R., Rural Development in India: A Public Policy Approach, Sage, New
Delhi, 1995.
16. Rajagopalachari,C. and J.C. Kumarappa(eds). The Nation’s Voice, Bhatta, Ahmedabad,
1932.
17. Shamasastry. R., Kautilya’s Arthasatra, Weslevan Mission Press, Mysore, 1929, Book 1,
Chapter-17.
18. Speeches of Rajagopalachari, Governor-General of India, Governor-General Press, New
Delhi,1950.
19. D. Ravindra Prasad, V.S. Prasad, P. Satyanarayana Ed, Administrative Thinkers, Sterling
Publishers, New Delhi, 1998.
20. Mouzelis, N P, Organization and Bureaucracy – An Analysis of Modern Theories,
Routledge: London, 2009.
21. Nicholas, Henry, Public Administration and Public Affairs, New Delhi, Prentice-Hall of
India, 2007.
22. R.K. Sapru, Administrative Theories and Management Thought, Princeton Hall of India,
New Delhi, 2006.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

(Open Elective-OE-1)

Course Title: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Objective: To help students understand, appreciate and analyze work force at the managerial and
non-managerial levels. The course also facilitates learning of various concepts, new trends and
skills required for Planning, managing and development of human resources for organizational
effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students shall -

• Understand the scope and importance of Human Resource Management.

• Develop ability to take appropriate decisions in Human Resource Management.
• Understand the process involved in the Recruitment, Training, Managing Discipline and
Grievance

Unit Contents of Course- OE-1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter -1 Definition, Concept, Features, Objectives, 15 Hours
Functions, Scope and Development of Human Resource
Management, Human Resource Practices-Challenges to HR
executives
Chapter-2 Personnel Management in India-Functions of the
Labour Welfare Officer, Difference Between Personnel
Management and Human Resource Management
Chapter-3 Personnel Policies: Meaning, types and process
Unit-II Chapter-4 Recruitment & Selection: Concepts, sources and 15 Hours
Methods, Human Resource Development
Chapter-5 Training, Model and Methods
Chapter-6 Managing Discipline, Managing Grievance,
Employee Counselling,

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Unit- III Chapter-7 Concept-Process of Employee Empowerment 15 Hours

Chapter-8 Empowerment in Indian Scenario

Chapter-9 Empowerment in Global Scenario, IT and HR

Exercise:

1. Visit the Labour office and list the staff along with their designations
2. Attend any job interview and write the process of Recruitment
3. Write the experience of attending the Job interview

Suggested Readings:

1. Cascio W F and Nambudiri R; ‘Managing Human Resources’ – Productivity, Quality of

Worklife, Profits, Mc Graw Hill, Latest Edition

2. Noe R A, Hollenbeck JR, Gerhart B and Wright P M, ‘Human Resource Management’ –

Gaining a competitive advantage, Mc Graw Hill, Latest Edition

3. Beardwell, Ian and Len Holden; ‘Human Resource Management’; Macmillan India Ltd.;
Latest Edition.

4.Dessler, Gary; ‘A Framework for Human Resource Management’; Pearson Education India;
Latest Edition.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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Semester II

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EARLY AND MEDIEVAL INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

DSC-3

Course Title: EARLY AND MEDIEVAL INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to give an idea of ancient and medieval administration in India. This
course would give a glimpse of administrative structures, ideas and institutions in India over the
period of time. This would give the learners comparative perspective when they learn the modern
administration emerged after the British advent of India. This course would enable learners to
understand the roots of the Indian administration and relate it themselves with the modern
administration.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students shall -

• Understand Institutional structures and ideas behind them during the pre-colonial
Administration in India.
• Be able to distinguish Ancient and Medieval Administration.
• Be able to relate the administrative spirit and the skills in the Indian heritage.

Unit Contents of Course- 3 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter -1 King and his Court (Ratnins) 15 Hours
Chapter-2 Sabha Samiti, Vidata, Poura Janapadas
Chapter-3 Administration in Ganasaghas: Nature, Structure and
Functions
Unit-II Chapter-4 Saptanga- Recruitment of Officers 15 Hours
Chapter-5 Revenue Administration, Welfare Administration
Chapter-6 Village Administration
Unit- III Chapter-7 Mughal Administration -Badshah (Emperor), 15 Hours
Wazir and Council of Ministers, Revenue Administration,
Provincial and Local Administration, Judicial Administration

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Chapter-8 Maratha Administration-I Peshwa, Astapradhan

and Staff
Chapter-9 Maratha Administration-II Revenue
Administration, Judicial Administration

Exercise:

1. Visit the nearest village and see how the local disputes were resolved and executed in
traditional panchayats.

2.Group Discussion/Mock discussion on any rural disputes and assess the ability of
comprehending and resolving capability of traditional issues by the Students.

3. Visit the nearest fort belonging to the old dynasty and collect the information of their
administration/ Or Make the students identify the Seven elements mentioned as Saptanga in the
modern Administrative structure.

4. Group Discussion on Saptanga and the notion of Welfare Administration in Ancient India.

5. Arrange a discussion with Islamic scholar to deliberate the importance Sharia in Muslim
judicial process.

6. Provide an assignment on conflict resolution methods followed in Wazir/Moulvis

7. Visit nearest Revenue office and compare the office and the procedure followed there with
revenue system followed during Maratha Administration.

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Suggested Readings:

1. Aiyangar K.R. “Ancient Indian Polity”. Oriental Books Agency. Poona, 1941.
2. Altekar A.S. “State and Government in Ancient India”. Motilal Banarsidass Chowk,
Banaras, 1949
3. Bandyopadhya N.C, “Development of Hindu Polity and Political theories”, 1980.
Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Das Shukla, “Crime and Punishment in Ancient India”. Abhinav Publications, New
Delhi, 1977.
5. Drekmeier Charles, “Kingship and Community in Ancient India.” Stanford University
Press, Stanford, 1962.
6. Goshal U.N, “History of Hindu Political Theory”. Oxford University Press, Culcutta,
1923.
7. Jayaswal K.P, “Hindu Polity”. Bangalore Printing and Publishing Co. LTD, Bengalore,
1943.
8. Kane P.V, “History of Dharmashastras.vol-1-5”. Bhandarkar Institute Press, Poona, 1930
9. Kangle R.P,“Kautilya’s Arthasastra”. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers pvt.Ltd, New
Delhi, 1986
10. Kraedar Lawarence , “Formation of the state”. Prentice Hall, United States, 1968.
11. Kulke, Hermen (Ed), “State in India” 1000 to 1700. Oxford University Press, Delhi,
1995.
12. Mukherjee Shobha, “The republican trends in Ancient India”. Munshiram Manoharial
Publishers Private Limited, New Delhi, 1989.
13. Sharma, R.S, “Early Indian Social and Political Thought and Institutions (Aspects of the
Political Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India”. Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1991.
14. Bellah, citing the terminology of Brance Trigger, Understand Early Civilizations,
http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/vedic_period , 2011.
15. Maheswari, S.R., Indian Administration, Orient Longman, New Delhi Maity, 2001.
16. Indian Administration, BPAE-102, 2005, School of Social Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi,
2005.
17. Asher B Catherine and Cynthia Talbot. India before Europe, CUP, New Delhi, 2006
18. Chandra Satish, Medieval India, From Sultanate to the Mughals, Har Anand Publication,
New Delhi, 1999
19. Chandra Satish, Essays on Medieval Indian History, OUP, New Delhi, 2003
20. Habib Irfan, The Agrarian System of Mughal India (1556-1707), OUP, New Delhi, 1999
21. Gordon Stewart, The Marathas-1600-1818, CUP, New Delhi.1999
22. Hasan S Nurul, Religion, State and Society, Edited and Introduced by Satish Chandra,
OUP, New Delhi, 2005 and 2008
23. Kincaid Dennis, Shivaji: The Great Rebels, Forgotten Books, New Delhi, Reprint 2016
24. Moosvi Shireen, People, Taxation, and Trade in Mughal India, OUP, New Delhi, 2008

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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MODERN INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

DCE-4

Course Title: MODERN INDIAN ADMINISTRATION

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Objectives: The Course is designed to introduce the students to the past and present
Administrative Systems and practices in the country. Evolution, nature and social base of
administrative culture would be covered in depth prior to dealing with the contemporary issues in
Indian Administration in this course. Administrative Reforms in India and the Administration at
the Union and grass root levels would be other major areas of thrust.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students shall -

• Understand the evolution, nature and dynamics of Indian Administration

• Examines the social base and character of Administration in India
• Understand the emerging issues in Administration –analyses how Administration works
as an agent of development

Unit Contents of Course- 4 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter-1 The Evolution of Public Administration in India 15 Hours
Chapter-2 Nature of Indian Administration from Kautilya to
Colonial Period
Chapter-3 Change and Continuity in Indian Administration,
Reforms in Indian Administration, Public Services
Unit-II Chapter-4 Administration at the Union Level, Political 15 Hours
Executive Central Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat- Ministries &
Departments (specified Departments)
Chapter-5 Administration at the State Level, Political
Executive, Chief Secretary and State Secretariat – Relationship
between Political masters and Civil servants.
Chapter-6 Administration at the District and Local Level
District Administration & the Role of District Collector, Local
Self Governments (Rural and Urban)- Participatory
Administration-Social Welfare Administration

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Unit- III Chapter-7 Issues in Indian Administration Neutrality Vs 15 Hours

Commitment, Generalist Vs Specialist Debate
Chapter-8 Bureaucracy and Politics, Corruption in
Administration, RTI
Chapter-9 Public Private Partnership, Need for Administrative
Ethics

Suggested Readings:

1. Barthwal C.P, Indian Administration Since Independence, Lucknow: Bharat Publishers

2. Arora, Ramesh K. (Ed.), Public Administration in India: Tradition, Trends and

Transformation, New Delhi: Paragon.

3. Chakrabarty, Bidyut, Reinventing Public Administration: The Indian Experience, New Delhi:
Orient Longman.

4. Kingsley, J.Donald, Representative Bureaucracy: an Interpretation of the British Civil Service,

Yellow Springs, Ohio: Antioch Press.

5. Maheshwari, S.R., Administrative Reforms in India, New Delhi; MacMillan.

6. Maheshwari, S.R, Indian Administration, New Delhi: Orient Longman.

7. Maheshwari, S.R., Local Government in India, Agra: Lakshmi Narain Agarwal.

8. Maheshwari, S.R., Public Administration in India. The Higher Civil Service, Delhi: Oxford
University Press.

9. Jain, R.B., Public Administration in India: 21st Century Challenges for Good Governance,
New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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MANAGEMENT OF NGO’S

(Open Elective OE-2)

Course Title: MANAGEMENT OF NGO’S

Total Contact Hours: 45 Course Credits: 3

No. of Teaching Hours/Week:3 Duration of ESA/Exam: 3Hours
Formative Assessment Marks: 30 Summative Assessment Marks: 70+30=100

Course Objective:

To acquire specific knowledge on NGO management. To understand the basic concepts and
principles involved in managing NGOs. To understand the Project Management Dimensions,
Planning and its implementation. To enhance skills and techniques for Resource Mobilization.

Learning Outcome:

At the end of the course the students shall –

• Learn the functions of NGO management along with its legal structure
• Understand about Project management Dimensions, Planning and its implementation
• Acquire the Skills and techniques of project evaluation / Resource Mobilization

Unit Contents of Course- OE-1 45 Hours

Unit-I Chapter- 1 Management: Meaning, Definition, Concepts, 15 Hours
Objectives and Functions

Chapter-2 NGO’s: Meaning, Definition, Concepts, Types,

Functions, Role of NGO’s in Community Development

Chapter-3 Legal - rational structure of Non-profits: Trusts and

Societies with Special reference to Trust and Society
Registration Acts
Unit-II Chapter-4 Foreign contributions and Regulation Act (FCRA) - 15 Hours
Statutory Obligations- Income Tax Exemption (80-G, 12-A, &
35AC): Rules and Regulation

Chapter-5 Resource Mobilization: Methods and Techniques of

Fund Raising - International, National and Local Levels.

Chapter-6 Leadership in the NGO’s Context – Practice of

Human Resource Management in NGO’s - Human Resource

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Management and role of creating change agents – Staffing,

Recruiting, Induction and Training
Unit- III Chapter-7 CSR Activities: Definition, concepts and need - 15 Hours
Concentration areas of CSR, Role of Social Workers in CSR

Chapter-8 Concept, Meaning, Definition and Types of projects,

Projects Implementation and Management: Project Planning
Matrix, Project Cycle Management - Identification and
Formulation of Details Projects Report (DPP) with reference to
Action AID and Save the Children
Chapter-9 Monitoring and Evaluation (PERT and CPM), Rural
Appraisal (PRA): Tools and Techniques, SWOC (Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges) Analysis.

Exercise:

1. Learn the process involved in the Registration of NGO.

2. Make a list of NGO’s and their role in your locality.
3. Prepare a proposal on child issues.
4. Importance of Project Planning (On any Topic).

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Suggested Readings:

1. Behera M. C, Globalizing Rural Development. New Delhi: Sage, 2006.

2. Chowdhry Paul, Administration of Social Welfare Programmes in India, Bombay: Somaiy,

1973.

3. Emmanuvel. S. Fermando, Prospect from Problems, Mumbai: St. Francis Xavier’s Church,
1999.

4. Ginsbery Leon. H, Social Work Evaluation – Principles and Methods, Singapore: Allyn and
Bacon, 2001.

5. Jack Rothman, John John E. Tropman, Strategies of Community Intervention, Illinois: P.E.
Peacock, 2001.

6. Joel S.G.R Bhose, NGO’s and Rural Development Theory and Practice, New Delhi: Concept,
2003.

7. Julie Fisher, Non-Governments – NGO’s and the Political Development of the Third World,
New Delhi: Rawat, 2003.

8. Clark John, Voluntary Organizations: Their Contribution to Development, London: Earth

Scan, 1991.

9. Jain R.B, NGO’s in Development Perspective, New Delhi: Vivek Prakasan, 1995.

10. Sakararan and Rodrigues, Handbook for the Management of Voluntary Organization,
Madras: Alfa, 1983.

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Pedagogy:
The course shall be taught through the Bridge Courses, Lecture, Tutorial, Interactive Sessions,
Self-guided Learning Materials, Open Educational Recourses (OER) as reference materials,
Practical Exercises, Assignments, Seminars, Group Discussions and Week-end Counseling
Classes.

Formative Assessment
Assessment Occasion/ type Weightage in Marks
Assessment Test-1 10
Seminar/Presentation/Group Discussion 5
Assessment Test-2 10
Assignment 5
Total 30

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