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SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce

(Autonomous) Sion (W), Mumbai – 400022

Faculty: Arts

Programme: B.A

Subject: Politics

Academic Year: 2018-19

FYBA, SYBA & TYBA

Credit based Semester and Grading System syllabi

approved by the Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Politics to

be brought into effective from June 2018

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FYBA

Name of Paper: Politics Paper-I

Title of Paper: Indian Political System

Paper Code: SIUAPOL11

Number of Credits: 3

Total No. of Lectures: 45

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OBJECTIVES:

● To understand the political philosophy of the Indian State.

● To develop awareness about the Indian constitution and the rights of citizens.

● To engage students in discussion on issues in contemporary Indian politics.

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Module 1: Introduction to the Constitution (10 lectures)

1.1 Evolution of the Indian Constitution

1.2 Basic Philosophy

1.3 Salient Features

Module 2: Citizens and the Constitution (14 lectures)

2.1 Fundamental Rights

2.2 Directive Principles of State Policy

2.3 Relation between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy

Module 3: Legislature and Judiciary (11 lectures)

3.1 Role of Parliament and its relation with Executive and Judiciary

3.2 Structure of the Supreme Court and Judicial Activism

3.3 Democratic Decentralism Decentralisation- Urban and Rural

Module 4: The Union Executive (10 lectures)

4.1 The President

4.2 Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

4.3 Local Self-Government

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Suggested Readings:

1. Austin, Granville, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford University Press,

1966.

2. Abbas, H., Kumar, Ranjay, and Alam, Mohammad Aftab, Indian Government and Politics,

Pearson, 2011.

3. Baruah, Sanjib, (Ed.) Ethno nationalism in India: A Reader (Critical Issues in Indian Politics),

Oxford University Press, 2012.

4. Basu, Durga Das, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2012.

5. Bhargava, Rajeev, Politics and ethics of the Indian constitution, Oxford University Press, 2009.

6. Chakrabarty, Bidyut, and Pande, Rajendra Kumar, Indian Government and Politics, Sage

Publications, 2008.

7. Chandra, Bipan, Communalism in modern India, Har Anand Publications, 2008.

8. Choudhry, Sujit, Madhav Khosla, and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Handbook of the Indian

Constitution. Oxford University Press, 2016.

9. Ghosh, Peu, Indian Government and Politics, PHI Publications, 2012.

10. Jayal, Nirja G., and Mehta, Bhanu Pratap, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, OUP,

2011.

11. Jha, Pravin Kumar, Indian Politics in Comparative Perspective, Pearson, 2012.

12. Laxmikant, M, Indian Polity, TMH Publications, 2015.

13. Laxmikant, M., Governance in India, TMH Publications, 2015.

14. Mohanty, Manoranjan (Ed.), Class, caste, gender. SAGE Publications India, 2004.

15. Paranjape, Shrikant, India’s Internal Security: Issues and Perspectives, Kalinga Publications,

2009.

16. Pylee, M. V., An Introduction to the Constitution of India, Vikas Publishing, 2008.

17. Singh, M. P., and Saxena, Rekha, Indian Politics, PHI Publications, 2011.

1. Austin, Granville. The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1966.

Semester II

FYBA

Name of Paper: Politics Paper-II

Title of Paper: Indian Political Process




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Module 1: Evolution of Federalism in India (10 lectures)

1.1 Centre-State Relations (with reference to Legislative, Administrative and Financial relations)

1.2 Assertion for Regional Autonomy and Demand for Smaller States

1.3 Changing Dynamics of Centre-State Relations

Module 2: Evolution of Party-systems in India (12 lectures)

2.1 National Parties

2.2 Regional / Ethnic or State-based Parties

2.3 Coalition politics post- 1989 elections

Module 3: Social Dynamics (12 lectures)

3.1 Caste

3.2 Religion

3.3 Gender

Module 4: Contemporary Challenges to Indian Political System (11 lectures)

4.1 Criminalization of Politics

4.2 Internal Threats to Security (with reference to Left-wing extremism and Insurgency in the

North-East region of India)

4.3 Global Terrorism: Impact on India and the policy response

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Suggested Readings:

1. Austin, Granville, .The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi: Oxford

University Press, 1966.

2. Abbas, H., Kumar, Ranjay, and Alam, Mohammad Aftab, Indian Government and Politics,

Pearson, 2011.

3. Baruah, Sanjib, (Ed.),EthnonationalismEthno nationalism in India: A Reader (Critical Issues in

Indian Politics), Oxford University Press, 2012.

4. Basu, Durga Das, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2012.

5. Bhargava, Rajeev, Politics and ethics of the Indian constitution, Oxford University Press, 2009.

6. Chakrabarty, Bidyut, and Pande, Rajendra Kumar, Indian Government and Politics, Sage

Publications, 2008.

7. Chandra, Bipan, .Communalism in modern India,. Har Anand Publications, 2008.

8. Choudhry, Sujit, Madhav Khosla, and Pratap Bhanu Mehta,.The Oxford Handbook of the Indian


9. Ghosh, Peu, Indian Government and Politics, PHI Publications, 2012.

10. Jayal, Nirja G., and Mehta, Bhanu Pratap, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, OUP,

2011.

11. Jha, Pravin Kumar, Indian Politics in Comparative Perspective, Pearson, 2012.

12. Laxmikant, M, Indian Polity, TMH Publications, 2015.

13. Laxmikant, M., Governance in India, TMH Publications, 2015.

14. Mohanty, Manoranjan (Ed.), Class, caste, gender. SAGE Publications India, 2004.

15. Paranjape,Shrikant, India’s Internal Security:Issues and Perspectives, Kalinga Publications,

2009.

16. Pylee, M. V., An Introduction to the Constitution of India, Vikas Publishing, 2008.

17. Singh, M. P., and Saxena, Rekha, Indian Politics, PHI Publications, 2011.

Examination Assessment Pattern for Semester I & II

● The Assessment will follow a 60:40 pattern

❖ 60 marks- Semester-End Exam

❖ 40 marks- Internal Assessment

● 40 marks of the Internal Assessment

❖ 20 marks – Online Test

❖ 20 marks-Assignment (Group Project -Minimum 5 and maximum 8 students in a group)

Paper pattern for the Semester-End Exam: There shall be four compulsory questions of

15 marks each (with Internal Option).

NOTE: Each question will be based on the corresponding module.

Semester III

SYBA

Name of Paper: Political Theory Paper-I

Title of Paper: Principles and Concepts of Political Theory




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OBJECTIVES:

● To understand the political concept and theories.

● To engage students in discussion on contemporary issues in politics.

● To enable comprehensive political thinking.

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Module 1: Introduction to Political Theory (11 lectures)

1.1 Definition and Scope of Political Theory

1.2Approaches to the Study of Political Theory: Traditional

1.3 Approaches to the Study of Political Theory: Contemporary

Module 2: State, Nation and Civil Society (12 Lectures)

2.1 State: Concept and Perspectives

2.2 Nation - State: Meaning and Changing Perceptions

2.3 Civil Society

Module 3: Power, Authority and Legitimacy (10 Lectures)

3.1 Power

3.2 Authority

3.3 Legitimacy

Module 4: Concept of Political Obligation (12 Lectures)

4.1 Political Obligation

4.2 Political Disobedience

4.3 Revolution

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Suggested Readings:

1. Asirvatham, Eddy, Political Theory, S. Chand Publications, 2010.

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

3. Bhargava, Rajeev and Ashok Acharya, (Eeds), Political Theory: An Introduction,

Pearson Longman, 2008.

4. Bhargava, Rajeev and Helmut Reifeld, (Eeds), Civil Society, Public Sphere, and

Citizenship: Dialogues and Perception, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2005.

5. Chandhoke, Neera, State and Civil Society: Explanations in Political Theory, Sage

Publications, New Delhi, 1995.

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

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

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

9. Marsh David and Gerry Stoker (Eed), Theory and Methods in Political Science,

Macmillan Press Ltd, 1995.

10. Mckinnon, Catriona (Eed), Issues in Political Theory,New York Oxford University

Press, 2008.

11. Ramswamy Shushila, Political Theory: Ideas and Concepts, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,

,Delhi,2015.

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

Online reference:

cornell.edu/cphp

journal.sagepub.com/home/ptx

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Semester III

SYBA

Name of Paper: Public Administration Paper-II

Title of Paper: Introduction to Public Administration




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OBJECTIVES:

• To introduce the students to the evolution of the discipline of Public Administration.

• To acquaint them with the theories, principles and new trends in Public Administration.

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Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration (Lectures 12)

1.1.. Meaning, Scope and Significance

1.2.. Evolution of Public Administration as a Discipline

1.3.. Public Administration and Globalization

Module 2: Theories of Administration (Lectures 10)

2.1. Scientific Management Theory- F.W. Taylor

2.2. Bureaucratic Theory- Max Weber

2.3. Human Relations Theory- Elton Mayo

Module 3: Basic Principles and Theories of Organization (Lectures 12)

3.1. Hierarchy and Delegation

3.2. Motivation Theories- McGregor, McClelland

3.3. Leadership Theories- Trait theory, Situational theory

Module 4: Contemporary Techniques and Practices in Administration (Lectures 11)

4.1. Good Governance

4.2. E-Governance

4.3. Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

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Suggested Readings:

Online References:

• onlinelibrary.wiley.com

• wwwlibrary.lieden.edu/public-administration/digital-library-public-administration.

Semester III

SYBA

Name of Paper: Applied Component- Travel and Tourism Paper-I

Title of Paper: Travel and Tourism Management-I

Paper Code: SIUATTM31



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OBJECTIVES:

• As an applied component it enables students to get perspectives about employment

opportunities.

• It invigorates interest in travel as well as travel management.

• Students get exposure to areas related to tourism industry.

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Module 1: Nature and Scope of Tourism (12 Lectures)

1.1 Historical Perspective, Definition and scope of tourism

1.2 Motivation of Tourism

1.3 Tourism development in India

Module 2: Factors of Tourism Development (11 Lectures)

2.1 Physical

2.2 Socio-cultural

2.3 Political

Module 3: Infrastructure and Support Services (11 Lectures)

3.1 Ancillary services

3.2 Role of Transport and Communication

3.3 Accommodation Facilities and other supplementary services

Module 4: Impact of Tourism (11 Lectures)

4.1 Environmental, socio cultural and economic

4.2 Need for sustainable tourism

4.3 Concept of Eco-tourism

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Suggested Readings:

1. Acharya, Ram, Tourism and Cultural Heritage of India, Rosa Publication, 1986.

2. Agarwal, Surinder, Travel Agency Management, Communication, 1983.

3. Beaver, Allan, A dictionary of travel and tourism terminology, Cambridge, 2005.

4. Biederman, Paul S.; with Jun Lai [et al.], Travel and tourism: An industry primer,

Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2008.

5. Nigel, Evans, David Campbell and George Stonehouse, Strategic management for travel and

tourism, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2003.

6. Sharpley, Richard, Travel and tourism, Sage Publications, 2006.

7. Victor, T.C. Middleton, Alan Fyall and Michael Morgan, Marketing in travel and tourism,

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009.

1. Acharya, Ram. 1986. ‘Tourism and Cultural Heritage of India’, Rosa Publication, Jaipur.

• National Geography

• Lonely Planet

• Better Photography

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Semester III

SYBA

Name of Paper: Applied Component- Introduction to Law- Paper II

Title of Paper: Fundamentals of Law- I

Paper Code: SIUAILW31



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OBJECTIVES:

• To understand the evolution of Law as a discipline of study

• To understand the development of Constitutional Law and the role of Judiciary

• To analyze the process of law making and its execution in legislative and administrative

domains through contemporary legislations

• To develop an understanding on critical laws relating to women’s’ rights, child rights,

environment, cyberspace, consumers and businesses, intellectual property rights etc.

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Module 1: Introduction (11 lectures)

1.1 Meaning, Nature and classification of law

1.2 Classification of International and National Law

1.3 Sources of law

Module 2: Constitution of India (13 lectures)

2.1 Citizenship and definition of state

2.2 Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties

2.3 Execution of Art. 32 and Art. 226 (Writ Petitions)

Module 3: Legislative Procedure (11 lectures)

3.1 Types of bills and law making process

3.2 Delegated Legislation

3.3 Administrative law

Module 4: Judiciary (10 lectures)

4.1 Judicial system

4.2 Powers and functions of Supreme Court and High Courts

4.3 Judicial Activism-, PIL and Free Legal Aid

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Suggested Readings:

1. Ashwani Peetush, Jay Drydyk, Human Rights: India and the West, Oxford University Press,

2015.

2. Avtar Singh, Law of Consumer Protection: Principles and Practice, Eastern Book Co, 2003.

3. Baruah, Sanjib, "Citizens and denizens: Ethnicity, homelands, and the crisis of displacement in

Northeast India," Journal of Refugee Studies, 16.1, 2003, pp. 44-66.

44. Baxi, Upendra, "Taking Suffering Seriously: Social Action Litigation in the Supreme Court of

India," Third World Legal Studies: Vol. 4, Article 6, 1985.

5. Bhargava, Rajeev (Ed.), Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press,

2009.

6. Carr, Cecil T, Delegated legislation, Cambridge University Press, 2016.

75. Choudhry, Sujit, Madhav Khosla, and Pratap Bhanu Mehta,. The Oxford Handbook of the Indian


6. Diwan, Paras. Family law: Law of marriage and divorce in India, Sterling, 1983.

9. Jain, Mahabir Prashad, The Evolving Indian Administrative Law, NM Tripathi Private Ltd, 1983.

9. Gupta, Apar, Commentary on Information Technology Act - Along with Rules, Regulations,

Orders, Guidelines, Reports and Policy Documents, LexisNexis, 2015.

11. Jolly, Stellina, Law, Technology and Women: Challenges and Opportunities, Reference

Press, 2010.

12. Kashyap, Subhash, Parliamentary Procedure Law Privilege Practice & Precedents, Universal

Law Publishing, 2006.

136. P. Leelakrishnan, P., Environmental Law in India, LexisNexis, 2016.

14. Mitra, Subrata, "Citizenship in India: some preliminary results of a national survey," Economic

and political weekly, 2010, pp. 46-53.

15. 13. Mulla, Sir Dinshah Fardunji and Kaikobad Sorabji Shavaksha, The Indian Contract Act. NM Tripathi Private Limited, 1967.Oommen, Tharrileth K., (ed.), Citizenship and national identity: from colonialism to globalism,

SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited, 1997.

16. 14. Neelamalar K, Media Law and Ethics, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited, 2009.

Developments in Indian and International Law. Oxford University Press, 2008.

16. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, LexisNexis, 2016.

1. J.C.Johari, Principles of modern political science, Sterling Publishers, 1989.

Assessment Pattern

● The Assessment will follow a 60:40 pattern;




❖ 20 marks- Class Test

❖ 20 marks– Project(Study tour for students of Travel and Tourism will be compulsory

as part of the Internal Assessment)




Semester IV

SYBA

Name of Paper: Political Theory Paper-I

Title of Paper: Political Values and Ideologies




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OBJECTIVES:

● To engage in a reality check of theory and practicality.

● To engage students in discussion on contemporary issues in politics.

● To enable comprehensive political thinking.

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Module1: Basic Political Values (12 Lectures)

2.1 Liberty

2.2 Equality

2.3 Justice

Module 2: Rights (10 Lectures)

1.1 Meaning and Nature of Rights

1.2 Theories of Rights

1.3 Classification of Rights

Module 3: Democracy (11 Lectures)

3.1 Principles of Liberal Democracy

3.2 Theories of Democracy

3.3 Debates on pre-conditions of successful Democracy

Module 4: Political Ideologies (12 Lectures)

4.1 Meaning4.1 Meaning and characteristics of Ideology

4.2 Age of ideology

4.3 End of Ideology

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Suggested Readings:

1. Asirvatham, Eddy, Political Theory, S. Chand Publications, 2010.

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

3. Bhargava, Rajeev and Ashok Acharya, (Eds), Political Theory: An Introduction, Pearson

Longman, 2008.

4. Bhargava, Rajeev and Helmut Reifeld, (Eds), Civil Society, Public Sphere, and

Citizenship: Dialogues and Perception, Sage Publications, 2005.

5. Chandhoke, Neera, State and Civil Society: Explanations in Political Theory, Sage

Publications, 1995.

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

7. Heywood, Andrew, Politics, Palgrave Foundations, 2002.

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

9. Marsh David and Gerry Stoker (Ed), Theory and Methods in Political Science,

Macmillan Press Ltd, 1995.

10. Mckinnon, Catriona (Ed), Issues in Political Theory, Oxford University Press, 2008.

11. Ramswamy Sushila, Political Theory: Ideas and Concepts, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,

2015.

12. Verma, S.P., Modern Political Theory, MacMillan, 2003.

1.Asirvatham, Eddy, Political Theory, S. Chand Publications, 2010

Online reference:

cornell.edu/cphp

journal.sagepub.com/home/ptx

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Semester IV

SYBA

Name of Paper: Public Administration Paper-II

Title of Paper: Indian Administration




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OBJECTIVES:

• To acquaint students with the evolution of administration in India from British period to

the present.

• To familiarize with functioning of the Indian administration at central and state level.

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Module 1: Introduction to Indian Administration (Lectures 11)

1.1 Evolution, Constitutional Context and Salient features

1.2 State Administration

1.3 District Administration

Module 2: Personnel Administration (Lectures 11)

2.1. Recruitment: All India Services and State Services

2.2. Public Service Commission: Union Public Service Commission and Maharashtra Public

Service Commission

2.3. Training: All- India Services and State Services (Maharashtra)

Module3: Financial Administration (Lectures 12)

3.1. Budgetary Process

3.2. Parliamentary Committees: Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee, Committee

on Public Undertakings

3.3. Comptroller and Auditor General

Module 4: Significant Issues in Indian Administration (Lectures 11)

4.1. Values in Public Service

4.2. Corruption in administration

4.3. Citizen-administration interface

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Suggested Readings:

1. Avasthi, Maheshwari, Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal Publications, 2006

2. Bava, Noorjahan, Public Administration in the 21st Century, Kanishka Publishers, 2010.

3. Bhagwan Vishnoo and Bhushan Vidya, Public Administration, S. Chand., 2010.

4. Bhattacharya, Mohit, New Horizons of Public Administration, Jawahar Publications, 2008.

5. Chakrabarty, Bidyut, and Bhattacharya Mohit, (Eds.), Public Administration a Reader, Oxford


6. Fadia, B. L. & Dr. Kuldeep Fadia, Public Administration: Administrative Theories and

Concepts, Sahitya Bhawan, 2015.

7. K.S. Padhay, Indian Political Thought, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2011.

8. Laxmikant M., Public Administration, Tata McGraw Hill, 2011.

9. Laxmikanth M., Governance in India, Tata McGraw Hill, 2011.

10. Sahni, Pardeep and Vayunandan, Etakula, Administrative Theory, PHI, 2010.

11. Sharma, M. P. and Sadana, B. L., Public Administration in Theory and Practice, Kitab

Mahal, 2014.

12. The Indian Journal of Public Administration, Special Issue on Controlling Corruption in

India: Various Approaches and their Efficacy, July -September 2011, Vol. LVII, No. 3.

Suggested Readings:

1. Avasthi, Maheshwari, Public Administration, Laxmi Narayan Agarwal Publications, Agra, 2006

• onlinelibrary.wiley.com

• wwwlibrary.lieden.edu/public-administration/digital-library-public-administration

Semester IV

SYBA

Name of Paper: Applied Component- Travel and Tourism Paper- I

Title of Paper: Travel and Tourism Management- II

Paper Code: SIUATTM41



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OBJECTIVES:

• As an applied component it enables students to get perspectives about employment

opportunities.

• It invigorates interest in travel as well as travel management.

• Students get exposure to areas related to tourism industry.

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Module 1: Planning and Marketing of Tourism (12 Lectures)

15.1 Scientific Planning and Management

15.2 Role of State

15.3 Role of Private Sector

Module 2: Travel Agency (11 Lectures)

26.1 Functions, scope, financial structure and future of Travel Agency

26.2 Documentation

26.3 Tour Operator: Definition and types of tour packages

Module 3: Organization of Tourism (11 Lectures)

37.1 International Organization and Conventions

37.2 Indian Tourist Organizations

37.3 MTDC

Module 4: Prospects and Challenges of Tourism in India (11 Lectures)

48.1 Prospects and Perspectives

48.2 Social Responsibility and Ethical Concerns of Tourism

48.3 Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2016

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Suggested Readings:

1. Acharya, Ram, Tourism and Cultural Heritage of India, Rosa Publication, 1986.

2. Agarwal, Surinder, Travel Agency Management, Communication, 1983.

3. Beaver, Allan, A dictionary of travel and tourism terminology, Cambridge, 2005.

4. Biederman, Paul S.; with Jun Lai [et al.], Travel and tourism: An industry primer,

Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2008.

5. Nigel, Evans, David Campbell and George Stonehouse, Strategic management for travel and

tourism, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2003.

6. Sharpley, Richard, Travel and tourism, Sage Publications, 2006.

7. Victor, T.C. Middleton, Alan Fyall and Michael Morgan, Marketing in travel and tourism,

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2009.

1. Acharya, Ram.1986. ‘Tourism and Cultural Heritage of India’, Rosa Publication, Jaipur.1986.

Magazines:

• National Geography

• Lonely Planet

• Better Photography

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Semester IV

SYBA

Name of Paper: Applied Component- Introduction to Law- Paper- II

Title of Paper: Fundamentals of Law-II

Paper Code: SIUAILW41



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OBJECTIVES:

• To understand the evolution and contemporary legislations

• To develop an understanding on critical laws relating to women’s’ rights, child rights,

environment, cyberspace, consumers and businesses, intellectual property rights etc.

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MODULE 1: Common Law (13 lectures)

1.1 Indian Contract Act, 1872

1.2 Consumer Protection Act

1.3 Intellectual Property Rights

Module 2: Family Laws (11 lectures)

2.1 Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance (Hindu, Muslim, Parsi and Special Marriage Act)

2.2 Succession and Adoption

2.3 Perspectives on Uniform Civil code

Module 3: Laws regarding Women and Children (09 lectures)

3.1 Cruelty: IPC Section 354 A to D, 376 and 498 A

3.2 Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,

2013.

3.3 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.2012

Module 4: Contemporary Legislations (12 lectures)

4.1 Cyber laws

4.2 Environmental Laws

4.3 Press Laws/ Media ethics

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Suggested Readings:

1. Ashwani Peetush, Jay Drydyk, Human Rights: India and the West, Oxford University Press,

2015.

2. Avtar Singh, Law of Consumer Protection: Principles and Practice, Eastern Book Co, 2003.

Commented [U1]: What about Christians? Would that be included in any of the sub-topics? Else excluding them would require some rationale.



J.C.Johari, Principles of modern political science, Sterling Publishers, 1989.

4. Bhargava, Rajeev (Ed.), Politics and Ethics of the Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press,

2009.

5. Choudhry, Sujit, Madhav Khosla, and Pratap Bhanu Mehta. The Oxford Handbook of the Indian


6. R.N.P .Choudhary, R.N.P., Consumer Protection Law, Deep & Deep Publications, 2005.

76. Diwan, Paras. Family law: Law of marriage and divorce in India, Sterling, 1983.

8. Duggal Pavan, Textbook on Cyber Law, Universal Law Publishing, 2014.

7. Environment and Pollution Laws, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,2015.

109. Gupta, Apar, Commentary on Information Technology Act - Along with Rules, Regulations,

Orders, Guidelines, Reports and Policy Documents, LexisNexis, 2015.

Basu, D.D, Introduction to the Indian Constitution, Lexis Nexis, 2015.101

123. Kashyap, Subhash, Parliamentary Procedure Law Privilege Practice & Precedents,

Universal Law Publishing, 2006.

14. Leelakrishnan, P., Environmental Law in India, LexisNexis, 2016.

1539. India, Sir Dinshah Fardunji Mulla, Sir Dinshah Fardunji and Kaikobad Sorabji Shavaksha,

The Indian Contract Act. NM Tripathi Private Limited, 1967.

1640. Neelamalar K, Media Law and Ethics, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited,

2009.Diwan, Paras. Family law: Law of marriage and divorce in India, Sterling, 1983.

1751. R.N.P .Choudhary, Consumer Protection Law, Deep & Deep Publications, 2005.

16. 14. Law,Technology and Women:Challenges and Opportunities Stellina Jolly Reference Press,

2010.

1. J.C.Johari, Principles of modern political science Sterling Publishers, 1989.






❖ 20 marks– Project(Study tour for students of Travel and Tourism will be compulsory

as part of the Internal Assessment)




Semester V

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –International Relations-Paper-I

Title of Paper: World Politics




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OBJECTIVES:

• A general introduction to the discipline of International Relations and to major themes in

world politics.

• To understand the basic concepts and approaches in International Relations.

• To understand India’s role in World Politics.

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Module 1: Concepts and Approaches (16 Lectures)

1.1 International Relations – Definition, Scope and Significance

1.2 Approaches: Realism and Neo-Realism and Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism

1.3 Concepts: Power, National Interest and Balance of Power

Module 2: World Order (14 Lectures)

2.1 Cold War: Different Phases

2.2 Collapse of USSR and the End of Cold War

2.3 Post-Cold War and the Emerging World Order

Module 3: Conflict, Peace and Security (16 Lectures)

3.1 Causes and Types Conflict

3.2 Approaches to Peace: Arms Control, Disarmament and Collective Security

3.3 Changing Idea of Security: National Security and Human Security

Module 4: International Law (14 Lectures)

4.1 Definition and Evolution of International Law

4.2 Sources of International Law

4.3 Limitations of International Law

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Suggested Readings:

1.Bull, Hedley, :The Anarchical society: A study of order in world politics, Columbia University

press, New York, 1977.

2. Camilleri, Joseph A. and Falk, Jim, :The end of sovereignty the politics of a shrinking and

fragmenting world, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd., 1992.

3.Chomsky, N., :Pirates and Emperors International terrorism in the real world, revised edition,

Black Rose Books, Montreal, 1995.

4.Claude, I., :Power and International Relations: Power and Justice, Prentice Hall, Englewood

Cliffs, New Jersey, 1986.

5. Geiger, Theadore, The Future of the International System, Unwin Hyman, Boston, 1988.

6. Gilpin, Theodore, :The Political Economy of International Relations, Princeton University Press,

Princeton, 1987.

7. Griffiths, Martin, :Realism, Idealism and International Politics, Routledge, London, 1993.

8. Hughes, Barry, :Continuity and Change in World Politics, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs,

New Jersey, 1991.

9. Luard, Evan, :Types of International Society, The Free Press, New York, 1976.

10. Pettman, Ralph, : International Politics, Longman, 1991.

11. Spero, Joan Edelm, :The Politics of International Economic Relations, Routledge, London, 4th

Edition, 1990.

12. Waltz, Kenneth Neal, :Theory of International Politics, Addition Wosley, Rending, Massachusetts, 1979.

13. Yarborough, B. V., :Co-operation and Governance in World Trade, Princeton University Press, Princeton,

1992.

Semester V

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –Political Thought-Paper-II

Title of Paper: Western Political Thought




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OBJECTIVES:

• It invigorates interest in understanding history of Western Political thought.

• The paper studies the classical tradition in political theory from Plato to contemporary

thinker Kymlicka with a view to understand how the great Masters explained and analyzed

ideas.

• It is an opportunity for students to understand the ideas and principles that affect the world.

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Module 1: Modern State (14 Lectures)

1.1 Niccolo Machiavelli [1469-1527]

1.2 John Locke [1632-1704]

Module 2: Liberty and Justice (16 Lectures)

2.1 John Stuart Mill [1806-1878]

2.2 John Rawls [1921-2002]

Module 3: Revolution and Hegemony (15 Lectures)

3.1 Karl Marx [1818-1883]

3.2 Antonio Gramsci [1891-1937]

Module 4: Feminism and Multiculturalism (15 Lectures)

4.1 Simone de Beauvoir [1908-1986]

4.2 Will Kymlicka [1962-till date]

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Suggested Readings:

1. Anne, Showstack Sassoon, :Gramsci and Contemporary Politics: Beyond Pessimism of the

Intellect, Routledge, London, 2000.

2. Beauvoir, Simone de,: The Second Sex, Picador, London, 1988.

3. Gokhale, Karuna, :The Second Sex, by Simone de Beauvoir translated into Marathi,

Padmagandha Prakashan, Pune.2010.

4. Jones, Steves, :Antonio Gramsci, Routledge, Oxon, 2006, First Indian Reprint 2007.

54. Kymlicka, Will: “Immigration, Multiculturalism, and the Welfare State”, Ethics & International

Affairs, Volume 20, Issue No. 3, Fall, pages 281–304, September, 2006.

65. _______________,:Multicultural Citizenship: A Liberal Theory of Minority Rights, Oxford


76. Mukherjee, S. and Ramswamy, S., :History of Socialist Thought, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2000.

87. __________________: A History of Political Thought: Plato to Marx, Prentice Hall of India

Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.

98. Renate, Holub: Antonio Gramsci,:Beyond Marxism and Postmodernism, Routledge, London, 1992.

109. Sheldon, Garrett Ward, : The History of Political Theory: Ancient Greece to Modern America,

Peter Lang Publishing, New York, 1988. Reprint in 2003. (Machiavelli, Locke, Mill, Marx, Rawls)

Semester V

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics-Political Process in Maharashtra- Paper- III

Title of Paper: Politics of Modern Maharashtra- I


Number of Credits: 3.5


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Objectives:

1. To understand the history of the making of Maharashtra.

2. To analyze the dynamics of caste and class politics of Maharashtra.

3. To discuss the political parties with reference to the changing party systems in the state.

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Module 1: Historical Background (12 Lectures)

1.1 Evolution of the idea of Maharashtra

1.2 Social Reform Movement and the Rise of Nationalist Movement

1.3Samyukta Maharashtra Movement

Module 23: Institutions of Governance and Administration (12 Lectures)

23.1 State Legislature & Executive: Composition, Powers & Functions

23.2 Judiciary in Maharashtra

23.3 Local Governance in Maharashtra

Module 32: Sub-Regionalism and Regional Disparities (10 Lectures)

32.1 Regional Disparities and Demand for separate state of Vidarbha

23.2 Dandekar and Kelkar Committee Reports

32.3 Politics of Statutory Development Board

Module 3: Institutions of Governance and Administration (12 Lectures)

3.1 State Legislature & Executive: Composition, Powers & Functions

4.1 Dominant Caste Politics

4.2 Dalit Politics

4.3 OBC Politics

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Suggested Readings:

1. Chormare, Vijay, Maharashtrache Rajkaran: Nave Sandarbha, Navata Prakashan, 2012.

2. Jadhav, Tukaram, Vivek Ghotale, Vijay Kunjir, Abhay Kanta, Mahesh Shirapurkar,

Maharashtrache Rajkaran: Navya Valanavar..?, Unique Publications: Pune, 2014.

3. Khandve, Eknath, Government and Politics of Maharashtra (Marathi), Pearson

Publication, Delhi, 2013.

4. Lele, Jayant, Elite Pluralism and Class Rule: Political Development in Maharashtra, University

of Toronto Press, 1982.

5. Nimbale, Arunkumar,: Dalit Panther, Sugawa Prakashan, Pune, 1989.

6.Palshikar, Suhas, Nitin Birmal, Maharashtrache Rajkaran: Rajkiya Prakriyeche Sthanik

Sandharbha, Pratima Prakashan, 2009.

7. Phadke, Y. D.,: Politics and Language, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1975.

8. Phadke, Y. D., Visavya Shatakatil Maharashtra: Khanda 1 to 6, Srividya Prakashan, Pune,

1990.

9. Singh, Hulas, .Rise of Reason: Intellectual History of 19th-century Maharashtra,. Routledge,

2015.

10. Sirsikar, V.M., Politics of Modern Maharashtra, Orient Longman, 1994.

11. Sunthankar, BR, Nineteenth Century History of Maharashtra. Volume I

Saraswat Prakashan, 1988.

12. Teltumbde, Anand, Ambedkar in and for the post – Ambedkar Dalit Movement, Sugawa

Prakashan, Pune, 1997.

13. Thakkar, Usha and Kulkarni, Mangesh, :Politics in Maharashtra, Himalaya Publishing

Housee, Bombay, 1995.

14. Tikekar, S. R., :Maharashtra: The Land, Its People and their Culture, Ministry ofInformation

and Broadcasting, New Delhi, 1966.

156.Vora, Rajendra and Palshikar, Suhas, Maharashtratil Sattantar, Granthali, Mumbai, 1996.

Important Links:

• Kelkar Committee Report (https://mahasdb.maharashtra.gov.in/kelkarCommittee.do)

• Dandekar Committee Report (http://msdb.gov.in/htmldocs/removal_reg_imbal.htm)

Magazines and Journals

1. Lokarajya

2. Parivartanacha Vatsaru

3. Sadhana

4. Yojana

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https://mahasdb.maharashtra.gov.in/kelkarCommittee.do

http://msdb.gov.in/htmldocs/removal_reg_imbal.htm

Semester V

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –Political Sociology Paper-IV

Title of Paper: Concepts in Political Sociology




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Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the dynamics and concepts of Political Sociology.

2. To acquaint students to the various social activities and protest movements that have influence

Indian society in the recent years

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Module 1: Understanding Political Sociology (Lectures 15)

1.1 Meaning, nature and scope of Political Sociology

1.2 Evolution

1.3 Systems TheoryApproach: David Easton,Power, Legitimacy and Hegemony

Module 2: Approaches to Political SociologyBasic Concepts

(Lectures 15) (Lectures 15)

2.1 Weberian Approach

2.2 Marxian Approach

2.3 Behavioral Approach

Module 3: Stratification (Lectures 15)

3.1 Elite and; Class

3.2 Caste

3.3 Gender

Module 4: Social and Political Dynamics (Lectures 15)

4.1 Political Culture: Types and influencing factors

4.2 Political Socialization- Agents

4.3 Political Participation- Means and Levels

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Suggested Readings:

1 Alavi, H. and Shanin. T., :Sociology of Developing Societies, Macmillan, London, 1982.

2 Almond, G. et.al, : Comparative Politics Today: A World View, 7th edn., Harper/Collins, New York, 2000.

3 Ashraf, Ali and Sharma, L. N., :Political Sociology: A new grammar of Politics, Universities

Press, Madras, 2004.

4 Biswas, Dipti Kumar, :Political Sociology- An Introduction, Firma KLM Kolkata, 1978.

5 Chackravarti, Satyabrata, Political Sociology, Macmillan, New Delhi, 2011.

6 Gupta, Dipankar, :Political Sociology in India: Contemporary Trends, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 1996.

7 Jangam, R. T., : Textbook of Political Sociology, Oxford and IBH Publication Co., New Delhi, 1988.

Commented [U2]: 1.3 would be very heavy. I don’t remember what we finally decided on this. In 1.1 and 1.2 could be clubbed together while 1.2 could be Systems Approach: David Easton and 1.3 could be Power Legitimacy Hegemony, if it suits



8 Johari, J. C., Comparative Political Theory: New Dimensions, Basic Concepts and Major Trends,

Sterling, New Delhi, 1987.

910 Krishna, D., :Political Development: A Critical Perspective, Oxford University Press, 1979.

102 Miller, A. L. M., : The Third World in Global Environmental Politics, Lynne Reinner, Boulder

Colorado, 1995.

113 Nash, Kate, :Readings in Contemporary Political Sociology, ; Blackwell Publishers,

Massachusetts, 2000.

14 Nash, Kate and Scott Alan, Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology, Blackwell Publishing

House, 2001.New Delhi.

15 Oommen, T. K.,: Nation, Civil Society and Social Movements: Essays in Political Sociology,

Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2004.

16 Prakash, Louis, : Political Sociology of Dalit Assertion, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi,

2003.

17 Rotberg, R. I., (Ed): “Politics and Political Change”, A Journal of Inter -Disciplinary History,

MIT Press, Massachusetts, 2001.

18 Thomas, Janosiki, :Handbook of Political Sociology: State, Civil societies and Globalization,

Cambridge University Press.

Semester V

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –Understanding Politics through Films Paper-V

Title of Paper: Films and Politics




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Objective:

1. To teach the concepts in Politics through unconventional or innovative

2. To use the effective pedagogy of films to illustrate, appreciate and analyse the concepts

in Politics.

3. To understand different trends and challenges in Indian Politics through the medium of

films.

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Module 1: Understanding films as an expression of popular culture (14 Lectures)

1.1 Films as an expression of popular culture in India.

1.2 Films as a tool to study basic principles in political science ((with special reference to the

concept of power and authority)

1.3 Films as a tool to study international politics (with special reference to the concept of war,

futility of war and peace)

Suggested Films—God Father (E), Sarkar (H), Simhasan (M),Rajneeti (H), Haqeekat (H),

Bridge on the River Kwai (E), No man’s Land (E), Border (H), The Day After (E), All Quiet on

the Western Front (E), Gandhi (E).

Module 2: Indian Films and Documentaries (12 Lectures)

2.1 Significant landmarks in Hindi films

2.2 Changing trends in documentaries in India.

2.3 Evolution of Regional Cinema with special reference to Marathi cinema

Module 3: Freedom Struggle and Partition (12 Lectures)

3.1 India’s Freedom Struggle

3.2 Impact of Partition on Women

3.3 Partition and Displacement

Suggested Films: Gandhi (E), Bharat Ek Khoj (H), Garam Hawa (H), Tamas (H), Pinjar (H),

Khamosh Pani (H), Earth 1947 (H), Mammo (H), Sardar (H).

Module 4: India after Independence (14 Lectures)

4.1 Nehruvian Socialism and its Critique

4.2 Socio-Economic shifts in India after Independence

4.3 Effects of Liberalization &Globalization with reference to agriculture

Suggested Films: Shree 420 (H), Awaara (H), Mr. & Mrs. 55(H), Pyaasa (H), Sujata(H), Naya

Daur(H), Namak Haram (H), Peepli Live (H), Swades (H), Bitter Seeds (Doc), Seeds of Death

(Doc)

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Suggested Readings:

1. Adluri, Subramanyam Raju, (Ed.),:Terrorism In South Asia Views from India, India

Research Press, New Delhi, 2004.

2. Arora, Sushil, : Cyclopedia of Indian Cinema, Vol. 2, Anmol Publications, Delhi, 2004

3. Bhalla, Alok, :Partition Dialogues: Memories of a Lost Home, OUP, New Delhi, 2006.

4. Bose, Mihir, :Bollywood, A History, Roli books, New Delhi, 2007.

5. Butalia, Urvashi,:The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India, Viking, Delhi,

1998.

6. Chandra, Bipin, :Communalism in Modern India, Vikas, New Delhi, 1987.

7. Dasgupta, Chidananda, :Writings Seeing is Believing: Selected on Cinema, Penguin Books

India (Viking), Delhi, 2008.

8. Deshpande, Anirudha, : Class, Power, and Consciousness in Indian Cinema and Television,

Primus Books, New Delhi, 2009.

9. Ghehlot, N. S., :Politics of Communalism and Secularism (1932-47), Deep and Deep


10. Hasan, Mushirul (Ed), : India’s Partition: Process, Strategy and Mobilization, OUP, New Delhi, 1993.

11. Hasan, Mushirul, (Ed),:India Partitioned: The Other Face of Freedom (Vol. I & II), Roli

Books, New Delhi, 1997.

12. Chari, P. R., : Countering the Naxalites: Deploying the Armed Forces, IPCS Report, No

89, April, 2010.

13. Gokulsing, K. and Dissanayake, Wimal (Eds.), :Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas,

Routledge, 2013.

14. Lal, Vinay and Nandy, Ashish, (Ed.), :Fingerprinting Popular Culture: The Mythic and the

Iconic in Indian Cinema, OUP, Oxford, 2006.

15. Lehman, Peter and Luhr, William, :Thinking About Movies: Watching, Questioning,

Enjoying, US Blackwell Publishing, 2003.

16. Menon, Ritu and Bhasin, Kamala, :Borders and Boundaries: Women in India’s

Kali for Women, 1998.

18.17. Oommen, T. K., :Development Discourses Issues and Concerns, Regency


19.18. Paranjape, Shrikant (Ed.), :India’s Internal Security: Issues and Perspectives, Kalinga

Publications, Delhi, 2009.

Semester V

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –American Political System Paper-VI

Title of Paper: American Constitution and Institutions




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Objectives:

1. To understand the making and important features of the US Constitution.

2. To analyze the working of different branches of government.

3. To examine the American Political Process.

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Module 1: The American Constitution (12 Lectures)

1.1 Making & Philosophy of the Constitution

1.2Featuresof the Constitution

1.3 Constitutional Amendments

Module 2: Federalism (11 Lectures)

2.1 Evolution and Changing Trends

2.2 Rights and Powers of State Government

2.3 Rights and Powers of Local Government

Module 3: The President and the Vice-President (12 Lectures)

3.1 Office of the President

3.2 Powers of the President

3.3 Vice-President

Module 4: The Congress (10 Lectures)

4.1 Structure

4.2 Functions

4.3 President vs. Congress

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Suggested Readings:

1. DiClerico, Robert and Hammock, Allan, (Eed.), Points of View: Readings in American

Government and Politics, McGraw-Hill, Boston, 2009.

2. Elowitz, Larry and Wilson, Mathew J (Eed.), :Introduction to American Government, Collins, New York,

2006.

3. Kernell, Samuel and Smith, Steven S., (Eed.), :Principles and Practice of American Politics:

Classic and Contemporary Readings, CQ. Press, Washington D.C, 2007.

4. Landy, Marc and Milkis, Sidney M., :American Government: Balancing Democracy and

Rights, Cambridge University Press, New York, 2008.

5. O’ Connor, Karen and Sabato, Larry J.,:American Government: Continuity and Change,

Pearson Longman, New York, 2008.

6. Outline of US Government, Office of International Information Programs, US Department of

State, 2000.

7. Saye, Albert B and Allums, John F., :Principles of American Government, PrenticeHall, New York, 1990.

8. Wilson, James Q., :American Government: Institutions and Policies, Wadsworth, Boston, 2009.

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Examination Assessment Pattern






❖ 20 marks– Project based on field visit/ film reviews and analyses/PowerPoint

Presentations/Research papers/ Book Reviews/Article Reviews/ Content Analysis of

Newspapers/ Interactions with stakeholders in policy-making/ Short-surveys and analyses

etc.

❖ Students must submit both, a hard and soft copy of the Project/ assignment before

appearing for the Semester-End Examination




Semester VI

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –International Relations-Paper-I

Title of Paper: India in World Politics




----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OBJECTIVES:

• A general introduction to the discipline of International Relations and to major themes in

world politics.

• To understand the basic concepts and approaches in International Relations.

• To understand India’s role in World Politics.

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Module 1: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy (14 Lectures)

1.1 Definition and Objectives

1.2 Diplomacy: Role, Types and Changing Nature

1.3 Determinants of Foreign Policy with reference to India

Module 2: India and the Major Powers (16 Lectures)

2.1 U.S.A.

2.2 Russia

2.3 China

Module 3: India and her Neighbours (16 Lectures)

3.1 India and SAARC

3.2 Pakistan

3.3 Bangladesh

Module 4: India and International Organizations (14 Lectures)

4.1 India’s Role in the United Nations

4.2 India and ASEAN

4.3 India and BRICS

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Suggested Readings:

1. 1.Aneek Chatterjee, Aneek, Neighbours, Major Powers and Indian Foreign Policy, Orient

Blackswan, 2017.

2. 2.Chris Ogden, Indian Foreign Policy, UK: Polity Press, 2014.Ganguly, Sumit, Indian Foreign Policy (Oxford India short Introductions Series), OUP,

2015.

3. Ganguly, Sumit, (Ed.), India’s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospects, OUP, 2011.

4. Kothari, Raj Kumar (Ed.), India’s Foreign Policy in the New Millennium, Delhi: Academic

Excellence, 2010.

5. Malone, David,. Does the elephant dance?:? contemporaryContemporary Indian foreign policy,. Oxford


6. Ogden, Chris, Indian Foreign Policy, Polity Press, 2014.

3. Raj Kumar Kothari (ed.), India’s Foreign Policy in the New Millennium, Delhi: Academic Excellence, 2010.

2016.

8. Sharma, Reetika, Vivek Mishra & Ramvir Goria, India and the Dynamics of World

Politics, Pearson, 2010.

5.Sumit Ganguly, Indian Foreign Policy (Oxford India short Introductions Series), New Delhi: OUP, 2015.

Semester VI

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –Political Thought-Paper-II

Title of Paper: State and Nation in Indian Political Thought




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Objectives:

• The paper traces modern Indian political thought.

• The paper enables students to understand the India’sthe India’s independence movement

and the contributions made by the political thinkers.

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Module 1: (15 Lectures)

1.1 Mahadev Govind Ranade [1842-1901]

1.2 Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak [1856 – 1920]


2.1 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi [1869-1948]

2.2 Vinayak Damodar Savarkar [1883-1966]


3.1 Rabindranath Tagore [1861-1941]

3.2 Muhammad Iqbal [1877-1938]

Module 4: Muslim Thinkers

(15 Lectures)

4.1 Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar [1891-1956]

4.2 Hamid Umar Dalvai [1932-1977]

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Suggested Reading:

1. Ahuja, M. L.,:Indian Political Thought, Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2012.

2. Bakane, Chhaya,:Prakash Kirane, (Marathi), Shrividya Prakashan, Pune, 2007.

3. Bhole, B. L.,: ‘Ahdunik Bhartatil Rajkiya Vichar’, (Marathi), Continental Prakashan, Pune, 1998.

4. Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Pandey, Rajendra Kumar,:Modern Indian Political Thought: Text and

Context, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 2009.

5. Chaturvedi, Archana,:Indian Political Thought, Common Wealth Publishers, New Delhi, 2006.

6. Desphande, S. V., Bhartiya Rajkiya Vicharvant, Mangesh Prakashan, 1998.Nanda, B. R.: Three

Statesmen Gokhale, Gandhi, and Nehru, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004.

7. Nanda, B. R.,:Three Statesmen Gokhale, Gandhi, and Nehru, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004.Pantham, Thomas and Deutsch Kenneth L.: Political Thought in Modern India, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 1986.

8. Pantham, Thomas and Deutsch, Kenneth L., :Political Thought in Modern India, Sage

Publication, New Delhi, 1986.Ray, B. N. and Mishra, B. K.: Indian Political Thought: Readings

and Reflections, Kaveri Books, New Delhi, 2012.

10. Rathore, Aakash Singh and Mohapat, Silika, Indian Political Thought: A Reader, Routledge,

2010.

Desphande, S. V.:‘Bhartiya Rajkiya Vicharvant’, Mangesh Prakashan, Nagpur, 1998.

11. Ray, B. N. and Mishra, B. K., Indian Political Thought: Readings and Reflections, Kaveri

Books, 2012.Singh M. P. and Roy Himanshu, Indian Political Themes and Thinkers, Pearsons, 2011.

12. Sharma, Urmila, Indian Political Thought, Atlantic Publisher and Distributors, 1996.Singh M.

P. and Roy Himanshu, Indian Political Themes and Thinkers, Pearsons, 2011.Sharma Urmila,

Indian Political Thought, Atlantic Publisher and Dstributors, New Delhi 1996.

13.Singh M. P. and Roy, Himanshu, Indian Political Themes and Thinkers, Pearsons, 2011. Rathore Aakash Singh andMohapatSilika, Indian Political Thought: A Reader, Routledge, 2010.

Semester VI

TYBA

Name oOf Paper: Politics-Political Process iIn Maharashtra- Paper- III3

Title of Paper: Politics of Modern Maharashtra- II















https://www.routledge.com/products/search?author=Aakash%20Singh%20Rathore

https://www.routledge.com/products/search?author=Silika%20Mohapatra

https://www.routledge.com/products/search?author=Aakash%20Singh%20Rathore

https://www.routledge.com/products/search?author=Silika%20Mohapatra




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Objectives:

1. To understand the history of the making of Maharashtra.

2. To analyze the dynamics of caste and class politics of Maharashtra.

3. To discuss the political parties with reference to the changing party systems in the state.

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Module 1: Political Economy of Maharashtra (12Lectures)

1.1 The Co-operative Movement

1.2 Business and Politics

1.3 Land Issues: Urban and Rural

Module 2: Evolution of Party Systems in Maharashtra (12 Lectures)

2.1 Dominant Party System

2.2 Crises of the Dominant Party System

2.3 Rise of Coalition Politics

Module 3: Contemporary Iissues (10 Lectures)

3.1 Agrarian Issues

3.2 Tribal Issues

3.3 Identity based Iissues

Module 4: Civil Society and Alternative Models of Development (11 Lectures)

4.1 Movements for Right to Information

4.2 Movements for Environmental Protection and Justice

4.3 Alternative Models of Development

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Suggested Readings:

1. Brass, Tom, New farmers' movements in India, Routledge, 2014.

2. Baviskar, B. S., "Co-Operatives and Caste in Maharashtra: A Case Study," Sociological

bulletin 18.2, 1969, pp.148-166.

31. Chormare, Vijay, Maharashtrache Rajkaran: Nave Sandarbha, Navata Prakashan, 2012.

4. Chithelen, Ignatius, "Origins of co-operative sugar industry in Maharashtra." Economic and

Political Weekly, 1985, pp. 604-612.

5. Deshpande, R. S., “Land reforms and agrarian structure in Maharashtra," Gokhale Institute of

Politics and Economics, 1998.

6. Dhanagare, D. N., "Shetkari Sanghatana: the farmers' movement in Maharashtra-background

and ideology." Social Action (New Delhi), 40.4, 1990, pp. 347-369.

7. Dhanagare, D. N., "The New Farmers’ Movements in Maharashtra and its Response to New

Economic Reforms." South Asia under Economic Reforms, Osaka, Japan: The Japan Centre for

Area Studies, 1999.

9. Jenkins, Rob, Loraine Kennedy, and Partha Mukhopadhyay, Power, Policy, and Protest: The

Politics of India's Special Economic Zones, Oxford University Press, 2014.

103. Khandve, Eknath, Government and Politics of Maharashtra (Marathi), Pearson Publication,

2013.

114. Lele, Jayant, Elite Pluralism and Class Rule: Political Development in Maharashtra,

University of Toronto Press, 1982.

12. Mies, Maria, "The Shahada movement: A peasant movement in Maharashtra (India)—Its

development and its perspectives," The Journal of Peasant Studies 3.4, 1976, pp. 472-482.

13. Mohanty, Bibhuti B., "Regional disparity in agricultural development of

Maharashtra," Economic and political weekly, 2009, pp. 63-69.

145. Nimbale, Arunkumar, : Dalit Panther, Sugawa Prakashan, 1989.

156. Palshikar, Suhas, Nitin Birmal, Maharashtrache Rajkaran: Rajkiya Prakriyeche Sthanik

Sandharbha, Pratima Prakashan, 2009.

7. Phadke, Y. D., Politics and Language, Himalaya Publishing House, 1975.

170. Sirsikar, V.M., Politics of Modern Maharashtra, Orient Longman, 1994.

182. Teltumbde, Anand, Ambedkar in and for the post – Ambedkar Dalit Movement, Sugawa

Prakashan, 1997.

193. Thakkar, Usha and Kulkarni, Mangesh, Politics in Maharashtra, Himalaya Publishing House,

1995.

2015. Vora, Rajendra and Palshikar, Suhas, Maharashtratil Sattantar, Granthali, 1996.

Magazines and Journals

1. Lokarajya

2. Parivartanacha Vatsaru

3. Sadhana

4. Yojana

Suggested Readings:

Semester VI

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –Political Sociology Paper -IV

Title of Paper: Political Dynamism and Society




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Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the dynamics and concepts of Political Sociology.

2. To acquaint students to the various social activities and protest movements that have influence

Indian society in the recent years

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Module 1: Theories of Change (Lectures 15)

1.1 Modernization and Development

1.2 Revolution

Module 2: Structure of Interest Aggregation (Lectures 15)

2.1 Political Parties

2.2 Pressure Groups

Module 3: Public Opinion (Lectures 15)

3.1 Opinion Makers: a) Non-Political leaders b) Media

3.2 Impact on Political Behavior

Module 4: Social movements and change (Lectures 15)

4.1 Social Movements: Old and New

4.2 Consumer, Anti-graft and Green movements

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Suggested Readings:

1. Alavi, H. and Shanin. T., Sociology of Developing Societies, Macmillan, London, 1982.

2. Almond, G. et.al, Comparative Politics Today: A World View, 7th edn., Harper/Collins, New

York, 2000.

3. Ashraf, Ali and Sharma, L. N., Political Sociology: A new grammar of Politics, Universities

Press, Madras, 2004.

4. Biswas, Dipti Kumar, Political Sociology- An Introduction, Firma KLM, Kolkata, 1978.

5. Chackravarti, Satyabrata, Political Sociology, Macmillan, New Delhi, 2011.

6. Gupta, Dipankar, Political Sociology in India: Contemporary Trends, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 1996.

7 Jangam, R. T.,.: Textbook of Political Sociology, Oxford and IBH Publication Co., New Delhi,

1988.

87. Johari, J. C., Comparative Political Theory: New Dimensions, Basic Concepts and Major

Trends, Sterling, New Delhi, 1987.

8. Kachole, D. D.,Rajakaranache Samajshastra (Marathi); Kailash Publications, Aurangabad.

10. Kulkarni, B. Y. Rajakiya Samajshastra (Marathi); Vidya Prakashan, Nagpur.

112. Nash, Kate, Readings in Contemporary Political Sociology, Blackwell Publishers,

Massachusetts, 2000.

123.Nash, Kate and Scott Alan, Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology, Blackwell

Publishing House, UK, 20122.

134. Oommen, T. K., Nation, Civil Society and Social Movements: Essays in Political Sociology,

Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2004.

145. Prakash, Louis, Political Sociology of Dalit Assertion, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi,

2003.

156. Rotberg, R. I. (Ed), Politics and Political Change, A Journal of Inter -Disciplinary History,

MIT Press, Massachusetts, 2001.

167. Shah Ghanshyam, Social Movements in India, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 2004.

178. Thomas, Janosiki, A Handbook of Political Sociology: State, Civil societies and

Globalization, Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Semester VI

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –Understanding Politics through Films- Paper-V

Title of Paper: Learning Indian Politics through Films




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Objective:

1. To teach the concepts in Politics through unconventional or innovative

methodologies.

2. To use the effective pedagogy of films to illustrate, appreciate and analyseanalyze the

concepts in Politics.

3. To understand different trends and challenges in Indian Politics through the medium of

films.

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Module 1: Social Dynamics in India (15 Lectures)

1.1 Caste

1.2 Class

1.3 Religion

Suggested Films: India Untouched (Doc), Mr. & Mrs. Iyer (E/H), Kai Po Che (H), Mukta (M),

Mother India (H), Ambedkar (H), Ram ke Naam (Doc), Damul (H), Arakshan (H), Firaaq (H),

Ankur (H), Khuda Ke liye (E)

Module 2: Threats to India’s Security-I (15 Lectures)

2.1 Indo-China War 1962

2.2 Indo-Pak War 1965, 1971& Kargil War

Suggested Films: Haqeeqat (H), Hindustan ki Kasam (H), Akraman (H), Border (H), Lakshya

(H), LoC Kargil (H), The Ghazi Attack (H)

Module 3: Threats to India’s Security-II (15 Lectures)

3.1 Terrorism

3.2 Naxalism

3.3 Cyber Crimes

Suggested Films: Sarfarosh (H), Machis (H), Roja (H), Tango Charlie (H), Chakravyuha (H),

Mission Kashmir (H), Black Friday (H), A Wednesday (H), The Attacks of 26/11 (H)

Module 4: Public Activism (15 lectures)

4.1 Anti-Corruption

4.2 Gender Justice

4.3 Environmental Issues (Water)

Suggested Films--- Rang De Basanti (H), No One Killed Jessica (H), Pink (H), Mirch Masala

(H), Mrutyudand (H), A Narmada Diary (Doc), Saving the Saviour (Doc), Katiyabaz (Doc).

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Suggested Readings:

1. Adluri, Subramanyam Raju, (Ed.),Terrorism In South Asia Views from India, India

Research Press, 2004.

2. Arora, Sushil, Cyclopedia of Indian Cinema, Vol. 2, Anmol Publications, 2004

3. Bhalla, Alok,Partition Dialogues: Memories of a Lost Home, OUP, 2006.

4. Bose, Mihir, Bollywood, A History, Roli books, 2007.

5. Butalia, Urvashi,The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India,

Viking, 1998.

6. Chandra, Bipin, Communalism in Modern India, Vikas, 1987.

7. Dasgupta, Chidananda, Writings Seeing is Believing: Selected on Cinema, Penguin

Books India (Viking), 2008.

8. Deshpande, Anirudha, Class, Power, and Consciousness in Indian Cinema and

Television, Primus Books, 2009.

9. Ghehlot, N. S.,Politics of Communalism and Secularism (1932-47), Deep and Deep

Publications, 1995.

10. Hasan, Mushirul (Ed), India’s Partition: Process, Strategy and Mobilization, OUP,

1993.

11. Hasan, Mushirul, (Ed), India Partitioned: The Other Face of Freedom (Vol. I & II),

Roli Books, 1997.

12. Chari, P. R., Countering the Naxalites: Deploying the Armed Forces, IPCS Report,

No 89, April, 2010.

13. Gokulsing, K. and Dissanayake, Wimal (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Indian

Cinemas, Routledge, 2013.

14. Lal, Vinay and Nandy, Ashish, (Ed.), Fingerprinting Popular Culture: The Mythic

and the Iconic in Indian Cinema, OUP, Oxford, 2006.

15. Lehman, Peter and Luhr, William, Thinking About Movies: Watching, Questioning,

Enjoying, US Blackwell Publishing, 2003.

16. Menon, Ritu and Bhasin, Kamala,Borders and Boundaries: Women in India’s

Partition, Kali for Women, 1998.

17. Oommen, T. K., Development Discourses Issues and Concerns, Regency

Publications, 2004.

18. Paranjape, Shrikant (Ed.), India’s Internal Security: Issues and Perspectives,

Kalinga Publications, 2009.

1.Adluri, Subramanyam Raju (Ed ):Terrorism In South Asia Views from India, India Research Press, New Delhi, 2004.

Semester VI

TYBA

Name of Paper: Politics –American Political System Paper-VI

Title of Paper: Political Process in the United States




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Objectives:

1. To understand the making and important features of the US Constitution.

2. To analyze the working of different branches of government.

3. To examine the American Political Process.

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Module I: The Supreme Court (12 Lectures)

1.1 Structure

1.2 Landmark Cases (Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons v. Ogden)

1.3 Landmark Cases (Brown v. Board of Education, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan)

Module 2: Political Parties and Interest Groups (12 Lectures)

2.1 Evolution and the role of Political Parties

2.2 Types of Interest Groups

2.3 Strategies of Interest Groups

Module 3: Elections and the Media (10 Lectures)

3.1 Presidential Election Process

3.2 Influence of the Media on Elections

3.3 Influence of Social Media on Elections

Module 4: Civil Rights Movement (11 Lectures)

4.1 African-American

4.2 Women

4.3 Immigrants

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Suggested Readings:

1. DiClerico, Robert and Hammock, Allan, (Ed.), Points of View: Readings in American

Government and Politics, McGraw-Hill, 2009.

2. Elowitz, Larry and Wilson, Mathew J (Ed.), Introduction to American Government, Collins,

2006.

3. Kernell, Samuel and Smith, Steven S., (Ed.), Principles and Practice of American Politics:

Classic and Contemporary Readings, CQ. Press, 2007.

4. Landy, Marc and Milkis, Sidney M., American Government: Balancing Democracy and

Rights, Cambridge University Press, 2008.

5. O’ Connor, Karen and Sabato, Larry J., American Government: Continuity and Change,

Pearson Longman, 2008.

6. Outline of US Government, Office of International Information Programs, US Department of

State, 2000.

7. Saye, Albert B and Allums, John F., Principles of American Government, Prentice Hall, 1990.

8. Wilson, James Q., American Government: Institutions and Policies, Wadsworth, 2009.

1. DiClerico, Robert and Hammock, Allan (ed.), Points of View: Readings in American Government and Politics, McGraw-Hill, Boston, 2009.

Examination Assessment Pattern






❖ 20 marks– Project based on field visit/ film reviews and analyses/PowerPoint

Presentations/Research papers/ Book Reviews/Article Reviews/ Content Analysis of

Newspapers/ Interactions with stakeholders in policy-making/ Short-surveys and analyses

etc.

❖ Students must submit both, a hard and soft copy of the Project/ assignment before

appearing for the Semester-End Examination


