courses
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Course Code | Sem | CO | Course Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Western Political Thought: From Plato to Bodin | Course-I | I | CO1 | The course gives an introduction to Political Thought processes and Theory making in the West. From the Greek Political thinkers to down the ages including Utilitarians. |
| CO2 | This course introduces the student to the richness and variations in the political perceptions of Western Thinkers. | ||||
| CO3 | It provides a foundation to students of Political Science in familiarizing themselves to the Thought & Theory of Western Philosophy. | ||||
| B | Government and Politics in India | Course-II | I | CO1 | It significantly opens up the understanding of the Constitution and the Institutions in their historical and contemporary context. |
| CO2 | This course deals with various dynamics of the Institutions at Central and State level. | ||||
| CO3 | It gives an understanding on the functioning of Parliamentary system in the Country. | ||||
| C | Comparative Politics | Course-III | I | CO1 | The course is intended to offer theoretical and methodological issues in Comparative Politics. It seeks to enhance the students’ understanding of politics, state, government, democracy, development, civil society, parties and interest groups. |
| CO2 | The course seeks to examine the diversity of political systems in contemporary world, the historical evolution of State and key political institutions. | ||||
| D | International Politics (Theories, Approaches & Concepts) | Course-IV | I | CO1 | The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with some of the broad themes in the study of International Relations. |
| CO2 | It introduces the students to the evolutionary history of International Politics as a distinct discipline and provides theoretical and conceptual dimensions. | ||||
| CO3 | Its aim is to enable students to gain their own theoretical perspectives in approaching world politics. | ||||
| E | Western Political Thought: From Hobbes to Marx | Course-V | II | CO1 | The students should understand the relationship between humans, state and society in political thought. |
| CO2 | Demonstrate distinction in ideas of philosophers pertaining to the form and idea of political community. | ||||
| CO3 | Demonstrate familiarity with key texts, their context and implications. | ||||
| F | Recent Trends in Indian Politics | Course-VI | II | CO1 | This course develops understanding about historical and emerging trends in political process in Indian states. |
| CO2 | Students understand federal process in India and changing power relations between centre and states. | ||||
| G | Comparative Politics and Political Analysis | Course-VII | II | CO1 | Students gain knowledge about evolution of comparative politics and its methods. |
| CO2 | They become familiar with different models of political systems. | ||||
| CO3 | Apply knowledge in understanding politics of different nations. | ||||
| H | Emerging World Order | Course-VIII | II | CO1 | Develop understanding of forces shaping international order. |
| CO2 | Identify conceptual ideas underpinning international relations. | ||||
| CO3 | Develop awareness of complexities of global political context. | ||||
| I | Indian Political Thought | Course-IX | III | CO1 | Understand introductory elements of Indian political thought. |
| CO2 | Study individual thinkers and themes in Indian political thought. | ||||
| CO3 | Introduce wide span of thinkers defining modern Indian political thought. | ||||
| J | Regional Politics in India | Course-X | III | CO1 | Understand political developments in various states of India. |
| CO2 | Know issues based on religion, language and caste. | ||||
| CO3 | Understand deeper dimensions of regional politics in India. | ||||
| K | Theories of Nationalism and Processes of Nation Building | Course-XI | III | CO1 | To understand the nature of nationalism as a political phenomenon. |
| CO2 | To understand how nationalism has been studied in comparative politics, international relations and political thought. | ||||
| CO3 | To understand the process of emergence and diffusion of the nation state and assess the competing theories that seek to account for the emergence and endurance of nationalism. | ||||
| L | India’s Foreign Policy and Relations | Course-XII | III | CO1 | A student of this course studies India’s Foreign Policy, its determinants and the role played by different institutions in policy formulation and implementation. |
| CO2 | Further, the student evaluates India’s relations with neighbours as well as with global powers. | ||||
| CO3 | The course provides a comprehensive understanding of India in the global theatre and scope for employment in policy planning divisions. | ||||
| M | Modern Indian Political Thought | Course-XIII | IV | CO1 | Awareness about the distinctive features of political theory and modern political thought of India. |
| CO2 | Ability to analyze different aspects of political theory and contributions of modern Indian thinkers. | ||||
| N | Politics in South Asia | Course-XIV | IV | CO1 | The course is designed to help students understand the South Asian region in greater detail. |
| CO2 | It prepares students for opportunities in policy planning and research related to South Asian studies. | ||||
| CO3 | Students may get opportunities to work with think tanks and research organizations. | ||||
| O | Society, Economy and Politics in Himachal Pradesh | Course-XV | IV | CO1 | Understand the evolution of Himachal Pradesh as a state. |
| CO2 | Enhance knowledge about economy and hydro-electric power projects of Himachal Pradesh. | ||||
| CO3 | Study political parties, electoral politics, caste and sub-regional politics in Himachal Pradesh. | ||||
| P | Public International Law | Course-XVI | IV | CO1 | Identify the nature of international law and the structure of the international legal system. |
| CO2 | Understand implementation of international law including human rights, space law and use of force. | ||||
| CO3 | Study the impact of international law on diverse peoples and its implementation. | ||||
| CO4 | Identify and appraise theoretical perspectives on the formation and operation of the international legal system. | ||||
| Q | Political Economy of Development | CO1 | Understand the relationship between economics and politics, state-market relations and development models. | ||
| CO2 | Use interdisciplinary approaches to explain political phenomena. | ||||
| CO3 | Comprehend social development from a political economy perspective. | ||||
| R | Marxism after Marx | CO1 | Understand key concepts in Marxist thought and dialectical analysis. | ||
| CO2 | Use class analysis, base-superstructure framework and dialectical methods. | ||||
| CO3 | Study evolution of Marxism through early, late and post-modern phases. |