Download Course Title: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURE

Course Title: POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC
STRUCTURE
Course Code: PSCI105
Credit Units: 03
L
T
P/S
SW/F
W
2
1
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TOTAL
CREDIT
UNITS
03
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Course Objectives: To develop basic understanding of economic concepts and Institutions in Political
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Science.
To provide a broad understanding of political concepts, government institutions and constitution in Political
Science
Pre-requisites: +2 from any stream
Student Learning Outcomes: To apply the knowledge of Political and Economic structure. And
to analyze their relevance in the present world.
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
25%
Module I: Introduction
Descriptors/Topics
Political economy: meaning and significance
Economic systems: capitalism, socialism and mixed economy
Political ideologies: communism, socialism and fascism
Module II Trends in Economy in India
Descriptors/Topics
Trends in economy in India: the context of reforms – liberalization, privatization and
globalization
External assistance in India: assistance from foreign countries, assistance from
international institutions
25%
Module III : Economic Development and Planning in India
25%
Descriptors/Topics
Concept of economic development: meaning, determinants of economic development
in India (GDP, GNP).
Economic planning: meaning, objectives of India planning, thrust areas of five year
plans.
Module IV Democracy as a Concept
25%
Descriptors/Topics
Concept of democracy: meaning, types, features, merits and demerits, Role and
functions of political parties, pressure groups and public opinion, Concept of welfare
state
Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The signature pedagogy of political science is essentially, a
combination of large lecture and smaller group sessions. Political sciences’ signature pedagogy
has remained relatively static. A traditional reliance on lectures, tutorials and private study
remains the contemporary basis for teaching and learning in political science
Lab/ Practical details, if applicable: N.A.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%)
Lab/Practical/Studio (%)
End Term Examination
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70
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop
down)
Weightage (%)
P-1
HA
CT-1
ATT
End Term
Examination
EE
10
05
10
05
70
Text & References:
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Agarwal, A.N. 1981, Indian Economy, New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House
Rudder Datt & Sunderam, K.P.M. 1985, Indian Economy, New Delhi: S. Chand & Co.
Ahuja, H.L. 1982, Advanced Economic Theory, New Delhi: S. Chand & Co.
Basu, D.D. 1983, Introduction to the Constitution of India, New Delhi: Prentice Hall
Asirwatham, E. & Mishra, K.K. 1992, Political Theory, New Delhi: S. Chand & Co.
Mitra, A. 1974, Economic Theory and Planning, Bombay: Oxford University Press
Any other Study Material:
 As provided by the faculty