Revised Syllabus TYBA SEM V and VI 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
Page 2
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 1 of 44
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Revised Syllabus for T.Y.B.A.
Programme: B.A.
Course : Politics
Semesters: V and VI
(Each paper has 4 credits)
As per Choice Based Credit System for the
academic year 2018 -19.
Page 3
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 2 of 44
Table of Contents
PaperIV:InternationalRelations 4
SemesterV:WorldPolitics 4
Semester VI: India in World Politics 5
Recommended Readings 6
Paper V: Political Thought 7
Semester V: Western Political Thought 7
Semester VI – Indian Political Thought 7
Rationale 8
Recommended Reading 9
Paper VI (A): Political Process in Modern Maharashtra 11
Semester V: Politics of Modern Maharashtra (Applied component) 11
List of topics for projects 11
Explanatory notes : Sem V 12
Semester VI: Determinants of Politics of Maharashtra (Applied component) 13
List of topics for projects 13
Explanatory Notes : Sem VI 14
Recommended Reading 14
Paper VI (B): – Public Policy 16
Semester V: Public Policy: Theoretical Framework 16
Project Topics 16
Semester VI : Public Policy in India 17
Project Topics 17
Recommended Reading 17
Paper VII(A): Political Sociology 19
Semester V: Concepts in Political Sociology 19
Semester VI: Political Dynamism and Society 20
Rationale 20
Explanatory notes 21
Recommended Reading 22
PaperVII (B):Und erstandingPo liticsthrough Films 233
SemesterV: Politics andFilms 233
Semester VILearningIndianPoliticsthrough Films 244
Paper VIII (A): International and Regional Organizations 245
Semester V: International Organizations 245
Page 4
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 3 of 44
Semester VI: Regional Organizations and Transcontinental Groups 256
Rationale 266
Explanatory notes 277
Recommend ed Reading 288
Paper VIII (B): American Political System 29
Semester V: American Constitution and Institutions 29
Semester VI: Political Process in the United States 311
Recommended Reading 311
Paper IX(A): - Local Government with Special Reference to Maharashtra 333
Semester V: Rural Local Self Government 333
Semester VI: Urban Local Self Government 344
Rationale 344
Explanatory notes 344
Recommended Reading 355
Semester V - Suggested List Of Topics for Projects (20 Marks) 366
Semester VI - Suggested List of Topics for Projects (20 Marks) 377
Paper IX (B): Electoral Politics in India 388
Semester V: Electoral Process In India 388
Semester VI: Media and Electoral Processes 39
Rationale 39
Explanatory notes 400
Recommended Reading 422
Semeste r V: - List of Projects: 433
Semester VI: List of Projects 444
Page 5
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 4 of 44
4
Paper IV:InternationalRelations
SemesterV:WorldPolitics
No. of Lectures
Module 1: Concepts and approaches 12
1.1 International Relations, International Politics – Definition, Scope and Relevance
1.2 Approaches: Realism and Liberalism
1.3 Concepts: Power, National Interest and Balance of Power
Module 2: World Order 09
2.1 Cold War: Bipolarity
2.2 Post-Cold War: Unipolarity, Multipolarity and Non -Polarity
Module 3: Conflict, Peace and Security 12
3.1 Types of Conflict and changing nature of 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 Political Economy 12
4.1 Bretton Woods Institutions: IMF, World Bank and WTO
4.2 Regional Economic Integration: European Union
4.3 Globalisation
Page 6
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 5 of 44
Paper IV: International Relations
Semester VI: India in World Politics
No. of lectures
Module 1: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 12
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 12
2.1 U.S.A.
2.2 Russia
2.3 China
Module 3: India and her Neighbours 12
3.1 India and SAARC
3.2 Pakistan and Bangladesh
Module 4: India and International Organisations 09
4.1 India‘s Role in the United Nations
4.2 India and ASEAN
Page 7
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 6 of 44
Recommended Readings
1. Bull, Hedley: The Anarchical society: A study of order in world politics,
ColumbiaUniversity 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
UniversityPress, Princeton, 1987.
7. Griffiths, Martin: Realism, Idealism and International Politics, Routledge, London,
1993.
8. Hughes, Barry: Continuity and Change in World Politics, Prentice Hall,
EnglewoodCliffs, New Jersey, 1991.
9. Luard, Evan: Types of International So ciety, 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.
Page 8
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 7 of 44
5
Politics Paper V: Political Thought
Semester V: Western Political Thought
No. of lectures
Module 1: Modern State 12
1.1 Niccolo Machiavelli [1469 -1527]
1.2 John Locke [1632 -1704]
Module 2: Liberty and Justice 11
2.1 John Stuart Mill [1806 -1878]
2.2 John Rawls [1921 -2002]
Module 3: Revolution and Hegemony 11
3.1 Karl Marx [1818 -1883]
3.2 Antonio Gramsci [1891 -1937]
Module 4: Feminism and Multiculturalism 11
4.1 Simone de Beauvoir [1908 -1986]
4.2 Will Kymlicka [1962 -till date]
Semester VI – Indian Political Th ought
Module 1: Ideas on State 12
1.1MahadevGovindRanade (1842 – 1901)
1.2 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 – 1948)
Module 2 : Nationalism 11
2.1 Rabindranath Tagore – (1861 – 1941)
2.2 VinayakDamodarSavarkar (1883 - 1966)
Module 3 : Rational and Radical Reform 11
3.1 Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (1856 – 1895)
3.2 BhimraoRamjiAmbedkar (1891 – 1956)
Module 4 : Socialism 11
4.1 Jawaharlal Nehru (1889 – 1964)
4.2 RammanoharLohia (1910 – 1967)
Page 9
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 8 of 44
Rationale
TYBA Politics Paper V titled Political Thought is a compulsory paper consisting of Part I
and II. The paper introduces students of politics to the political philosophy and ideas
expounded by thinkers in their historical setting. The revised syllabus is a blend of Western
and Indian political thought.
The s yllabus for Semester V consists of four modules and focuses on Western Political
Thought. New themes incorporated in Module III & IV to introduce the students to the
writings on hegemony, feminism and multiculturalism. Module III includes the new theme
viz. ‗Theory of Hegemony‘ of Antonio Gramsci whereas Module IV covers feminist thought
of Simone -de-Beauvoir and multiculturalism of Will Kymlicka . Antonio Gramsci rejected
the crudest form of Marxist materialism. He stated that rule of one class over anothe r was not
just due to coercive state apparatus. It depended on hegemony. He stressed that the ruling
party of a society uses cultural leadership and domination to establish their legitimacy.
Simone -de-Beauvoir was a revolutionary feminist thinker of her ti mes. She rejected the
traditional role of a woman. She argued that femininity and domesticity are not natural and
act as artificial barriers to prevent full expression of woman‘s personality. Modern political
thinker Will Kymlicka insists that group -specif ic rights are consistent with liberalism and are
particularly appropriate, if not outright demanded, in certain situations. He defines three such
group -specific rights: special group representation rights, self -government rights, and
polyethnic rights. It is believed that the new themes will help the students explore post
Marxist thought and also provide glimpses of contemporary thought.
The syllabus for Semester VI consists of four modules and provides insight into Indian
political thought. The Indian Po litical Thought has been dominated by a galaxy of renowned
thinkers. The new themes included in Semester VI are ‗Ideas on State‘ by
MahadevGovindRanade [Module I], ‗Nationalism‘ enunciated by Rabindranath Tagore and
VinayakDamodarSavarkar [Module II], ‗Rat ional Reform‘ of Agarkar [Module III],
Democratic Socialism of Pandit Nehru and ‗Socialism‘ of RammanoharLohia [Module IV].
MahadevGovindRanade held an organic conception of society and pleaded for social,
economic, political and educational reform. He emp hasized reorganization of rural credit,
indigenous teachers, a school in every village, state support for higher education ,permanent
settlement of land, reorganization of rural credit, new constitution for Bombay Legislative
Council, raising the age of ma rriage, abolition of enforced widowhood and women‘s
education. His phenomenal contribution to the PrarthanaSamajmoulded public opinion and
awakened the body politic of Maharashtra that had gone in deep slumber. Tagore's doctrine
of universal humanity was t o spread spiritual values among people and create a new world
culture out of multi -culturalism, diversity, and tolerance. He believed that the western
concept of nation -state was coterminous with mechanical organisation of people in pursuit of
material enh ancement and hence aggressive and imperialist in character. The problem of the
present age was whether different groups of people would go on fighting with one another or
find true basis of reconciliation. Critical of the use of force he wanted man to disc over his
soul in the spiritual unity of human beings. India needed to discard evils of caste system,
blind obedience to authority and tradition. He denounced the commercial civilization and
made a fervent plea for freedom of mind. He opposed cultural natio nalism and stressed that
different cultures should be absorbed in constructive ways. Agarkarcriticised the prevalent
method of social reform based on tradition, revivalism and social legislation. He advocated
Page 10
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 9 of 44
the cause of reform based on enlightened reason . V.D Savarkar, one of the founders of the
Hindu Mahasabha propounded the theory of Hindutva and advocated Hindu political and
social unity. The ideology of Hindutva shaped the Hindu Nationalism in the 1920‘s and the
term is widely employed today to descri be various expressions of the Hindu nationalist
movement. Pandit Nehru laid the foundation of nation -building by evolving a set of
principles based on socialism, equality, freedom of the individual, secularism, scientific
attitude towards life, industriali sation and piloting the much acclaimed Five Year Plans.
RammanoharLohia‘s thought will acquaint the students with seven types of revolutions and
his ‗destroy caste‘ movement. His plea for social equality and preferential opportunity for
backward classes, w omen, dalits, adivasis and backward amongst minorities is reflected in
current political process. The new themes in Semester V and VI will provide an exposure to
the rich treasure of both Western and Indian Political Thought.
Recommended Reading:
Semester V
1. Anne, Showstack Sassoon: Gramsci and Contemporary Politics: Beyond Pessimismof 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,
PadmagandhaPrakashan, Pune.
4. Jones, Steves: Antonio Gramsci , Routledge, Oxon, 2006, First Indian Reprint 2007.
5. Kymlicka, Will: ―Immigration, Multiculturalism, and the Welfare State‖,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics _%26_International_Affairs_(journal) s, Volume 20,
Issue No. 3, Fall, 2006.
6. _______________: Multicultural Citizenship: A Liberal Theory of Minority Rights ,
Oxford University Press, 1995.
7. Mukherjee, S. and Ramswamy, S.: History of Socialist Thought , Sage Publications, New
Delhi, 2000.
8. __________________: A History of Political Thought: Plato to Marx , Prentice Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007. (Machiavelli, Locke, Mill, Marx)
9. Renate, Holub: Antonio Gramsci: Beyond Marxism and Postmodernism, Routledge,
London, 1992.
10. Sheldon, Garrett Ward: The History of Political Theory: Ancient Greece to
ModernAmerica , Peter Lang Publishing, New York, 1988. Reprint in 2003.
(Machiavelli ,Locke, Mill, Marx, Rawls)
11. Steve, Jones: Antonio Gramsci , Routledge, London, 2006.
Page 11
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 10 of 44
Semester VI
1. Ahuja, M. L.: Indian Political Thought , Dominant Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi,
2012. (Tagore, Gandhi, Nehru, Savarkar, Lohia)
2. Arora, V. K.: RammanoharLohia and Socialism in India , Deep and Deep Publishers, New
Delhi, 1984.
3. Bakane, Chhaya: PrakashKirane , (Marathi) ShrividyaPrakashan, Pune, 2007
4. Bhole, B. L.: ‘AhdunikBhartatilRajkiyaVichar’ , (Marathi) Continental Prakashan ,Pune,
1998.
5. Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Pandey, Rajendra Kumar: Modern Indian Political Thought:Text
and Context , Sage Publication, New Delhi, 2009. (Ranade, Phule, Tilak, Tagore,Gandhi,
Nehru, Ambedkar, Lohia, Gandhi, Savarkar, PanditaRamabai )
6. Chaturvedi, Archana: Indian Political Thought , Common Wealth Publishers, New Delhi,
2006. (Ranade, Phule, Tilak, Tagore, Gandhi)
7. Nanda, B. R.: Three Statesmen Gokhale, Gandhi, and Nehru , Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 2004.
8. Pantham, Thomas an d Deutsch Kenneth L.: Political Thought in Modern India , Sage
Publication, New Delhi, 1986.
9. Ray, B. N. and Mishra, B. K.: Indian Political Thought: Readings and Reflections , Kaveri
Books, New Delhi, 2012. (Phule, Ranade, Tilak, Tagore, Nehru, Ambedkar, Lohia,
Gandhi)
10. Singh, M. P. and Roy Himanshu (Ed.): Indian Political Thought: Themes andThinkers ,
Pearson, Delhi, 2011.
11. Desphande, S. V.: ‘BhartiyaRajkiyaVicharvant’ , MangeshPrakashan, Nagpur, 1998.
12. Pandey, B. N.: Nehru , Rupa.Co., New Delhi, 2003 .
13. Ganachari, A.: Agarkar: The Secular Rationalist Reformer , Popular Prakashan, Mumbai,
2005.
Page 12
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 11 of 44
6A
Politics Paper VI A: Political Process in Modern Maharashtra
Semester V: Politics of Modern Maharashtra
Theory – 80 marks + Project – 20 marks = Total 100 m arks
No. of Lectures
(Total 45)
Module 1: Historical Background 11
1.1 Evolution of the idea of Maharashtra
1.2 Nationalist Movement and Social Reform Movement
1.3 Sanyukta Maharashtra Movement
Module 2: Sub -regionalism, Regional Disparity and Development 12
2.1 Konkan, Marathwada &Vidarbha
2.2 Dandekar Committee Report
2.3 Statutory Development Boards
Modul e 3: Political Institutions in Maharashtra 12
3.1 State Legislature: Composition and Functions
3.2 Chief Minister and Council of Ministers: Role
3.3 High Court and Subordinate Courts
Module 4: Caste and Politics in Maharashtra 10
4.1 Dominant Caste Po litics
4.2 Dalit Politics
4.3 OBC Politics
One theory question paper of 80 marks at the end of the semester , consisting 4 compulsory
questions of 20 marks each with internal options for each question – i.e. Q. 1a or Q. 1b.
Project reports – (20 marks) - will be collected and assessed at college level by respective
subject teachers, on or before a fixed date, well before the beginning of semester end theory
exam. The date will be decided by the Subject teachers in respective colleges. Topics for
project s should be based on the semester syllabus.
List of topics for projects
(This is not a comprehensive list and teachers are free to design projects based on the
syllabus)
1. Reviews of books related to politics of Maharashtra.
2. Interviews of politicians and administrators.
3. Reviews of biographies and autobiographies of influential leaders.
4. Review of social welfare schemes
5. Study of sub regions – Konkan, Marathwada, Vidarbha, Western Maharashtra
6. Legislative process
Page 13
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 12 of 44
Explanatory notes :Semester V
Module 1 : Historical Background
Under 1.1 it is expected that the students should know, how the idea of Maharashtra (mainly
as cultural aspect) has been evolved, from the regime of Shivaji, the British rule, till the
movement for Samyukta Maharashtra.
Module 3: P olitical Institutions in Maharashtra
In the earlier syllabus (prior to the present) this topic was included. Again it is added to the
new revised syllabus. The students should know the institutional as well as the actual
functioning of these institutions.
Page 14
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 13 of 44
Politics Paper VI A : Political Process in Modern Maharashtra
Semester VI: Determinants of Politics of Maharashtra
Theory – 80 marks + Project – 20 marks = Total 100 marks
No. of Lectures
(Total 45)
Module 1 : Political Economy of Maharashtra 12
1.1 Business and Politics
1.2 Politics of Cooperatives
1.3 Land issues: Urban and Rural
Module 2 : Political Parties 12
2.1 Indian National Congress (I), Nationalist Congress Party and BharatiyaJanata Party
2.2 Republican Party of India, Peasants and Workers Party, Shiv Sena and Maharashtra
NavNirmanSena
2.2 Coalition Politics
Module 3 : Contemporary issues and movements 10
3.1 Tribal issues
3.2 Farmers movements and agitations
Module 4 : Civil society initiatives and alternative models of development 11
4.1 Civil society - Concept and nature
4.2 Movements for the right to information in Maharashtra
4.3 Initiatives for protection of environment
One theory question paper of 80 marks at the end of the semester, consisting 4 compulsory
questions of 20 marks e ach with internal options for each question – i.e. Q. 1a or Q. 1b.
Project reports – (20 marks) - will be collected and assessed at college level by respective
subject teachers, on or before a fixed date, well before the beginning of semester end theory
exam. The date will be decided by the Subject teachers in respective colleges. Topics for
projects should be based on the semester syllabus.
List of topics for projects
(This is not a comprehensive list and teachers are free to design projects based on the
syllabus)
1. Studying electoral performances on the basis of statistical data available on the
website of Election Commission of India.
2. Campaigning to register voters from your area.
3. Projects related to the activities of non -governmental organisations.
4. Projects about the right to information – which may include conducting workshops
for people to make them aware about their rights.
Page 15
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 14 of 44
5. Collecting information about small business units and business organisations, trade
unions, cooperative institutions etc.
6. Collecting inf ormation about tribal lifestyle.
Explanatory Notes : Semester VI
Module 1: Political Economy of Maharashtra
1.3: Land Issues at Rural and Urban areas
Land is the most sensational issue, both at urban and rural level in Maharashtra. The issue
mainly has concerns with
(1) Growing urbanization and problems of urban housing
(2)Drought prone Land of Marathwada and Vidarbha
(3)Conservation of Agricultural land for SEZ or some other purposes.
Module 4: Civil Society Initiatives and Alternative Models of Development
4.3 Initiative for Protection of Environment
Specific mention of any movement is not mentioned in the syllabus. It is expected that
minimum two urban and two from rural should be taught to the students for eg: – Vanrai,
Ralegaon Siddhi, HivareBajar, MadhavGadgil Committee' report on The Western Ghats
Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) headed by MadhavGadgil.
Recommended Reading
1. Lele, Jayant: One Party Dominance in Maharashtra Resilience and Change; Popular
Prakashan, Mumbai, 1982
2. Phadke, Y D: Politics and Language; Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1975
3. __________: Social Reformers of Maharashtra; Maharashtra Information Center, New
Delhi, 1975
4. Phatak, Anagha: Political Process of Maharashtra; PrachiPrakashan
5. Sirsikar, V.M.: Politics of Modern Maharashtra; Orient Longman, 1994
6. Teltumbde, Anand: Ambedkar in and for the post – Ambedkar Dalit Movement;
SugawaPrakashan, Pune, 1997
7. Thakkar, Usha and Kulkarni, Mangesh: Polit ics in Maharashtra; Himalaya Publishing
House, Bombay, 1995.
8.Tikekar, S. R.: Maharashtra The Land, Its People and their Culture; Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, New Delhi ,1966
Page 16
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 15 of 44
Books in Marathi
1. Kulkarni, Bhimrao: AsmitMaharashtrachi, Maratha MandirPrakashan, 1971
2.Mungekar, S. G. (Sampadak): ParivartanacheParivaha - Maharashtra, 1932 -1981,
Continental Prakashan, Pune, 1982
3.Nimbale, Arunkumar: DalitPanther, SugawaPrakashan, Pune, 1989
4.Pandit, Nalini: JativadaniVargavad, SadhanaPrakashan, Pune, 1971
5. ___________: MaharashtratilRashtriyatvacha Vikas, Modern Book DepotPrakashan,
Pune, 1972
6.Pannalal, Surana and Bedkihal, Kishore (Sampadak): Aajacha
Maharashtra, SrividyaPrakashan, Pune, 1988
7.Panse, Ramesh (Sampadak): MahashtratilSamajParivartanachyaDisha, Majestic
Prakashan, Mumbai, 1989
8.Phadke, Y. D.: VisavyaShatakatil Maharashtra: Khanda 1 to 6 , SrividyaPrakashan,
Pune, 1990
9.Vora, Rajendra and Palshikar, Suhas: MaharashtratilSattantar, Granthali, Mumbai,
1996
Magazines and Journals ( Also for Local Self Government – Paper VII)
Agrotech
Andolan
Bayaja
ChanakyaMandalParivar
Lokarajya
ParivartanachaVatsaru
Sadhana
SpardhaPariksha
StriUvacha
Yashoda
Yojana
6 B
Page 17
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 16 of 44
PAPER VI (B): PUBLIC POLICY
Semester V: Public Policy: Theoretical Framework
Module I : Understanding Public Policy 12
1.1 Concept and Theories
1.2 Relevance of policy making in Public Administration
1.3 P olicy formulation and implementation
Module II : Models of Policy Making 11
2.1 Institutional Model, Rational Legal Model
2.2 Elite -Mass Model, Group Model
2.3 Systems Model, Streams and Windows Model
Module III : Three Tier Policy Making 11
3.1 Union level
3.2 State level
3.3 Local level
Module IV : Policy Making in India : An Analysis 11
4.1 Challenges to Public Policy Making
4.2 Reforming the Policy Making Process
4.3 Improving Competence of Policy Making Manpower
Project Topics
1. Jan DhanYojana
2. Direct Benefit Transfer
3. Indradhanush
4. New Tax Regime: GST
5. Demonetisation
6. Benami Property Act
7. Swachh Bharat
8. KaushalVikas
9. Mudra Yojana
10. Digital India
Recommended Reading
1. Anderson, James E., Public Policy -Making, Seventh Edition, Houghton Mifflin,
Boston, 2010.
2. Bardach, Eugene, A Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Pathto More
Effective Problem Solving, Fourth Edition, CQ Press, New York, 2011.
3. Birkland, Thomas, An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts and
Models of Public Policy Making, Third Edition, M.E.Sharpe, New York, 2010.Bevir,
Mark,The Sage Handbook of Governance, Sage, New Delhi, 2013.
4. Chakrabarty, Bidyut, Public Administration in a Globalizing World: Theories and
Practices, Sage India, New Delhi , 2012.
5. Dunn, William N., Public Policy Analysis An Introduction, Fifth Edition, Pearson,
Delhi, 2011
6. Laxmikant, M., Governance in India, TMH, New Delhi, 2017
Page 18
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 17 of 44
7. Lodge, Martin, Wegrich, Kai, Managing Regulation: Regulatory Analysis, Politics
and Policy, Palgrave Macmillan, Houndmills , 2012.
8. Schedler, Kuno, Proeller, Isabella, Outcome -oriented Public Management: A
Responsibility -based Approach to the New Public Management, Information Age
Publishers, Charlotte, 2012.
Semester VI : Public Policy in India
Module I : Types of Public Po licy in India 12
1.1 Substantive , Regulatory
1.2 Distributive, Redistributive
1.3 Capitalisation Public Policy, Constituent Public Policy
Module II : Major Policies and S chemes in India 11 11
2.1 Employment: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
Act(MGNREGA ), PradhanMantri Mudra Yojana( PMMY )
2.2 Health: National Rural Health Mission
2.3 Education: SarvaShikshaAbhiyan, Mid-Day Meal
Module III : Major Policies and Schemes in India – 2 11
3.1 Environment: Water, Minerals, Biodiversity
3.2 Digital Governance: Service delivery, Citizens‘ Participation
3.3 Energy: Coal, Solar
Module IV : Major Policies in Maharashtra 11
4.1 Urban Governance: Land, Housing
4.2 Urban Waste Management
4.3 Rural Water Conservation and Distributio n
Project Topics
1. Make in India
2. National Urban Health Mission - NUHM
3. Skill India
4. Smart City
5. Soil Health Card
6. Crop Insurance
7. BetiBachaoBetiPadhao
8. UjjwalaYojana
9. PM AwasYojana
10. PM Gram SadakYojana
Recommended Reading
1. Agravala, Pramoda Kumara, Land Reforms in States and Union Territories in India,
Concept, New Delhi, 2010.
2. Basu, Kaushik, and Maertens, Annemie, The New Oxford Companion to Economics
in India, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2012.
Page 19
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 18 of 44
3. Bhagwati, Jagdish and P anagriya, Arvind (Eds.), Reforms and Economic
Transformation in India, Oxford University Press, Oxford,2013.
4. Government of India, Second Administrative Reforms Commission, Promoting e -
Governance The SMART Way Forward, 2008, available
athttp://arc.gov.in/11 threp/ARC_11th_report.htm
5. Narain, Sunita, Bhushan, Chandra, Mahapatra, Richard, and Aruna, P., State of
India‘s Environment 2015: A Down to Earth Annual, Centre for Science and
Environment, New Delhi, 2015
6. Ramesh, Jairam, Green Signals: Ecology, Growth, an d Democracy in India, Oxford
University Press, NewDelhi, 2015.
7. Shankar, Shylashri, Gaiha, Raghav, Battling Corruption: Has NREGA Reached
India‘s Rural Poor?, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2013.
Page 20
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 19 of 44
7A
Politics Paper VII (A): Political Sociology
Semester V: Concepts in Political Sociology
No. of Lectures
Module 1: Understanding Political Sociology 10
1..1 Weberian Approach
1..2 Marxian Approach
1..3 Behavioral Approach
Module 2: Basic Concepts 10
2.1 Power
2.2 Legitimacy
2.3 Hegemony
Module 3: Stratification 12
3.1 Elite; Class
3.2 Caste
3.3 Gender
Module 4: Social and Political Dynamics 13
4.1 Political Culture: Types and influencing factors
4.2 Political Socialization - Agents
4.3 Political Participation - Means and Levels
Page 21
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 20 of 44
Politics Paper VII (A): Political Sociology
Semester VI: Political Dynamism and Society
No of Lectures
Module 1: Public Opinion 12
1.1 Concept
1.2 Opinion Makers: a) Non -Political leaders b) Media
1.3 Impact on Political Behavior
Module 2: Institutional Impact 10
2.1 Political Parties
2.2 Pressure groups
Module 3: Social and Political Processes 10
3.1 Modernisation
3.2 Development
Module 4: Protest movements and change 13
4.1 Mainstream Liberal movements: Consumer and Anti -graft movements
4.2 Social Movements: Old and New
Rationale
In the revision of TYBA papers in Political Science, to be implemented from the Academic
year 2013 -14, Political Sociology (Paper VII of the earlier syllabus) is kept as it is. The Paper
was introduced to make the students aware of society and political system. Political System
is nothing else but a sub-system of the social system. By understanding the interactions
between society and state, scientific political analysis is possible. State and Society are
interrelated and interdependent. In fact, society is mirror of the Politics of the country. Both
depend upon each other in every respect.
The paper covers theoretical concepts as well as the impact of society on Political system and
vice versa. It would be useful for the students to have rational observation and logical
approach towards society as w ell as the Political System. The syllabus is structured with a
basic objective to make the students aware of the process of replacement of traditional values
by modern values and the emerging conflicts between traditional institutions and their values
with modern institutions and their values in the society.
Page 22
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 21 of 44
Explanatory notes
Semester V
(Mainly focuses on basic concepts and approaches, social stratification)
Module 1: Understanding Political Sociology
Weberian, Marxian and Behavioral approaches may help the students understand the
structural (Bureaucratic), economic and behavioral elements of the society over a Political
System
Module 2 and 3: Basic Concepts and Stratification
These two modules are designed to acquaint students with different aspects a nd components
of Society – traditional as well as modern. The social aspects of Power, Authority,
Legitimacy and Hegemony, social strata like caste, Elite, class, and gender have a direct
influence and impact, which determine political behavior and politic al culture of a society.
Module 4: Social and Political Dynamics
A study of various agents of Political Socialization help one to determine participation in the
Political processes at different levels.
Semester VI
Module 1: Public Opinion
In a Democratic system, it is highly essential to know various political institutions and
processes that create a long reaching impact on a society. In a dynamic social system of
today, media plays a major role in forming public opinion of the people of a given society.
Module 2: Institutional Impact
In the last few decades, democracy is gaining strength across the world. Besides Elected
Institutions of a state, Political Parties and Pressure Groups play a vital role in determining
social and political currents of a state. Political Parties and Pressure groups effectively
influence society as well as state.
Module 3: Social and Political Processes
The Modernization and development get inculcated in developing evolutionary transition
from traditional to modern society. As modernization takes place within a society, change
and development takes place in family and community also. Instead of being dominated by
tradition, societies undergo the process of modernization and may lead to conflicts.
Module 4: P rotest Movements and Change
This module deals with people's acceptance or non -acceptance of the modernization, modern
trends, practices and values, that are manifested through various social movements. Old and
New social movements aim at bringing change o r aim at protesting against a new
development.
Page 23
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 22 of 44
Recommended Reading
1 Alavi, H. and Shanin. T.: Sociology of Developing Societies, Macmillan, London, 1982.
2 Almond, G. et.al: Comparative Politics Today: A World View , 7thedn., 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.
8 Johari, J. C., Comparative Political Theory: New Dimensions , Basic Concepts and
MajorTrends, Sterling, New Delhi, 1987.
9 Kachole, D. D.: RajakaranacheSamajshastra (Marathi); Kailash Publications,
Aurangabad.
10 Krishna, D.: Political Development: A Critical Perspective , Oxford University Press,
1979.
11 Kulkarni, B. Y.: RajakiyaSamajshastra (Marathi); VidyaPrakashan, Nagpur.
12 Miller, A. L. M.: The Third World in Global Environmental Politics , Lynne Reinner,
Boulder Colorado, 1995.
13 Nash, Kate: Readings in Contemporary Political Sociology ; Blackwell Publishers,
Massachusetts, 2000.
14 Nash, Kate, Scott Alan, Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology , Blackwell
Publishing House, 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 -
DisciplinaryHistory , MIT Press, Massachusetts, 2001.
18 Thomas, Janosiki: Handbook of Political Sociology: State, Civil societies
andG lobalization , Cambridge University Press.
Page 24
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 23 of 44
7B
PaperVII B:Und erstandingPo liticsthrough Films
SemesterV: Politics andFilms
No. of Lectures
Module1: Understanding films as an expression of popular culture. 1 1
1.1 Films as a medium of creating political awareness.
1.2 Filmsasatooltostudypoliticaltheory(withspecialreferencetotheconceptof power and
authority.)
1.3 Filmsasatooltostudyinternationalpolitics.(withspecialreferencetotheconceptof war
and futility of war)
Suggested Films —God Father (E), Sarkar (H), Rajneeti (H), Gulal (H), Simhasan (M),
Haqeekat(H),BridgeontheRiverKwai(E),Noman‘sLand(E),Border(H),TheDay After (E),
Saving Private Ryan, Letters from Ivogima. (Minimum two films must be screened.)
Module 2: Indian Film s, Documentaries and Laws regulating Films 8
2.1 Significant landmarks in Indian films
2.2 Changing nature of the documentaries in India.
Module 3: Evolution of Regional Films in India 13
3.1 Marathi
3.2 Bengali
3.3 Malayalam
Module 4: Partition and its Impact 1 3
4.1 Impact of Partition
4.2 Impact on women
4.3 Partition and Displacement.
SuggestedFilms: GaramHawa(H),Tamas(H),Pinjar(H),KhamoshPani(H),Earth1947 (H)
7B
PoliticsPaperVIIB:Understa ndingPoliticsThroughFilms
Page 25
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 24 of 44
SemesterVILearningIndianPoliticsthrough Films
No. of Lectures
Module 1: The Process of Nation –Building. 13
1.1 End of Feudalism.
1.2 Democratization of Indian society and the idea of Nehruvian socialism.
SuggestedFilms: MotherIndia(H),SahebBibiaurGulam(H),Sardar(H),Ambedkar(H),
NayaDaur (H), Shree 420 (H), DoBighaJam een (H).
Module 2: Politics of Development. 1 2
2.1 Process of Development
2.2 Debates about Development.
SuggestedFilms: PatherPanchali(H),RotiKapadaAurMakan(H),DoBighaJameen(H),
Namak Haram (H), NayaDaur (H), Satyakam(H), JagteRaho (H)
Module 3: People’s Movements 1 0
3.1 Environmental m ovements —Chipko and Narmada BachaoAndolan
3.2 Right to Information Movement.
Documentaries: EkCupChai,RighttoInformation(KamluDidi)(H),NarmadaBachaoAndola
n (You Tube), A Narmada Dairy (Anand Patwardhan)
Module 4: Internal Security Challenges 10
4.1 Terrorism
4.2 Naxalism
SuggestedFilms ---Machis(H),Roja(H),AWednesday (H),Sarfarosh(H),DilSe(H), Fanna
(H), Mr and Mrs Iyer (H), Tango Charlie (H), Chakravyuha (H), Mission Kashmir (H) .
Thispape rcanno tbeoffere dtoIDEstuden ts,asitisa prac ticalbased paper
8
Paper VIII (A): International and Regional Organizations
Semester V: International Organizations
Page 26
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 25 of 44
No. of lectures
Module 1: Concept of International Organization 12
1.1 Meaning, Nature and Scope
1.2 Evolution and Significance
1.3 Structure of the United Nations
Module 2: Untied Nations and Security Concerns 10
2.1 Pacific Settlement of International Disputes and Peace Keeping Operations
2.2 Regulation and control of Nuclear Technology: Role of International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA)
Module 3: United Nations and Contemporary Socio -economic Issues 14
(Poverty, Health, Food Security, Development and Environment)
3.1 Millennium Development Goals
3.2 World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
3.3 Unite d Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP)
Module 4: International Economic/Financial Organizations 9
4.1 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
4.2 Organis ation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Politics Paper VIII (A): International and Regional Organizations
Semester VI: Regional Organi sations and Transcontinental Groups
Page 27
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 26 of 44
No. of Lectures
Module 1: Regionalism and Globalization 13
1.1The League of Arab States/ Arab League (AL)
1.2 Mercosur -Mercado Comúndel Sur (Southern Common Market)
1.3 African Union (AU)
Module 2: Security Concerns and Regional Organizations 10
2.1 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
2.2 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Module 3: India and Regional Organizations 10
3.1 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi -Sectoral Technical and Economic Co -operation
(BIMSTEC)
3.2 Indian Ocean Rim -Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR -ARC)
Module 4: Transcontinental Forums/ Groups 12
4.1 Group of 77 (G -77)
4.2 Group of Eight (G - 8)
4.3 BRICS ( Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa)
Rationale
In the revision of TYBA Politics Papers to be implemented from 2013 -2014 the paper
onInternational Politics which was one of the options in paper VIII in the previous syllabus
hasbeen shifted to paper VI as International Relations . Therefore a new paper - International
andRegional Organizations is introduced as one of the options in Paper VIII. The other
optionun der Paper VIII is American Political System which was an option in paper VII
previously.
The paper International and Regional Organizations is introduced with a view to
familiarising students with the recent activities of the UN and other organizations,
particularly Inter Governmental Organizations (IGOs) that have acquired immense
prominence in world politics vis -à-vis the forces of globalization in the past decade.
Page 28
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 27 of 44
The United Nations appears to have reclaimed the ground which it had lost in the 1990s in
the immediate aftermath of the cessation of the Cold War, disintegration of the Soviet Union
and the emergence of unipolarity in world politics. Now its role in some of the recent
conflicts, say, in the Arab World or partition of Sudan, among others, and its contribution to
economic and social development with a view to strengthening human security through its
various programmes has been widely acknowledged. Paper for Semester V will deal with the
activities of the UN and international economic and financi al organizations.
Regional and Transcontinental organizations and forums have grown not only in numbers but
they have been also performing a wide range of functions from providing security to member
states to increasing trade and commerce and cooperation among them. Paper for Semester VI
will focus on some of the regional and also the transcontinental organizations spread across
the world.
This Paper is also designed to help students preparing for civil services and other competitive
examinations as these examinations include topics on international and regional
organizations.
Explanatory notes
General
This paper, International and Regional Organizations will be taught at the information level.
It aims at increasing students‘ familiarity with the functi oning of the UN and regional
organizations. Therefore questions set for examination will not expect critical and in -depth
answers about the functioning of these organizations. The focus is more on the evolution, the
expanding membership and the successes a s well as the limitations of these organizations.
Study of this paper calls for familiarity with the world map for understanding locations of
countries that are members of various organizations. Use of world atlas by students and
world map by teachers in the classroom is therefore, desirable, especially in Semester VI.
Organizations covered in Paper VI - International Relations - ASEAN, EU, IMF, SAARC,
WB, WTO - are not included in this paper to avoid repetition.
Semester V
Module 1
To be taught with reference to the issue of the place of state sovereignty in international
politics and to the role of international organizations as transnational actors. A brief reference
to the League of Nations would be adequate. No question need be asked on the League .
Structure of the UN is to be taught briefly.
Module 2
To be taught with reference to the concept of National Security. Reference to Chapter VI and
VII of the UN Charter is essential. Focus is expected to be on recent peacekeeping activities.
Page 29
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 28 of 44
Module 3
To be taught in the context of Non -traditional Security. This module could be assigned for
10- mark assignment in Semester V
Semester VI
At the outset a brief introduction on the relationship between regionalism and Globalisation
could be provided to st ress the importance of regional organisations. The origin of various
organizations is to be explained with a brief reference to the global/ regional situation
prevalent at the time of their establishment. Attention could be drawn to the overlapping
members hip of the various regional organizations. Students may submit assignments on any
organization of their choice from any module.
Recommended Reading
{Authentic and up -to-date information about these organizations is available on their
respective websites. A number of articles describing/ evaluating the functioning and the role
of these organizations are available on the Internet. Colleges may also subs cribe to UNews, a
monthly newsletter of the UN Information Centre, 55 Lodi Estate, New Delhi -110003 by
writing to the Centre. Price of the Newsletter is Re. 1/ - (Rupee one) only.}
1. Baylis, John and Steve, Smith (Ed): The Globalization of World Politics , OUP, New
Delhi, 3rd ed. 2005.
2. Basic Facts about the United Nations , The News and Media Division, UNDepartment of
Public Information, New York, 2011.
3. Chaterjee, Anik (Ed): World Politics , Pearson, New Delhi, 2012.
4. Diehl, Paul F.: The Politic s of Global Governance: International Organizations in an
Interdependent World , Lynne Rienner Publishers; 4thedition, paperback, Boulder,2010.
5. Fawcett, Louise and Hurrell, Andrew (Ed), Regionalism in World Politics:
RegionalOrganization and International Order, OUP, Oxford, reprint 2000 (1sted.
1995).
6. Gamble, Andrew and Payne, Anthony (Ed): Regionalism and World Order , St. Martin‘s
Press, New York, 1996.
7. Gupta, Sanju (Ed): An Int roduction to International Relations , Pearson Delhi, 2012.
8. Heywood, Andrew: Global Politics , Palgrave Foundation, Palgrave Macmillan, New
York, 2011.
9. Karns, Margaret P. and Mingst, Karen A.: International Organizations: The Politicsand
Process of Global Governance, 2ndedition, 2009
10. Meisler, Stanley: United Nations: The First Fifty Years , Atlantic Monthly Press, New
York, 1995.
Page 30
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 29 of 44
11. Mingst, Karen A. and Karns, Margaret P: United Nations in the Post - Cold War Era ,
Westview Press, Boulder, 2nd edition, 2000.
12. Rajan, M.S: United Nations at Fifty and Beyond, Lancers, New Delhi, 1996.
13. Rajaram, Kalpana (Ed): International Organisations, Conferences and Treaties ,
Spectrum Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 13th ed. 2012.
14. Sauderbaum, Fredrik and Shaw, Timothy M. (Ed): Theories of New Regionalism:
APalgrave Reader , Palgrave Macmillan, Houndsmills, 2003.
15. The United Nations Today , United Nations Department of Public Information,
NewYork, 2008.
16. Traub, James, Arbour, L ouise and Arieff, Irwin: A Global Agenda: Issues before
theUN 2011 -2012 , United Nations Association of the USA, 2011.
17. Weiss, Thomas and Daws, Sam (Ed): The Oxford handbook on the United Nations ,
OUP New York, paperback 2008.
18. Weiss, Thomas, Forsyt h, David P. and Coate, Roger A: The United Nations
andChanging World Politics , Westview Press, Boulder, 4thEd 2004.
Page 31
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 30 of 44
Paper VIII (B): American Political System
Semester V: American Constitution and Institutions
No. of Lectures
Module 1: The American Constitution 12
1.1 Making of the Constitution
1.2 Philosophy of th e Constitution
1.3 Features of the Constitution
Module 2: Federalism 11
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 –President12
3.1 Office of the President
3.2 Powers of the President and the Vice President
Module 4 : The Congress10
4.1 Structure
4.2 Functions
Page 32
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 31 of 44
Politics Paper VIII (B): American Political System
Semester VI: Political Process in the United States
No. o f Lectures
Module I: The Supreme Court 12
1.1Structure
1.2Landmark Decisions (Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons v. Ogden, Brown v. Board of
Education, New York Times Co. V. Sullivan)
Module 2: Political Parties and Interest Groups 12
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 11
3.1 Presidential Election Process
3.2 Influence of the Media on Elections (including the Internet)
Module 4: Civil Rights Movement 10
4.1 African -American
4.2 Women
Recommended Reading
1. DiClerico, Robert and Hammock, Allan (ed.), Points of View: Readings in
AmericanGovernment and Politics, McGraw -Hill, Boston, 2009.
2. Elowitz, Larry and Wilson, Mathew J (ed.): Introduction to American Government ,
Collins, New York, 2006.
3. Kernell, Samuel and Smith, Steven S (ed.): Principles and Practice of AmericanPolitics:
Classic and Contemporary Readings , CQ. Press, Washington D.C, 2007.
4. Landy, Marc and Milkis, Sidney M: American Government: Balancing Democracyand
Rights , Cambridge University Press, New York, 2008.
5. O‘ Connor, Karen and Sabato, Larry J: American Government: Continuity andChange ,
Pearson Longman, New York, 2008.
Page 33
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 32 of 44
6. Outline of US Government , Office of International Information Program s, USDepartment
of State, 2000.
7. Saye, Albert B and Allums, John F: Principles of American Government , Prentice -Hall,
New York, 1990.
8. Wilson, James Q: American Government: Institutions and Policies, Wadsworth, Boston,
2009.
Page 34
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 33 of 44
9A
Paper IX (A):Local Government with Special Reference to Maharashtra
Semester V: Rural Local Government
No of lectures
Module 1: Democratic Decentralization 12
1.1 Meaning and nature
1.2 Importance of Rural Local Government
1.3 73rd and 74th Amendments and its interpretations
Module 2: Introduction to Panchayati Raj Institutions: Three tier system 10
2.1 Gram Sabha and Gram Panchayat
2.2 Panchayat Samiti
2.3 ZillaParishad
Module 3: Rural Development Schemes 13
3.1 Education
3.2 Environment - Cleanliness Drive
3.3 Water Conservation
Module 4: Contemporary Issues 10
4.1 Empowerment of women through political reservation
4.2 Issue of auto nomy in Panchayati Raj institution s
Page 35
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 34 of 44
Semester VI: Urban Local Government
No. of Lectures
Module 1: Democratic Decentralization 10
1.1 Meaning and Nature
1.2 Importance of Urban Local Government
1.3 74th Amendment and its Implementation
Module 2: Introduction to Urban Local Self Government 11
2.1 Municipal Council
2.2 Municipal Corporation
2.3 Cantonment Board
Module 3: Urban Development Schemes 12
3.1 Housing
3.2 Slum development and rehabilitation
3.3 Water and Sanitation
Module 4: Contemporary Issues 12
4.1 Migration and Urban Governance
4.2 Transportation
Rationale
The second optional paper for Paper VII, is Local Self Government with special reference to
Maharashtra. This paper was optional paper in the earlier syllabus too. The new syllabus
consists of some additions to the earlier syllabus.
This paper is mainly useful for students, wishing to appear in MPSC examinations, and also
for other competitive examinations. The wide gap between rural and urban sectors, the
growing urbanization have brought a number of problems and issues. E ven in the present
scenario of globalization, local self -institutions have their own significance.
Explanatory notes
Local self government is the management of local affairs, by the elected local people, to
resolve local problems. In recent years, Local Self Government has played a vital role as an
instrument of democratic self government. The Rural and Urban Local Self Governments
have their own structures, functions, powers and issues. A reference of 73rd and 74th
Page 36
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 35 of 44
Constitution Amendment Acts have led t o decentralization of powers and a significant
change is brought in the Local Self Governments. Rural Governance is based upon
Panchayati Raj System – a three tier system with the ZillaParishad, Blocks and Village
Council. Various Development Schemes and i ssues are embodied in the syllabus to know
more about local governing as well as the new emerging problems. Urban Local Self
Governments are broadly classified as Municipal Corporation and Municipal Population and
also cantonment areas. The urban areas hav e distinct problems like infrastructure, housing,
health , which are included in the syllabus.
Recommended Reading
1. Arora, Ramesh: HoojaMeenakshi, Panchayati Raj, Paticipation andDecentralization;
Volume – 3 series, Rawat Publications, Mumbai, 2009.
2. Carras, Mary: The Dynamics of Indian Political Fashions; Cambridge University Press,
London, 1972.
3. Carter, Anthony : Elite Politics in Rural India – Political Stratification and
PoliticalAlliances in Western Maharashtra; Cambridge University Press, L ondon, 1974.
4. Das, P. K.: Slums : The Continuing struggle for Housing; Nivara Hakka SurakshaSamiti
Publication, 2002
5. Gupta, M. P.: Prabhat Kumar and BhattacharachyaJaijit, Government Online –
opportunities and Challenges - Tata McGraw; , Hill Publishin g Company Ltd, NewDelhi,
2004.
6. Kamta, Prasad: Planning of the Grass Roots; Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd., 1998.
7. Khandekar, V. S. and Bhagwat A .K. (Ed): Maharashtra – A Profile; Felicitation Volume,
Kolhapur 1977.
8. Lele, Jayant: Elite Pluralism and Class Rule Political Development in Maharashtra;
Popular Prakashan, Mumbai, 1982.
9. Local Governance in India – Decentralization and Beyond; Oxford University Press,New
Delhi, 2006.
10. Minimol, M. C.: E Governance and Rural Self Government; Sonali Publications, New
Delhi, 2007.
11.Mishra, Archana: Water Harvesting – Ecological and Economic Appraisal;
Authorpress Global Network, New Delhi, 2006.
12. Naigail, Calder , The Restless Earth; Penguin, 1983.
13.Palanithurai, G: New Panchayati Raj System – Status and Prospects; Kanishka
Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
Page 37
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 36 of 44
14. Pawar, S. N., Patil, R. B. and Salunkhe S. A.: Strategies and Practices; Rawat
Publications, New Delhi, 2005.
15. Sareen, Shalini: Urban Pollution and its Management; IVY Publishing House, New
Delhi, 2005.
16. Sharma, Shakuntala: Grassroot Politics and Panchayat Raj; Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi, 1994.
17. Singh, U. B.: Women in Panchayats (A Study of Role Conflict); Serials Publications,
New De lhi, 2011.
18. Tiwary, R. K.: Training for Elected Panchayati Raj Representatives; Shipra
Publications, Delhi, 2008.
Reference Books in Marathi
1. Bang, K .R .:BhartatilSthanikSwashasan (special ref.
Maharashtra), MangeshPrakashan, 2005.
2. Bhogle, Shantaram: Bhartatilsthanikshasan, Vidyaprakashan, Nagpur, 1997.
3. Daundkar, Shyam: ApalaGaonApalaShasan – Panchayat Raj – KarbharAniYojana,
AnubandhPrakashan, Pune, 1997.
4. Devgoankar, S. G.: Panchayatrajaanisamuhikvikas, Sainathprakashan, Nagpur, 2009
5. Kotapalle, Laxman: BhartattilSamajikKalyanPrakashan, Vidya Publications,
Aurangabad, 2009.
6. Nandedkar, V. G: Panchayati Raj, Ksagar, Pune, 2008.
7. Patil, B. B: SthanikSwarajyaSanstha, Prashant Publications, Jalgaon.
8. _________: MaharashtratilPanchayat Raj AaniNargiSthanikSwarajyaSanshta,
KSagar, Pune, 2008.
9. Suresh, kaka: Panchaytirajya, PrachiPrakashan, Mumbai, 1990.
Semester V: Rural Local Government
Suggested List of Topics for Projects (20 Marks)
1) Attending Gramsabhas in different villages.
2) Visit to Panchayat Samiti Office.
3) Visit to ZillaParishad Office.
4) Implementation of 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
5) SarvS hikshaAbhiyan.
6) Clean India Mission
7) Visit to Water Conservation Projects.
Page 38
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 37 of 44
8) Issues related to Women‘s participation in Panchayat Raj
9) Study of various Committees of ZillaParishad.
10) Any other scheme related to the development of village
11) Issues related to Women Sarpanch.
12) Reviews of books related to the topics.
13) Reviews of Films or pl ays related to topics
Semester VI –Urban Local Government
Suggested Listof Topics for Projects (20 Marks)
1) Implementation of 74th Constitutional Amendment.
2) Visit to Municipal Council.
3) Visit to Municipal Corporation.
4) Comparative study of implement ation of scheme / schemes in municipal councils or
Municipal Corporations.
5) MHADA , CIDCO , MIDC
6) Water Conservation Schemes.
7) Rain Water Harvesting.
8) Flood Management.
9) Disaster Management Cell
10) Issues related to Slums.
11) Issues related to Sanitation.
12) Issues related to Transportation.
13) Issues in Urban Governance.
14) Any Welfare or Developmental Scheme for Urban Areas.
15) Issues related to SRA
16) Reviews of books related to the topics.
17) Reviews of Films or plays related to topics
Page 39
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 38 of 44
9 B
Paper IX (B ): Electoral Politics in India
Semester V: Electoral Process In India
No. of Lecture
Module 1: Election Commission 12
1.1 Role
1.2 Ensuring free and fair elections
1.3 Maintenance of Law, Order and Security
Module 2: Electoral Process 12
2.1 Representation of the People Act
2.2 Electoral Reforms: 61st Constitution Amendment
2.3 Proposals for Reforms
Module 3: History of General Elections 11
3.1 General Elections: 1952
3.2 General Elections: 1977
3.3 General Elections: 1989 to the present
Module 4: Group and Electoral Participation 10
4.1 Women, Dalits and Tribals
4.2 Minorities
Page 40
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 39 of 44
Paper IX (B): Electoral Politics In India
Semester VI: Media and Electoral Processes
No of Lectures
Module 1: Election and Impact of Mass Media 15
1.1 Print Media: Newspapers and Magazines
1.2 Audio – Visual: Radio & TV
1.3 Digital Media and Social Networking Sites, Viral Communication
Module 2: Election Campaigning / Political Marketing 12
2.1 Propaganda and Election Manifesto
2.2 Public Relation Campaigns
2.3Advertising Campaign (after 1984)
Module 3: Psephology 10
3.1Opinion Polls
3.2Exit Polls
3.3Electoral Surveys and Analysis
Module 4: Critique of Media in Elections 08
4.1Objective Coverage and Paid News
4.2Accountability of Media
Rationale
Elections in India are considered to be the very backbone of Indian Democracy. Being a
Parliamentary Republic, citizens of India are trusted with the responsibility to choose the
head of the country as well as of the state. There are both General and State elections that are
held in the country based on the Federal structure of the Indian Republic. The elections in
India often transcend from being a mere political activity to a high publicized and often
sensationalized national event, with clear cultural ramifications. The entire nation seems to
suddenly come to life at the onset of the elections, particularly the General Elections. Even
the Assembly elections, which determine t he state government, are events of great
significance. All state elections are closely observed throughout the nation. Often the results
of the state elections are considered to be clear indications of the mood of the nation.
Elections are political events involving the behavior of politicians, ordinary people,media
and pressure groups. Every election is a turning point in the history and it deserves full study
to observe politicians, their party structure, their strategies, th e influence of media and
Page 41
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 40 of 44
involvement of voters. Elections are exciting, important and interesting. The biggest election
in the world is India's Lok Sabha.
The election commission is the apex body that conducts the elections in India. Both the
general and assembly elections in India are held in accordance with the clear rules laid down
by the Election Commission of India. The Election Commission or the EC comprises high
ranking Government officials and is formed under the guidelines of the Indian Constituti on.
The EC is a highly powerful body and is granted with a great degree of autonomous powers
to successfully conduct the elections. Even the judiciary resists from intervening while the
electoral process is on. The work of the Election Commission typically starts with the
announcement of various important dates and deadlines related to the election, including the
dates for voter registration, for filing of nominations, counting and results. Its activities
continue throughout the time period, when the electi ons are conducted in the country.
The Political parties are commonly brought together by the EC to lay down the lines for the
common conduct that is expected to be followed by all the relevant and participating parties.
The code of conduct was brought abo ut primarily to cut down on exorbitant amount spent on
the elections in the previous versions of the Indian elections.
Presently, the Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs have replaced the traditional ballot
boxes in most areas. This was done to counter the great degree of booth capturing and
rigging that became a common feature of elections in certain parts of the country.
It is hoped that introduction of such a subject will not be of mere academic nature but it may
generate employability for the students of the subject. This discipline of knowledge will be
useful for the students. This specialization will help to have better jobs and career
opportunities in media houses, market research companies, political parties and so on.
Psephology as a subject and a career may help the students. That is how a knowledge society
in 21st century should work.
Explanatory notes
Semester V
Module 1: Election Commission
Besides the composition and functions, the role of Election Commission is necessary to
understand how free and fair elections are ensured by the Constitution and how it has been
implemented in the actual practice by Election Commission. How Law, Order and Security is
assured by the Election Commission through various arrangements.
Module 2: Electoral Process
Right to vote is the base of democratic system. This module covers details of all these.
Electoral process takes a month by publishing electoral rolls. Generally, elections are
conducted phase wise, from the date of announcement till the results a re not out.
Module 3: History of General Elections
Page 42
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 41 of 44
The mile stones in the history of General Elections, should be studied with its distinguishing
features. 1951 - 1952, the First General Election was a new experiment. The 1977 Election
was the defeat of the party led by Indira Gandhi, by a new coalition of all the major other
parties, which protested against the imposition of controversial emergency from 1975 -77. A
similar coalition led by V.P.Singh, was swept to power in 1989. Since then, one party
domin ant politics gave way to coalition system, wherein no single party achieved a majority
in the Parliament to form a government. Since then Coalition Governments have become a
feature of Indian Democracy.
Module 4: Group and Electoral Participation
Women f orm a sizable percentage of population. However their participation is less at all the
levels from voting till positioning at the top posts. The underrepresentation of women in
elections is because of social and economic settings. A reservation for women i n Policy is a
significant measure in this regard.
The participation of Dalits and Tribals is not significant because of discrimination on the
grounds of caste. Their political participation varies from state to state. The participation of
Dalits and Triba ls should increase for social equality and justice.
Political participation of minorities has been a foundational issue. They should have equal
opportunity to participate freely and effectively in all aspects of governance. The effective
participation in relation to the right to full and effective quality and meaningful engagement
in national activities is necessary to make democracy meaningful.
Semester VI
Module 1: Election and Impact of Mass Media
It is the right of voters to full and accurate infor mation. The media plays important and
essential role to conduct elections in free and fair manner, by providing adequate information
of parties, policies, candidates and about the election process itself. In the recent years, the
term media has become more broad, encompassing the internet in its various forms and other
new forms of electronic distribution of news. It is the media that determines the political
agenda. Media should play a ―watchdog‖ role, in this technological generation.
Module 2: Election Campaigning / Political Marketing
Election Campaigning can be termed as Political Marketing because election campaigning
consists of all marketing concepts and techniques in all spheres of political activity including
political parties, voter's behavior, local self governments, interests and pressure groups,
media and so on. A study of Political Marketing helps students understand marketing
activities in Politics and a holistic approach to understand the breadth and width of Politics.
Political marketing d escribes certain political phenomena and as a Philosophy (Theory)
pursues knowledge, understanding of exchanges and the process of enhancing values.
Election campaigning is a step by step process of planning, chalking out campaigning
strategy, election ma nifesto, promises to be made to the voters, communication strategies,
Page 43
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 42 of 44
support of opinion leaders, competing with the competitors and so on. The ultimate objective
is to win the election.
Module 3: Psephology
Psephology in simple words can be defined as, ―Computerized analysis of voting patterns‖,
―a science of predicting voting patterns by conducting opinion polls and understanding the
swings.‖ Psephology is that branch of Political Science, which deals with the study of
Statistical Analysis of Elections. Psephology has become a career opportunity, though a
formal and institutional training is not yet given. Election Manifesto – Every Political party
prepares election manifesto which is a strategy to win voter's mind by featuring prospective
legislation af ter the election is over. Opinion Polls and Exit Polls – Opinion Poll is a survey
of public opinion from a particular sample, consisting of a structured questionnaire and
interviews. Some generalities come on the surface. Exit polls on the other hand, is a survey,
held on the day of election with verbal communication with voters.
Electronic surveys and Analysis – With the advent of Science and Technology, methods and
techniques of communication have changed effectively. From verbal to electronic
telecommun ication, communication, communication networks are established from grass
root level to national levels. All the tools of communication can be widely used for surveys,
systematics.
Module 4: Critique of Media in Elections
A Democratic Election with no fr eedom to media would be a contradiction in terms.
However, in order to ensure that along with freedom, a degree of regulation is required.
Government and Election Commissions regulations and other different models for
regulations are necessary. Though medi a has a right to report freely and to scrutinize the
whole election process, the scrutiny itself is additional safeguard. In this regard, electoral
management body has a crucial role to play. Law or Regulations on Media during elections
are necessary. The Media should be accountable to the Government and to the masses at
large.
Recommended Reading
1. Ahuja, M. L.: Electoral Politics and General Elections in India 1952 -1998, Mittal
Publications, Delhi, 1998.
2. Alam, Javeed: Who wants Democracy , Orient Longman, Hyderabad, 2004.
3. Calmon, Leslie. J.: Toward Empowerment of Woman and Politics in India , Westview
Press, Boulder, 1992.
4. Dikshit, R. D. (Ed): Geography of Elections, The Indian Context , Rawat Publications,
New Delhi, 1995.
5. Election Commi ssion of India: Statistical reports on General Elections, India Year Books.
6. Ellhu, Katz and Yael, Warshel (Ed): Election Studies: What’s their use? , Westview Press,
Boulder, 2000.
Page 44
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 43 of 44
7. Kordo, N.: Election studies in India ,
8. Kothari, Rajni: Politics &The People: In search of a Humane India , Vol. I & II, Ajanta
Publications, New Delhi, 1990.
9. Krishnamurthy, T. S.: Miracle of Democracy: India’s Amazing Journey , Harper Collins,
New Del hi, 2008.
10. Kumar, Venkatesh B.: Electoral Reform in India – Current Discourses , Rawat
Publications, New Delhi, 2009.
11. Limaye, Madhu: Janata Party Experiment , B.R.Publishing, Delhi, 1994.
12. Lokniti, National Election Study 2009 ,
13. Manor, James: Parties and Party System , Princeton University Press, Princeton, 1986.
14. Palmer, N. D.: Elections and Political Development – The South Indian Experience ,
Vikas Publishing, Mumbai, 1976
15. Rana, M. S.: India Votes: LokSabha and VidhanSabhaElections : 1999, 2000,
PollAnalysis , Election Data, Party Manifestos , B.R. Publishing, Delhi.
16. Roy, Meenu: Electoral Politics in India : Election Process and Outcomes,
VotingBehavior and Current Tr ends, Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi, 2000.
17. Roy, Meenu: India Votes – Elections 1996 , A Critical Analysis , Deep and Deep
Publications, Delhi, 1996.
18. ____________: Politics in India , Orient Longman &Bostance, New Delhi, 1970.
19. Shastri, Sandeep, Suri, K.C. and Yadav, Yogendra: Electoral Politics in Indian
States,Lok Sabha elections in 2004 and beyond , Oxford University Press.
Semester V: -List of Projects
A field visit can be conducted in either Semester with a report on it
1. Role and Functions of Election Commission of India
2. Maintenance of law, order and security during the electoral process
3. Review the Representation of People Act, 1951 & others
4. Electoral Reforms by Election Commission / Citizens / NGOs / Parliamentary
Reforms
5. Review of General Elections of 1952 / 1977 / 1989 / 1994 / 1999 / 2004 / 2009 / 2014
6. Participation of Women in elections
7. Participation of Scheduled Castes in elections
8. Participation of Scheduled Tribes in elections
9. Participation of Minorities in elections
Page 45
TYBA POLITICAL SCIENCE REVISED SYLLABUS for 2018 -19
Page 44 of 44
Semester VI: List of Projects
1. Role of Print Media in elections
2. Role of Audio -Visual media in elections
3. Role of Digital Media / Social Networking sites in elections
4. Election campaigning by political parties
5. Comparative analysis of election manifestos of political parties
6. Public Relation campaigns of political parties
7. Advertising campaigns by political parties
8. Opinion Polls and Exit Polls in India
9. Conduct a survey of private channels and NGOs with reference to elections
10. Make a comparative analysis of vario us governments with reference to development
11. Paid news in India
12. The accountability of media
########