Political Science

Department of Political Science

Established in 1966

Objective of the department is to acquaint the students with the basic concepts and issues of Political Theory, Political Thought, Political Systems, Political Institutions, Political Processes, Public Administration and International Relations. The department offers Political Science as an optional subject in B.A. Programme and is inclined towards community empowerment by conducting various political, social, and women empowerment programs for SHGs. The students are provided with an exposure to the social responsibility of strengthening democracy through Voter Awareness Campaign, Civic and Legal Awareness and Mock Parliament Programs.

Highlights of the Department

Extension Activities: Political Awareness – SHG’s , Grama Swaraj – Grama Sabha Awareness Campaign
Study Visits to: Court, Police Station, Registrar’s Office and Gram Sabhas

Open Elective Papers

Semester	Electives
I	Parliamentary Procedures in India Indian Government and Politics
II	Indian Polity: Issues and Concerns
III	Gender and Politics
IV	Understanding Dr.B. R. Ambedkar

Did You Know ?

“Design of Indian Parliament was Created by 2 Britishers Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker”

Association & Activities

Community Orientation

Research Output

Scheme & Syllabus

Faculty

Association & Activities

Rajya Ranga Association
Bridge Course
Wall Magazine
Diagnostic Survey
Remedial Drill
Special Assignment to Advanced Learners
Student Research
Use of L.C.D/CAL Packages
Tools for Self Study
Healthy Practices
SWOC Analysis

Routine Co-curricular Activities

Preparation and Presentation of Curriculum Vitae of students
TED Talk and Inspirational Videos show
Study of articles of the Indian Constitution
Short term Certificate Courses
Map Work (Identification of places on the map)
Flow Chart
Value Education
Class Seminars
Power Point Presentation
Quiz (Class Room)
Study Circle and Library Reference
Group Discussion

Study Visits to

Court
Police Station
Sub-Registrar’s Office
Grama Sabhas

Extra-Curricular Activities

Inauguration of Rajya Ranga
Guest Lectures
Focus: Compilation of major International, National & State Events
Weekly Presentation of International News
Study Visit
Alumnae Interaction
Interaction with Elected Representatives
Live Presentation and Analysis of General Budget/ Elections
Activity Orientation Programme
Constitutional Day Celebration
Human Rights Day celebration
International Peace Day Celebration
Mock Parliament
CV presentation

Extension Activities

Social and Political Awareness – SHG’s
Grama Swaraj – Grama Sabha Awareness Campaign
Voters Awareness Campaign

Civic Education Programme
Awareness on contextual issues
Best Practices

Weekly Presentation of International news
Presentation of Values
Display of Quotes of great personalities
Regular interaction with parents
Frequent one- to- one interaction with students
Feedback from stake holders
Practical training to students in organizing programs
Compilation of articles on International, National and State issues
Student participation in community empowerment
Maintaining the records of outgoing students
Learner participation teaching methods
Forming study circles in the classes
Exposure to pragmatic issues
Counseling for female students
Career opportunity guidance
Current affairs daily presentation

Community Orientation

Department involves in organizing Grama Sabha Awareness Campaign, Voters Awareness Campaign, Study Visits and SHG Empowerment Programs

Research Output

Publications

Shalip, A. P. Empowerment: Intervention and Challenges. Shodha Biannual. January 2010. 1(1); pp. 64-73. (ISSN 2249-0396)
Nataraj, H. K. Drug as social problem: A perspective in Quarterly International Journal “Living Sociology. 2013 “Nirvachana” 1(2), page no. ISSN no: 2320-6357.
Nataraj, H. K. Role of Panchayath raj institutions in rural development ISBN No- 978-93-5128-100-9.
Nataraj, H. K. Women leadership in local self-government: With special reference to Dakshina Kannada. ISBN No-978-81-930542-0-8.
Shalip, A. P. Women’s Human rights Advocacy and its challenges: A View from a Locale of Intersecting Concerns. Globalisation, Human rights and Advocacy Milagres College, Kallianpur 2014, pp.97-110. (ISBN -978- 81-929263- 0-8)
Shalip, A. P. Women Political Participation in India. Social Inclusion and Democracy Rawat publications New Delhi 2018 Pages 291-317. (ISBN-978-81-316-0854-8)
Shalip, A. P. Political and Military Acumen: Indira Gandhi and Indo-Pak1971 war “Indira Gandhi- A Visionary Revisiting her Policies and their Impact, St. Agnes College 2018 pp 47-60. (ISBN:978-81-930869-5-7)
Shalip, A. P. National Independence as Conjuncture: Women’s Movement under Transition in India. Shodha, January 2019, Vol No. (Issue No.); pp 118-134.(ISSN 2249-0396)
Shalip, A. P. Constitutional Protection for Women. Ajantha International Multidisciplinary Quaterly Research Journal, Ajantha Prakashan Aurangabad January –March 2019. 8(1) pp 120-127 (ISSN 2277-5730 ), Impact factor 5.5
Nataraj, H. K. Indian constitution and Environmental protection issues A Perspectives. Ajantha International Multidisciplinary Quaterly Research Journal, Ajantha Prakashan Aurangabad January –March 2019. 8(1); pp 120-127 (ISSN 2277-5730 ) Impact factor 5.5

Credit Based Semester Scheme (2017-2018 onwards)
Choice Based Credit System Semester Scheme (2019-2020 onwards)