GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KARSOG

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Co-Educational Institution, Affiliated to SPU Mandi and HPU Shimla,
Accredited by NAAC, Ministry of HRD Govt. of India

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Political Science Department


Departmental Profile of Political Science Department

Year of Establishment : 1994

Political Science is excellent preparation for a career.

The study of political science prepare students for a variety of careers including law, journalism, international affairs, elementary, and secondary education, and positions in government agencies and political offices.

A degree in Political Science can lead to powerful careers in state and local governments, law, business, international organizations, associations, and non-profit organizations (NGOs), campaign management and voting, journalism, elections politics, research, university, and college education.

Course (UG and PG) (DSC/DSE/AECC/GE/SEC) Course Name Course Code Course Outcome Common Teaching Methods
Type of Method Response
B.A 1st B.A 1st COURSE-1 Introduction to Political Theory DSC-1A( POLS 101)
  • Distinguish systematic normative inquiry from other kinds of inquiry within the discipline of political science.
  • Identify the most important contributors to modern Western political thought and explain why their contribution are important.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply abstract theory to concrete problems by using the ideas of political theorists to address contemporary social issues such as affirmative action, pornography and capital punishment
Chalk & Talk Method[Yes/No] Yes
B.A 1st COURSE-2 Indian Government and Politics DSC-1B( POLS 102) · Demonstrate knowledge about the significance of current issues of Indian politics
· Analyze political and policy problems and formulate policy options.
· Discuss and evaluate the institutional structure and operations of the major national and state political institutions.
ICT Tools [If Yes Give Name]
B.A 2nd B.A 2nd COURSE-3 Comparative Government and politics DSC-1C (POLS 201) · Discuss the theory and apply the methodology of comparative analysis within the discipline of political science.
· Analyze contemporary Yes problems in the countries under consideration in light of the conceptual frameworks presented in class.
· Write an analysis of the institutions, political behavior and political ideas of another country.
E-Resources [If Yes Give Name] Yes
B.A 2nd COURSE-4 Introduction to International Relation DSC-1D( POLS 202) · Identify the names and geographic location of most contemporary states.
· Discuss the main international relations theories ,and the values implicit in each of these different ways of looking at the world ,thus giving them the tools necessary to understand the day–to-day events reported in the media .
· Describe the role of individual and cultural values and perception, and the importance of empirical evidence in analyzing international problems.
Mobile Apps [If Yes Give Name]
B.A 2nd COURSE-5 Legislative Support SEC-1 (POLS 203) Demonstrate an understanding of B.A 2nd B.A 2nd
· the policy making process by preparing a legislative history of a major law , including an analysis of the statement of Administration policy as well as all stages of the legislative process.
· Play the role of a member of either institution in an in-class simulation with a high level of authenticity.
College Library [Yes/No]
B.A 2nd COURSE-6 Public Opinion and Survey Research SEC-2 ( POLS204) · Conduct a literature review for a question in political science research.
· Design an elite interview protocol.
· Write up research findings in correct format.
·Present research findings to an audience using visual aids.
Any Other Methods [If Yes Give Name] Field work
B.A 3RD B.A 3RD COURSE-7 Themes in Comparative Political Theory DSE-1A POLS 301(A) · Identify different political philosopher in India.
· Discuss the role that symbols play in the Political process
B.A 3RD COURSE-8 Democracy and Governance DSE-1B POLS 302(B) · Analyze political and policy problems and formulate policy option
· Accountable, legitimate, responsive government
· Free and fair election &
B.A 3RD COURSE-9 Democratic Awareness Through Legal literacy   SEC-3 POLS 303 · Compare and contrast the various theories of constitutional interpretation.
COURSE-10 Conflict and Peace building

SEC-4 POLS 304 · Identify the core normative philosophy of the field of conflict and peace.
· Explain the cause of war at several levels of analysis.
· Describe and analyze cases in the past century in which conflict was resolved without violence.
B.A 3RD COURSE-11 & Society, economy and Politics in Himachal Pradesh. GE-1 POLS 305 · Awareness regarding social, cultural and politics of H.P.
· Discuss how political factors shapes the policy formulation and implementation.
· Discuss the political behaviors of social classes, racial and ethnic groups ,gender and religious society.
B.A 3RD COURSE-12 Human rights Gender and Environment GE-2 POLS 306 · Concern about major issues of environmental politics.
· Describe the environmental policy making process ,including the influence of local constituencies on national decision makers.
· Compare and contrast environment politics with other nation.

Ms. Sonia Chaudhary

(MA, M Phil)
Department of Political Science

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Mr. Ritesh Kumar

(M.A B.Ed. M.Phil. Ph.D. Pursuing)
Department of Political Science

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Ms. Pushpa devi

(MA, UGC Net /JRF)
Department of Political Science

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Dr. D. R. Thakur

(M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D, UGC-NET)
Department of Political Science

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