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MAP-C 104 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 03

MAP C403 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES 10

MAP - C 402 STATE POLITICS IN INDIA 15

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CURRICULUM TRANSACTIONAL STRATEGY

Prepared by Dr. Abhiruchi Ojha, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & Governance, Central University of Kashmir

Course

Code Title of Course Type of

Course Credits Max Marks

CIA Max Marks

External

MAP-C 104

THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

CC 4 40 60

MAP C 104 Theories of International Relations Unit 1 - International Relations an overview

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of

classes needed

1

International relations:

Emergence as a discipline

Lectures, Discussions &

Group Interactions

Group Interactions on contemporary topics related to the unit theme.

05

The globalisation of international relations:

Continuity and change in conventional concepts- power , security and justice

Group Exercises

Group Exercises to understand the impact of globalisation on everyday

life.

05

Different Perspectives on world politics:

mainstream and critical

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on possibility

of Non-Western IR Theory.

05

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit, the learner should be able:

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To understand the meaning and significance of international relations.

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To appreciate how IR theory seeks to explain international relations.

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To appreciate the changing nature of international relations.

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To explain how globalisation is impacting traditional understandings of power, security and justice.

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To have an overall understanding of different approaches to studying world

politics.

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Points for Discussion

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What is meant by international relations?

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Difference between ‘international relations’ and ‘International Relations’ (IR), the academic discipline.

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How is globalisation affecting state sovereignty?

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Has globalisation led to a more just, rule based world?

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Has there been an emergence of an international political community due to globalisation?

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Are mainstream IR theories Euro-centric?

Essential Readings

 Chris Brown., “‘Introduction” in Understanding International Relations, (2nd edition), (Palgrave, 2000), pp. 1 -19.

 Anthony Mcgrew, “Globalization and global politics” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 15-34.

 Andrew Linklater, “Globalization and the transformation of political community” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics:

An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 497-512.

 Ian Clark, “Globalization and the post-cold war order” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 513-526.

 David A. Lake, “Theory is Dead, Long Live Theory: The End of the Great Debates and the Rise of Eclecticism in International Relations”, European Journal of International Relations 19 (3), 2013, pp. 567-587.

 Morton Kaplan, “The New Great Debate: Traditionalism vs. Science in International Relations”, World Politics, 19 (1), October 1966, pp. 1-20.

 Amitav Acharya and Barry Buzan, ‘Why is there No Non-Western International Relations Theory?’, International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, 7 (3), 2007, pp. 287-312.

 J. David Singer, “The Level-of-Analysis Problem in International Relations” World Politics, 14 (1), October 1961, pp. 77-92.

Unit 2 - Theories of International Relations (Mainstream)

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of

2

Realism and Neo realism Lectures, Discussions &

Video Screening

Screening of

‘Conversations with History: Kenneth Waltz’

followed by discussions.

05

Liberalism and Neo

liberalism Lectures,

Discussions &

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on ‘Complex

Interdependence’

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Decision making approach

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on criticisms

of System Theory.

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Compulsory Visit to Library to collect an un-prescribed article relevant to the theme

Learning Outcomes

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To understand realist and neo-realist IR theories.

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To understand liberal and neo-liberal IR theories.

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To define System theory and Decision making approach.

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Difference between realist and neo-realist approaches.

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How ‘structure’ is the foundation of neo-realism?

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Difference between liberal and neo-liberal approaches.

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How does ‘Complex Interdependence’ work?

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Salient points of System theory and Decision making approach.

Essential Readings

 Tim Dunne and Brian C. Schmidt, “Realism” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 99-112.

 Hans J. Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace (New York: McGrawHill, 1993 [1948]), pp. 3-26.

 Kenneth N. Waltz, “Realist Thought and Neorealist Theory”, Journal of International Affairs 44 (1) (Spring-Summer 1990), pp. 21-37.

 Kenneth N. Waltz, Theory of International Politics (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1979), pp.

1-17, 60-101.

 Kenneth N. Waltz, Man, the State and War: A Theoretical Analysis (New York:

Columbia University Press, 1954), pp. 1-15 & 224-238.

 Tim Dunne, “Liberalism” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 113-125.

 Steven L. Lamy, “Contemporary mainstream approaches: neo-realism and neo- liberalism”in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), 126-140.

 Robert O. Keohane and Joseph S. Nye, Power and Interdependence, 2nd edn. (New York: Longman: 1989), pp. 23-37.

 Weltman, J. (1972). Systems Theory in International Relations: A Critique. Polity, 4(3), 301-329.

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 R. Synder, H.W. Bruck and B. Sapin (1962), “The Decision-Making Approach to the Study of International Politics”, R. Synder, H.W. Bruck and B. Sapin (ed.) Foreign Policy Decision Making, New York: The Free Press, pp.60-74.

Unit 3 - Theories of International Relations (Critical)

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of

3

Marxist and neo Marxist Lectures, Discussions &

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on A.

Gramsci.

05

Constructivism Lectures,

Discussions &

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on Alexander

Wendt.

05

Post Structuralism and

Post colonialism Lectures, Discussions &

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on Third

World Scholars.

05

Feminism and Green

Politics Lectures,

Discussions &

Video Screening

Screening of documentary - ‘An Inconvenient Truth’

followed by discussions.

Learning Outcomes

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To explain Marxist and neo Marxist theories of international relations.

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To understand Constructivist approaches to the study of international politics.

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To explain poststructuralism and post-colonialism.

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To understand the gendered nature of mainstream IR theories.

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To appreciate the links between Environment and international politics.

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The link between global capitalism and international relations.

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How international politics is socially constructed?

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How do poststructuralists and post-colonialists understand international politics?

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How do feminist scholars look at international relations?

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Have environmental concerns brought the world together?

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Essential Readings

 Molly Cochran, Normative Theory in International Relations: A Pragmatic Approach, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 1-20.

 Richard Devetak, “Critical Theory”, Scott Burchill and Andrew Linklater, eds., Theories of International Relations (London: Macmillan Press, 1996), pp. 145-178.

 Stephen Hobden and Richard Wyn Jones, “Marxist Theories of International Relations”

in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 141- 154.

 Frank, Andre Gunder, “The Development of Underdevelopment”, Monthly Review, 18, September, 1966, pp. 17-31.

 Robert W. Cox, “Gramsci, Hegemony and International Relations: An Essay in Method”, Millennium: Journal of International Studies 12, 1983: 162-75.

 John Gerard Ruggie, “International Regimes, Transactions, and Change: Embedded Liberalism in the Postwar Economic Order”, International Organization, 36 (2), Spring 1982, pp. 379-415.

 Michael Barnett, “Social Constructivism” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 155-168.

 Alexander Wendt, “Anarchy is What States Make of It: The Social Construction of Power Politics”, International Organization 46 (2), Spring 1992, pp. 391-425.

 Lene Hansen, “Poststructuralism” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed).

The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 169-183.

 C. Sylvester, “Post-colonialism”in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 184-197.

 Ann Tickner, “Hans Morgenthau’s Principles of Political Realism: A Feminist Reformulation”, Millennium: Journal of International Studies 17 (3), 1988, pp.429-440.

 Ann Tickner, “Gender in World Politics” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 258-273.

 John Vogler, “Environmental Issues” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 341-356.

Unit 4 - Theories of International Political Economy - I &

Key concepts of International Relations - II

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of

classes needed Mercantilism, Liberalism,

Capitalism, Neo- Liberalism and Economic Globalisation

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on India’s

position in WTO.

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Global Economic Governance: World Economic Forum

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on

Immigration.

04

Money and Business: The

Currency System Lectures,

Discussions &

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on the 2008

Economic Crisis.

03

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National power, National interest, balance of power, bandwagon, alliances and strategy, imperialism, isolationalism and

allegiances, colonialism and neo-colonialism

Group Interactions

Group Interactions with special focus on applying the concepts to South Asia.

04

Learning Outcomes

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To understand the nature of the International Political Economy.

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To understand how global economic governance happens.

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To understand the present monetary system.

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To understand key concepts in IR theories.

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Evolution of the global economy.

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Role of international economic organisations.

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Perils and possibilities of the present currency system.

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How key concepts of IR theories help us understand international politics?

Essential Readings

 Woods N., “International political economy in an age of globalization” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 243-257.

 Matthew Watson., “Global Trade and global Finance” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 417-429

 T. Evans and C. Thomas., “Poverty, Development and Hunger” in John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (ed). The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations, (OUP, 2014, 6th edition), pp. 430-447.

Web Resources

(for all units)

 YouTube documentaries on relevant themes suggested.

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 Relevant Websites of International Organisations etc., suggested to collect materials for term papers and projects.

 Students are encouraged to use the Online Academic Resources of CUK Library to access more related articles.

Evaluation

 Class Tests

 Term Paper and Presentation

 Fieldwork/Projects

 Review of any one article from Essential Readings

 Media Content Analysis

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CURRICULUM TRANSACTIONAL STRATEGY

Prepared by Dr. Hima Bindu, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & Governance, Central University of Kashmir

Course

External

MAP C403

RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL

SCIENCES

CC 4 40 60

Unit Topic Method No. of classes

needed

I

The Idea

of social science

Nature and social science: positivist philosophy

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT

03

Objectivity:

Behaviouralism and post behavioural critique

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT

04

Conceptions of Science:

From verification to falsification

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT

03

Hermeneutics Lecture,

Discussion, PPT

03

Learning outcomes

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After completing the unit, the learner will be able to understand the nature of research method in a philosophical understanding



The idea of research in social sciences



Formulation of research ideas and usage of the research in social science

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Philosophical aspects of behavioralism and post behavioral critique

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Interpretation of data Points for discussion

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Understanding of research under various philosophical schools

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Objectivity and subjectivity

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Concepts of verification and falsification

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Hermeneutics to understand the interpretation of data Essential Readings

 Comte August, 1988, Introduction to Positivist Philosophy, Hackett Publishing Company,

 Guthrie Gerard, 2010, Basic Research Methods, Entry to social science Research, Sage Publications, New Delhi.

 McNabb David, 2015, Research methods in Political Science Quantitative and qualitative approaches, second edition, Routledge publications, New York

 Elsner Elliot W., 1997, New Frontier in Qualitative Research Methodology, in Qualitative Inquiry, Volume 3, Issue 3, pgs. 259-273, Sage Journals.

 Burnham Peter, Karin Gilland Lutz, Wayn Grant and Zig Layton- Henry, 2008, Research Methods in Politics, 2^nd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, China.

 Jones Russell A., 1985, Research Methods in the Social and Behavioural Sciences,

 Mukherji Partha Nath, 2000, Methodology in Social Research, Sage Publication, New Delhi.

 Ratner, Carl, 2002, Subjectivity and Objectivity in Qualitative Methodology, in Forum:

Qualitative Research, Volume 3, No.3, Art 16- September.

Unit Topic Method No. of classes

needed

II Empirical

Research

Identification of research

problem Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 03

Formulation of Hypothesis/Research

question

Lecture, Discussion, PPT,

Quiz

03

Review of Literature Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 03

Formulation of

objectives Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 03

Bibliography and procedures of

referencing

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 03

Learning Outcomes



Learner can identify the research problem out of empirical happenings and from literature



Formulates the research question

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Reviewing the literature



Quoting the texts

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Points for discussion



How to read the text and analyse



How to frame research questions



Formulating hypothesis with variations



The objectives to study



Procedures of referencing Essential Readings

 Guthrie Gerard, 2010, Basic Research Methods: An Entry to Social Science Research, Sage Publications, India

 Prasad Shalini, Ajith Rao, Eeshoo Rehani, 2001, Developing Hypothesis and Research Questions, Working paper on 500 Research Methods.

 Dawson Catherine, 2002, Practical Research Methods, UBS publishers, New Delhi.

 Kumar Ranjit, 2005, Research Methodology- A step-by-step Guide for Beginners, (2^nd ed.) Pearson Education, Singapore.

 Kothari, C.R., 1985, Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques, Wiley Eastern Limited, New Delhi.

Unit Topic Method No. of classes

needed

III Quantitati

ve research

method

Types and sources of data; methods of data collection- observation,

questionnaires and interviews

Lecture, Discussion, PPT

5

Difference between census and sampling, techniques of sampling,

probability and non- probability techniques

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 4

Data processing:

establishing catagories and coding data

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 4

Data interpretation:

descriptive statistics and inferential statistics

Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 4

Learning Outcomes



After the completion of the unit, the learner understands the collection of the data basing on the research objectives



Know the difference between census and sampling

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Engaging with field research for further achievements



Preparing the questionnaires



using various statistical tools for quantitative analysis



and also codification Points for Discussion



various sampling methods



collecting data from field



measuring the sampling with probability and non probability techniques



processing the data



codification according to the research objectives



data interpretation through statistical analysis at basic level



quantifying the data Essential Readings

 Bhattacharjee Anol, 2012, Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices, Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial ltd. University of South Florida.

 Bailey, Kenneth D., 1982, Methods of social research (2^nd edition) The Free Press, New York.

 Johnson J.B. and R. A. Joslyn, 1986, Political Science Research Methods, C.Q. Press, Washington D.C.

Unit Topic Method No. of classes

needed

IV Qualitativ

Research e method

Depth interviews Lecture, Discussion, Quiz,

PPT

3

Ethnography Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 3

Content Analysis Lecture,

Discussion, PPT 3

Preparation of research

report Lecture,

Discussion 3

Internet resources and

its use in research Lecture, Discussion, Lab

consultation

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Learning Outcomes

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The learner gets to know the procedures to conduct interviews

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Identifying the target groups

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Making research notes



Interpreting the field experience to research input



Using various resources in completing the research project Points for Discussion

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Ethnographic research

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Narrative analysis



Interpreting data



Qualitative analysis Essential Readings

 Crasnow Sharon, 2012, The role of Case Study Research in Political Science Evidence for Casual Claims, Philosophy of Science, Vol. 79, No.5, pp. 655-666

(http://www.jstor.org/10.1086/667869)

 Tacchi Jo, Don Slater, Greg Hearn, 2003, Ethnographic Action Research, UNESCO, New Delhi.

Other References

 Bailey, Kenneth D., 1982, Methods of social research (2^nd edition) The Free Press, New York.

 Johnson J.B. and R. A. Joslyn, 1986, Political Science Research Methods, C.Q. Press, Washington D.C.

 Popper K.R., 1959, The Logic of Scientific Discovery, Hutchinson press, London.

 Young Pauline V., 1968, Scientific Social Surveys and Research, Prentice hall, New Delhi.

 Gerring John, 2004, What is a Case Study and What is it Good for?, American Political Science Review, Vol.98, Nov.2.

 Bhattacharjee Anol, 2012, Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices, Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial ltd. University of South Florida.

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CURRICULUM TRANSACTIONAL STRATEGY

Prepared by Mrs. Tahira Khatoon, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics & Governance, Central University of Kashmir

Course

External

MAP - C 402

STATE POLITICS IN INDIA

CC 4 40 60

MAP - C 402: STATE POLITICS IN INDIA

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of classes

needed

I

Diversities and Patterns of

State formation Lecture,

Discussion Assignment,

Presentation 05

Constitutionalism, Federalism and State

Politics

Lecture,

Presentation 03

State Politics; Variation in

Historical Evolution Lecture,

Presentation 02

Frameworks for Analysis Lecture,

Presentation 02

Learning Outcomes

After going through this unit you should be able to:

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Understand the evolution of State politics



Define Constitutionalism

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Explain Federalism

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Understand the different approaches to study state politics Points for Discussion

You may like to dwell upon the following points:



How did state politics emerge as an independent discipline?



What are the different approaches to study state politics?

Essential Readings

 Weiner, Myron (Jun., 1961). “State Politics in India: Report on a Seminar”, Asian Survey, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 35-40.

 Mehta, Uday S. (2010). “Constitutionalism” in (ed.) Jayal, Niraja Gopal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp. 15-27.

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 Mitra, Subrata K. and Malte Pehl. (2010). “Federalism” in (ed.) Jayal, Niraja Gopal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp.

43-60.

 Pai, Sudha (Jan. - March 1989). “Towards A Theoretical Framework for the Study of State Politics in India: Some Observations”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol.

50, No. 1, pp. 94-109.

 Kumar, Ashutosh (Jul. 26 - Aug. 1, 2003). “State Electoral Politics: Looking for the Larger Picture”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 38, No. 30, pp. 3145-3147.

 Meena, Sohan Lal (Oct. - Dec., 2006). “Dynamics of State Politics in India”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 67, No. 4, pp. 705-716.

 Singh, Mahendra Prasad (Mar. 15 - 21, 2008). “Reorganisation of States in India”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 43, No. 11, pp. 70-75.

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of

Classes Needed

II

Elections and

Electoral Politics Lecture,

Discussion Library, Presentation,

Assignment 04

Political Parties and

Party Systems Lecture,

Assignment 04

Patterns of dissent

and Protest

Movements

Lecture,

Assignment 04

Learning Outcomes

After going through this unit, you will be able to:



Explain the significance of electoral politics



Understand the evolution of party system in India



Appreciate the different types of protest movements in India Points for Discussion



What have been the shifts in electoral politics in India?



How have party systems formed and changed in independent India?



What is the significance of dissent in a democracy?

Essential Readings

 Manor, James. (1997). “Parties and Party System”, in (ed.) Chatterjee, Partha, State Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp. 92-124.

 Kothari, Rajni (Feb. 4, 1984). “The Non-Party Political Process”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp. 216-224.

 Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey. (2008). “The Indian Party System” in Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 212-234.

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 Sridharan, E. (2010). “The Party System” in (ed.) Jayal, Niraja Gopal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp. 117-135.

 Yadav, Yogendra (Aug. 21 - Sep. 3, 1999). “Electoral Politics in the Time of Change:

India's Third Electoral System, 1989-99”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 34, No.

34/35, pp.2393-2399.

 Singh, Dalip (Oct. - Dec., 1991). “Protest Movements in India”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 448-457.

 Swain, Pratap Chandra (Jan. - Mar., 2008). “Dynamics of The Indian Party System: The Emergence of Competitive Multiparty Coalitions”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 69, No. 1 pp. 59-70.

 Deb, Papia and P K Sengupta (Apr.-June, 2009). “Coalition Politics and the Changing Perspectives of India's Federal Governance”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 70, No. 2, pp. 387-407.

 Sridharan, Eswaran (Autumn, 2003). “Coalitions and Party Strategies in India's Parliamentary Federation”, Publius, Vol. 33, No. 4, Emerging Federal Process in India, pp. 135-152.

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of classes

needed

III

Development and Regional Disparities

Lecture,

Discussion Test, Presentation,

Assignment 04

Agrarian

Transformation and Land Reforms

Lecture,

Assignment 05

Industry and Labour Lecture,

Assignment 02

Globalisation and Liberalisation- Implications for State Politics

Lecture,

Assignment 03

Learning Outcomes

After going through this unit, you will be able to:



Explain the development strategy of independent India



Describe the process of agrarian transformation post-independence



Assess the changes in the economic policy Points for Discussion



What is the relation between economic equality and political democracy?



Why did India adopt New Economic Policy?

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Essential Readings

 Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey. (2008). “Planning and Economic Development” in Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 167-182.

 Singh, Samir Kumar. (2009). “Basic features of the Indian Economy in 1947” in (ed.) Chandhoke, Neera and Praveen Priyadarshi, Contemporary India, New Delhi: Pearson, pp. 3-15.

 Tripathy, Ambuja Kumar. (2009). “The Evolution of Development Strategy Since Independence” in (ed.) Chandhoke, Neera and Praveen Priyadarshi, Contemporary India, New Delhi: Pearson, pp. 16-32.

 Nayyar, Deepak. (Dec. 5-11, 1998). “Economic Development and Political Democracy:

Interaction of Economics and Politics in Independent India”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 33, No. 49, pp. 3121-3131.

 Sharma, H. R. (Sep. 24, 1994). “Distribution of Landholdings in Rural India, 1953-54 to 1981-82: Implications for Land Reforms”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 29, No.

39 pp. A117-A128.

 Koshy, V.C. (Jul., 1974). “Land Reforms in India under the Plans”, Social Scientist, Vol.

2, No. 12, pp. 43-61.

 Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey. (2008). “Major Issues in Indian Politics” in Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 294-322.

 Radhakrishnan, P. (Nov. 24, 1990). “Land Reforms: Rhetoric and Reality”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 25, No. 47, pp. 2617-2621.

Unit Topic Method Activity No. of

IV

Inter-state Disputes- Water

and Territorial Lecture,

Discussion Library, Test, Presentation 06 Regionalism,

Communalism and Sub- national Identities

Lecture,

Discussion Library, Test, Presentation 05 Assertion of Dalit’s and

Backward Castes Lecture,

Discussion Library, Test, Presentation 04 Linguistic and Ethnic

Minorities in State Politics Lecture,

Discussion Library, Test, Presentation 04

State Autonomy

Movements in India Lecture,

Discussion Library, Test, Presentation 03

Learning Outcomes

After going through this unit you should be able to:



Know different inter-state disputes since independence



Explain the emergence of regionalism and communalism in India



Discuss the reasons behind assertion of Dalits and Backward Classes



Assess the different types of minorities in India



Describe the demands of various state autonomy movements

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How does Indian Constitution resolve inter-state disputes?

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What are the different threats to the unity of a multi-cultural federation?

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How does assertion of backward castes and classes influence the nature of Indian democracy?

Essential Readings

 Iyer, Ramaswamy R. (Jul. 13-19, 2002). “Inter-State Water Disputes Act 1956:

Difficulties and Solutions”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 37, No. 28 pp. 2907- 2910.

 Kumar, Ashutosh (August 14-20, 2010). “Exploring the Demand for New States”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 45, No. 33, pp. 15-18.

 Maheshwari, S. R. (Oct. - Dec. 1987). “Inter-State Discords in State Polity in India”, The Indian Journal of Political Science, Vol. 48, No. 4, Golden Jubilee Number: State Politics In India, pp. 625-631.

 Sharma, Sidharth (Sep. 20-26, 2003). “Creation of New States: Need for Constitutional Parameters”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 38, No. 38, pp. 3973-3975.

 Kumar Ashutosh (May 9 - 15, 2009). “Rethinking State Politics in India: Regions within Regions”, Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 44, No. 19, pp. 14-19.

 Kothari, Rajni. (1997). “Rise of the Dalits and the Renewed Debate on Caste”, in (ed.) Chatterjee, Partha, State Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp. 439-458.

 Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey. (2008). “Major Issues in Indian Politics” in Chakrabarty, Bidyut and Rajendra Kumar Pandey, Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi: Sage, pp. 294-322.

 Chandhoke, Neera. (2009). “Why Is Secularism Important for India” in (ed.) Chandhoke, Neera and Praveen Priyadarshi, Contemporary India, New Delhi: Pearson, pp. 288-305.

 Baruah, Sanjib. (2010). “Regionalism and Secessionism” in (ed.) Jayal, Niraja Gopal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp.

181-191.

 Chandhoke, Neera. (2010). “Secularism” in (ed.) Jayal, Niraja Gopal and Pratap Bhanu Mehta, The Oxford Companion to Politics in India, New Delhi: OUP, pp. 333-346.