Department of Pol Science:
About
The department of Political Science has been running since 2004 and offering undergraduate degree the new curriculum of B.A. Political Science has been structured in such a way that they introduce the students to the vast canvas of subjects that concern the discipline of political science. Beginning with a focus on concepts and theories to understand the different aspects of politics it moves on to show how these concepts are translated into practice. The courses encourage students to think critically and develop a new understanding and explanation. The B.A. program in Political Science will help students in making an informed decision regarding the goals that they wish to pursue in further education and life at large.
Vision
The undergraduate syllabus of Political Science under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) requires students to complete four Discipline Specific Courses (DSC), two Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE), four Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) spread over three years. The core courses offered by the Programe aims to provide students with a conceptual and foundational understanding of different aspects of political science, whereas the Discipline Specific Electives focus on classically important areas of enquiry. The Skill Enhancement Courses acquaint the students with the applied and practical aspects of political science.
Mission
The following are the expected attributes of B.A. Political Science students:
(i) Foundational knowledge of Political Science and a clear understanding of theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline.
(ii) Communication skills to express thoughts and ideas both in writing and orally.
(iii) Moral and ethical awareness.
(iv) Socially inclusive approach and awareness to the values of different cultures.
(v) Critical thinking to develop a sense of inquiry and basic research related skills.
(vi) Team works and problem solving.
Objective
Graduates in Political Science have diverse career options. Some of these include:
• Academic/Teaching
• Administrative Service
• Law and Consulting
• Journalism and Communications
• Non-Governmental Organizations
• Advocacy Organizations and electoral politics
• Survey and Research.
Previous Year Question Papers….
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Program Outcomes
ature of B.A. Political Science Programme
The undergraduate syllabus of Political Science under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) requires students to complete four Discipline Specific Courses (DSC), two Discipline Specific Elective Courses (DSE), four Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and two Generic Elective Courses (GE) spread over three years. The core courses offered by the Programme aims to provide students with a conceptual and foundational understanding of different aspects of political science, whereas the Discipline Specific Electives focus on classically important areas of enquiry. The Skill Enhancement Courses acquaint the students with the applied and practical aspects of political science. The Generic Elective Courses of Political Science are offered to non-political science students and one of the GE covers different aspects of Himachal Pradesh and another makes students aware about gender, human rights and environment.
The overall syllabus aims to make the students proficient in Political Science.
Graduate Attributes of B.A. (Pass) Political Science
The following are the expected attributes of B.A. Political Science students:
- Foundational knowledge of Political Science and a clear understanding of theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline.
- Communication skills to express thoughts and ideas both in writing and orally.
- Moral and ethical awareness.
- Socially inclusive approach and awareness to the values of different cultures.
- Critical thinking to develop a sense of inquiry and basic research related skills.
- Team work and problem solving.
Career Options for Political Science Graduates:
Graduates in Political Science have diverse career options. Some of these include:
- Academic/Teaching
- Administrative Service
- Law and Consulting
- Journalism and Communications
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Advocacy Organizations and electoral politics
- Survey and Research
- Policy Making
Teaching-Learning Process
- Lectures/Tutorials
- ICT / PowerPoint Presentation
- Assignments and Project Work
- Debates, Discussions, Quiz
- Interaction with Subject and Area Experts
- Films and Documentary