Program Structure – BA Political Science Honours
B.A. Honours Program in Political Science at Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) equips the students to understand affairs of state in three ways: first, by excelling in advanced theoretical and application-oriented curriculum; second, by experiencing political, administrative and policy field through internships; and third, by harnessing the practical world of domestic and international politics to develop original thought while doing dissertation research projects. Skills to be imparted are critical and analytical skills, research skills, public speaking, crisis management and decision making.
Programme Outcome
The Political Science Honours programme is a four-year programme, having Economics and Media Studies as allied subjects, which will facilitate the students to expand their perspectives towards socio-economic and political phenomenon, at national as well as international level. Students will be exposed to critical intellectual thinking from an interdisciplinary perspective.
By the end of the programme students should be able to:
PO1: Demonstrate a holistic understanding through interdisciplinary inquiry.
PO2: Demonstrate academic expertise in the discipline’s theoretical and applied domain through problem-solving mechanisms.
PO3: Exhibit critical thinking skills by continuous evaluation of empirical political phenomena.
PO4: Engage political communication and social skills to operate in multi-cultural spaces
PO5: Demonstrate political awareness to understand socio-economic complexities
PO6: Develop sensitivity toward socio-political diversity
PO7: Apply cosmopolitan skills through diversified academic approaches.
PO8: Demonstrate research skills through constant engagement in field-based studies.
Courses and Credits
SEMESTER I
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Course Code
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Course Title
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CC/GE/DSE/AECC/SEC
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Credits
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BPOH131
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Introduction to Political Theory
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CC
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5
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BPOH132
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Constitutional Theory and Practice in India
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CC
|
5
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BPOH161
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Introduction to Political Economy
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GE
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4
|
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English Communication/MIL
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AECC
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3
|
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Common Core
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GE
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3
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Total Credits
|
20
|
SEMESTER II
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BPOH231
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Indian Government and Politics
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CC
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5
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BPOH232
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Political Ideologies
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CC
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5
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BPOH261
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International Political Economy
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GE
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4
|
|
Environmental Studies
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AECC
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2
|
|
English Communication/MIL
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AECC
|
3
|
|
Common Core
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GE
|
3
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Total Credits
|
22
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Exit I – Certificate (Sem I & II)
Total Credits in Year I
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42
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SEMESTER III
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BPOH331
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Western Political Thought-I
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CC
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5
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BPOH332
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Public Administration-I
|
CC
|
5
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BPOH333
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Comparative Political Systems
|
CC
|
5
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BPOH361
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Political Journalism/Media Studies
|
GE
|
4
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BPOH311
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Political Communication
|
SEC
2 Theory + 2 Practical
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4
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BPOH381
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Internship*
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SEC
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2
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*Internship at local level political institutions like police station, municipality etc.
|
Total Credits
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25
|
SEMESTER IV
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BPOH431
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Western Political Thought-II
|
CC
|
5
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BPOH432
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Public Administration-II
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH433
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Introduction to Public Policy
|
CC
|
5
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BPOH461
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Social Media/Media Studies
|
GE
|
4
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BPOH411
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Basic Statistics and Data Analytics
|
SEC
2 Theory + 2 Practical
|
4
|
Total Credits
|
23
|
Total Credits in Year II
|
48
|
Exit II – Diploma (Sem I to IV)
|
90
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SEMESTER V
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Course Code
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Course Title
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CC/DSE/SEC
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Credits
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BPOH531
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International Relations-I
|
CC
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5
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BPOH532
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Indian Political Thought-I
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CC
|
5
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BPOH533
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Introduction to Research Methodology
|
CC
|
5
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BPOH541A
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Multiculturalism and Minorities in India
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DSE
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4
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BPOH541B
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Geopolitics and Risk Analysis
|
DSE
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BPOH542A
|
Politics of Human Rights
|
DSE
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4
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BPOH542B
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Social Movements
|
DSE
|
BPOH581
|
Internship
|
SEC
|
2
|
*Internship at state level/national level political institutions and research based organisations
|
Total Credits
|
|
|
25
|
SEMESTER VI
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BPOH631
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International Relations-II
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH632
|
Indian Political Thought-II
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH633
|
Indian Foreign Policy
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH641A
|
Politics of Democracy
|
DSE
|
4
|
BPOH641B
|
Federalism in India : Theory and Politics
|
DSE
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BPOH642A
|
Neoliberalism and Indian State
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DSE
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4
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BPOH642B
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Ambedkar and Nation Building in India
|
DSE
|
Total Credits
|
23
|
Total Credits in Year III
|
48
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Exit III – Bachelor (Sem I to VI)
|
138
|
SEMESTER VII
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BPOH731
|
Quantitative Research Methodology
|
CC
|
5
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BPOH732
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Qualitative Research Methodology
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH741A
|
Land, Culture and Tribes in India
|
DSE
|
4
|
BPOH741B
|
Politics of Gender
|
DSE
|
BPOH742A
|
Politics and Technology
|
DSE
|
4
|
BPOH742B
|
Environmental Politics in India
|
DSE
|
Total Credits
|
18
|
SEMESTER VIII
|
BPOH831
|
Policy Advocacy
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH832
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Elections in India
|
CC
|
5
|
BPOH841A
|
Conflict and Security Studies
|
DSE
|
4
|
BPOH841B
|
International Organizations
|
DSE
|
BPOH881
|
Dissertation?
|
DSE
|
4
|
Total Credits
|
18
|
- ?Dissertation is a Compulsory DSE
|
|
Total Credits in Year IV
|
36
|
Total Credits at the end of the Programme
Bachelor with Honours (Sem I to VIII)
|
174
|
Additional Courses
Swayam Portal
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https://swayam.gov.in/explorer?searchText=Political%20Science
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2 Credits
/12 weeks
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VAC/Value Added Course
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Seminar and workshop, Films, Politics and Society
Diplomacy
Community Participation
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Non-Credit
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Open Elective
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Students will choose a course from the list of open electives being offered by all departments.
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2 credits
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- The courses listed above have to be completed by the student within Semesters I-IV
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