Semester 3

Course Description: 

Varieties of English as part of the subject Communicative English for B.A (Vocational) course is designed keeping in view the real challenges students face in using English as a language of transaction. This Paper is intended to equip students with the knowledge of different aspects of language such as the origin of language, language as a communication tool, dialect, isogloss, registers, styles and various communication patterns. Besides the theoretical aspect, the syllabus also includes practical component in the form of conversations and dialogues. A thorough study of the  topics and participation in the class-room activities and doing the exercises will help students acquire knowledge over the various elements of the language as well as help them gain mastery over the use of English.

Course Outcomes:

 The students will be able to:

CO I. Understand the concept of Language – differentiate it from other forms of communication

CO II. Learn about the British and American English – the differences in vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation and grammar.

CO III. Understand the circumstances in which a bilingual switches languages and mixes words from two or three different languages to facilitate better understanding of a situation.

CO IV. Distinguish between the formal and the informal styles of communication.

CO V. Identify the circumstances in which register variations take place.

CO VI. Learn about the evolution of language-both spoken and written- with special reference to written English.

CO VII. Study Charles Hockette’s design that characterizes human language.

CO VIII. Understand the fundamentals of Communication with emphasis on Oral,  Written,                  Audiovisual and Visual communication. 

 

INDIAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

      CREDITS-5

      Name of the Faculty: Mr. K.T.Srinivas.

      Assistant Professor of Political Science ( 17 years’ experience)

       Unit-I:  State and Society in India.

Syllabus: 1) Manu- Features of Manusmrithi, origins of Varna, Varna

                      Dharma.

                 2) Buddha : Dhamma , Sangha,  Eight fold path.

                 3) Kautilya-   Saptanga  theory, Mandala theory, Statecraft.

Objectives of the study:

·       The central aims in this chapter will be to gain a critical perspective on our times by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of  Manu , Buddha and  Kautilya’s philosophical approaches.

·       This Module examines major texts in the history of political thought, written by Manu , Buddha and  Kautilya. Many of these texts discuss difficult questions concerning the political community, social order, and human nature.

·        It also considers the ways in which thinkers like Manu , Buddha and  Kautilya, have responded to the political process of their times, and the ways in which they contribute to a broader conversation about human goods and needs, justice, and the ever-changing relationship between the citizen and the state.

 

 

Learning outcomes;.

After going through this Module,  a student  will be able to: ·        Explain the political thought of Manu, Buddha and Kautilya ,and also implement some of them in his real Life situations and enrich life.

·       For  a  good student,  ,the study of this chapter  will increase  awareness of career options available with an undergraduate degree  in Political Science, its utility in securing  jobs in public and private sectors, and also  equip them in their future education(  to pursue their masters degree and PhD in Political Science

·       For an average student, the study will be helpful to be a better citizen, enable him to pass the exam and acquire a degree.

 

 Unit -2, Medieval Political Thought.

 

Syllabus: 1) Basava- Anubhava  Manatapa, Gender 

                    Equality.

                2) Zaiuddin Barani- Theory of Kingship(Ideal

                    Sultan), Ideal Polity.          

Objectives of the study:

·       The central aim in this chapter will be to gain a critical perspective on our times by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of  Basava and  Zaiuddin Barani’s philosophical approaches to social and political issues.

·       We will also work to better understand Basava  and  Zaiuddin Barani’s assumptions and basic concepts that define the field of political science.

·        This Module examines major texts in the history of Medieval political thought. Many of these texts pose difficult questions concerning the political community, social order, and human nature.

·        It also considers the ways in which thinkers like Basava and  Zaiuddin Barani responded to the political and social problems of their times, and the ways in which they contribute to a broader conversation about human goods and needs, justice, administration, and the ever-changing relationship between the citizen and the state.

·       Learning outcomes;

·        The student will be able to explain the political thought, of Basava and  Zaiuddin Barani.

·       Apply Basava and  Zaiuddin Barani’s  ideas  to the present day problems  of the state and society.

·       For  a  good student,  ,the study of this chapter  will increase  awareness of career options available with an undergraduate degree  in Political Science, its utility in securing  jobs in public and private sectors, and also  equip them in their future education(  to pursue their master’s degree and PhD in Political Science) or to acquire them  a professional degree( ex; Law).

·       For an average student, the study will be helpful to be a better citizen, enable him to pass the exam and acquire a degree

 

Unit–3, Renaissance Thought

·       Raja Ramohan Roy-Colonial encounters, Brahmao  Samaj.

·       Jyothi Rao Phule- Gulam Giri, Satya Shodak Samaj, Education.

Objectives of the study:

·       The study of this unit enables the student to increase the understanding of basic ideas  and concepts  explained  by Raja Ramohan Roy and  Jyothi Bai Phule in the books  written by them.

·       The central aims in this chapter will be to gain a critical perspective on our times by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of  Raja Ramohan Roy and  Jyothi Bai Phule thought in our daily  political and social life of our country.

·       We will also work to better understand those assumptions and basic concepts that define the field of political science and how to implement the social reforms they advocated during their time. These social problems like untouchability, widow’s plight are still prevalent in the present society.

 

Learning outcomes;

 

·        Student will be in  a position to explain the political thought, of Raja Ramohan Roy and  Jyothi Ba Phule

 

·       Apply Raja Ramohan Roy and Jyothi Bai Phule’s  ideas to the present day problems of the state.

 

·       For  a  good student,  ,the study of this chapter  will increase  awareness of career options available with an undergraduate degree  in Political Science, its utility in securing  jobs in public and private sectors, and also  equip them in their future education(  to pursue their master’s degree and PhD in Political Science) or to acquire them  a professional degree( ex; Law).

·       For an average student, the study will be helpful to be a better citizen, enable him to pass the exam and acquire a degree

   Unit -4    Reformist  Thought

Syllabus

 

·       M.K.Gandhi:   Satyagraha, Trusteeship, Problem of Political Obligation.

·       Dr.B.R.Ambedkar: Who are Sudhras? Annihilation of caste.

Objectives of the study:

·       The central aims in this chapter will be to gain a critical perspective on our times by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various philosophical approaches, of  M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar.

·       We will also work to better understand those assumptions and basic concepts of M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar.   that define the field of political  thought.

·        This Module examines major texts in the history of political thought written by M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. Many of these texts pose difficult questions concerning the political community, social order, and human nature, and suggests  solutions to social  and

Political problems.

·        It also considers the ways in which thinkers like M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar. have responded to the political problems of their times, and the ways in which they contribute to a broader conversation about human goods and needs, justice, democracy, and the ever-changing relationship between the citizen and the state.

·       Learning outcomes;

·       Student will be in a position to explain the political thought, of thinkers M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar.

·       Explain the relationship between political thought and political science

·       Apply   ideas of M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar to the present day problems  of the state.

·       For  a  good student,  ,the study of this chapter  will increase  awareness of career options available with an undergraduate degree  in Political Science, its utility in securing  jobs in public and private sectors, and also  equip them in their future education(  to pursue their master’s degree and PhD in Political Science) or to acquire them  a professional degree( ex; Law).

·       For an average student, the study will be helpful to be a better citizen, enable him to pass the exam and acquire a degree.

 

 

Unit-5. SOCIALIST THOUGHT.

 

Syllabus: 

·       Manabendranath Roy(M.N.Roy)—Radical Humanism.

·       Jawaharlal Nehru- Democratic Socialism.

·       Ram Manohar Lohia: Concepts of four pillars of the

State.( Chaukhambe Model). 

 

Objectives of the study:

·       The central aims in this chapter will be to gain a critical perspective on our times by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various philosophical approaches,of M.N.Roy, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ramanohar Lohia.

·       This Module examines major texts written by M.N.Roy, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ramanohar Lohia in the history of political thought. Many of these texts pose difficult questions concerning the political community, social order, and human nature and suggest solutions to political and social problems.

·        It also considers the ways in which thinkers like M.N.Roy, Jawaharlal Nehru,Ramanohar Lohia. have responded to the political problems of their times, and the ways in which they contribute to a broader conversation about human goods and needs, justice, democracy, and the ever-changing relationship between the citizen and the state.

·       Learning outcomes;

·        Student will be in position to explain the political thought, of M.N.Roy, Jawaharlal Nehru ,Ramanohar Lohia.

·       Apply ideas of  M.N.Roy, Jawaharlal Nehru, Ramanohar Lohia  to the present day problems of the state.

·       For  a  good student,  ,the study of this chapter  will increase  awareness of career options available with an undergraduate degree  in Political Science, its utility in securing  jobs in public and private sectors, and also  equip them in their future education(  to pursue their master’s degree and PhD in Political Science) or to acquire them  a professional degree( ex; Law).

·       For an average student, the study will be helpful to be a better citizen, enable him  to pass the exam and acquire a degree.

 

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