Programme Outcomes (PO’s):
Program Learning outcomes are statements that describe what learners will know and be able to do when they graduate from a program. Since the subject is mostly concerned with understanding human behavior, it is directly related with the issues of human concerns. After successful completion of BA programme, the student would have the following attributes:
- The graduate will understand the impact of Arts on Society.
- The graduate will be able to perform jobs in different fields such as education, banking, LIC, business, public service, politics, policy making, self-employed etc. where qualities of precision, analytical mind, logical thinking, clarity of thought, qualitative and quantitative decision are required.
- The graduate will become a successful professional by demonstrating logical and analytical ability.
- The graduate will work and communicate efficiently in an interdisciplinary environment.
- The graduate will become successful to solve the current problems prevalent in the State, National and World level.
- A graduate will become a successful social-worker, politician, writer, speaker.
- A graduate will become productive citizens dedicated to serving their communities, their nations and the world.
- Graduates of the BA programme in political science will become lifelong learners as they become cognizant of the institutions and processes of governance and the policies and historical and current events which shape their lives.
Programme Specific Outcomes (Political Science)(PSO’s):
Department of Political Science of VGC Mandi trains the students to understand basic concepts of political science such as Democracy, State, Govt., Liberty, Equality, Justice, liberalism, Marxism, Socialism, Right etc. In this department, education means enrichment of principles of political science along with overall personality development. The outcome is that the students of political science are at par with the best of institutes of the state. As part of the preparation process, the department of political science has adopted the specific outcomes to be achieved are as follows:-
- An ability to apply knowledge of political science with other social sciences.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- An ability to identify formulates and solves political problems at State, National and International Level.
- The broad education necessary to understand the impact of politics in a global, economic, environmental and social context.
- An ability to use the techniques, skills and ideas necessary for effective leaders.
| Semester | Course Code | Title of Course | Course Outcomes |
1st |
DSC-I-A-POLS 101 | Introduction to Political Theory | After the completion of this course, the student should be able to define politics and distinguish between traditional and modern approaches to politics. To understand the basic concepts of politic i.e. Liberty, Equality, Justice and Rights. To study about democracy and development models. To study, the state intervenes in the family. |
| 2nd | DSC-I-B-POLS 201 | Indian Government and Politics | On the completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the different approaches in Indian Politics and the constitution of india. Describe how the Indian Parliament works. To study caste, class, religion and Secularism. To study about political parties and the party system in India. |
| 3rd | DSC-I-C-POLS301 SEC-I-POLS302 |
Comparative Government and Politics Legislative Support |
After the completion of this course, the student should be able to describe comparative politics and comparative methods. To make comparative study of Parliamentary Government & Presidential Government, Authoritarian Govt. & Democratic Govt. To study the parliamentary system of the UK and the Presidential Govt. of the USA. To explain the main features of the Federal system in Canada and the Unitary system in China. To understand elections and different methods of election. To study the merits and demerits of political parties. On the completion of this course, the student should be able to define Rural and Urban (Local) Government and its representatives. To describe how does a ordinary bill become an act in the Parliament. . To study different Legislative Committee. To describe how the Budget is Passed in Indian parliament. |
| DSC-I-D-POLS401 | Introductio n to International Politics |
This course trains the student on how to analyze different approaches to study International Relations and their importance. To study about the cold war, post cold war. | |
| 4th | SEC-2-POLS402 | Public Opinion and Survey Research | To understand the cold war era and Emerging centres of powers in the world like the EU, Russia, China and Japan. To study the Foreign policy of India and policy of non- alignment. On the completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the meaning of Public Opinion and its importance in democracy. To discuss various sample based studies such as Random, Non-Random and Stratified Sampling. To study survey research through interview and questionnaire methods. To write analysis and interpretation. The course will make awaren the student towards research |
| 5th | SEC-3-POLS501 DSE:I-A(Option- 1)- POLS502 DSE:I-A(Option- 2)- POLS503 |
Democratic Awareness with Legal Literacy Themes in Comparative Political Theory Administration and Public Policy: Concepts and Theories |
After the completion of this course, the student should be able to clearly understand the legal system in India and How it works on Dowry system, Sexual harassment and violence against women, consumer rights and cyber crimes.
In this course, the student should be able to understand the main features and be able to understand the comparison between Indian and Western political thought. To study John Locke’s views on Rights, J.S.Mill views on Liberty, To study the prominent Indian Political Thinkers like Kautilya, Tilak, Gandhi ji Ambedkar, RM Lohia and Deendyal Upadhay In this paper, the student should be able to study the meaning, scope and significance of public administration and differentiate between public and private administration. To understand public policy. To know the working process of policy formulation. To study elements and politics of Development Administration. |
| 6th | SEC-4- POLS601 DSE-I- B(option-1)- POLS602 DSE-I- B(option-2)- POLS603 |
Conflict and Peace Building Democracy and Governance Understanding Globalization |
On the completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the meaning of conflict and Peace Building.
To identify various types of conflicts. To explain the Local, National and International Level of conflicts. To study to resolve conflicts. And peace building. This course will make the student understand the basic structure and process of Governance of Union (President, PM and Supreme Court) and (Governor, CM and High Court) Level. To study Political Communication. To study the role of Trade Union and Farmers. To be clear about New Social Movement (Gender, Tribe, Environment) and NGO’s. This course develops the capability of the student to understand the Nature and meaning of Globalization and various dimensions of Globalization. To study contemporary world Actors: UNO, G-77 and WTO. To solve different problems of Poverty, Inequality, International Terrorism. To study Global issues of Environment i.e. Global Warming & Biodiversity. |
| 5th | GE-1:POLS504 | Society, Economy and Politics of Himachal Pradesh | In this course, the student should be able to describe how the state came into existence. To study the main rivers of Himachal Pradesh. To study about main crops, vegetables, horticulture and fruits in Himachal Pradesh To explain Tourism and hydel projects of Himachal Pradesh To study political parties and pressure groups of Himachal Pradesh. To know the role of casteism in HP politics To study the PRI’s in Himachal Pradesh. This course is helpful for understanding GK of Himachal and it will help them in competitive exams. |
| 6th | GE-II: POLS604 | Human Rights, Gender and Environment | On the completion of this course, the student should be able to understand the meaning and scope of Human Rights. To study the role of National Human Right commission, To analyze structures of patriarchy. To identify various issues related to women and their political participation and representation in India. . |
The outcome of all the courses is to impart / provide wide knowledge of political science to the students. Political Science is a vast and interesting subject which is taught in all schools, colleges, universities, institutions and worlds. This subject develops the capability of students to use their knowledge in different fields.