UNIT - I

1. Political Science : Meaning, Scope, Behaviouralism and Post-Behaviouralism 2. Political Concepts 3. State : Definitions, Elements and Theories of the Origin of the State 4. Liberalism, Individualism, Marxism, Idealism and Anarchism 5. Sovereignty : Austin’s Theory and Pluralism 6. Political Power, Authority and Legitimacy 7. Rights, Liberty and Equality 8. Justice, Citizenship and Duties 9. Democracy : Meaning and Forms 10. Methods of Representation and Political Participation 11. Civil Society 12. Feminism 

UNIT - II 

1. The Birth and Growth of Nationalism in India : The Indian National Congress 2. Trend of Moderatism and Extremism in Indian National Movement 3. Indian National Movement : Non-coperation, Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movement 4. Towards Independence 5. Constitution-Making and its Salient Features 6. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties 7. Federal System and Centre-state Relations 8. Union Executive : President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers 9. Parliament 10. State Governments 11. Judiciary : Supreme and High Court 12. Local Self-Government : Panchayati Raj System.