Political Science First Semester Syllabus

Unit 01: Introduction

• Meaning of Political Science
• The Scope of Political Science
• Nature of Political Science
• Importance of Political Science
• Methods of Studying Political Science  (Historical, Experimental and Behavioural) 
• Summary

Unit 02: The State

• Meaning and Elements of State 
• Origin of State and Theories of State (Social Contract Theory and Evolutionary Theories) 

Unit 03: Sovereignty

• Meaning and Attributes of Sovereignty 
• Austianian and Pluralistic Theories of Sovereignty 

Unit 04: The Law

• Meaning, Sources and Kinds of Law 
• Distinction between Law and Liberty, Law and Morality 
• Meaning and Importance of Justice 

Unit 05: Rights

• Meaning and Importance of Rights 
• Civil Rights and Political Rights 
• Grounds of Political Obligation