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POL110 — Introduction To Political Theory

Course Overview

POL110 4 Credits L:3 T:1 P:0 Other
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This course introduces the origin, development, nature, and key concepts of political theory, including the state, power, authority, liberty, equality, gender, rights, justice, democracy, citizenship, and civil society. It also examines recent debates and contemporary political issues such as economic growth, minority rights, environmental degradation, and protective discrimination.

Unit 1

Introduction to political theory

Unit 2

State, power and authority

Unit 3

Liberty, equality and gender

Unit 4

Rights and justice

Unit 5

Democracy, citizenship and civil society

Unit 6

Major contemporary issues

Continuous Assessment

4 components

Best 3 of 4 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Project 33.33%

Students will be presented with a hypothetical political situation and will be required to assume the roles of different political thinkers. Each student will represent a particular thinker and engage in a structured political dialogue or debate on the given issue.

Week 3 / 4

Rubric
To Check the analytical aspect of students

Poster Presentation 33.33%

A poster presentation is an assignment in which students visually present a selected topic, concept, thinker, theory, or political issue in a concise and structured format. The poster should include the key arguments, major concepts, relevant examples, and critical analysis of the chosen topic. Students will present their posters to the class and explain the content, followed by questions and discussion.

Week 6 / 7

Rubric
To enhance the cognitive skills of students.

Test 33.33%

Subjective test covering syllabus from CA1 CA2 and CA3

Week 11 / 12

Rubric
To test the subject knowledge of the students and provide opportunity to improve their CA performance in case of low marks or any missed CA.

Assignment - Simulation based 33.33%

Students will be assessed through a written test designed to evaluate their understanding of key concepts, theories, thinkers, and themes covered in the course. The test will include questions that assess conceptual clarity, critical understanding, analytical ability, and the application of theoretical ideas to political issues.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
The test will be subjective for improving the grades amd it will include first two cas umits like unit one,unit two,and unit three

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

20%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

50%

Type: Examination

POL110 - FAQs

How many units are in POL110?

POL110 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for POL110?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for POL110 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.