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Module 1:
Meaning, Nature, Scope, Approaches and Methods
Module 2:
Theories on State and Sovereignty
4. State
4.1 Meaning and Definition
4.2 Changing Notions of the State
5. Theories regarding origin of the State
5.1 Liberal Theories
5.1.1. Theory of Divine Origin
5.1.2. Theory of Force
5.1.3. Social Contract theory
5.2 Marxist Theory of State
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7. Concept of Sovereignty
7.1 Meaning, Evolution and Characteristics of Sovereignty
7.2 Types/Aspects of Sovereignty – Legal, Political; Popular; National; Titular
7.3 De jure and De facto Sovereignty
7.4 Theories of Sovereignty: Monistic Theory of Sovereignty and Pluralistic Theory
Module 3:
Key Concepts in Political Science
8. Democracy
8.1. Meaning and Definition
8.2. Models of Democracy: Direct, Representative, Participatory and Deliberative
8.3. Theories of Democracy: Classical Liberal and Elite Theory of Democracy
9. Liberty
9.1 Meaning and Definition
9.2 Theories of Liberty: J.S. Mill and Isaiah Berlin
10. Equality
10.1 Meaning and Definition
10.3 Types of Equality
10.4 Theories of Equality: Ronald Dworkin
11. Justice
11.1 Meaning and Definition
11.2 Dimensions of Justice
11.3 Theories of Justice: John Rawls and Amartya Sen
Suggested Readings