Syamaprasad College

(Affiliated to University of Calcutta, NAAC Acrediated ``B")
Main: 92, SP Mukherjee Road & Annex: 5B, R Dasgupta Road, Kolkata 700-026

(033) 2455-1738/7671,  syamaprasadcollege@gmail.com

Department of Political Science

The department offers both Honours and General Courses to B.A students. It prepares the students on a wide gamut of issues and areas ranging from, but not limited to, Political Theory; the Constitution of India; the Constitution of USA, France, Russia, UK, Switzerland, etc; Indian Political Thought; Western Political Thought; Comparative Politics and Government; International Relations; Political Sociology; Public Administration and the like. The subject Political Science is indispensable for all competitive examinations and the classes are so designed keeping in mind the necessity of preparing the students for the larger job opportunities. The Department organizes ‘Youth Parliament’, special talk by eminent Professors, students’ seminar and such other co- curricular activities. Apart from the regular chalk-and-talk method of teaching, it makes use of the smart classroom and other digital tools to disseminate important information and class lectures in an attractive way. Moreover, through regular internal assessment (written) and demo- lecture practice by students, it strives to generate greater confidence in the students. The curriculum and the classes are so designed that it will prepare the students for civil service, teaching opportunities and job openings in the field of Jurisprudence.

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  • Learning Outcome

    The students will be able –

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1. To understand the concept and approaches of political theory, structure and processes of politics in India and also political sociology.
2. To understand basic concepts of Liberty, Equality, Rights, Law and Justice.
3. To distinguish between Indian political thought and Western political thought and comparative Government and politics.
4. To analyze political and policy problems and formulate policy options and participate as a civically engaged member of society.
5. To analyze contemporary problems in the countries under consideration in light of the conceptual frameworks presented in class.
6. To analyze the approaches and models of comparison: systems analysis; structural functionalism; and institutional approach with focus on UK, USA and the People’s Republic of China.
7. To analyze the important institutions of the Indian Union: The Executive: President; Prime Minister, Council of Ministers; Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers; The legislature: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, Speaker, Committee System, State Legislature, The Judiciary: Supreme Court and the High Courts: composition and functions- Judicial Activism.
8. To apply the knowledge of scope and subject matter of International Relations as an autonomous academic discipline.
9. To examine Indian Foreign Policy: Basic Principles, Evolution and Bilateral Relations.
10. To create awareness among students about Nationalism and State building processes in Western Europe and third world.

Syllabus (CU) Link

CBCS Syllabus (2018-22)

CCF Syllabus (From 2023)

  • Faculty Members

Name Qualification Designation
Dr. Tilottama Mukherjee
MA., Ph.D
Assistant Professor, HOD
Panna Ghosh
M.A
SACT
Debasree Mukherjee
M.A
Invited Lecturer
Reshmi Das
M.A
Invited Lecturer
Shreyashi Ghosh
M.A
Invited Lecturer
Upasna Mishra
M.A
Invited Lecturer

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Dr. Tilottama Mukherjee

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Panna Ghosh

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