1. The State
Content : Definition and characteristics of the
state, its elements (population, territory, government, sovereignty), and the
role of the state in society.
Objective : To understand the concept of the state, its
functions, and the importance of the state in maintaining law, order, and
governance.
2. Liberty and Rights
Content : Exploration of the concepts of liberty and
rights, including civil, political, economic, and social rights, along with the
distinction between positive and negative liberty.
Objective : To examine the significance of individual
freedoms and rights, and the balance between personal liberty and societal
interests.
3. Equality and Justice
Content : Study of the principles of equality and
justice, focusing on different types of equality (political, social, economic)
and theories of justice.
Objective : To develop an understanding of the role of
equality and justice in creating a fair and equitable society.
4. Constitutional Government
Content : Overview of constitutional government, the
role of a constitution, and the principles of constitutionalism such as the
rule of law, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
Objective : To understand the structure and functioning
of constitutional governments and the importance of constitutional safeguards
in democracy.
5. Concept of Representation
Content : Analysis of the concept of political
representation, including different types of representation (direct and
indirect) and the role of elections in democratic systems.
Objective : To explore how citizens are represented in
government and the importance of fair and free elections in maintaining a
democratic system.
6. Role
of the Judiciary
Content : Examination of the role of the judiciary in
interpreting laws, protecting rights, and ensuring justice through judicial
review and independence.
Objective : To appreciate the role of the judiciary in
upholding the rule of law and maintaining checks and balances in a democratic
system.
7. Public Administration
Content : Introduction to public administration, its
functions, and its role in implementing government policies and managing public
affairs.
Objective : To understand how public administration
operates in practice and its importance in ensuring efficient governance.
8. Development Administration
Content : Study of development administration,
focusing on the role of the state in planning and managing socio economic
development in developing countries.
Objective : To analyze the role of government in
promoting development, and to understand the challenges of implementing
development policies.
9. The World Since 1945 I
Content : Overview of major global developments since
World War II, including the Cold War, the formation of the United Nations,
decolonization, and the rise of superpowers.
Objective : To understand the key political, economic,
and social changes that shaped the modern world after 1945.
10. The World Since 1945 II
Content : Continuation of the study of post 1945
global developments, including the end of the Cold War, the rise of
globalization, and the emergence of new global challenges like terrorism and
climate change.
Objective : To explore how the end of the Cold War and
the forces of globalization transformed international relations and global
politics.