List of doctoral, post-doctoral students and Research Associates
from the host institution/university- 21 doctoral candidates
from other institutions/universities- None
Number of post graduate students getting financial assistance from the university.
15 Students
Was any need assessment exercise undertaken before the development of new programme(s)? If so, highlight the methodology. N.A
Does the department obtain feedback from
Faculty on curriculum as well as teaching-learning-evaluation? If yes, how does the department utilize the feedback? This is done through BPGS
Students on staff, curriculum and teaching-learning-evaluation and how does the department utilize the feedback? Yes
alumni and employers on the programmes offered and how does the department utilize the feedback? No
List the distinguished alumni of the department (maximum 10) Not available
Give details of student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) involving external experts.
Special lectures organized by the Department- 13
Workshops- 1 (in collaboration with University of California, Berkeley, USA and Christ Church College, Kanpur, UP)
International Seminar- 1
List the teaching methods adopted by the faculty for different programmes. Class lectures, power-point presentation, audio-visual presentation, group discussion, allocation of necessary reading material including books, journal articles, seminar proceedings etc. by the faculty
How does the department ensure that programme objectives are constantly met and learning outcomes are monitored?
In view of the objectives to facilitate quality teaching and research, produce socially-concerned citizens, and promote research with an interdisciplinary orientation following measures have been taken:
Besides basic courses of the discipline like Political theory, philosophy, Indian Politics, Comparative Politics and International Politics, courses with interdisciplinary orientation like Political Economy, Human Rights, Political Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies have also been introduced in the M.A curriculum. A course like Human Rights has also been opted by students from other departments like Sociology.
The course content is constantly updated in view of emerging theoretical trends in the discipline. New books and articles published in different areas of the discipline are continuously added to the reading list and circulated amongst the students to update their knowledge in diverse areas.
Other than traditional modes of teaching, lectures are also delivered through innovative means like power-point presentations
Research scholars are encouraged to undertake action-oriented research in diverse areas of the political science ranging from electoral and party politics to politics of development and governance and international relations. They are required to conduct field surveys in their respective fields so that they understand the ground realities in a much better manner.
The course on research methodology familiarizes the students and research scholars with new and innovative tools and techniques and provides qualitative training to combine theoretical traditions with empirical research.
Learning outcomes are consistently monitored through class presentations, written tests, and group discussions.
Highlight the participation of students and faculty in extension activities. Students and faculties have actively participated in the plantation drive of the university campus and organization of North Zone Youth Festival hosted by the University in November 2013; faculties served as hostel warden, director of Hindi Cell of the University and guest house In-charge.
Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the department. Organization of Seminars, Workshops and Special Lectures, projects undertaken
State whether the programme/ department is accredited/ graded by other agencies? If yes, give details. N.A
Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating new knowledge, basic or applied.
Introduction of applied courses like Human Rights, Public Policy and Governance, and Peace and Conflict Studies in the curriculum reflecting newly emerging theoretical and empirical trends in the discipline
The Department has undertaken a major research project on Educational Status of Scheduled Castes in Uttar Pradesh. The projects has helped to generate new knowledge related to marginalized communities in addition to fulfilling one of the basic mandates of the university which is to cater to the needs to SC/ST/minority communities
Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) of the department.
Strengths:
Committed teachers and staff
Sincere students
Periodic academic activities of the Department throughout the year
Introducing more courses in both M.A and PhD Prorgrammes that are socially relevant. Some of these courses to be introduced in future are: Democracy in India, Social Justice in India, Ambedkar’s Political Ideas and Development and Governance in South Asia
Opening different centers
Inviting faculty from abroad
Faculty exchange programme
Expansion of Department in terms of increase in intake of students and faculties
