BA Political Science Notes
BA(hons) and BA(programme)- Delhi University
Political Science
In this page, we have given the BA Political Science Notes. All these notes have been prepared as per the latest syllabus of Delhi University which will prove to be very helpful for the BA(hons) and BA(programme) students doing graduation this year.
All Courses of BA Political Science Notes
Semester 1st
Understanding Political Theory
The course studies both old and modern political thinkers and explores different views on democracy, freedom, fairness, equality, and power.
Ideas and Institutions in Indian Political Thought
This category explores the tension between abstract ideas and tangible institutions, examining how foundational principles shaped India’s evolving political structures.
Colonialism and Nationalism in India
This category examines the colonial encounter and anti-colonial resistance, tracing how nationalism emerged as both a response to empire and a creative political force.
Semester 2nd
Perspectives on Public Administration
This category explores the evolving theories, practices, and values shaping how government serves the public, offering critical views on governance and policy.
Methods and Approaches in Comparative Political Analysis
This category examines the diverse tools and frameworks used to compare political systems worldwide, revealing patterns, causes, and consequences of governance across different contexts.
introduction to international relations: theories, concepts, and debates
This category introduces the core theories, key concepts, and major debates that explain how states and global actors interact, cooperate, and conflict on the world stage.
Semester 3rd
political theory: concepts & debates
This category explores foundational ideas like justice and power, alongside enduring debates that challenge how we understand political life and organize society.
ancient & medieval indian political thought
This category traces the evolution of political ideas from ancient texts and medieval traditions, exploring kingship, governance, and social order in classical India.
Constitutional government & democracy in india
This category examines India’s constitutional framework, democratic institutions, and federal dynamics, exploring how rights, governance, and participation shape the world’s largest democracy.
Semester 4th
public administration in india
This category examines India’s administrative structures, reforms, and delivery systems, analyzing how bureaucracy functions to implement policies and serve diverse citizens.
concepts in comparative political analysis
This category unpacks key analytical concepts like institutions, culture, and development, offering tools to systematically compare political systems and their varied outcomes.
global politics
This category examines power dynamics, international institutions, and transnational challenges, exploring how global forces shape politics beyond the boundaries of nation-states.
Semester 5th
western political philosophy -1
This category traces the development of political thought from Plato to modern thinkers, exploring ideas about justice, liberty, equality, and the ideal state.
modern indian political thought
This category explores the political ideas of modern Indian thinkers, examining their visions on nationalism, freedom, social justice, and India’s path to modernity.
political process in india
This category analyzes India’s political dynamics, including parties, elections, social movements, and interest groups, revealing how power is contested and exercised in practice.
Semester 6th
public policy
This category examines how governments identify problems, design solutions, and implement policies, analyzing the processes and impacts of public decision-making in practice.
comparative political systems
This category compares different political systems—their structures, functions, and variations—to understand how regimes operate and why they produce distinct governance outcomes.
India's foreign policy challenges & strategies
This category examines India’s constitutional framework, democratic institutions, and federal dynamics, exploring how rights, governance, and participation shape the world’s largest democracy.
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