, B.A., Political Science
First Year
BPSS - 11
Principles of Political Science
SCHOOL OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
577, ANNA SALAI, SAIDAPET, CHENNAI - 15
OCTOBER 2021
, Name of Programme BA Political Science
Name of the Course Code with BPSS – 11 PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL
Title: SCIENCE
Curriculum Design Dr. R. Arumugam, Assistant Professor, SOPPA
Course Writer: Dr. K. Selvakumar
Content Editor : Dr. K. Selvakumar
Course Coordinator Dr. R. Arumugam
Translator Dr. K. Selvakumar
October 2021 (First Edition)
Reprint (Year)
ISBN No: 978-93-95914-90-1
© Tamil Nadu Open University, 2021
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph
or any other means, without permission in writing from the Tamil Nadu Open University.
Course Writer is the responsible person for the contents presented in the Course
Materials.
Further information on the Tamil Nadu Open University Academic Programmes may be
obtained from the University Office at 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015 [or]
www.tnou.ac.in
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, BPSS – 11 – PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Scheme of Lesson
BLOCK I INTRODUCTION
Unit - 1 Meaning nature and scope of Political Science and political
science with other social sciences
Unit - 2 Methods and Significance of Political Science
Unit - 3 Political Science as a Science or an Art - Approaches to the
study of Political Science
BLOCK II THE STATE
Unit - 4 Origin, Meaning, Definition and Elements of the State.
Unit - 5 Theories of the state
Unit - 6 Functions and limitations of the state.
BLOCK III SOVEREIGNTY
Unit - 7 Meaning, Definition, characteristics of sovereignty
Unit – 8 Classification of sovereignty
Unit - 9 Austin’s theory of sovereignty
BLOCK IV CONCEPTS
Unit - 10 Law
Unit - 11 Liberty and Equality
Unit - 12 Justice
Unit - 13 Rights and Duties
BLOCK V CONSTITUTION
Unit - 14 Meaning and definition - Essentials of a Good Constitution
Unit - 15 Salient features of constitution
Unit - 16 Classification of Constitution
References:
1. S.R .Myneni (2018), Political Science, law agency, Allahabad.
2. Kapur A. C. (2010), Principles of Political Science, S.Chand &
Company Ltd, Ram Nagar, New Delhi.
3. Hari Hara Das, Bishnu Charan Choudhury, (1999) Political Theory,
National Publishing House,New Delhi.
4. R.C.Aggarwal, (2004), Political Theory, S. Chand Limited, New Delhi.
5. Johari.,J.C. (1989), Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling
Publications, New Delhi.
6. Thakurdas, F. (1982), Essays on Political Theory, Gitanjali
publications, New Delhi.
7. Appadorai, A. (1996), The Substance of Politics, Oxford, New Delhi.
First Year
BPSS - 11
Principles of Political Science
SCHOOL OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
577, ANNA SALAI, SAIDAPET, CHENNAI - 15
OCTOBER 2021
, Name of Programme BA Political Science
Name of the Course Code with BPSS – 11 PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL
Title: SCIENCE
Curriculum Design Dr. R. Arumugam, Assistant Professor, SOPPA
Course Writer: Dr. K. Selvakumar
Content Editor : Dr. K. Selvakumar
Course Coordinator Dr. R. Arumugam
Translator Dr. K. Selvakumar
October 2021 (First Edition)
Reprint (Year)
ISBN No: 978-93-95914-90-1
© Tamil Nadu Open University, 2021
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph
or any other means, without permission in writing from the Tamil Nadu Open University.
Course Writer is the responsible person for the contents presented in the Course
Materials.
Further information on the Tamil Nadu Open University Academic Programmes may be
obtained from the University Office at 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015 [or]
www.tnou.ac.in
Printed by: N.N 490 Ramanathapuram District Co-operative Printing works ltd
Karaikudi-630005 Sivagnagai Dt.
, BPSS – 11 – PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Scheme of Lesson
BLOCK I INTRODUCTION
Unit - 1 Meaning nature and scope of Political Science and political
science with other social sciences
Unit - 2 Methods and Significance of Political Science
Unit - 3 Political Science as a Science or an Art - Approaches to the
study of Political Science
BLOCK II THE STATE
Unit - 4 Origin, Meaning, Definition and Elements of the State.
Unit - 5 Theories of the state
Unit - 6 Functions and limitations of the state.
BLOCK III SOVEREIGNTY
Unit - 7 Meaning, Definition, characteristics of sovereignty
Unit – 8 Classification of sovereignty
Unit - 9 Austin’s theory of sovereignty
BLOCK IV CONCEPTS
Unit - 10 Law
Unit - 11 Liberty and Equality
Unit - 12 Justice
Unit - 13 Rights and Duties
BLOCK V CONSTITUTION
Unit - 14 Meaning and definition - Essentials of a Good Constitution
Unit - 15 Salient features of constitution
Unit - 16 Classification of Constitution
References:
1. S.R .Myneni (2018), Political Science, law agency, Allahabad.
2. Kapur A. C. (2010), Principles of Political Science, S.Chand &
Company Ltd, Ram Nagar, New Delhi.
3. Hari Hara Das, Bishnu Charan Choudhury, (1999) Political Theory,
National Publishing House,New Delhi.
4. R.C.Aggarwal, (2004), Political Theory, S. Chand Limited, New Delhi.
5. Johari.,J.C. (1989), Principles of Modern Political Science, Sterling
Publications, New Delhi.
6. Thakurdas, F. (1982), Essays on Political Theory, Gitanjali
publications, New Delhi.
7. Appadorai, A. (1996), The Substance of Politics, Oxford, New Delhi.
