
CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY School of Social Sciences
Syllabus for BA (History, Political Science/Honours/Honours with Research) [with minor in Economics] Academic Year (2023)


Assesment Pattern
CIA 1- 20 marks reduced to half CIA 2 - 50 marks reduced to half CIA 3 - 20 marks reduced to half.
Examination And Assesments
CIA are composed of multiple components and carry 50% weightage. CIA 1 and 3 are faculty initiated and CIA 2 is mid semester exam. End semester exam carries 50% weightage
Department Overview:
Department overview Background: The department of International Studies, Political Science and History offers an undergraduate programme in History and Political Science as part of the double major system, with Economics being the minor subject. The department also offers a Master’s programme in International Studies and Ph.D programme in History, Political Science and International Studies. The aim of the department is to strengthen the critical acumen of the students through understanding of philosophical and empirical components of the disciplines. The Department emphasizes research orientation, in the syllabus, pedagogy & all other initiatives. This core strength, helps to make students of the department, high value candidates in placement sector and in centers of advanced learning too.
Mission Statement:
Vision: To become a globally recognized center for excellence with a critical understanding of the past and present , towards constructing a comprehensive future Mission: To groom socially concerned citizens and well primed public policy experts with a strong base in interdisciplinary approaches by providing a platform for critical analysis, experimentation and discovery
Introduction to Program:
THe new undergraduate program in History and Political Science with Economics as minor is aimed at augmenting the student's articualtion and awareness about social issues, debates and ideologies.
Program Objective:
Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome: PO1: Comprehend the interconnectedness between each of the disciplines through self learning, application of knowledge, independent initiatives towards research and contextualizing theories, in specific domains PO2: Embrace global perspectives, enhance their employability skills and promote creative thinking. PO3: Inculcate a positive attitude, adaptability to various thoughts and environment. PO4: Synthesize team building skills with that of resolving issues in a logical manner, choose inclusiveness and consultative approach in the process of decision making. PO5: Articulate all issues of national and global order, with clarity of thought, at the same time asserting their regional and local essence. PO6: Underline the need for nurturing and sustaining diverse identities, sensitivity towards environment , gender and formulate a holistic approach towards academics and activism. Programme Specific Outcome: PSO1 : By the end of this programme, students of History 1) will be able to apply theories of the domain to analyze their political, social and cultural environment and create new branches in the discipline. PSO 2: will enable them to explore and enter into employment domains as graduates. PSO 3: will enable them to articulate perspectives on gender, ecology and sustainable development.