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Department of Political Science
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Since 2016 the department is located in a separate accommodation with four rooms including one for teachers and departmental activities. The Department is well equipped with Computer and internet connectivity. It has separate printing facilities with an updated printer. This helps the teachers as well as students to remain well connected with online reading materials. The teachers of the department are committed to imparting quality education to the students. And the department is proud that for consecutive four years the students occupied University ranks in the final examinations. Also, the students of the department pursue post graduate studies in leading universities of West Bengal and beyond. There are five alumni of the Department who are working as Assistant Professors in different colleges of West Bengal. Other than providing quality academic ambience, Teachers motivate the students for taking part in games and sports, cultural activities, creative writings etc. Many of the students of the Department secured ranks in inter-Departmental competitions in cultural activities and in game and sports. Also, the Department organizes seminars, group discussions, special lectures to build up a competitive academic environment in the Department. The Department regularly publishes a wall magazine entitled ‘Prabaha’. The Department has a departmental library with books for the use by the students.
It is a matter to be noted that the academic ambience of the college in general and of the Department in particular is congenial to the enrichment of the faculties. This has helped some ex-faculties of the Department to be well placed in different jobs as teachers. We are proud of them and acknowledge with gratitude their contribution to the development of a rich academic and cultural tradition of the Department.
In all the Department of Political Science is one of the leading departments of Sitalkuchi College. The Department invites the intending students pursuing the study of Political Science to experience the vibrant academic and extracurricular activities offered by the Department.
Why Study Political Science?
Highligths
- Achievements by the students
We are proud that for consecutive four years (2018-2019 to 2021-2022) the students of the Department held university ranks in final UG exams of Political Science Honours of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University.
So far 14 students have qualified NET/SET and one has secured JRF.
As many as five students of the Department have been appointed Assistant Professors of Political Science in five colleges of West Bengal.
Many of our students pursued post graduate studies in leading universities of West Bengal and of our country. Some have already registered for PhD work.
Many students have participated in the central defence department, from our department and they have been rendering their national service to our country.
Many students have successfully the career in law as profession. - Facilities available for the students
Apart from the central library of the college, the Department has also a departmental library.
Special Lectures are arranged by experienced teachers for the benefits of students.
We also provide internship for our immediate ex-students having post graduate degree in Political Science on the basis of merit.
Department also arranges educational field trips for the students in every year to complement the curriculum framework.
Also, the Department encourages the students to undertake Project work to complement the curriculum framework.
Remedial classes for Honours students of the Department are given to the physically challenged students and also to the students from weaker sections of society.
The Department arranges mentors from among the senior Students guided by teachers for the newly admitted students.
The Department publishes in every session, PRABAHA – the Departmental Wall Magazine. - Imbibing values and leadership qualities
The Department imbibes values and leadership qualities among the Students by encouraging them to organize Constitution Day, Independence Day, Republic Day, Voter’s Day, Human Rights Day and Birthday Celebration of B.R. Ambedkar.
Department has encouraged students to actively participate in innovative practices like sports, songs, games, art, karate, and cultural events etc.
Our students participate in social activities through NSS unit. - The Department has established a Saturday Club
There is a Saturday Club in the Department which observes voters’ day, constitution day, etc. Moreover, the members of the club campaigns in the college and the locality about importance of voting, political system and nature of right to vote, enrolment in electoral rolls etc. The Club also Arranges debates on topical issues. - Regular internal Evaluation
Department arranged regular class tests for evaluation and also home assignments are given regularly to improve writing skills and critical thinking. For this purpose, student seminars and group discussions are also arranged. - Separate Accommodation for the Department
Our department has separate departmental room with availability of computer facility. Separate arrangement of departmental class room for all which help the students very much. - Deficiency of our Department
Lack of sufficient faculty members. - Future Plans
- More National Level Seminars.
- More Workshops.
- More Special Lectures.
Programs Offered & Intake Capacity
| Subject | UR | UR-PwD | EWS | EWS-PwD | SC | SC-PwD | ST | ST-PwD | OBC-A | OBC-A: PwD | OBC-B | OBC-B: PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | 27 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 65 |
| Bengali | 151 | 8 | 34 | 2 | 74 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 355 |
| Economics | 27 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 65 |
| Education | 130 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 64 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 305 |
| English | 87 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 205 |
| Geography | 30 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 75 |
| History | 151 | 8 | 34 | 2 | 74 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 355 |
| Philosophy | 130 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 64 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 305 |
| Physical Education | 47 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 110 |
| Political Science | 130 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 64 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 305 |
| Sanskrit | 87 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 43 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 205 |
| Sociology | 130 | 7 | 29 | 2 | 64 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 305 |
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Curriculam Plan
| Title | Semister | Year | View/ Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Theory | 1st Sem | 2021 |  |
| Concepts And Debates | 2nd Sem | 2021 | |
| Comparative Constitutional System | 2nd Sem | 2021 | |
| Comparative Politics | 3rd Sem | 2021 | |
| An Introduction To The Local Government | 3rd Sem | 2021 | |
| Government And Politics In West Bengal Since 1947 | 4th Sem | 2021 | |
| Indian Political Thought : 1 | 4th Sem | 2021 | |
| Marxian Political Thought | 4th Sem | 2021 | |
| Legislative Practice & Procedure | 4th Sem | 2021 | |
| Democracy And Governance In India | 5th Sem | 2021 | |
| Legal Letercy | 5th Sem | 2021 | |
| Understanding South Asia | 6th Sem | 2021 | |
| Women In Modern India : Power & Politics | 6th Sem | 2021 | |
| Western Political Thought: Ii | 6th Sem | 2021 | |
| Indian Government And Politics | 2nd Sem | 2022 | |
| Political Theory: Concepts And Debates | 2nd Sem | 2022 | |
| Comparative Constitutional System | 2nd Sem | 2022 | |
| Government And Politics In West Bengal Since 1947 | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| Indian Political Thought: I | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| Marxian Political Thought | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| Constitution Of India | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| Legislative Practices And Procedures | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| Introduction To International Relation | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| An Introduction To The Political Sociology | 4th Sem | 2022 | |
| Western Political Thought: Ii | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
| United Nations And Overview | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
| Understanding South Asia | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
| Women In Modern India: Power And Politics | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
| Empowerment Of Women In India | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
| Understanding Gandhi | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
| Understanding Globalization | 6th Sem | 2022 | |
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Seminars & Workshops : Need Data
Department Faculties
Principal || Dept. of Political Science
Assistant Professor || Dept. of Political Science
State Aided College Teacher || Dept. of Political Science
State Aided College Teacher || Dept. of Political Science