POLITICAL SCIENCE – vmsrvcollege

Department of Political Science Welcomes You

The Department of Political Science was started in the year 1967 affiliated toe Karnatak University, Dharwad. Shri.V.C. Hullur was the lone member of the faculty then. In 1968,Shri.Hullur left the department to join Karnataka Administrative Service. In his place, Prof. M.I. Kuntoji was appointed in the year 1971-72. Political Science as a major subject was introduced. With the increase in workload, appointment of one more full time lecturer Prof. L. H. Kalmath joined the department on 04/08/1972. On 30/04/1995 Prof. M.I. Kuntoji retired from the service. Prof. L.H. Kalmath was made HOD. He was lone member of the faculty till the appointment of Prof. R.S. Kakkasageri in the year 14/08/1996.

In the year 1991 the Karnatak University, Dharwad changed its curriculum pattern and introduced three subjects of equal importance in place of major and minor, accordingly Political Science became optional subject with the workload of 20 hours per week.

At present, our college is affiliated to Rani Channamma University, Belagavi. Prof. L.H.Kalmath, head of the department took the charge of Principal on 01/01/2006. During this period Dr. Parashuram. C. Hadimani worked as a lecturer in the department until 13/08/2007.

Prof. L.H.Kalmath gotten retired on 31/12/2010. In his place Prof.S.B. Ghantimath had been appointed on 01/08/2011and left the department on 25/07/2015. In his place Prof, B.H.Godiwas appointed on 01/08/2015.

Prof. R.S.Kakkasageri has written the books on Indian Constitution for BA first Semester and Human Rights for Second Semester students.He retired on 30-04-2024.

Dr. Parashuram C. has been appointed as an Assistant Professor on 03/09/2019 and working as a head of the departmentSmt. Vidya M. Dadmi has been appointed for the vacancy created by the retirement of Prof. R. S. Kakkasageri.

VISION

The Department of Political Science seeks to provide students with a learning experience that will equal them to face the challenges of an increasing complex job market and prepare them to become active and engaged citizens at Regional, National & International level with civic sense.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

Imparting outcome based education.
Making students accomplished with knowledge in the field of Political science at UG level.

Sl.No

Name of the Faculty

Qualification

Designation

Service

Dr. Parashuram. C

Head of the Department

M.A., B.Ed., Ph.D .

Asst. Professor

4+12 =16

Smt. Vidya M. Dadmi

M.A, B.Ed.

(Ph.D)

Lecturer

V. C. Hullur
M. I. Kuntoji
L. H. Kalmath
R. S. Kakkasageri
Parashuram C.

B.A. V & VI Sem Syllabus

B.A. III & IV Sem Syllabus

B.A. I & II Sem Syllabus (CBCS)

Understand the basic concept of political science.
Inculcate the basic principle of Indian Constitution
Understand the application of Human Rights in practice.
Primary knowledge of Public Administration.
Analyze the political behavior of voters.

Strengthen the understanding and appreciation of the rights and privileges granted by the Indian Constitution. Everyone should be aware of the political processes and the actual functioning of the political system.

BA I – Political Theory	This course aims to introduce certain key aspects of conceptual analysis in political theory.
BA II – Eastern and Western Political Theories.	To understand the political thinkers & their political ideas & thoughts.
BA III – Indian Government and Politics.	To make the students aware on different issues that exists in Indian Government and Politics.
BA IV – Karnataka Government and Politics	Understand Karnataka Government & Politics. Confiscation of the Karnataka & Legislate & Judiciary system.
BA V – Paper I: Public Administration	To understand Public Administration, Appointment, Training, Retirement organization, etc.
BA V – Paper II: Indian Administration	To understand Indian Administration (Central & State Relations)
BA VI Paper I: International Relationship	To understand the SAARC, NATA, SAT, G20, WTO, UNO, Foreign Policy, etc.
BA VI Paper II: Political Process and Institution in India	To understand parliamentary system, democracy, federal system, Indian party system, election, coalition politics.

Indian Journal of Society and Politics: https://www.ijsp.in

The Indian journal of political science: https://www.jstor.org/journal/indijpoliscie

Sl No	Date	Departmental Activities
01	26/09/2019	Voting Awareness Program
02	25/01/2020	National Voters’ Day
03	05/08/2020	National e- Quiz Computation
04	26/11/2020	Constitution Day
05	25/01/2021	National Voters’ Day
06	27/02/2021	Special Guest Lecture on Fundamental Rights

Dr. Parashuram C.

Head & Asst. Professor,

Department of Political Science,

V.M.K. S.R.Vastrad Arts, Science &

V.S.Bellihal Commerce College,

Hungund – 587118.

Email ID: vmksrvpol.sci.dept@gmail.com

Mob. No.: +919741618253