Rajshahi University Political Science Syllabus
Rajshahi University Political Science Syllabus
COURSE PS-101
Political Theory
1. Political Science: Nature and Scope-Political Science as a science-Approaches-Relation to other Social
Sciences.
2. Political Theory: Thought and Philosophy; Meaning and Nature.
3. The State: Concept, Origin, Development and Purpose.
4. Sovereignty: Meaning and Characteristics-History-Forms-Location-Monism and Pluralism.
5. Political Obligation.
6. Law: Nature-Kinds-Source-Development-Law and Morality.
7. Right: Meaning-Classification-Universal Human Rights as adopted by the United Nations.
8. Liberty: Nature-Kinds-Safeguards-Law and Liberty.
9. Equality-Nature-Kinds Equality and Liberty.
10. Property: Meaning-Kinds-Arguments for & against private property.
11. Nation and Nationality: Meaning-Elements of Nationality; Nationalism, Meaning, Merits and Demerits-Right
of self-determination; Internationalism, Globalization.
12. Electorate and Electoral System: Role of the Electorate, Functions of the Electoral System, KInds and Recent
Trends.
Book Recommended:
Kapur, A.C. : Principles of Political Science
Garner, J. W : Political Science & Government
Gettel, R.G : Political Science
Gilchrist, R.N. : Principles of Political Science
Finer, Herman : Theory & Practice of Modern Government
Pickles, Dorothy M. : Introduction to Politics
Laski, H, J. : A Grammar of Politics
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Separation of Powers
The origin and significance of the theory-organic and personal separation-separation of powers in the American and
British constitution. Criticisms of the theory of separation of powers.
Organs of Governments
Legislature-functions-delegated legislation-legislative process, legislative power and the constituent power, Executive-
forms of executive, functions of executive. Judiciary-functions-judicial independence-judicial review (USA),
Parliamentary Sovereignty (UK)- Rule of Law and Administrative Law.
Political Party
Origin and development-types and role.
Public Opinion
Meaning and Significance-agencies of Public Opinion.
Books Recommended:
Finer. H : The Theory and Practice of Modern Govt.
Laski, H.J : A Grammar of Politics
Wheare, K.C : Modern Constitutions
Do : Federal Government
Strong, C.F : Modern Political Constitutions
Maciver, R.M. : The Web of Government
Gettell, R.G : Political Science
Garner, J.W. : Political Science and Government
Grazia, A.D. : Political Organization.
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COURSE PS-103
Constitutional and Political Development in British India and Pakistan (1905-1971)
1. Constitutional reforms in British-India (1905-1947): The Government of India act; 1909, 1919 and 1935; The
Cabinet Mission Plan 1946; The India Independence Act 1947.
2. Pakistan movement and Bengali sub-nationalism-the partition of Bengal (1905); The Muslim League and the
communal relations in India-The Lukhnow Pact, the Khilafat and non-cooperation movement, the Bengal pact,
the Lahore Resolution and the Scheme sovereign Bengal; the partition of India.
3. Political processes in Pakistan-The politics of Constitution making; cultural, economic and political conflicts
between East and West Pakistan and growth of Bengali nationalism; the language issue, the united front and
the 21-point program (1954), the 6-point program (1966), the 11-Point program and the mass movement of
1969; the General election of 1970; the non-cooperation movement of 1971; the liberation War and the break
up of Pakistan, the role of various parties in the Bangladesh independence movement.
Books Recommended:
A B Rajput : Muslim League-Yesterday and Today
J H Broomfield : Elite conflict in a plural society: Twentieth century Bengal
M Abdur Rahim : The Muslim Society and Political Bengal
Kamruddin Ahmed : A Socio-Political History of Bengal and the birth of Bangladesh
Rames Chandra Majumder : History of freedom movement in India
L A Cordon : Bengal-The Nationalist movement
Abul Hahim : In Retrospection
Humayun Kabir : Muslim Politics
K. B Sayeed : Pakistan: The Formative Phase
Do : The Political System of Pakistan
Keith Callard : Pakistan: A Political Study
G W Chowdhury : Constitutional Development in Pakistan
Do : The Last Days of United Pakistan
Rounaq Jahan : Pakistan: A Failure in National Integration
Golam Kabir : Minority of Politics in Pakistan
Do : Changing Faces of Nationalism in Bangladesh
M Moniruzzaman : The Politics of Development: The Case of Pakistan
Do : Bangladesh Revolution and Its Aftermath
Emajuddin Ahmed : Bureaucratic Elite in segmented economic growth: Pakistan and
Bangladesh
A M A Muhit : Bangladesh: Emergence of a Nation.
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COURSE PS-104
Principles of Public Administration
1. Public Administration: Meaning, Scope, Nature and Importance, Methods of Study; Private and Public
Administration, Relations with others subject, Politics and Administration, Public Administration and
Development Administration, Ecology and Administration.
2. Organization: Definition, Factors of organization, Elements of organization: Division of Work, Hierarchy,
Unity of Command, Span of control, Coordination Centralization vs. Decentralization, Communication,
Motivation. Theories of Organization.
3. Leadership: Definition, Importance, Stylus and Theories of Leadership.
4. Decision-Making, Steps of Scientific decision-making, Theories of Decision-Making.
5. Departmentalization, Basis of Departmentalization-merit-demerits.
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6. Public Corporation: Definition, Growth and Development of Public Corporation, pattern of management,
Problems of control and accountability.
7. Development and significance of public service, Personnel administration nature and functions.
8. Bureaucracy: Nature and Concept, characteristics of Webarian Bureaucracy, recent trends.
9. Financial Administration: Nature and meaning, Budget formulation and execution, Parliamentary control over
finance, role of accounts and audit.
10. Accountability of Public Administration: Various control over administration-departmental, Legislative and
judicial, Ombudsman, Administrative desecration: Extra legal means of control.
Books Recommended:
L D White : Introduction to the Study of Public Administration
F M Marx : Elements of Public Administration
E N Gladden : The Essentials of Public Administration
Pfiffner, John M and Presthus, Robert : Public Administration
H A Simon : Public Administration
Chester I Branard : The Functions of the Executive
Peter M Blau : Bureaucracy in Modern Society
A N Shamsul Haque : Administrative Reform in Pakistan
H A Gerth and C W (Mill ed.) : Form Max Weber: Essays in Sociology
H A Simon : Administrative Behavior
Victor A Thompson : Modern Organization
Paul H Apoleby : Policy and Administration
Do : Morality in Administration
Rosscoe E Martin (ed.) : Public Administration and Democracy
M. P. Sharma : Public Administration: Theory & Practice
Shamsul Islam : Public Corporation in Bangladesh
Dwight Waldo : Ideas and Issues in Public Administration
Orday Tead : The Act of Administration
J Lapalombara (ed.) : Bureaucracy and Political Development
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COURSE PS-105
Functional English
This course is designed to help students learn the four basic skills of English Language: Reading, Writing, Speaking
and Listening.
The tentative marks distribution for this course is as follows:
1. Grammar and Translation: 25
Parts of Speech, Phrase, Clause, Tense, Sentence Structure Analysis, Detached and Passage Translation.
2. Reading: 20
a. Comprehension passage from any books of political science or any literacy texts/IELTS books will be chosen to test
the following features: short questions, vocabulary, contextual meaning, filling in the blanks and any other grammatical
item. Paraphrasing and summarizing skills will also be tested.
b. Play Short Story.
3. Writing: 20
Students have to write at least one composition of about 250 words on topics related to political science or those as are
usually found in IELTS/TOEFL books. Students must also write letters/ applications/ precis/ memo/ E-
mail/CV/Resume/Notice/Office Order/Office Circular/Office Note.
4. Speaking and Listening: 15
Practice must be done in the classroom. In examination, they may have to write dialogues or responses to some given
situations. For pronunciation they have to learn phonetic symbols.
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Recommended Books
R.G. Gettle : Political Science
Johari, J.C. (2004) : Principles of Modern Political Science, New Delhi
Sterling Publishing Private Ltd.
Hislope, Robert and Anthony Mughan : Introduction to Comparative Politics: The State and its
(2012) Challenges, Cambridge: Cambridge University
E.L. Tibbitts : Exercises in Reading Comprehension
R.P. Sinha : Current English Grammar and Usage
P.C. Das : Applied English Grammar and Composition
Jaharul Islam : ABC of English Grammar
A.J. Dixon : Complete Course in English
Guy de Maupassant : The Diamond Necklace
Cambridge IELTS (1-6 Series)
Katherine Mansfield : The Garden Party
George Orwell : Shooting an Elephant
D.H. Lawrence : Tickets, Please
Oscar Wilde : The Importance of Being Earnest.
Rajendra and J.S. Korlahalli : Essentials of Business Communication
Dr. Islam Md. Hashnath : Professional English
Ataul Haque, Md. Jahurul Islam and : Language: Grammar, Reading, Writing and
Dr. Binoy Barman Comprehension
Mustafizur Rahman : Dictionary of Prefix and Suffix (Professor’s Prokash)
Md. Jahurul Islam : English Reading Skills
Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dictionary
(New Edition)
COURSE-106
Politics and Personalities in Indian Sub-Continent
Reformation Movements
Reformation movements in British India and their political significance: Wahabi movement-Faraiji movement.
Renaissance Movement
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Sir Sayed Ahmed Khan, Sayed Amer Ali, N Abdul Latif.
Politics of Resistance and Freedom
Titu Mir, Maulana Md. Ali, Surendranath Banerjee, M.K. Gandhi, Jawharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, C.R.
Das, Subhas Chandra Bose, Nawab Sir Salimullah, M.A. Junjah, A.K. Fazlul Huq, H.S. Suhrawardy, Maulana A.
Hamid Khan Bhasani, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
COURSE PS-201
History of Ancient and Mediaeval Political Thought
1. Introduction to Political Thought, The Greek View on politics-ideas and institutions, The Greek city-state,
Characteristics features of the city-state.
2. Greek Political Thought, Plato and his political philosophy, Aristotle and his political philosophy.
3. Hellenistic Political Thought, Epicureanism and stoicism.
4. Roman Political Thought on Polyoius and Cicero.
5. Political thought of the early medieval age, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Acquinas, Ibn Sina, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn
Rushd, Dante, Marsillio of Padua and William of Ockham.
6. Conciliar Theory and Movement: Its failure and success.
Book Recommended:
Barker, Ernest : Greek Political Theory-Plato and His Predecessors
Sabine, G.H. : History of Political Theory
Dunning, W A : History of Political Theories (Vol. I & II)
Foster, M B : Masters of Political Thought Vol. I
Jones W.T. : Masters of Political Thought Vol. II
Vauaghan, E C : Studies in the History of Political Philosophy
Rosenthal, Erwin : Medieval Muslim Political Thought
Sherwaini, H K : Muslim Political Thought and Administration
Coker, F W : Readings in Political Philosophy
Suda, J P : History of Political Thought, Vol. I & II
Russel : A History of Western Political Thought
A. Haoker : Political Theory
W. Ebeisten : Great Political Thinkers
E. Barker : Personnel His Predecessors
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Ralph Lerner and Muhsin Mahdi, Medieval Political Philosophy. Collier- Macmillan Ltd, Canada, 1963.
( Bangla Book) Golam Rasul, Muslim Rastro Porichalona Babostha, Islamic Foundation, Dhaka 1985 (translation of
Muslim Conduct of State by Dr. M A Hamidullah)
Course PS-202
Political History of the Modern World
1. Introductory Issues: Maritime Explorations, Scramble for Africa, the European Renaissance, Industrial Revolution.
2. French Revolution & After: The French Revolution and It’s Impact, Bismarck and His policy.
3. Modern America: The War of Independence, America in the World Politics.
4. Modern Britain: Glorious Revolution, Growth of the British Cabinet, Democratization of the British Parliament.
5. The First World War: The First World War and the Treaty of Versailles.
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6. Germany and Italy: The Rise of Hitler & Nazism, the Rise of Mussolini and Fascism in Italy. The Second World War
and Peace Settlement.
7. Europe: Political Change in the Eastern Europe, European Union and the New Politico-Economic Order.
8. China: Sun Yat Sen & His Politics, the Revolution of 1911, the Socialist Revolution of 1949, Deng Xiao Ping’s
Political Reform and Political Order.
9. Japan: Meiji Era, Japan in the World Politics.
10. Russia: The October Revolution & its Consequences, Gorvachev’s Political Reforms, the Breakdown of Soviet
Union.
Selected Readings:
Charles Downer Hazer, : Modern Europe
Vinay Kumar Malhotra : Gorbachevian Revolution in the Soviet Union
Ronald J.Hill, : Communist Politics Under the Knife
Marshall I. Goldman : Economic Reform in the Age of High Technology:
Gorbachev's Challenge
Svetozar Stojanovic : Perestroika: From Marxism and Bolshevism to Gorbachev
Henrey Bamford Parkes : The United States of America: A History
M. Stemphens : Revolutionary Europe
David Thomson : Europe Since Napoleon
Carol Berkin & Others : A Short History of United States, American Voices
Charles W. Kegley, Jr & R. Wittkorf : World Politics; Trend & Transformation
A.Z. Manfred : A Short History of the World
Peter Calvocoressi : World Politics 1945-2000 (Pearson Education)
Joshua S. Goldstein : International Relations (Pearson Education)
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The students are expected to make a comparative study of the Politics, Political Institutions and Constitutions of the
U.K, The U.S.A and Switzerland.
Books Recommended
Almond and Powell : Comparative Politics.
Marry Eckatein and David
E. Aptor : Comparative Politics.
Roy E. Macridis and Bernard : Comparative Politics.
E Brown
K. C. Wheare : Modern Constitution.
Walter Bagehot : The English Constitution.
Anson W R : Law and Custom of the Constitution.
Amery L S : Thoughts on the Constitution.
Birch A H : Representative and Responsible Government- An Essay on English
Constitution.
Ivor Jonnings : The British Constitution.
Do : The Queen’s Government.
Do : The Cabinet Government.
Do : The law the Constitution.
Herbert Morrison : British Parliamentary Democracy.
Powell A L : Government & England.
Ramsay Muir : How Britain is Governed.
Munro W.B : The Governments of Europe.
Laski H J : Parliamentary Government in England.
Do : Reflection on the Constitution.
Finer H : Governments of Greater European Powers.
Greaves H R G : The British Constitution.
Mardie F : The Political Influence of British Monarchy.
Ogg and Zink M : Modern Foreign Governments.
Crossman R H : Introduction to English Constitution.
Carter, Byrum E : The Office of Prime Minister.
Derry, k. : British Institutions of Today.
Howard A and West R : The Making of a Prime Minister.
Finer H : The Theory and Practice of Modern Government.
Lowewenstein, K : British Cabinet Government.
Ivor Jennings : Parliament.
Boardman Harry : The Glory of Parliament.
Campion and Others : Parliament: A Survey.
Bailey, Sidney D (ed.) : The Future of the House of Lords.
Weston C C : English Constitutional Theory and The House of Lords.
Allen C K : Bureaucracy Triumphant.
Archer, Peter : The Queen’s Courts.
Gibbs, F.T. : The Magistrate’s Courts.
Griffith and Street : Principles of Administrative Law.
James Philips : Introduction to English Law.
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COURSE PS-204
Government and Politics in Bangladesh
(1972-till date)
1. The emergence of Bangladesh and the level of pre-independence conscience about nation at culture, economy
and policy.
2. Constitutional processes in Bangladesh-The politics of Constitution-making; salient features of the
Constitution; The Fundamental Principles; the Fundamental Rights: The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary;
the constitutional amendments.
3. Political processes and the working of the Parliamentary system-the initial crisis (1972-74); the Policies of
"Second Revolution" and the fall of the Awami League regime, the military regime (1975-1979); the BNP
regime and its fall. Ershad regime and Politics.
4. Election in Bangladesh-Issues and verdicts.
5. Political parties-Organization Leadership bases of support, ideology and program.
Books Recommended:
T. Moniruzzaman : Bangladesh Revolution and its aftermath.
Do : Group Interests and Political Changes Studies of Pakistan and
Bangladesh.
A M A Muhit : Bangladesh: Emergence of a Nation.
Rounaq Jahan : Bangladesh Politics: Problems and Issues.
Emajuddin Ahamed (ed.) : Bangladesh Politics.
Nurul Islam : Development Planning and Bangladesh.
Marcus Franda : Bangladesh: The First Decade.
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M.M. Khan & Zafrullah : Politics and Bureaucracy in a New Nation: Bangladesh.
M A Hafiz & A Rob Khan (ed.) : Nation Building in Bangladesh.
Abul Fazal Huq : Constitution and Politics in Bangladesh Conflict, Change and
Stability
Zillur R Khan : Martial Law to Martial Law.
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COURSE PS- 205
Political Economy of Bangladesh
1. State and Economy: Development of State Activities-Socio-economic Functions of the Modern States-Relation
between Politics and Economics-Economics as a subject-Micro and Macro Economics-Political Economy as a
branch of knowledge-Scope and Subject matter-Political Economy in Bangladesh.
2. Comparative Economic Systems: Capitalism-Merits and Demerits-Socialism-Merits and Demerits-Mixed
Economy-Free Market Economy-Globalization-Merits and Demerits-Intermediate Regime-Characteristics-
Nature of Bangladesh Economy.
3. Economic Planning: Forms-Aims and Objectives-Problems and Limitations-Planning versus Democracy-The
Five-Year Plans of Bangladesh-New Horizon of Planning-Need for Local Planning.
4. State and Agriculture: Importance of Agriculture (in Bangladesh)-Its Characteristics-Causes and Remedies of
Low Productivity-Agricultural Policy-Its Principles-Agricultural Policy in Bangladesh-Land Tenure System-
Types-Importance-Nature of Land Tenure System in Bangladesh-Land Reforms in Bangladesh.
Books Recommended:
Joseph Frankel : International Politics
K J Holsti : International Politics
Hans J Morganthau : Politics Among Nations
N J Paddleford & G A Lincoln : International Politics
N D Palmer and H C Perkins : International Relations
Roy C Macridis, ed. : The Making of Foreign Policy
Inis Claude : The United Nations as a Political Institution
E.Said and Charles O Lerche Jr. : Concepts of International Politics
Prof. Kamaluddin Ahmed : Bangladesh and Its Neighbour
Journal Articles:
Zaglul Haider : Sub-Regional Group: A threat to the Security of Bangladesh, Regional
Studies, Summer 1997, (Islamabad: Pakistan)
Do : “Crises of Regional Cooperation in South Asia”, Available on request
Do : “Indian Hegemony and the Security of Bangladesh: SAARC
Perspective” The Journal of Political Science, 1990
Dr. Nasima Zaman : “Bangladesh and SAARC”, South Asian Studies, Pakistan, 2004
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COURSE PS- 306
Govt. & Politics of South & South East Asia
(With special reference to India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal and Malaysia)
1. Background of the Countries of the Region: History, Culture, Society and Demography.
2. Political Systems.
3. Important Political Institutions: Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Political Parties and Electorate.
4. Civil Military Bureaucracy and Politics.
5. National Integration: Religion, Caste, Ethnicity, Insurgency and Regionalism.
6. Political Instability.
7. Development: Theories of Development; Crisis and Prospects of Development: Economic, Political & Social.
8. Constitutional and Political Progress and Obstruction.
References
G Austin : The Government and Politics of India
W H Morris-Jones
S C Gopal : Prime Minister and Cabinet in India (New Delhi, 1972)
M E Hart (ed.) : Indira Gandhi’s India: A Political System Appraised (Boulder, Collsseda,
1976) Asian Survey XX No.4, 428-451 April 1980.
Abul Kohli (ed.) : India’s Troubled Democracy: An Analysis of Changing State-Society
Relation (Princeton, N J 1988)
A J Wilson and Definis Dalton (ed.) : The States of South Asia: Problems of National Integration (London,
1982)
M Wilner, : Sons of the Soil: Migration and Ethnic Conflict in India (Princeton, 1987)
P R Brass, Caste : Faction and Party in Indian Politics, Vol. I, II (Delhi, 1985)
V B Singh and S Bose : Election in India (New Delhi, 1984)
Myron Weiner : The Indian Paradox: Essays in Indian Politics (New Delhi, Bage, 1989)
L Binder : Religion and Politics in Pakistan (Berkeley, 1961)
S J Burke : Pakistan Under Bhutto 1971-77 (London 1980)
A Khan : Islam, Politics and State: The Pakistan Experience (London, 1985)
S P Cohen : The Pakistan Army (Berkeley, 1984)
Lawarence Ziring : Pakistan: The Imagine of Political Development (West view Press, 1980)
Christian Lamb : On Islam in Pakistan Waiting for Allah. Pakistan’s Struggle for
Democracy (New Delhi 1991)
Mohammad Asghar Khan : The Pakistan Experience: State and Religion (Lahore, 1985)
M P Moore : The State and Peasant Politics in Sri Lanka (London, 1985)
R C Oberst : Legislators and Representation: The Decentralization of Development
Planning in Sri Lanka (Boulder, Co. 1985)
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S J Tambiah : Sri Lanka, Ethnic Fratricide and the Democracy (Chicago, 1986)
L E Rose and J T Schotz : Nepal: Profile of a Himalayan Kingdom (Boulder, 1980)
M P Lama : The Economics of Indo-Nepalese Cooperation (New Delhi, 1985)
Ramakant : Nepal-China and India (New Delhi, 1983)
R Rahul : Royal Bhutan (New Delhi 1983)
L E Rose : The Politics of Bhutan (Ittraca, 1977)
J M O Stheimer (ed.) : The Politics of the Western Indian Ocean Islands (New York, 1975).
C Maloney : People of the Maldives Islam (Madras, 1980)
Bernard Lewis et al (ed.) : Encyclopedia of Islam new ed. Vol. VI, 101 02, 246-247 (Leiden 1987)
A Jayaratanan Wilson & Dennis : The States of South Asia: Problems of Integration (Hawai:C MUrst,
Dalton (ed.) 1989).
Lok Ray Boral (ed.) : South Asia: Democracy and the Road Ahead (Kathmandu, 1992)
Crouch, Harold, : Government and Society in Malaysia.
Weiss, Meredith L : Protest and Possibilities: Civil Society and Coalitions for Political Change
in Malaysia.
Malik, K. Yogendra and Others (ed.) : Government and Politics in South Asia (6th ed.)
Almond & Coleman : Politics of Developing Areas
Lucian W. Pye : Politics, Personality and Nation Building
Moudud Ahmed : Crises of Development.
Mahfuzul H. Chowdhury, : Democratization in South Asia: Lessons from American Institutions
(Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2003).
Prof. Kamal Uddin Ahmed : Bangladesh and Its Neighbours
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka (ed Francies Robunson (Cambridege Uni.
Press, 1989).
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COURSE-307
History of Bengal (1200-1971)
Muslim Conquest of Bengal and the Khalji Administration. Foundation of the independent Sultanate in Eastern Bengal-
The Ilyas Shahi dynasty-Raja Ganesh and his successor-The Hussain Shahi dynasty-Bengal under the Mughals-Bengal
under the East India company-Bengal under the Nawabs and Battles of Palassy and Boxer, Warren Hastings-Permanent
Settlement-Growth of Western Education-Muslim reform Movement: Faraizy Movement, Nawab Abdul Latif & Syed
Ameer Ali-Partition of Bengal 1905 and 1947, Growth of nationalist movement and the birth of Bangladesh.
References:
J.N. Sarker : History of Bengal, Vol.II Muslim period (1290-1757), Dhaka University, 1948
M A Rahim : Social and Cultural History of Bengal. Vol. II (1576-1757), Karachi, 1967.
A R Mallick : British Policy and the Muslims in Bengal
N K Shinha : History of Bengal (1757-1905), Calcutta, 1967
R C Majumder MC : An Advanced History of India
Jyoti Sen Gupta : History of Freedom Movement in Bangladesh 1947-1973
Qammddin Alend : A Socio-Political History of Bengal and the Birth of Bangladesh
J H Broomfield : Elite Conflict in a plural Society: Twentieth Century Bengal
Leonard A Cordon : The Nationlist Movement
A Rahim : The Muslim Society and Politics in Bengal
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4. Emergence of the Military as the ruling elite in the Third World Countries.
5. Modernization and the role of Military.
6. Development, Underdevelopment and the role of Military.
7. Military Withdrawal from Politics, Classification of Military Withdrawals.
8. Demilitarization of internal politics in the Third World Countries.
9. Historical background of Bangladesh Military; Composition, Social basis and Relations with other groups.
10. Politicization of the Armed forces in Bangladesh.
11. Military Coups in Bangladesh: 15 August 1975; 3 November 1975; 24 March 1982.
Books Recommended
H.J. Finer : The Man on Horseback
Talukder Maniruzzaman : Military withdraw from Politics: A Comparative Study
Emajuddin Ahmed : Military Rule and the Myth of Democracy
Moudud Ahmed : Democracy and the Challenge of Development: Study of Politics and
Military Intervention
Gavin Kennedy : The Military in the Third World
Morris Janowitz : The Military in the Political Development of New Nations
Do : Soldiers in Politics: Military Coup’s and Development
Eric A Nordlinger :
Articles
Talukder Maniruzzaman : The fall of the Military Dictator, pacific Affairs
Zaglul Haider : The Bloodless Military Coup in Bangladesh: An Analysis-The Journal of
Political Science, Dhaka University (Vol .II, Issue-1, 1985)
Do : The Role of Military in the Politics of Bangladesh: Mujib, Zia and Ershad
Regimes (1972-1990), Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern
Studies, Vol.23, Autumn, 1999.
Do : Military in Politics: An over view of Sudan
Mahbubur Rahman : Socio-Economic Development under Military Regime: Recent
experiences in Bangladesh. Journal of Political Science, Dhaka
University, Vol. II, issue 1, 1985.
Mahbubur Rahman Morshed : Military in Politics and Administration. The Journal of Political Science,
Dhaka University, Vol.1, Issue-1, 1985.
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Books Recommended:
Almond and Powell : Comparative Politics
Almond and Coleman : The Politics of the Developing Areas
Macridis & Brown : Comparative Politics
Dell. G. Hitcher Carollevine : Comparative Government and Politics
Michael Curtis : Comparative Govternment and Politics
Kahein : Government and Politics of South Asia
Richard Anttwell : South Asia-Yesterday and Tomorrow
Ward : Japans Political System
Do : Political Development in Modern Japan
Richardson : Political Culture of Japan
Burks : Government of Japan
Morrision : Government and Parliament in Japan
Hall : Government and Local Power in Japan
Baerwald : Japan’s Parliament: An Introduction
Ike : Japanese Politics
Smith : Japanese Society
Tanaka : Japanese Legal System
Nakamura : Japan and Indian Asia
Moulder : Japan, China and Modern World Economy
Sapir : Japan, China and The East
Hall : Japan: Pre-history to Modern World
Okita : Japan in the World Economy
Mack : Japan in the Eye of Europe
Cary : Japan Today
Deckmamm : Japanese Communist Party
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COURSE PS -403
Sociology of Bangladesh
1. Consequences of British occupation of Bengal. Introduction of New Land tenure system. Permanent
Settlement Act of 1793-Impact of Permanent Settlement. Emergence of New Land owing classes and the
conditions of the Peasantry. Introduction of English education and consequences.
2. Culture-Origin and Development, Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism, Sub-culture variation; Bangladesh
culture-its feature; Urban and rural culture, Tribal culture; ethnic identity, Spatial and demographic, cultural
integration.
3. Social Structure of Bangladesh-Influence of Geography on Society and Culture. Pattern of Social stratification
in rural and urban areas, Rural-Urban Institutions (Social, Economic, Political and Religious.)
4. Process of Social change in Bangladesh. Industrialization, Urbanization and Rural and Agriculture
Development.
5. Social Control Agencies of Social Control-Family, Religion, Law, Education, Norms and Folkways.
Books Recommended
J E Owen : Sociology in East Pakistan
O Malley : Indian Social Heritage
Karim : Changing Society in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Tara Chand : Influence of Islam on Indian Culture
Hunter : The Indian Muslim
Cant Well Smith : Modern Islam in India
Jack : The Economic life of Bengal District
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gwd`v †eMg : AvIqvgx jxM ivRbxwZ: bvix †bZ…Z¡, XvKv: nv°vbx cvewjkvm©, 2010|
Articles
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†gv. myjZvb gvngy` : evsjv‡`‡k MYZš¿ cÖvwZôvwbKxKi‡bi mgm¨v: GKwU ch©‡e¶Yg~jK mgx¶v, Development
Compilation, Vol. 07. No. 01, June 2012.
Md. Sultan Mahmud & Iqbal Mahmud : “Political Conflicts and Discourse in Bangladesh: A Critical
Understanding”, Human Resource Development Studies, Vol.1, No.1,
December, 2008.
Dr. M. Aminur Rahman & Md. Sultan : “Politics, Transition and Democratization in Bangladesh: An Analysis”,
Mahmud Development Compilation, Vol.1, No.2 March, 2009.
Nizam Ahmed : “From Monopoly to Competition: Party Politics in the Bangladesh
Parliament (1973-2001)”, Pacific Affairs, Vol.76, No.1, 2003.
Md. Sultan Mahmud & Bibi Morium : “Civil Society and Political Party in Electoral Democracy”, Asian
Studies, Vol.32, 2013.
COURSE PS- 405
Political Geography with special reference Bangladesh
1. Political Geography: Nature, Objective, Scope and Approaches.
2. Major Schools of Geo-Political Thought.
3. State and Geography-Political and Administrative Division, Territorial Limits.
4. Geo-Politics and International Relations.
5. Interstate claims and conflicts-international tensions, the role of the world court and the UNO in conflict resolution
and promotion of stable peace. Unclose Maritime boundary, International Water Treaty Granges, Water Sharing
Treaty, Transboundary River.
6. Population, Economic Planning and Geographical Factors.
7. Geographical Constraints of Socio-Political Problem of Development.
8. Border Disputes of Bangladesh with India and Myanmar: history, sources and causes.
9. Location and geo-politico-military strategic importance of Bangladesh.
10. CHT Peace Accord 1997, its implications on Bangladesh Politics.
Books Recommended
Norman G Pound : Political Geography, 2nd ed. MacGraw Hill, 1972
W A Jackson Douglas : Politics and Geography Relationship, Prentices Hall, 1964
N J De Blij : Systematic Political Geography, Wiley, 1967
S B Cohen : Geography and Politics and Divided World, Random Home, 1964
C Clark : Population Growth and Land Use, Macmillan, 1967
H A G Robinson (ed.) : Economic Consequence of the size of the nation, Macmillian, 1960
David Ziegler : War, Peace and International Politics, ed. 1981.
M S Qureshi (ed.) : Tribal Cultures in Bangladesh, Rajshahi, 1984.
James Fairgrieve : Geography and World Power, Pitman, 1915
Richard Nuir : Modern Political Geography, Macmillan, 1975
Debobrata Sen : Basic Principles of Geo-Politics and History
Jayaratan, Wilson and Dennis : The States of South Asia, Problems of National Integration. C Hurst &
Dalton(ed.) Co. 1982.
A T Mohan : The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 Boston, 1890
A P Deseversky : Air Power Key to Survival, New York, 1950
S W Boog : International Boundaries: A Study of Boundary Functions and Problems,
New York, 1940.
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Heinrich, V. Finn, ed. (2007). CIVICUS Global Survey of the State of Civil Society. Vol. 1 Country Profiles.
Bloomfield: Kumarian Press.
Howell, Jude and Jenny Pearce. (2001). Civil Society and Development: A Critical Exploration. Boulder, CO: Lynne
Rienner Publishers.
Hulme, David and Michael Edwards eds. (1997). NGOs, States and Donors. Hampshire: Palgrave in association with
The Save the Children.
Khan, Mizan R. and Mohammad Humayan Kabir, eds. (2002). Civil Society and Democracy in Bangladesh. Dhaka:
Bangladesh Institute of International Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Academic Press and Publishers
Limited.
Lele, Jayant and Fahimul Quadir. eds. (2004). Democracy and Civil Society in Asia. Vol. I & II, Hampshire: Palgrave,
Macmillan.
Mamoon Muntasir and Jayanta Kumar Roy. (1998). Civil Society in Bangladesh: Resilience and Retreat. Dhaka:
Subarna.
Putnam, Robert D. (1993). Making Democracy Work: Civic Traditions in Modern Italy, Princeton: Princeton University
Press.
Putnam, Robert D. (2000). Bowling Alone: Collapse and Revival of American Community. New York: Simon &
Schuster Paperbacks
Salamon, Lester M. and Helmut K. Anheier., (1994). The Emerging Sector: The Nonprofit Sector in Comparative
Perspective-An Overview. Baltimore: The John Hopkins University Institute for Policy Studies.
Stiles, W. Kendal. (2002). Civil Society by Design: Donors, NGOs and the Intermestic Development Circle in
Bangladesh. Westport : Preager.
Walter Lippman, Good Society.
Tandon, M.P. (1999), Public International Law, Allahabad: Allahabad Law Agency.
Quadir, Fahimal and Tutaka Tsujinaka, edited, 2015, Civil Society in Asia: In Search of Democracy and Development
in Bangladesh, Surrey: Ashgate Publishing Limited.
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Associate Professor
1. Dr. Tareque M.T. Rahman, M.S.S (Jahangirnagar), Ph.D (Dhaka)
2. Muhammad Mahmudur Rahman, M.S.S (Dhaka)
3. Dr. Farhat Tasnim, M.S.S (Raj.), Ph.D (Japan)
Assistant Professor
1. Mst. Quamrun Nahar, M.S.S (Raj)
2. Mr. A.K.M. Mahmudul Hoque, M.S.S (Dhaka)
3. Dr. Sultan Mahmud, M.S.S (Raj.), Ph.D (Raj.)
Lecturer
1. Mst. Rukhsana Parvin, M.S.S (Raj)
2. Mr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, M.S.S (Raj)
3. Mst. Bibi Morium, M.S.S (Raj)
Sabbatical Leave
Dr. Farah Deeba Chowdhury, M.S.S (Jahangirnagar), M.A (Saint Marry, Canada), Ph.D
(Canada)
Study Leave
Md. Tareque Nur, M.A (Alighar, India)