Chapter 8

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section provides details about the curriculum design committee responsible for the creation and review of the Political Science foundational textbook at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It lists the chairperson, convenor, and members who contributed to the academic content, editing, and production of the material. The committee comprises professors and lecturers from various universities in Rajasthan and other parts of India, ensuring a comprehensive and diverse academic perspective. The section also mentions the academic and administrative arrangements, including the Vice-Chancellor, Director (Academic), and production officers. This transparency in authorship and academic oversight assures students of the credibility and scholarly rigor of the textbook.

• Lists the academic committee members responsible for the textbook.
• Mentions the chairperson, convenor, and contributing authors for each unit.
• Includes academic and administrative staff involved in production.
• Ensures credibility and scholarly oversight of the material.
• 📌 Chairperson: The head of the curriculum committee.
• 📌 Convenor: The coordinator responsible for organizing the committee's work.
• 📌 Unit Author: Subject expert responsible for writing specific units.

अनुक्रमणिका

The 'अनुक्रमणिका' (Table of Contents) outlines the structure of the Political Science foundational textbook. It lists all 16 units (इकाई) covered in the book, along with their page ranges. Each unit addresses a major theme or concept in Political Science, such as traditional and modern approaches, the relationship with other social sciences, political parties, governance, political development, modernization, democracy, justice, constitutionalism, representation, liberalism, Marxism, and socialism. This comprehensive structure ensures that students receive a holistic understanding of both classical and contemporary political theories and practices. The contents also indicate the logical progression from foundational concepts to advanced topics, facilitating systematic learning.

• Lists all 16 units of the textbook with page numbers.
• Covers both traditional and modern approaches in Political Science.
• Includes contemporary topics like globalization and liberalization.
• Helps students navigate the textbook and plan their studies.
• 📌 Unit (इकाई): A major thematic section of the textbook.
• 📌 Table of Contents: A list of chapters or units with page references.