BJMC VIth SEMESTER (M/E)
FACULTY NAME - Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Assistant Professor
COURSE CODE PAPER NAME
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BJMC 304
Contemporary Issues
5
5
25
75
METHODS OF TEACHING: PRIMARILY LECTURES, ACTIVITIES AND ASSIGNMENTS
The Course would revolve around the current social, political & economical issues. The papers desire is to equip the
students with the happening of national as well as international affairs. So for fulfilling the need of the students this
paper requires lectures and also the assignment based approach for teaching methodology.
PRE-REQUISITE (S) FOR THE COURSE:
The Learner should have complete basic knowledge of Indian social, political & economical conditions. Also students
may know about the new challenges in 21st century at various stages. So the need of the course is to go through with the
daily happenings by using newspaper & magazines of various social concern issues.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: On completion of the course students should be able to:
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Contribute to the society in a positive manner by researching and broadening their horizons of knowledge.
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Identify, discuss and explain various issues and concerns.
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Differentiate and apply their knowledge in reforming the society.
LEARNING OUTCOME:
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During the process students will be aware of importance of India at the international platform.
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It will also help them to make a concept towards the challenges in front of India so that new solutions can come up.
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This will also generate concerns among the students so that they have their own approach & views on current
Issues.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
(As Per G. G. S. I. P. University , New Delhi)
Sl. No
CRITERIA
Marks
1
Internal Exam- I
10
2
Internal Exam – II
Individual Presentation/Viva-Voce/Group Discussion
10
3
05
Lecture No
Description
LECTURE PLAN
Pedagogy
(Lecture,
Activities &
Assignments)
Lecture
Planned
Week No.
1.
Meaning of Foreign Policy
1
2.
Determinants of Foreign Policy
Lecture
1
3.
National Interest
Lecture
1
4.
India’s Foreign Policy-I
Lecture
1
5.
India’s Foreign Policy-II
Lecture
1
6.
India-Pakistan Relation- I
Lecture
2
7.
India-Pakistan Relation- II
Lecture
2
8.
India- Sri Lanka Relation-I
Lecture
2
9.
India- Sri Lanka Relation-II
Lecture
2
10.
India- Bangladesh Relation-I
Lecture
2
11.
India- Bangladesh Relation-II
Lecture
3
12.
India- Nepal Relation-I
Lecture
3
13.
India- Nepal Relation-II
Lecture
3
14.
Non Aligned Movement
Lecture
3
15.
India and NAM
Lecture
3
16.
Formation of SAARC
Lecture
4
17.
India and SAARC
Lecture
4
18.
United Nations
Lecture
4
19.
India and UN
Lecture
4
20.
India and ICTs
Lecture
4
21.
Meaning of Urbanization
Lecture
5
22.
Govt’s efforts for Urbanisation
Lecture
5
23.
JNURM
Lecture
5
24.
Concept of Poverty
Lecture
5
25.
Committees for Measuring poverty
Lecture
5
Remarks
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
26.
Major poverty alleviation programs by Govt
Lecture
6
27.
Agriculture Productivity
Lecture
6
28.
Public Distribution System
Lecture
6
29.
National Food Security Bill
Lecture
6
30.
Indian Industry: An Overview
Lecture
6
31.
Indian Grooming Industry
Lecture
7
32.
Disinvestment and BPOs
Lecture
7
33.
Indian Sports Scenario
Lecture
7
34.
Commonwealth Games 2010
Lecture
7
35.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
Lecture
7
36.
India as a Nuclear Power
Lecture
8
37.
Indian Nuclear Policy
Lecture
8
38.
Nuclear Deal With USA
Lecture
8
39.
International Atomic Energy Agency
Lecture
8
40.
Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG)
Lecture
8
41.
Indian Defense System
Lecture
9
42.
Indian Political System
Lecture
9
43.
National & Regional Political Party
Lecture
9
44.
Criminalization of Politics
Lecture
9
45.
Measures by Election Commission of India
Lecture
9
46.
Origin & Causes of Naxalizm in India.
Lecture
10
47.
Salwa Judum
Lecture
10
48.
Govt Initiatives for combat of Naxalizm.
Lecture
10
49.
Terrorism In India
Lecture
10
50.
Anti-terror measures by Govt.
Lecture
10
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
From Various Magazine
& Newspaper’s Reports
From Various Magazine
& Newspaper’s Reports
From Various Magazine
& Newspaper’s Reports
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
R..S. Yadav (ed.)
India’s Foreign Policy:
Contemporary Trends
51.
Human Rights Issues
Lecture
11
52.
National Human Right Commission
Lecture
11
53.
Gender Inequality
Lecture
11
54.
Gender Budgeting
Lecture
11
55.
Govt Schemes for Gender Equality
Lecture
11
56.
Concept of Consumerism
Lecture
12
57.
Changing Patterns in Consumerism
Lecture
12
58.
Indian Economy & Consumerism
Lecture
12
59.
Ethical Consumerism
Lecture
12
60.
Sustainable Development
Lecture
12
BOOK BANK
R.S. Yadav (ed.)
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Government &
Politics by BL Fadia
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
Indian Economy by Dutt
& Sundaram
India’s Foreign Policy: Contemporary Trends
ESSENTIAL READINGS:
 Indian Foreign Policy – JN Dixit
 Indian Government & Politics by BL Fadia
 Indian Economy by Dutt & Sundaram
 Annual Report of Ministry of External Affairs
REFERENCE BOOKS:
 Tapan Biswal Human Rights Gender and Environment, Vina Books
 Prof. S.D. Muni Indian and Nepal ,Konark Publisher
 Madan Gopal India through the Ages, Publication Division
 Muchkund Dubey
Political Issues
 Prakash Chander
International Politics

J.N. Dixit
Assignment Colombo
 I.K. Gujral
Continuity and Change: India’s Foreign Policy (Mac Millan, India)
 Rajan Harshe & K.N. Sethi
Engaging the World: Critical Reflections on India’s Foreign Policy (Orient Longman)
 S.R. Sharma
Indian Foreign Policy (Om Sons)
JOURNALS / MAGAZINES: ADDITIONAL INPUTS
1. National Daily Newspaper like The Hindu, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Indian Express Etc.
2. Social & Political Magazine like India Today, Outlook, Frontline, Economic & Political Weekly etc.
3. Listen All India Radio News Broadcast. i.e. Morning News, Mid Day News & News at Nine.
4. Watch daily news bulletin on any TV News Channel like NDTV, Zee News, Headlines Today etc.