Syllabi Of M. Phil Gandhian Studies Of Punjab University, Chandigarh

FIRST SEMESTER
Total : 12 Credits
Maximum Marks: 300
Paper-I - Research Methodology (Compulsory) (4 Credits )
Maximum Marks : 100
Written Test : 80 Marks
Presentation of Term Papers : 20 Marks
Time : 3 hours
NOTE- The internal examiner will set 4 questions in each unit, i.e. 4x4= 16 questions in all.
The external examiner will select/modify two questions from each unit, i.e. 4x2=08
and the candidates would attempt 4 question in all out of 8, selecting one question from
each unit. All questions will carry equal marks, i,e, 4x20=80 marks
Course Objective :
The Paper is designed to sensitize the students the techniques of Research Methodology.

UNIT-I
Philosophy of Social Sciences
Approaches to Social Sciences Research: Quantitative and Qualitative
Inter-disciplinary Research in Social Sciences: Rationale and Approaches
Selection and Formulation of Research Problem under Quantitative and Qualitative
research approach
Research Synopsis: Concept, Format and Writing
UNIT-II
Hypothesis: Concepts, types, Features and Testing
Sampling: Concepts, types, size, Sampling error
Triangulation: Concept, Rationale and Process
Meta Analysis: Concept, Rationale and Process
UNIT-III
Methods of Data Collection: Observations, Questionnaire and Interview
Secondary Data-Document: Analysis
Data Processing and Analysis, including the Application of Computers
Report and Thesis Writing
3
UNIT-IV
An Approach to the Study of Gandhi
Research in Peace & Conflict Resolution
Research in Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Institutions
Gandhian Blue Print for Social Research
Books Recommended
1. John W, Creswell, Research Design : Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches,
London, Sage Publications, 1994
2. S.P. Gupta, Satistical Methods (Latest edition), New Delhi, Sultan Chand and Sons, 1987
3. C.A. Moser and G. Kalton, Survey Methods in Social Investigation, London. The English
Language Book Society and Heinemann Educational Books, 2nd edition 1979
4. Delbert C. Miller, Handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement ; London, Sage
Publications, 5th edition, 2004
5. David Nachmias and Chara Nachmias, Research Methods in the Social Sciences, New York, St.
Martin’s Press Inc.,2001, 2nd edition
6. Clarie Seltiz et. Al., Research Methods in Social Relations, New York, Holt Rinehart and Winston,
2000
7. Pauline V. Young, Scientific Social Research and Surveys, India. New Delhi: Asia Publishing
House, 4th edition, 2007
8. William J. Goode and Paul K. Hatt, Methods in Social Research (USA, Mc Graw Hill Book
Company, 1st Indian Reprint, 2006
9. Norman K. Denzin, Yvonna S. Lincoln (eds.) The Landscape of Qualitative Research: Theopries
and Issues, New Delhi, Sage Publications 2003
10. Clive Scale, Giampietro Gobo, Jaber I, Gubrium & David Silverman (eds.) Qualitative Research
Practice, New Delhi, Sage Publications 2004
11. Dawn Durtion (ed.) Research Training for Social Scientists, New Delhi, Sage Publications 2000
12. Royle A. Singleton, Jr. and Bruce C. Straits Approaches to Social Science Research, , Oxford
University Press, 1999
13. Mason, Jennifer Qualitative Researching 2002, New Delhi, Sage, 2002.
4
Paper – II- Gandhi’s Social, Political and Economic Thought (Compulsory) (4 Credits)
Maximum Marks: 100
Written Test : 80 Marks
Presentation of Term Papers : 20 Marks
Time : 3 hours
NOTE: The internal examiner will set 4 questions in each unit, i.e. 4x4=16 questions in all.
The external examiner will select/modify two questions from each unit, i.e. 4x2=08
and the candidates would attempt 4 question in all out of 8, selecting one question from
each unit. All questions will carry equal marks, i,e, 4x20=80 marks
Course Objective:
The purpose of the paper is to acquaint the students with social political and economic thought of
the Father of the Nation in details alongwith their significance and relevance in the present context.
UNIT-I
i. Fundamentals of Gandhi’s Social and Political Thought.
ii. Gandhi’s Views on Truth and Non-violence and their Relevance and
Significance.
iii. Gandhi’s views on the Relationship between ‘Ends and Means’: their
Relevance in Today’s Politics and our day-to-day Life.
iv. Satyagraha As an Art and a Science, Satyagraha and Passive Resistance.
v. Gandhi’s Perception of Religion in Politics: Spiritualization of Politics.
UNIT-II
vi. Gandhi’s Views on Ideal Society, State and Democracy, Human Rights & Duties.
vii. Gandhi on Grass-Root Democracy (Panchayat Raj) in India.
viii. Gandhi’s Approach to upliftment of Children & Women, his opposition to
Dowry System, Child marriage and Pardah System.
ix. Gandhi’s Approach to Prohibition and Communal Harmony.
x. Gandhi’s views on Untouchability, Caste and Varna System and their Relevance.
UNIT-III
xi Fundamental Principles of Gandhi’s Economic Thought and their Relevance in the
days of Globalization.
xii. Gandhi’s Views on Sarvodaya and their Significance.
xiii Gandhi’s Views on Machinery: Myth or Reality, Industrial Civilization,
Technology and their Contemporary Relevance.
UNIT-IV
xiv Gandhi’s approach to eradicate Poverty, Inequality, Unemployment and views on
Constructive Programme and Sustainable Development
xv Swadeshi: Dimensions and Contemporary Relevance. Scope and Significance under
Liberalization and Globalization, Khadi as a Symbol of Unity, Livery and Pride.
xvi Gandhi’s Theory of Trusteeship: Its Relevance and Viability in the present
times. Labour and Capital Relations.
5
Books Recommended
1 Allen, Douglas (ed.)
: The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi for the Twenty First
Century (Oxford : Oxford University Press), 2009
2 Bharathi, K.S : Social Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi
(New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.),2004
3 Bharathi, K.S. : Gandhian Approach to Rural Development
(New Delhi : Om Sons), 1994
4 Bhattacharyya,
Buddhadeva
: Evolution of Political Philosophy of Gandhi
(Calcutta: Calcutta Book House), 1969
5 Bondurant, Joan V. : Conquest of Violence: The Gandhian Philosophy
of Conflict (Bombay: Oxford University Press), 1959.
6 Chakraborty, Bidyut,
: Social and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi (London
and New York : Routledge), Reprint, 2006
7 Devadoss, T.S .
:
Sarvodaya (Madras: University of Madras), 1974
8 Diwan, Ramesh and
Lutz Mark,
: Essays in Gandhian Economics
(New Delhi: Gandhi Peace Foundation), 1985
9 Gandhi, M.K. (Compiled
by Prabhu, R.K.)
: India of My Dreams (Ahmedabad: Navajivan
Publishing House), 1995
10 Gandhi, M.K. : Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place
(Ahmedabad: Navajivan), Reprinted 2008
11 Gandhi, M.K. : Hind Swaraj (Ahmedabad: Navajivan), Reprinted,2005
12 Gregg. Richard B. : Power of Non-violence
(Ahmedabad: Navjivan Publishing house), 1965
13 Gudalur, Charian, : Gandhi’s Concept of Truth and Justice
(Kochi: Poornaodaya Book Trust), October , 1999
14 Hingorani. T.
(Compiled)
Science of Satyagraha
(Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan), 1998
15 Iyer, Raghvan N. : Moral and Political Thought of Mahatma Gandhi
(Delhi: Oxford University Press), 1973
16 Jha, S.N. : A Critical Study of Gandhian Economic Thought
(Agra: Laxmi Narain Agrawal), 2008 edition
17 Mashruwala, K.G. : Towards Sarvodaya Order
(Ahmedabad: Navajivan Publishing House), 1971
6
18 Parekh, Bhikhu, Gandhi’s Political Philosophy: A Critical
Examination (Delhi: Ajanta Publications), 1995.
19 Ramjee Singh (ed.) : Gandhi and the Future of humanity (Varanasi: Gandhian
Institute of Studies), 1997.
20 Ramjee Singh : Gandhi and the Modern World (New Delhi: Classical
Publishing Co.), 1993
21 Schumacher, E.F. Small is Beautiful
(London: Blond and Briggs), 1973
22 Sridharani, Krishanlal War Without Violence
(Bombay: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan), 2007 edition
23 Unnithan, T.K.N. Gandhi and Social Change
(Jaipur: Rawat), 2008
24 Vepa, Ram K. A New Technology- Gandhian Approach
(New Delhi: Gandhi Book House), 1975.
25 Verma, V.P. Political Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and
Sarvodaya. (Agra: Laxmi Narayan Aggarwal),
2008, Revised and Enlarged edition.
Paper-III - The candidate shall have the option to select one of the following papers
(Option-i) - Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
(Option-ii) - Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in India
Paper – III - (Option-i) Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (4 Credits)
Maximum Marks : 100
Written Test : 80 Marks
Presentation of Term Papers : 20 Marks
Time : 3 hours
NOTE: The internal examiner will set 4 questions in each unit, i.e. 4x4=16 questions in all.
The external examiner will select/modify two questions from each unit, i.e. 4x2=08
and the candidates would attempt 4 question in all out of 8, selecting one question from
each unit. All questions will carry equal marks, i,e, 4x20=80 marks
Course Objectives:
The Paper is designed to make the students understand that how conflicts are resolved in a given
society with reference to India?
7
UNIT-I
i. Meaning, Concept and Theories of Peace.
ii. Culture of Peace: Role of Ethics and Virtues.
iii Universal Values.
iv Role and significance of Attitude and Behaviour
UNIT-II
iv. Peace Movements and Peace Organizations with special reference to
Pacifism, Civil Rights Movement in United States of America, NGOs in India, the
Non-aligned Movement; Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and various
activists groups.
v Preservation of Ecology and Environment. Degradation of Environment:
A Threat to Peace.
UNIT-III
vi. Causes & Forms of Violence. Types and Causes of Conflicts.
vii. Regional Conflicts: Some select issues & usual methods of Pacific
Settlement; Violence versus Non-violence as methods of Conflict
Resolution.
viii. Some Select types of Conflicts in Indian Society and their Peaceful
Resolution
UNIT-IV
ix.. Gandhian Approach to International Peace & Conflict Resolution.
x Satyagraha as a technique of Conflict Resolution.
xi. Indo-Pak Relations: The Problem and Solution
xii. Methods of Accelerated Social Change and Sustainable Development: the
Gandhian Approach.
Select Readings
1. Banerjee, Subrata Non-Alignment Today: Challenges and Prospects
( New Delhi : Allied Publishers), 1985.
2. Barash, David, P. Approaches to Peace: A Reader in Peace Studies (New York:
Oxford University Press), 2000.
3. Baylis, John and Smith
Steve
The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to
International Relations
(Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2nd edition), 2001
4. Blinkenberg, Lars India-Pakistan : The History of Unresolved Conflicts, Volume
I: The Historical Part (Odense: Odense University Press), 1998
5. Blinkenberg, Lars India-Pakistan : The History of Unresolved Conflicts, Volume
II: The Historical Part
( Odense: (Odense University Press), 1998
6. Bondurant, Joan. V. Conquest of Violence: Gandhian Philosophy
of Conflict
(Princeton Princeton University Press), 1958.
8
7. Bose, Sumantra Kashmir: Roots of Conflict, Paths to Peace,
(New Delhi: Vistar Publications), 2003
8. Boulding, Keeneth Stable Peace (Austin: University of Texas Press), 1984.
9. Ghali, Boutros Boutros An Agenda for Peace Research
( London : Lynne Reimer), 1992.
10. Brock, Peter Twentieth Century Pacifism (New York, Van Nostrand
Reinhold Company), 1970.
11. Burton, John, (ed.) Conflict Resolution and Preventive Human Needs Theory
( New York, St. Martin Press ), 1990
12. Futchally, Laeeq Our Environment (New Delhi: NBT), 1994
13. Galtung, Johan Peace by Peaceful Means
(New Delhi,Sage),1996
14. Galtung, Johan The Way is the Goal: Gandhi Today
(Ahmedabad, Gujarat Vidhyapith), 1992.
15. Holsti, K.J. “Path to Peace? Theories of Conflicts Resolution and Realities
of International Politics” in Thakur, Ramesh (ed.), International
Conflict Resolution
(Boulder and London, West view Press), 1988.
16. Johnson, L. Gunnar Conflicting Concept of Peace in Contemporary Peace Studies
(Beverly Hill, Saga Publisher),1976.
17. Khoshoo, T.N. Mahatma Gandhi: An Apostle of Applied Human Ecology (New
Delhi: Teri), 1998
18. Lamborn, Alan C. and
Lepgold, Joseph
World Politics into the Twenty-First Century: Unique Contents,
Enduring Patterns
(New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Pearson Education), 2003
19. Lentz, Theodore Towards a Science of Peace
(Varanasi, Navachetna),1961.
20. Mahendra Kumar ed. Legacy and Future of Non-Violence
(New Delhi, Gandhi Peace Foundation), 1996.
21. Murty Satchidananda, K. and
Bouquet, A.C.
Studies in the Problems of Peace
(Bombay, Asia Publishing House), 1960.
22. Nayar, Baldev Raj and
Paul, T.V.
India in the World Order: Searching for Major-Power Status
(Cambridge U.K.: Cambridge University Press), 2003
23. Pauling, Linus World Encyclopaedia of Peace, Vol. I-IV
(Oxford, Pergamon Press), 1986.
24. Rana, A .P. Imperative of Non-alignment, A Conceptual Study of India’s
Foreign Policy: Strategy in the Nehru Period
9
(Delhi, Macmillan), 1976.
25. Rao, N.P. Global Strategies of Clean Environment: Safe Earth, Disaster
Management, Sustainable Development and Quality Life
National and International Obligations and Priority
(New Delhi : Atlantic Publishers), 1998
26. Samaddar Ranabir and
Reifeld Helmut (Eds.)
Peace as Process: Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution in
South Asia
(Delhi: Manohar), 2001
27. Simmel, G. Conflict and the Web of Group- Affiliation
(New York: St. Martin Press), 1955.
28. Snyder, Glenn and Diesing Conflict Among Nations: Bargaining Paul Decision
Making and System Structure in International Crisis
(Princeton: Princeton University Press), 1977.
29. Ursula, Oswald, (ed.) Peace Studies from a Global Perspective: Human Spring, Delhi,
Maadhyam Book, 2000.
30. Vayrynen, Raimo New Direction in Conflict Theory
(London, Sage), 1991.
31. Wallenstein, Peter (ed.) Peace Research: Achievements and Challenges (Boulder &
London: Westview Press),1988.
32. Weber, Thomas, Conflict Resolution and Gandhian Ethics
(New Delhi, Gandhi Peace Foundation), 1991
Paper-III (Option-ii) Rural Development and Panchayati Raj in India (4 Credits)
Maximum Marks : 100
Written Test : 80 Marks
Presentation of Term Papers : 20 Marks
Time : 3 hours
NOTE: The internal examiner will set 4 questions in each unit, i.e. 4x4=16 questions in all.
The external examiner will select/modify two questions from each unit, i.e. 4x2=08
and the candidates would attempt 4 question in all out of 8, selecting one question from
each unit. All questions will carry equal marks, i,e, 4x20=80 marks
Course Objectives:
The Paper is designed to acquaint and make the students understand the need for Rural
Development with the change and need of hour with the growth and evolution of Panchayati Raj
Institutions in India.
10
UNIT-I
i. Concept and Approaches of Rural Development.
ii. Rural Development during British Rule.
iii. Evolution of Rural Local Self Government in India since 1882.
UNIT-II
iv. Rural Development in India after Independence - Phases, Programme & Strategies
:Community Development Programme 1952. Green Revolution, I&II, Integrated Rural
Development.
v. Genesis of Panchayati Raj in India.
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report 1957
Asoka Mehta Committee Report
UNIT-III
vi. Issues in Rural Development
vii. Sustainable Development
viii. Panchayati Raj Institution Gram Sabha. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad
UNIT-IV
ix. Gandhian Approaches to Rural Development & Panchayati Raj.
x. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 and Its Impact.
xi. Rural Urban Relation.
Select Readings
1 Bandyopadhyay, D &
Mukerjee, Amitava
:
New Issues in Panchayati Raj (New Delhi: Concept Publishing
Company), 2003
2 Bhat : New Panchayati Raj System, (Jaipur, Printwell), 1995.
3 Chandrashekar, B.K. (ed.)
: Panchayati Raj in India : Status Report 1999 (New Delhi: Rajiv
Gandhi Foundation), 2000
4 Chaturvedi, T.N. : Panchayati Raj, New Delhi, Indian Institute of Public
Administration, 1981.
5 Desai, A.R. : Rural Sociology in India ,( Bombay: Popular), 1978
6 Dey, S.K. : Community Development A Bird’s Eye-view ,
(Allahabad: Kitabmahal), 1960
7 Dube, S.C. : India’s Changing Villages : Human Factors in Community
Development, (London Routledge & Kegan Pub.) , 1960
8 Ensminger, Douglos : A Guide to Community Development, (Delhi Oxford), 1980
9 Gandhi M.K. : Building our Villages ,( Ahmedabad: Navajivan Publishing
House), 1980
10 Gandhi M.K. : My Idea of Ideal Indian Village , (Ahmedabad: Navjivan
Publishing House), 1982
11 Gandhi, M. K. : Panchayat Raj, (Ahmedabad, Navajivan), 1959
12 Gandhian Institute of Studies and associate of voluntary agencies for Rural Development, A History
of Rural Development in Modern India, 2 Vols. V.I.by J.C. Kumarappa and Baij Nath Singh, 1967,
Vol, 2 by I.P. Desai and Banwarilal Choudhry , 1977
13. Gangulee, N.N. : Problems of Rural India,( Calcutta: University of Calcutta),
1927
14 Goel, S.L. & Rajneesh, : Panchayati Raj in India : Theory and Practice (New Delhi:
11
Shalini
Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., ), 2002
15. Jain, N.P. : Rural Reconstruction in India ,(Delhi Sterling), 1970
16 Khanna, B.S
.
:
Rural Local Government in India and South Asia (New Delhi :
Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.), 1979
17. Maddick, Henry : Panchayati Raj, Local Government in India, (London,
Longman), 1970.
18. Mishra, Anil Dutta and
Dadage, Mahadev Shivappa
(ed.)
: Panchayati Raj: Gandhian Perspective, (New Delhi Mittal
Publications), 2002
19. Mishra, S.N. & Others
: New Panchayati Raj in Action, (Delhi, Mittal Publications),
1996.
20 Pandey, P.C. & Jalal R.S.
(eds.)
: Rural Development In India Issues and Policies (Delhi : Anmol
Publishers, Vol. I & II), 1991
21. Raj Singh (ed.) : New Panchayati Raj, (New Delhi: Anmol Publications), 2000
22. Reddy, G.Ram (ed.) : Patterns of Panchayati Raj in India, (Delhi, Macmillan), 1977
23. Singh, S.S. & Mishra Suresh
: Legislative Framework of Panchayati Raj in India,( New Delhi,
Intellectual Publication), 1993
24. Wadhwani, M & Mishra,
S.N.
: Dreams and Realities : Expectations From Panchayati Raj (New
Delhi: Indian Institute of Public Administration), 1996
SECOND SEMESTER
Dissertation Credits : 12
Maximum Marks: 300
Written Dissertation : 240 Marks
Open Viva-voce Test : 60 Marks