Department of Political Science
Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political processes and behaviors. Using a number of scientific tools, political scientists are able to examine the processes, policies, and political systems of all cultures and places. The Department conducts the following courses as complementary courses to BA Functional English:
- Human Rights
- Politics of Globalization
The
students are given grounding in the basic concepts and ideas regarding
human rights, issues of globalization, their realization at the
grassroots levels, collective and individual experiences of these issues
etc. Students are encouraged to relate theoretical and academic
discussions to their everyday experiences and also to act constructively
in particular issues around them. Thus, the attempt is to inculcate in
the students values and attitudes appropriate to democratic ideals and
structures along with the development of academic competence in these
issues. The classroom discussions and explorations are informed by the
larger matrix of governance, participation, constitutional provisions,
development etc. Students are also given an opportunity to develop a
critical understanding of these issues and the human condition.
Dr K T Varkey,
the former Principal of the college, headed the Department till his
retirement. He is the author of many books on Political Science and
International Relations, which are recommended by various universities
in Kerala as comprehensive textbooks for degree students.