POL
111:INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
LECTURER:
Dr O.P.ADELUSI
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces
students to the nature of Politics and Political Science. The central concepts
of Power, Authority and the State are explained. The distinction between
Politics and Political Science, Scope and Methodologies of Political Science,
as well as linkages between Political Science and other disciplines in the
Social Sciences will complete the lecture.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this
course, students are expected to
- Have a good grasp of the nature of
Politics and the main concepts of Political Science.
- Understand the essentials of Political
Science as a discipline.
METHOD OF TEACHING/TEACHING
AIDS:
The
method of Teaching is mostly participatory. The teacher outlines the major
points of discourse on the topic. He talks to these points so outlined. Students are encouraged to participate by
raising questions.
The
Teaching Aid employed is the Overhead Projector .Power point presentation is
the modality of teaching.
COURSE
OUTLINE:
MODULE
1 –Clarification of Concepts.
Week 1. - Nature of Government and Politics.
Week 2 -
Can Politics be Scientific? / Is Political Analysis an Art or Science?
Week 3. - Power,
Influence and Authority, State, Society and Nation,& Sovereignty.
MODULE
II- The Subject Matter of Political Science
Week 4. – Approaches to the Study of Politics.
Weeks 5 - Structure and Organization of Government.
Week 6 - Forms of Government.
MODULE
III –The Nature and Scope of Political Science- I
Week 7 - Constitution and Constitutionalism
Week 8
- Political Parties and Pressure
Groups.
MODULE
IV-The Nature and Scope of Political Science- -II
Week 9 – Public
Administration.
Week 10 – Theories of Federalism
Week 11.- Political Ideas and Movements
Week 12. - International Relations and
Organizations
WEEK
13 -
REVISION
METHOD
OF GRADING:
C/A Test: 10%
Mid-Semester Exam 20%
End of Semester Exam 70%
GRAND
RULES & REGULATIONS
·
Attendance to lectures and
tutorials are compulsory for registered students.
·
Students must be seated 10
minutes before the commencement of every lecture.
·
Listening to Teacher as He
talks to Bullet Points on the Screen.
·
The class copies Bullet
Points on the screen.
·
Students are encouraged to
ask questions and make observation.
TOPIC
FOR TERM PAPER/ASSIGNMENT:
(i)
Scientific
Study of Politics;
(ii)
Contrasts
between Power and Influence.
(iii)
Single term of 6years vsTwo terms of four years each.
ALIGNMENT WITH JOSEPH AYO
BABALOLA UNIVERSITY VISION/GOALS
The course aligns with core values
of Capacity Building.
CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES RELEVANCE
·
Political
Party internal Democracy
·
Review of the 1999 Constitution.
·
Deregistration of Nigeria’s 64 Political Parties.
·
Single term of 6years for President and governors.
RECOMMENDED READINGS
- Oyeleye, Oyediran, (2007),Introduction to Political Science.
Oyediran Consults International, Ibadan.
- Oyeleye, Oyediran, (1989), “The Role
of Legislature in the 1989 Constitution: A Plea for Re-examination” Quarterly Journal of Administration,
Vol.xxxiii, No.3.
- Abdulsalmi. I,(1988), “Public Policy
Making in Nigeria : Process and Problems” in ASCON Journal of Management. Vol.7 Nos 1 & 2, April/
October. pps 46- 53.
- Dahl, Robert, (1970), Modern Political Analysis, New
Jersey, Prentice Hall..
- Morgenthau, H.J(1973), Politics Among Nations, New York:
Alfred Knof,.
- Welsh, W.A,(1973), Studying Politics, Lagos: Thomas
Nelson,
- Olaniyi, Johnson, (1998), Foundations of Public Policy Analysis.
Sunad Publishers. Ltd..
- Ikelegbe, A.O.Public Policy Making & Analysis. 1996. Benin City. Uri
Publishers.
- Egonmwan, J.A.(1991),Public Policy Analysis: Concepts and
Applications. M.O.Aka& Brothers
Press,
- Chinoy, Ely,(1967), Society: An Introduction to Sociology,
New York: Random House,
11.
Laski,
Harold J,(1961), Introduction of Politics.
London: George Allen and Unwin,
12.
Laski,
Harold J,( 1967),A Grammar of Politics,London:
George Allen and Unwin,
13. Kohn, Hans,(1939), “The Nature of
Nationalism” APSR,
No.6,Vol.33,
14. Adelusi,Olufemi,(
2007), Development Policies and Analysis:
A Reader Standard Mass Concept
Company. Akure and Lagos.
15. Adeniran, T.(
1983),Introduction to International
Relations. Lagos: Macmillan. Nigeria,.
16. Claude,
InisL.Jr. (1964) Swords intoPloughshares:
The Problems and Progress of International Organization, New York: Random
House,.
17. Ologbenla,D.K,(1998),
Introduction to Political Science,
Olucity. Press ,
18. Lasswell, H.D,(
1951),Politics: Who Gets What, When and
How? Free Press, Glencoe,III,
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