ISC Class 11th Political Science Syllabus 2024-25: Download PDF for ISC Class 11 Political Science

Apr 30, 2024, 12:52 IST

ISC Class 11 Political  Science Syllabus 2024-25: Download the ISC Class 11 Political Science Syllabus for the academic session 2024-25 here. Check out the complete curriculum to know the list of topics and project work and evaluation scheme as per the ISC Board for Class 11 Political Science.

ISC Class 11 Political Science Syllabus for the academic year 2024-25
ISC Class 11 Political Science Syllabus for the academic year 2024-25

ISC Class 11 Political  Science Syllabus 2024-25: The ISC Board has released the ISC Class 11 Political Science syllabus for the academic year 2024-25. Political Science equips individuals with the understanding of political ideas, ideologies, law and strategies . Before starting the new academic journey, having an idea of the syllabus helps students to prepare furthur.  This article provides direct access to the Political Science syllabus to download in PDF format. The syllabus, project work and evaluation scheme described in the article is taken from the official website of ISC hence, students can refer and download the PDF with confidence.

The syllabus for ISC Class 11 Political Science consists of Theory and project work. The Theory Part consists of 80 marks, while the project is 20 marks. The evaluation scheme is mentioned below on which the students will be evaluated. To know the curriculum and syllabus, read the article till end for better understanding:  

ISC Class 11 Political  Science Syllabus: Aims

  1. To enable students to gain an understanding of basic concepts in Political Science.
  2. To facilitate acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the practices of governance. 
  3. To develop logical reasoning, research and application skills. 
  4. To create awareness of rights and duties and to sensitise students towards social concerns. 
  5. To expose students to divergent views and encourage them to develop their own world view.  

ISC Class 11 Political Science Syllabus Key Highlights

There will be two papers in the Political  Science Language:

Paper I: Theory (3 hours)

80 Marks

Paper II: Project Work 

20 Marks

ISC Class 11 Political Science Syllabus 2024–25

PAPER I: THEORY - 80 Marks 

The Political Science curriculum for ISC Class 11 for the year 2024-25 has been released out by the board. There are two sections, A & B. Section A is Political Theory and section B is Contemporary International Relations. Students can refer the table below for more understanding regarding the course structure: 

SECTION A - Political Theory

1. Introduction to Political Science 

(i) Meaning of Political Science; Scope of contemporary Political Science: Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Administration and Political Economy. 

(ii) Fundamental Concepts State and its elements; State and Government, State and Nation. 

2. The Origin of the State 

Divine Origin Theory; the Social Contract Theory (Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau); the Evolutionary Theory. 

3. Political Ideologies 

Liberalism and Socialism.

4. Sovereignty 

Meaning, kinds and characteristics. A historical analysis.

5. Law 

Meaning; Sources and Kinds of Law.

6. Liberty 

Meaning; Dimensions and kinds of Liberty

7. Equality 

Meaning and kinds of Equality

8. Justice 

Meaning, Contemporary theories.

SECTION B - Contemporary International Relations

9. End of Cold War and its impact on the World Order 

Disintegration of the Soviet Union and its impact on the World Order.

10. Unipolar World 

U.S. unilateralism: case studies of U.S. intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan.

11. Regional Cooperation 

ASEAN and the European Union

12. The Non-Aligned Movement and South Asia 

Relevance of Non-Aligned Movement. India’s relationship with its neighbours.

PAPER II: PROJECT WORK - 20 Marks  

The project must not be based primarily on the syllabus; students must be encouraged to produce original, creative and insightful perspectives on an allied aspect of the topic.  Candidates will be required to undertake one project which may be any one of the following: 

  • A case study. 
  • Survey study with a questionnaire. 
  • Research based project with in depth analysis. 
  • Local/ national/ global political issue. 
  • Book review/ film review/ documentaries/ posters/ newspapers/ advertisements/ cartoons and art.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The students will be evaluated based on the following assessment objective, criteria and marks. Check out the below  the tabulated information for deeper understanding: 

S.No.

Assessment objective

Criteria

Marks

1

Process

Candidate should be able to: 

  • Identify the topic. Plan and detail a research project.
  • Select and use appropriate research methods.

5 Marks

2

Understanding, application of knowledge and Analysis  

Candidate should be able to: 

  • Explain issues and themes clearly and in context. 
  • Interpret, analyse and evaluate critically a range of evidence to present reasoned, substantiated arguments/ statement.

5 Marks

3

Presentation

Overall format, referencing (footnotes &/or bibliography), within word limit of 2000 words, title page, header/footer, etc. 

5 Marks

4

Viva

Range of questions based on the project only. 

5 Marks

Total

20 Marks

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