KSLU Kannada Syllabus

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Karnataka State Law University was established in the year 2009.It is affiliated to UGC .

It offers five year duration B.A., LL.B. course .

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Admissions is strictly based on merit, based on the marks secured by the candidate in the qualifying examination (class 12th ).

Applicants must have obtained 45% of total marks in qualifying examination, in case of general category applicants .

Applicants must have obtained 40% of total marks in case of SC and ST applicants.

KSLU B.A., LL.B. I Semester Kannada exam syllabus
Modern Western Political Thought
Liberalism- a) in the West – features, merits and limitations;
liberalist thinkers- Herbert Spencer, Bentham and J.S.Mills (a brief
sketch).
Socialism- meaning and features- Evolutionary, revolutionary,
democratic.
Marxism and Communism: Marxian and modern communism
(a comparison)
UNIT-III
Indian political Thought- Ancient& Medieval
a) Hindu- concept of state: 7 elements of the state; Government
and administration: justice and law; function and duties of
a ruler (Vedic, Classic, Kautilyan)
b) Islamic thought & concept of the state; The Shariat as the
basis of law: administration- Finance, welfare, Crime
Punishment and justice.
Modern Political Thought- Western and Indian Gandhian
thought-
a) Liberalism Vs Marxist thought in the east
b) Totalitarianism- features, merits, demerits, Fascism & Nazism
(a note)
c) Democracy- Meaning, Essentials, merits, demerits, conditions
for success
d) Satya, Ahimsa and Sarvodaya: Basic principles of his
philosophy: influences on him and his thoughts.
UNIT-IV
Political Organisation
a. Constitution- meaning, classification, condition of a good
constitution.
b. Conventions- in unwritten and written Constitutions- ex UK,
USA., India.
c. Unitary and federal Governments- features, relative merits
and demerits- eg. U.K., USA, India, Switzerland.
d. Indian federation- features; how federal is India?
Organs of government:
a) Legislature- meaning, functions; role Unicameralism-
arguments for and against Bicameralism- Organisation,
arguments for and against; Direct legislation
b) Executive- meaning, kinds, functions, Parliamentary vs.
Non-parliamentary executive.
c) Judiciary – Organisation, functions, Independence; judicial
activism.
UNIT-V
Representation- Electorate; Constituencies
Single member vs. multi member; universal adult franchise; right
to vote for women; Minority representation.
Public opinion- meaning, nature, media
Public relations – meaning, principles & role.
Prescribed Books:
escribed Books:
1. Lawrence O. Waalase. - Gettel’s History of Political Thought
2. Mockenzle Brown- Indian Political Thought from Ranade to
Bhave.
3. Strong, O.F.- Modern Political Constitutions .
Reference Books:
1. Wheare K.C.- Modern Constitutions.
2. Wheare K.C.- Federal Government (Oxford Uni.Press)
3. Sabine: A History of Political Theory.
4. Cater & Harz- Government and Politics in Twentieth Century.
5. Hyper C.L. - Political Thought.
COURSE-IV: ELEMEN
SE-IV: ELEMEN
SE-IV: ELEMENTS OF RESEARCH
Objectives:
Law is arguably on autonomous discipline and has its own
materials and methods. However, law is related to other
processes in the society mainly social, political and cultural. This
course is designed to familiarise the students with basic research
skills, sources of legal materials, to find the law and case law.
The course may help the student to think and act like a lawyer
and respond to his law studies accordingly. Therefore, the
course introduces the students to the basic concepts of law,
sources of law, and fundamentals in legal research.
Course contents:
UNIT-I
Various types of Law: civil law, criminal law, etc.
Case Law Technique.
UNIT-II
Legal materials – Enactments, notifications, judgments,
reports of commissions, etc.
Where to find and how to find these materials, how to check
their validity.
UNIT-III
Methods of study.
Technical Terms.
Interpretation of statutes.
UNIT-IV
Elements of Legal Research: Research problem, hypothesis,
experimentation, analysis and interpretation of data, report
writing.
UNIT-V
Tools of research: Use of Library, observation, questionnaire,
interview, sampling, case study, participation.
Book prescribed:
escribed:
Williams Glanville- Learning the Law.
Good and Hatt- Social Science Research.
II SEMESTER:
COURSE-I: ENGLISH
SE-I: ENGLISH
UNIT-I
The Shaping of my Character- Dr.S.Radhakrishnan
What I Cherish Most- Rt. Hon. Shrinivas Shastry
Grammar: Kinds of sentence- simple, compound and complex
sentences and use of conjunctives; Basic transformations.
UNIT-II
Eating for Health- Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
T.V.Should never be held out as a carrot- the week.
Grammar: Active and passive voice; Direct and indirect speech
(Reported speech)
UNIT-III
Indian crowds- Neeraj Choudhary
Our rising population: Causes and consequences-
Dr.R.B.Sahay
Grammar: Propositions, determiners, question
tags.
UNIT-IV
A dispassionate analysis of the Quit India
Movement- V.M.Tarkunde
Federalism in India: Theory and Practice –
Prof. S.C.Gangal
Grammar: Some common errors,
vocabulary, legal terms, Idiomatic
expressions.
UNIT-V
The development of Indian
Literature- C.Rajagopalachari
Headache – R.K.Narayan
Composition skills: Paragraph
writing, Note taking, formal
correspondence.
Text:
M . N a g a r a j a n ,
T.Shashishekharan
&
S.Ramamurthy (ed.)- Indian
Prose
for
effective
Communication: A practical
Programme for Colleges.
Books Prescribed:
escribed:
R.W.Zandwoort- A handbook of English Grammar.
Quirk, et. al.- Contemporary English grammar- Structure and
Composition.
Michael Swan- Practical English Usage.
COURSE-II: SOCIOL
SE-II: SOCIOL
SE-II: SOCIOLOGY-II
UNIT – I
The development of Indian society
elopment of Indian society
a. Unity and Diversity
b. Continuity and Change, Ancient, Medieval and Modern India
as a pluralistic society.
India as a pluralistic society
a. Varieties of cultural diversities
b. Linguistic, Religious, Political, Economic and Cultural
Communities
UNIT – II
Major institutions of Indian Society
a. Family
b. Caste
c. Village
UNIT – III
Tribe and Caste in the traditional order - Caste and Class in the
contemporary India
- The Backward Classes.
UNIT – IV
Trends of change in Indian Society: Rural and Urban, Problems
and development programmes.
UNIT – V
Indian cultural values and development - Impact of Muslim and
British cultures
Prescribed books:
escribed books:
1. S. R Myneni – Sociology for law students
2. M. N. Srinivas – Study of Indian Society
3. H. M. Johnson - Sociology – A systematic study
4. N. K. Bose - The structure of Hindu Society
5. G. S. Ghurye - Caste, Class and Occupation
Reference Books:
1. Peter Worsley - Introducing Sociology
2. Romesh Thapper - Tribe, Caste and Religion in India
3. A. R. Desai - Rural Sociology
4. M. N. Srinivas - Social change in modern India
5. D.M. Kapadia - Marriage and family in India
6. Kingsley Davis - Human Society
7. Mac Iver and Page - Society
8. Andre Beteille - The backward classes and the social order
9. M. N. Srinivas - Caste in Modern India
COURSE-III: POLITIC
SE-III: POLITIC
SE-III: POLITICAL SCIENCE-II: FOUND
AL SCIENCE-II: FOUND
AL SCIENCE-II: FOUNDATION OF POLITIC
TION OF POLITIC
TION OF POLITICAL
OBLIGATIONS
UNIT – I
Law- meaning and nature; sources of law; kinds of law; laws
and morality; rule of law; Administrative law; Delegated
Legislation; the concept of justice.
Rights- Meaning, nature, Kinds, Relationship between rights and
duties, kinds of duties, Human rights in brief.
Liberty- Meaning, importance, kinds.
Equality- Meaning, importance, kinds
Relationship between Liberty and Equality.
Justice
UNIT – II
Legitimacy of Power- the Classical theory (Hobbes, Locke and
Rousseau) - Modern approaches to the notion of political
obligation (Max Weber, Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim) - Theories
of political legitimacy.
UNIT – III
The Problems of Civil Disobedience and Political Obligation, with
particular reference to Gandhian and Neo-Gandhian thought,
Thoreau, Martin Luther King (in brief)
UNIT – IV
Utilitarianism as an approach to Political Obligation – Jeremy
Bentham and J.S.Mill (in brief)
Foundation of Promissory and Contractual liability.
Idealism – its philosophy, merits and limitations- Kant, Hegel,
T.H.Green (in brief)
UNIT – V
The problem of Punishment - Use of force by State against the
citizen - The basis of criminal sanction
Theories of punishment.
The contemporary crisis of legitimation.
Power vs. Authority; authority and responsibility;
legitimation.
Legitimation of power- classical thought 1) Hobbes, Locks
and Rousseau.
Max Weber- theory of bureaucracy and authority. 3)
Durkheim - Policy obligation.
Prescribed Books:
escribed Books:
1. Rajni Kothari - Democratic Policy and Social Change in India,
Crisis and Opportunities .
2. Karl Loewenstein - Political Power and the Governmental
Process.
3. J. C. Johari - Contemporary Political Theory
Reference Books:
1. Flatman -Political Obligation.
2. Leiser Burton (Ch. 12, Civil Disobedience), Liberty, Justice and
Morals.
3. D. Entrives- the Nation of the State (Pages 1-10 Introduction,
Part I, Ch. 10, pp. 141-155, Legality and Legitimacy.)
COURSE-IV: EC
SE-IV: EC
SE-IV: ECONOMICS-I: EC
ONOMICS-I: EC
ONOMICS-I: ECONOMIC THEOR
ONOMIC THEOR
ONOMIC THEORY
The objective of the course at the B.A., LL.B. level would be to
sharpen the analytical faculty of the students, by highlighting
an integrated approach to the conceptual and functioning
aspects of the Economic Theory, Indian economy and
Managerial Economics. Such an analysis is essential because
the Indian economy is a unique amalgam of alternative
competing and often conflicting theories and a proper
understanding of its working is imperative if the student is to
comprehend the ramifications that underlie most of the
observed phenomena in the Indian economic set-up. The
emphasis of the course is on overall social, political
and economic environment influencing policy
decisions. The course is divided into specific
Units.
1. To acquire the knowledge of terms, facts,
concepts, trends, principles, assumptions,
etc. in Economics.
2. To develop familiarity with the basic
terminology and elementary ideas of
Economics.
3. To know different horizons of
Economics which would
investigate issues both at the
micro and macro level.
UNIT-I
What is Economics? Definitions
of Economics
Nature and Scope of Economics
Central Problems of an
economy, production possibility
curve and Opportunity cost.
UNIT-II
Consumer behaviour and demand
a) Consumer’s Equilibrium-meaning and
attainment of equilibrium through
utility approach: Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility,
Indifference Curve Analysis
b) Demand, market demand, determinants of demand,
demand schedule, Demand curve.
c) Movement along and shifts in demand curve.
d) Elasticity of demand
Producer behaviour and law of supply- Supply Schedule and
Supply Curve
UNIT-III
Laws of returns – Increasing, Constant and Diminishing
Production Function
Different Facets of Costs & Revenues of Production
UNIT-IV
Forms of Markets / Competition
Perfect Competition
Different Forms of Imperfect Competition
UNIT-V
Introductory macro economics
National Income and Related Aggregates
Measurement of National Income: Expenditure Method, National
Disposable Income (Gross and Net), Private Income, Personal
Income and personal Disposable Income
Determination of income and employment
Aggregate demand, Aggregate supply and their components
Propensity to Save and Propensity to Consume
Determination of Income and Employment
Keynesian Theory
Prescribed books:
escribed books:
D N Dwivedi- Macro Economics
Misra and Puri- Economic Environment of Business.
D M Mithani- Macro Economics
Reference Books:
A. Koutsoyiarnnis- Modern Micro- Economics
Bilas- Micro Economic Theory
J. Hireshleifer- Price Theory and Applications
Watson & Hallman- Price Theory and its uses
E.A.G. Roobinson- Monopoly
III SEMESTER:
COURSE-I: HIS
SE-I: HIS
SE-I: HISTORY-I: INDIA
Y-I: INDIA
Y-I: INDIAN HISTORY
The course detailed below is intended to give broad idea to
the student about the main currents of social, political, legal
and cultural movements in the course of Indian History, which
influenced the legal system and its institutions. It is expected
that the teacher instead of describing mere chronology of
events will acquaint the student with the Indian cultural heritage
in the above fields so that he may be able to critically appreciate
the relevance of the present institutions of Indian democracy,
which are to be taught in the law courses.
UNIT – I
Ancient Indian Cultural Heritage, Social, Political, Legal and in
the area of Religion and Philosophy. (The teacher is expected
to give special emphasis on study of village republics in ancient
India, the organization of Central Government in Ancient India,
experiment of decentralization.)
UNIT – II
Law givers and dispute resolution systems in ancient India
(Administration of justice in ancient India -Pre-Islamic Period).
Law relating to culture - The advent of Islam, interaction
between Ancient Indian cultural heritage and Islamic culture
and the emergence of synthetic Indian culture.
UNIT – III
Innovation by rulers of medieval period in the area of General
and Revenue Administration, District Administration, Court
Systems - Indian contact with the Europeans.
UNIT – IV
Socio-religious reform movement in Modern India and its legal
culture -
Economic history of India during British period - Impact of the
British rule on India.
UNIT – V
Impact of European culture and liberal thought on India - The
Indian National Movement - The history of freedom struggle
in India up to 1947. (The teacher is expected to give emphasis
of different stages of Freedom movement.)
Prescribed Books:
escribed Books:
H. V. Sreenivasa Murthy – History of India part I and II
R. C. Agarwal – Constitutional Development and National
Movement of India
Iswari Prasad – Medieval India
Bipin Chandra – Freedom Straggle
Reference Books:
A. S. Altekar- State and Government in Ancient India.
R. C. Majumdur – (Ed) – History and Culture of the Indian People
(Relevant chapters on Political, Socio, Economic, cultural and
legal understanding in India)
Griffith - Impact of British Rule on India
Sumith Sarkar – Modern India.
A. R. Desai – Social Background of Indian Nationalism.
COURSE-II: POLITIC
SE-II: POLITIC
SE-II: POLITICAL SCIENCE-III: IN
AL SCIENCE-III: IN
AL SCIENCE-III: INTERNATIONAL RELA
TIONAL RELA
TIONAL RELATIONS
UNIT-I
1. Nationality- definition and meaning; elements that help
develop nationality.
2. Nationalism- definition, meaning brief history (W. & E.),
features, merits and demerits.
3. State, Nation, Nationality- mono-national and Multi-
states.
4. Internationalism- Philosophy, reasons for growth, a brief
history and scope.
International relations and international relations and
international politics.
5. National Power- meaning, major sources and elements
(Geography, population, Natural resources, food, raw
materials, Scientific development; technology; Indus-
Capacity) military preparedness, National character, morale
leadership and quality of govt.
Limitations of national power -
a) International morality
b) International Public opinion
c) International law-definition, scope, sources and
limitations, codification,
d) War- meaning, causes, advantages and
disadvantages; Earlier and modern Warfare –
compared.
e) Economic Interdependence.
UNIT-II
Diplomacy- an instrument of national policy-
definition and importance, a brief history, types
of diplomacy, functions, organisation and
protocol, privileges and immunities of
diplomats
Subversion, propaganda and
Terrorism.
Peaceful change-
a) Balance of power- Meaning,
Characteristics, Devices and
instruments, Balance of
power in the modern world.
b) Collective
Security-
Meaning, principles,
features,
problems,
conditions for success, NATO,
SEATO.
c) Alliances
d) Disarmament History,
problems, success and failures-
example

Contact Details :
Karnataka State Law University
Near RTO Office
Sutagatti Road
Navanagar
Hubli, Karnataka 580025
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