DEPARTMENTAL PROFILE

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Desk From Head of the Department
Mr. Luhit Nath
H.O.D., Political Science
Personal Profile
The department of Political Science was established in the year 1987 with the inception of the College. Political Science has gradually evolved into a discipline which encompasses a study not only domestic Politics but also international political scenario. moreover, the inter disciplinary character of the discipline makes the subject a very interesting field of study .it offers the students many opportunities for career building and intellectual avenue as well.

COURSE OFFERED:
B.A.Honours in Political Science, (In CBCS Mode)
B.A. General in Political Science, (In CBCS Mode)

VISION :

  • To bring an overall improvement in the society by imparting quality higher education (value based and skill based education).

    To make our students responsible, knowledgeable and competent citizens of society.

MISSION

The Department of Political Science was started with a mission to impart quality higher education for all sections of society especially to the socially,economically,and educationally disadvantaged students of rural areas and TGL(Tea Garden Labours) communities. We aspire to equip students for life, making them not only competent job seekers but also to be self-employed socially committed citizens well equipped with a sense of tolerance and justice by making them aware of their rights and duties for the betterment of the society.

  • To create an academic environment for promotion of quality education.
  • To arrange for periodic assessment of students’ progression and development.
  • To promote quality research and innovative practices.
  • To work together with the other stake holders for quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

The prestigious Dept of Political Science of this College was established in the year 1987.As a discipline of Arts, Political Science Dept has been offering honours & non honours courses .The objectives of the dept are

  • To impart theoretical & empirical understanding of the subject to its student

  • To help the students pursue their higher education in political Science.

  • To promote research endeavors of the faculty for better understanding of issues of political significance in India.

STRENGTH :

  • One of the oldest department in this College & many pass students are now working in different Schools and Colleges and other sectors.

  • Efficient, sincere & hard working faculties.

  • Promoting students performance.

  • Uses of technical and innovative methods in teaching.

  • Active faulty involvement in student related programmes.

INNOVATIVE PRACTICE:

  • Using ICT tools like smart classroom, google meet ,zoom,google classroom,whats app group etc.
  • Power point presentation
  • Paper presentation

IINFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES:

LIBRARY :The central library of the College is the general need of the students. However,the Dept also has a reference library with total no of 100 books.

WALL MAGAZINE: A hand written wall magazine “VANGUARD” is published every year.

COMPUTER : Personal Laptop is used in departmental activities.

ENRICHMENT OF COURSE: Students take part in the seminars, workshops, group discussion and also submit assignment in different topics prescribed in syllabus.Special attention is given to the slow learner.

Mr. Biswajit Bora

Assistant Professor

Mrs Pollavi Saikia

Assistant Professor

Mrs Swapnali Borah

Assistant Professor

OLD FACULTIES DETAILS:

Name: Mr. Tarun Saikia

Mrs. Poonam Singha Boruah.

TEACHING METHOD :

  • Traditional lecture method
  • By doing question-answer session
  • Special & tutorial classes

WEAKNESS :

  • Financial help is needed for digitalization of the Department. Lack of enough ICT facilities.

OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Wide scope for the students to build up their career.

  • Scope for the vast teaching experience & improvement of teaching for faculty members.

CHALLENGES :

ICT tools needed for covering 50% classes as e-learning to cope with the NEP,2020.

FUTURE PLAN :

The main objective of the department is to provide maximum number of good students and encourage them to higher education. Faculty members are also dedicated in this process. The primary aim of the department is to develop the basic concept of morality among students so that they would become a good & socially responsible citizen in future.