Syllabus

SYBCOM III – OE – Understanding Elections in India

Module 1: Introduction

1.1 Election Commission of India

1.2 Representation of People Act 1950 and 1951

1.3 Elections : Nature and Challenge

Module 2 : Electoral Process

2.1 Election campaigning

2.2 Election funding

2.3 Electoral reforms

Module 3: Electoral Participation and major stakeholders

3.1 Political Parties

3.2 Civil Society

3.3 Media and Public Opinion

Course Objectives:

To define the role of elections in a democracy in a more creative manner

To explore the institutions and the practices involved in the election process

To look into career opportunities in the electioneering process of India

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the Course the students will be:

Able to develop an understanding of elections in India

Able to comprehend democratic institutions and their need

Able to see the role of the people and civil society in the working of the government