Message from the HOD

"Our constant endeavour is to motivate young minds towards critical thinking and create a space where knowledge will not only build intellectual and professional competence but also raise political consciousness and propel action for social change."

– Dr. Afshan Shireen

Overview

The Department of Political Science was established in 1959 right after the inception of the College. The main focus of the department is to introduce and develop knowledge of political institutions, practices, concepts, theories that allows better understanding of the political conditions and working of governments in India and the world. The department offers papers such as ‘Understanding Political Theory’, ‘Constitution and Politics of India’, ‘Western Political Thought’ and ‘Indian Political Thought’ along with papers on ‘International Relations’ and ‘Global Politics.’ The department seeks to make the students well-versed with all the major branches of the discipline. It equips students with research skills through various research focused workshops. It also encourages aptitude building and application of classroom knowledge through student run wall magazine under the guidance of the department and other platforms such as Mock United Nations sessions.

: politicalscience@sfc.ac.in

Vision and Mission

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VISION

To empower students with social awareness and critical thinking through the comprehensive knowledge of Political Science.

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MISSION

To enlighten the students with the basic political values of the time and instill in them a high sense of social responsibility.
To make the students globally competent with the knowledge of international affairs, diplomacy and foreign policy.
To facilitate intellectual growth of the students that will enable them to compete for the best institutions of higher education.