Nowgong Girls' College

POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT



As a discipline Political Science centres on the study of government and political theory and how the discourse of power as a determinant force governs different institutions. The study of Political Scicnce provides opportunities for further studies in International Relations, Human Rights, and Public Administration. Besides providing basic knowledge about the system of governance and decision making, it is also helpful for competitive examinations and students can find employment in govt. as well as private sector including media, NGOs and charities.

The Department regularly organises seminars, talks and field trips. The Department has conductcd a Foundation Course on Human Rights Education with financial assistance from the UGC with a view to sensitizing students and other stakeholders regarding various aspects of Human Rights. The students are encouraged and motivated by the teachers to explore new horizons and dimensions in curricular and other creative endeavours.