Humanities & Social Sciences

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Political Science:
Political Science is the interdisciplinary study of government that incorporates political theories, economics, history and international relations. Many universities offer Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in this field. Bachelor of Science programs are intended for students who are interested in graduate studies and go on to Masters and doctoral programs in the field. Bachelor of Arts programs are intended for students who are interested in entering the workforce as entry-level employees or pursuing graduate degrees in related fields like education or business.
Political Science Curriculum:
Requirements vary across universities, but most students who decide to major in political Science have to complete 120 credits of coursework, of which 60 credits is made up of general education requirements. General education requirements give students a strong background in the liberal arts and introduce them to different ideas and cultures. Political Science majors typically have to take 30 credits of foundational courses in the field and 30 credits of electives. Examples of possible foundational courses are American politics, comparative politics, and race, ethnicity and politics. Bachelor of Science programs in political Science typically require students to take electives in the field while Bachelor of Arts programs give students the option of pursuing electives in any available department.
English:
English is the study of literature and language. As a major, it typically focuses on American and British literature. This degree is typically offered as a Bachelor of Arts. Graduates with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English pursue a number of different career paths. Some graduates go on to complete Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programs in English or literature and Master of Fine Arts programs in creative writing programs, while others pursue graduate studies in related fields such as education, law and business. Students who do not pursue graduate school typically begin working in entry-level positions in a variety of sectors including real estate, finance, entertainment and insurance.
English Curriculum:
Different universities have different requirements, but students who major in English typically have to complete 120 credits of coursework. Approximately half of these credits are taken up by general education requirements, a quarter by English foundational courses and a quarter by electives.

The doctrine of lapse was an annexation policy purportedly devised by Lord Dalhousie, who was the Governor General for the East India Company in India between 1848 and 1856. According to the doctrine, any princely state or territory under the direct influence (paramountcy) of the British East India Company (the dominant imperial power in the subcontinent), as a vassal state under the British subsidiary system, would automatically be annexed if the ruler was either "manifestly incompetent or died without a male heir". The latter supplanted the long-established right of an Indian sovereign without an heir to choose a successor. In addition, the British decided whether potential rulers were competent enough. The doctrine and its application were widely regarded by many Indians as illegitimate.