Dissertation

Learning Objectives:The students will be required to prepare a dissertation based on the synopsis presented in Semester III. They will be required to prepare a presentation of the dissertation topic. An external expert and an internal member will evaluate the same. The learning objectives for this course are:

• To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and research as related to various aspects of International Relations.
• Inculcating an interdisciplinary / comparative approach to research
• Updating knowledge in pertinent areas of research.
• To acquaint the students with research methodology
• To orient the students to the techniques of documentation

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the module the student should be able to:

• Describe a relevant area of study in international relations.
• Identify research methods pertaining to International Relations
• State research questions.
• Identify literature for review.
• Critically analyze and evaluate the knowledge and understanding in relation to the agreed area of study.
• Integrate theory and practice.
• Develop responses on the basis of the evaluation and analysis undertake.
• Apply knowledge and understanding in relation to the agreed area of study.
• Communicate in written form by integrating, analyzing and applying key texts and practices.
• Develop consciousness of the ethical aspects of research work