Dissertation

Paper Code: 
Pol 425
Credits: 
04
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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  objectives of this course are to:

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

                                                              Course Objectives (CO)

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

POL 425

Dissertation

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO96:   Critically analyze and evaluate the knowledge and understanding in relation to the agreed area of study.

CO97:  Integrate theory and practice.

CO98:  Develop responses on the basis of the evaluation and analysis undertaken

CO99:  Communicate in written form by integrating, analyzing and applying key texts and practices.

CO100:  Develop consciousness of the ethical aspects of research work  

Approach in teaching:

Discussion and Solving of Practical Problems, Practical application of research techniques through field visits and preparation of reports

Learning activities for the students:

carry out investigation of various political issues through primary and secondary sources .

Continuous evaluation of drafts and discussion of the work with the students,  Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

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