The objectives of this course are to:
1. To create awareness regarding current trends, issues and research as related to various aspects of Political Science.
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 Outcomes (CO)
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POL 325 |
Synopsis |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO72: Deeper knowledge of methods in the major subject/field of study. CO73: A capability to contribute to research and development work. CO74: The capability to use a holistic view to critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues CO75: The capability to plan and use adequate methods to conduct qualified tasks in given frameworks and to evaluate this work. CO76: The capability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge CO77: The capability to clearly present and discuss the conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments that form the basis for these findings. CO78:The capability to identify the issues that must be addressed within the framework of the specific thesis in order to take into consideration all relevant dimensions of the research problem |
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 |