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
