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1 Semester - 2019 - Batch | Course Code |
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Hours Per Week |
Credits |
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RES131 | FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH | - | 4 | 4 | 100 |
3 Semester - 2018 - Batch | Course Code |
Course |
Type |
Hours Per Week |
Credits |
Marks |
REN381 | DISSERTATION AND VIVA VOCE | - | 10 | 6 | 200 |
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Introduction to Program: | |
The Master of Philosophy Programme in English Studies offered by the Department of English studies and Media Studies, Christ University aims at research skill development and knowledge production in the areas of English language, literature in English, literary criticism, critical theory, linguistics, the philosophy of language, folklore studies, cultural studies, creative writing, area studies, theatre, gender studies, violence studies, and linguistics. The programme desires to give a formal research platform for those who are interested in contributing newer questions and concerns related to English Studies. | |
Assesment Pattern | |
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Examination And Assesments | |
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RES131 - FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH (2019 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4 |
Max Marks:100 |
Credits:4 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Philosophical foundations of research are the scenario of higher education provided. Various approaches to research, review of literature and application of theory are also included. |
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Course Outcome |
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Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
Philosophical foundations of Research
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Ethics and values in Research, Scope of Interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary and cross disciplinary research, Doctoral Supervision and supervisory styles, Types of Doctoral Research and implications, Pedagogy and Research: Research Informed teaching and Problem Based learning | |
Unit-2 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Higher Education
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History of Higher Education, The notion of University, Disciplines and Domain knowledge, Accreditations and Educational Policy, The Public Intellectual | |
Unit-3 |
Teaching Hours:16 |
Approaches to Research & Review of literature
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Quantitative, Qualitative and mixed methods, Relationship between Research Paradigms, Designs and methods, Research Designs and its types, Research methods, Conceptualisation of Research problem in different research approaches, Research questions, Review of literature: Research Topic, Review of Literature in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, Steps in conducting Literature Review, Literature map, Abstracting studies, Literature Summary matrix, , Types of Reviews, Identification of Research Gap, Overview of Style manuals, Operational and Theoretical Definitions | |
Unit-4 |
Teaching Hours:14 |
Application of theory
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Theory in quantitative research, Writing a Quantitative theoretical framework, Theory in Qualitative and mixed methods, Research proposals format for quantitative, Qualitative and mixed methods (Practical) | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Creswel, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Los angeles: University of Nebraska–Lincoln. | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading
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Evaluation Pattern
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REN381 - DISSERTATION AND VIVA VOCE (2018 Batch) | |
Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60 |
No of Lecture Hours/Week:10 |
Max Marks:200 |
Credits:6 |
Course Objectives/Course Description |
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Dissertation |
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Course Outcome |
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Learning how to write a Dissertation |
Unit-1 |
Teaching Hours:60 |
Dissertation
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Discussing with the Guides and writing | |
Text Books And Reference Books: Primary Texts Secondary Texts Guide will presecribe | |
Essential Reading / Recommended Reading Additional Reading by the students | |
Evaluation Pattern Internal examiners marks External examiners marks |