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B. A. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
B21EG01DP

Dissertation/Project
Credits: 6

Course Objectives
The course has the following objectives:
1. to facilitate the learners in creating evidence-based arguments on relevant research
2. to develop the analytical skills of the learners through introduction to new and emerging
critical theories and perspectives
3. to enhance the learners’ ability to systematically frame and present academic discourses in an
efficient manner
4. to equip the learners for higher levels of research

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. identify relevant research questions/problems in their fields of study
2. develop a critical study in the area of research
3. critically explore and analyse subject matter/texts in light of research questions and theories
4. substantiate research findings based on arguments
5. achieve proficiency in indexing, citation, and referencing methods

Guidelines
1. The dissertation shall be undertaken under the guidance of a supervising faculty.
2. A supervising faculty will be allotted to the learner by the Learner Support Centre/Regional
Centre, as authorised by the University.
3. The dissertation topic shall be selected after discussion with the supervising faculty.
4. The learner must submit a short synopsis for approval to the supervising faculty.
5. They must keep the supervising faculty updated on the progress of the research work.
6. The dissertation must fulfil all the requirements specified in the dissertation guidelines.
7. The dissertation must be submitted on or before the last date notified for submission.
8. The learner must attend a viva voce of the dissertation for the completion of the course.
9. The dissertation will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
a. Relevance of the topic under discussion
b. Novelty in presentation
c. Ability to present and defend the dissertation (Viva voce)

Format
The University recommends the following general format for B.A. dissertations in English Language
and Literature:

Recommended Structure

1. Title Page (Refer Sample Page)
a. Name of the University
b. Dissertation Title

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