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SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY
B. A. SANSKRIT LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
B21SN01DP

Dissertation/Project
Credits: 6

Course Objectives:

The course has the following objectives:
1. to facilitate learners in creating evidence-based arguments on relevant research
2. to develop the analytical skills of the learner 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 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 field of study
2. develop a critical study in the area of research
3. critically explore and analyze 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

DISSERTATION (SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES)

GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. Learners shall identify a topic from their discipline. However, they can have the freedom to

pursue an interdisciplinary/ transdisciplinary approach.

2. The dissertation shall be undertaken under the guidance of a supervising teacher.
3. The dissertation topic shall be selected after discussion with the supervising teacher.

4. The learner must submit a brief synopsis to the supervisor.
5. The synopsis shall provide a brief description of the objectives/aim, scope, relevance of the

topic, methodology and limitations of the study.
6. The synopsis shall not be more than 2 pages.

7. The synopsis shall be attached with the final dissertation.

8. The dissertation shall be either handwritten or typed. If handwritten, the specific guidelines
pertaining to handwritten dissertation shall be followed.
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