Course Structure
DSC (Major -Elective)
HENGR501: Research Methodology
Teaching Scheme
Course Code Course Name (Paper Title)
Teaching
HENGR503 Research Methodology
Scheme
04
(Hrs) Credi
Assigtsne
04
Examination Scheme
[20% Continuous Assessment (CA) and 80% End Semester
Examination (ESE
Course Course Name Continuous Assessment CA
Code ESE Total
Test Test Assign Average of
1
HENGR Research 20 20
ment
20
T1+T2+Assi./3
20 80 100
503
Methodology
Course Objectives:
1. Todevelop aptitude towards research.
2. To introduce the
research.
interconnection between literary theory and literary
3. To explore probable areas of
4. To understand the research in language and literature.
Course Outcomes:
mechanics of research writing.
After completion of the course, the
1. Have an aptitude for learners will:
2. Understand the link literary and linguistic research.
3. Get acquainted with
between theory and research.
the select areas of
4. Adopt the research in language and literature.
mechanics
Curriculum Details:
of research writing.
Module
No.
Unit Topic
No. Hrs.
1.0
1.1
Introduction Required
Meaning and Objectives of Literary 12
1,2
1.3
Use of Library Research
1.4 Research Design
2.0 Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
2.1
Literary Research and Literary
2.1 ructuralisandm, Deconstruction, andTheoryLinguistic
StFeminism 12
2.3 Reader ResponseGender Studies Approaches
Historicism,Criticism
2.4 New and Reception
Post
Colonialism and CulturalTheory
Studies
Areas of Research in Literature 12
3.0
3.1 Forms of Literature
3.2 Comparative Analysis
3.3 Interpretation of Texts
3,4 Translations
12
4.0 Areas of Research in Language
4.1 Phonetics and Phonology
4.2 Vocabulary, Grammar, and Structure
4.3 Register and Dialects
4.4 Methods and Approaches to English Language Teaching
12
5.0 Research and Writing
5.1 Selecting Topic and Conducting Research
5.2 Writing Drafts of a Paper or Thesis
5.3 Compiling aBibliography
5.4 MLAand APA Styles
Total 60
Reference Books:
Delia Da Sousa and W. R. Owens. The Handbook of Literary Research. New York: Routledge,
2010.
Deshpande, V. H. Research in Literature and Language. Chennai: Notion Press, 2018.
Eliot, Simon, and W.R. Owerns. A Handbook to Literary Research. New York: Routledge, 1998.
Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Seventh Edition). New York:
MLA, 2009.
Griffin,Gabriele. Research Methods for English Studies. Edinburgh: EUP, 2013.
McDonough, Jo, and Steven McDonough. Research Methods for Language Teachers. New York:
Routledge, 2014.
Sinha, M. P. Research Methods in English. New Delhi: Atlantic, 2004.
Guidelines for Course Assessment:
A.Contnuous Assessment- CA: 20 Marks
B. End Semester Examination- ESE: 80 Marks
Question Paper Pattern ESE:
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
Note:
All questions carry equal marks.
Question number one is compulsory.
Atempt any three questions from Q. No. 2 to 6.
Q1 Write Short notes (5 out of 6) 20 marks
(Compulsory Question based on the entire curriculum
Module 1 to 5)
Page 26 of 48
6).
Solve any THREE of the following questions(Q.2to Q. 20marks
Q.2 An question based on Module 1
Q3 esssay-type
An essay-type question based on Module2
20 marks
Q.4 An essay-type question based on Module 3 20marks
Q5 20 marks
An essay-type question based on Module 4
Q.6 20marks
An essay-type question based on Module 5
