In this course, students will acquire practical skills essential for historical research. They will learn how to navigate and utilize libraries, archives, and databases effectively for gathering research materials. Additionally, students will develop a research acumen, enabling them to construct synopses based on both primary and secondary sources. Furthermore, they will master techniques of documentation crucial for conducting rigorous and organized research. Overall, this course equips students with the tools and methodologies necessary to excel in historical research endeavors.
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25HIS 125 |
Seminar (Seminar)
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CO37- Develop literature review skills to analyze existing research, identify gaps, and read critically evaluate Rajasthani language manuscripts. CO38- Learn to identify research problems clearly. Gain creative historical research skills, utilizing libraries, archives, databases, and accessing ample primary sources. CO39- Develop the ability to formulate clear and concise research objectives and hypotheses that align with the research problem and research gap identified. CO40- Nurture critical thinking to assess research elements' relevance and significance in the research synopsis, including problem, objectives, and hypotheses. CO41- Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation Hands-on reading of Primary Sources
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Class test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, PowerPoint presentation and Viva, , Students will also be asked to submit and present a research paper on one of the topics of the course, which will include footnotes and bibliography |
Conduction:
The students will be assigned a topic in the beginning of the semester. They will be required to prepare a Seminar Report and submit. An external expert and an internal
member will evaluate the same.