Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari

NORTH MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY,

JALGAON
Syllabus for S.Y.B.A.(CBCS)

SEMESTER PATTERN

ENGLISH
(Special and Compulsory)

(with effect from 2019-20)

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Learning Outcome of SYBA Special English Syllabus

(w.e.f 2019-20)

1. The papers framed for this course are in accordance with the norms of CBCS
pattern

2. Discipline specific papers will acquaint the students with the rich legacy of
English Literature and the contribution of legendary writers to the development of
English Literature.

3. The papers of skill and ability enhancement are framed not only to orient the
students the use of language but how to use the language creatively and
professionally.

4. The paper of Project writing will inculcate the skills of explanation,

interpretation and visualization in the students.

5. The Paper of Compulsory English is specifically framed from the viewpoint of

value education which is the basis of quality life.

6. Selection of contents in all the courses will help the students to comprehend the
worldly wisdom and commercial perception which will ultimately lead them to be
successful and enjoy quality life.

7. The special papers will open up traditional job opportunities for the students but
the papers of skill and ability enhancement will open up corporate, govt. and
private sectors for the students of English literature.

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List of Equivalences-

Sem. III

Sem. Old structure New Structure (CBCS)

III Compulsory English Compulsory English
Special Paper S-1 DSE 1 A
Special Paper S-2 DSE 2 A
General Paper G- 2 DSC 1 C (General paper of Special
English)
Optional subjects SEC 1 – Skill based paper
Optional subjects

Sem. IV

Sem. Old structure New Structure (CBCS)

IV Compulsory English Compulsory English
Special Paper S- 1 DSE 1 B
Special paper S-2 DSE 2 B
General Paper G-2 DSC 1 D (General Paper of Special
English)
Optional DSC 3 D (Minor study Project of
Subject opted in DSE 1&2 papers of
special subject)
SEC 2 Skill based paper

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 S.Y.B.A. Compulsory English

Text- English for Humanities

External – 60 marks Internal- 40 marks

Semester-III- Credits -03 (45 clock hours)

Unit 1 – Literature

1) Short Stories:

1. The Lady or a Tiger?: Frank R. Stockton

2. Kabuliwala: Rabindranath Tagore
II) Essays:
1. Spoken English, Broken English: G. B. Shaw
2. Modern Improvements: John Ruskin

III) Poems:

1. A Red Red Rose: Robert Burns

2. All the world’s a Stage: William Shakespeare

Unit 2 - Word Formation

1. Affixation

2. Compound Words

Unit 3 - Skills in writing

1. SMS
2. E-Mail
3. Net Lingo
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Sem. IV- Compulsory English Credits – 03 (45 clock hours)

Unit 1 - Literature

I) Short Stories:

1. Salt Inspector: Premchand

2. All About a Dog: A. G. Gardiner

II) Essays:

1. The Power of Prayer: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

2. Values in Life: Rudyard Kipling

III) Poems:

1. Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Evening: Robert Frost

2. Ozymandias: P. B. Shelley

Unit 2 - Grammar

1. Sentences: Kinds and Functions

2. Clauses (Noun Clause, Adverbial Clause)

Unit 3 - Communication Skills

1. Situational Dialogues
2. Small News Writing
3. Information Transfer: Non-verbal, Verbal

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 SYBA Compulsory English

(w.e.f. 2019-20)

Question Paper Format Sem. III and IV

Time- 02 Hrs. Total marks- 60

Q1. MCQs (On Unit 1) 12 marks

(Any 12 out of 15)

Q2. One sentence answer questions (On all Units) 12 marks

(Any 12 out of 15)

Q.3 Write answers in 50-60 words (On Unit1) 12 marks

(Any 03 out of 05)

Q 4. Do as Directed (On Unit 2) 12 marks

Q 5. Attempt the following as directed (On Unit 3) 12 marks

Inter assessment-

20 marks for internal test

10 marks for tutorial

10 marks for attendance and behaviour

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 S.Y.B.A.

DSE 1 A and B (Equivalent to S-I)

Title: 16th and 17th Century English Literature

External- 60 marks Internal- 40 marks

Credit Points- 03 (45 clock hours)
OBJECTIVES:

1. To acquaint the students with the major literary trends and tendencies and
prominent writers of the 16th and 17th Century English Literature.
2. To make the students aware about the literary history, salient features and socio-
cultural background of the period.
3. To help the students to grasp the content and critically appreciate the prescribed
texts.
4. To inculcate amongst students a liking for the Elizabethan and Post-
Shakespearean literature.

Semester – III- DSE 1 A- 16th Century Literature

Prescribed Units

(i) Growth and development of Drama and Poetry in the 16 th century.

(ii) Poetry:

A) John Donne: a) Good Morrow, b) The Dream

B) Edmund Spenser: a) Ice and Fire, b) Mutability

C) Philip Sidney: a) Sleep, b) Reason

(iii) Drama:

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

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Semester - IV – DSE 1 B- 17th Century Literature-

Credits- 03 (45 clock hours)

Prescribed Units

(i) Growth and development of Novel and Essay in the 17th century.

(ii) Essays:

A) Francis Bacon: a) Of Studies,

b) Of Anger,

c) Of Unity In Religion

B) Jonathan Swift: a) A Treatise on Good Manners and Good Breeding

b) Hints Towards an Essay on Conversation

c) Of the Education of Ladies

(iii) Novel:

Pilgrim’s Progress (Part First of Novel) by John Bunyan

Recommended Reading:

1. B. K. Mullik: (1964) English Poetry (Its Background and Development): S.

Chand & Co.

2. H. M. Williams & George Allen, (1972): Six Ages of English Poetry

3. Helen Gardner: (1973) The Metaphysical Poets: Penguin Books Ltd.

4. David Greene: The Winged World: An Anthology of Poems for Degree Course:
The Macmillan Co. of India Ltd.
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6. Mayhead Robin: (1965) Understanding Literature: Cambridge Univ. Press.

7. W. R. Goodman: (2006) A History of English Literature: V-I, V-II, Doaba

House Delhi

Shakespeare William. The Merchant of Venice. Orient Blackswan (Paperback),

2009

8 John Pitcher (Ed.). The Essays (1985)-by Francis Bacon, Penguin.

9. Kiernan, Michael (2000/1985) The Essays or Counsels Civil and Moral. New
York: Oxford Univ. Press.

10. Whately R & Franklin Heard (2012) Bacon’s Essays (1561-1625) Oxford:
Oxford Univ. Press.

11. Emile Legouis (2007) A Short History of English Literature, Oxford Univ.
Press.

12. John Hayward ED.(1964) The Penguin Book of English Verse Penguin Books
Ltd.

Sem. III

Format of the Question Paper for DSE 1 A

Time: Two Hours Max. Marks: 60

Que.1. Multiple Choice Questions on texts prescribed. (12/15) 12 Marks

Que.2. Background question on drama and poetry in the 16th Century. (1/2) 12

Que.3. Long answer question on Poetry. (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.4. Long answer question on drama. (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.5. Short notes on drama and poetry. (3/5) 12 Marks

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Semester – IV Question Paper format for DSE 1 B

Time: Two Hours Max. Marks 60

Que.1. Multiple Choice Questions on texts prescribed. (12/15) 12 Marks

Que.2. Background question on novel and essays in the 17th Century (1/2) 12

Que.3. Long answer question on essays. (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.4. Long answer question on novel. (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.5. Short notes on novel and essays. (3/5) 12 Marks

Inter assessment-

20 marks for internal test

10 marks for tutorial

10 marks for attendance and behaviour

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DSE 2A and B (equivalent to Special Paper-II)

Title: 18th and 19th Century English Literature

External – 60 marks Internal – 40 marks

Credit Points- 03 (45 clock hours)

(I) OBJECTIVES:
1. To impart basic ideas about the 18th and 19th Century English Literature with
special reference to Poetry and Novel.
2. To make the students aware about the literary history, salient features, socio-
political and cultural background of the Romantic and Victorian age.
3. To help the students to grasp the content and critically appreciate the prescribed
Texts.
4. To inculcate amongst students a liking for the Romantic and Victorian literature.

Semester – III DSE 2 A- 18th Century Literature

Prescribed Units
i) Background study of poetry and novel in the 18th Century Literature.
ii) William Wordsworth: Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey
iii) S. T. Coleridge: Rhyme to an Ancient Mariner
iv) John Keats: Ode on a Grecian Urn.
v) P B Shelley: One Word is too often Profaned
vi) Lord Byron: She Walks in Beauty.
(vii) Jane Austen: Sense and Sensibility. (Novel)

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Semester – IV DSE 2 B- (19th Century Literature)- Credits- 03 (45 clock
hours)

Prescribed Units
(i) Background study of Poetry and Novel of the 19th Century
literature.
(ii) Alfred Lord Tennyson: The Lotus Eaters
(iii) Robert Browning: Rabbi Ben Ezra
(iv) Matthew Arnold: Dover Beach
(v) D G Rossetti: The Blessed Damozel
(vi) G M Hopkins: Pied Beauty
(vii) Thomas Hardy: Tess of the d’Urbervilles.(Novel)

Recommended Reading:

1. H. M. Williams & George Allen, (1972): Six Ages of English Poetry

2. David Greene: The Winged World: An Anthology of Poems for Degree Course.
The Macmillan Co. of India Ltd.
3. Mayhead Robin: (1965) Understanding Literature. Cambridge Univ. Press.
4. W.R. Goodman: (2006) History of English Literature. Doaba House Delhi
5. Victorian Poetry: (1988) A Selection, Macmillan’s Annotated Classics- V S
Seturaman
6. E Albert: (1997) History of English Literature. Oxford Univ. Press.
7. Fifteen Poets: (1994) Oxford University Press, Delhi.
8 Jane Austen: (2008 ) Sense and Sensibility, Oxford Uni. Press, 2008.
9. Thomas Hardy:( ) Tess of the d’Urbervilles. Orient Blackswan, 2014.

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 Question Paper Format

Sem. III DSE 2A -18th Century Literature

Time-Two Hrs Marks: 60
Que.1. Multiple choice questions on texts prescribed (any 12 out of 15) 12 Marks

Que.2. Background question on the 18th century English literature with reference to
poetry and novel (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.3. Long answer question on poems prescribed (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.4. Long answer question on novel. (1/2) 12 Marks
Que.5. Short notes on prescribed poems and novel (any 3 out of 5) 12 Marks

Sem. IV DSE 2 B- 19th Century Literature

Time-Two Hrs Marks: 60

Que.1. Multiple choice questions on texts prescribed (any 12 out of 15) 12 Marks
Que.2. Background question on the 19th century English literature with reference to
poetry and novel. (1/2) 12 Marks.

Que.3. Long answer question on poetry section (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.4. Long answer question on novel. (1/2) 12 Marks

Que.5. Short notes on poetry and novel (any 3 out of 5) 12 Marks

Inter assessment-

20 marks for internal test

10 marks for tutorial

10 marks for attendance and behaviour

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 DSC 1 C (equivalent to Sp. English -General Paper II)

The Study of Novel and Drama

External- 60 marks Internal- 40 marks (practical)

Total credits- 02- Theory- 01 credit (15 clock hours).
Practical – 01 credit is equal to 02 (30 clock hours)

SEM: III- DSC 1 C The Study of Novel

Objectives:
1. To develop the interest of students in reading/understanding novel and
drama.
2. To acquaint students with Novel and Drama as genres of literature.
3. To develop students’ competence to study, understand, analyse and
interpret novel and drama.
4. To introduce students with the key terms useful in the study of novel
and drama.
5. To orient students with major types of novel and drama.
Unit 1 A) Definitions of Novel
B) Aspects of Novel (only Introduction):
Plot, Characters (Flat, Round, Hero, Anti-hero), Theme, Setting, Point
of view and Narration.
C) Types of Novel: Social, Historical, Picaresque, Psychological
D) Novel- Passage to India- E. M. Forster
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SEM: IV – DSC 1 D- The Study of Drama
Total credits- 02- Theory- 01 credit (15 clock hours).
Practical – 01 credit is equal to 02 (30 clock hours)
Unit 1 A) Definitions of Drama
B) Elements of Drama (only Introduction):
Plot, characters (protagonist, Antagonist), setting, dramatic devices
(music, symbolism, parallelism and contrast, Irony)
C) Types of Drama: Tragedy, Comedy, Problem Play, Absurd Drama
D) Drama- Arms and The Man- G. B. Shaw

Recommended Reading:
1. Abrahms, M. H. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Banglore: Prism Books Pvt. Ltd.1993.
2. Bonn, Julien D. ed. A Comprehensive Dictionary of Literature. Chandigarh: Abhishek
Publications, 2004.
3. Boulton, M. The Anatomy of Novel. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul Ltd. 1975.
4. Cuddon, J. A. A Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory (IVth edition). Delhi:
Doaba House, 1998.
5. Davies Tony & Nigel Wooded., A Passage to India: Theory in Practice, Philadelphia,
Open University Press, 1994.
6. Evans. T. F. George Bernard Shaw. Routledge, 2013.
7. Forster E. M. Aspects of Novel. New York: Hartcourt Brace, 1927.
8. Hoy, Cyrus. Forster’s Metaphysical Novel. New Delhi: Creative Books, 2001.
9. Innes, Christopher. The Cambridge Companion to George Bernard Shaw. CUP, 2000.
10. Judy, Pearsall (Ed). The Concise Oxford Dictionary, 10th Edition. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press. 1999.
11. Luckhurst, Mary. A Companion to Modern British and Irish Drama (1880-2005),
Blackwell Publishing, 2006.

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 12. Rees, R. J. English Literature: An Introduction for Foreign Students. Delhi: Macmillan,
2000
13. X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and
Drama. New York: Longman Publishers, 2007.
14. Yanni, Robert D. Literature: Reading Fiction, Poetry, Drama and Essay. New York: Mc
Graw-Hill Inc., 1990.

Sem. III DSC 1 C

The Study of Novel and Drama
Format of Question Paper
Time-Two Hrs Marks: 60

Q.1. Multiple choice questions on Complete Unit. (12/15) 12 Marks

Q.2 Short notes on Unit No. I A and B. (3/5) 12 Marks
Q.3 Short notes on Unit No. I C. (3/5) 12 Marks
Q.4 Long answer question on the novel prescribed.(1/2). 12 Marks
Q.5 Short Notes (3/5) on All Units. 12Marks
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Format of Question Paper
SEM-IV- DSC 1 D
Time-Two Hrs Marks: 60

Q.1. Multiple choice questions on Complete Unit. (12/15) 12 Marks

Q.2 Short notes on Unit No. I A and B. (3/5) 12 Marks
Q.3 Short notes on Unit No. I C. (3/5) 12 Marks
Q.4 Long answer question on the drama prescribed.(1/2). 12 Marks
Q.5 Short Notes (3/5) on All Units. 12Marks
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List of Practical for the paper DSC 1 C and D (for internal assessment)
Note for Teachers-

1) The teachers should ask the students to maintain a practical book for the
convenience of maintaining records.

2) The following list is for the sake of examples. The teachers can give topics
as per their visualization and concerned subject.

3) For each semester the BOS (English) has suggested 15 topics but the
teachers can conduct the practical in the context of their domain.

4) The students must complete 04 practical (each sem.) in their practical book
and should get certified from the concerned teacher and the Principal.

5) The subject teacher should submit all the checked and signed practical books
to the Principal after the completion of practical exam.

6) The oral exam of Practical will be conducted by the concerned subject

teacher during regular teaching hours, 15 days before the commencement of
theory examination and submit the mark list to the Principal of the college.

Nature of Practical Examination-

Practical exam is of total 40 marks (each Sem.). The division of 40 marks is as

follows-

For practical book (4X5= 20 marks) 20 marks

Semester End Oral Exam. 15 marks

Student’s attendance and behaviour 05 marks

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Objectives of the Practical-

1. To acquaint the students with notion of applied perception

2. To develop scientific attitude of understanding their subject

3. To put on record their own observations and hone their skill of explanation

4. To observe the local investigation topics and suggest remedies.

Topics for IIIrd Semester-

1. Development of English Novel

2. Growth of English Poetry

3. Contribution of G.B. Shaw to English Drama

4. Development of English Tragedy by William Shakespeare

5. Reasons for the development of Romantic School of poetry

6. Victorian school of poetry and its features

7. Development of novel in English

8. Role of university wits in developing English drama

9. Elements of drama

10. Elements of poetry

11.Elements of novels

12.Reasons for the decline of drama

13.Reasons for the rise of novel form

14.Features of Elizabethan literature

15.Socio-political features of 17th century

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Topics for IVth Semester

1. Development of essay form in English

2. Major types of drama

3. Use of Soliloquies in Shakespearean plays

4. Features of problem play

5. Development of absurd drama

6. Major practitioners of absurd drama

7. Major types of poetry

8. Pre-Raphaelite Poetry

9. Metaphysical Poetry

10. Victorian Compromise

11. Socio-political background of 17th Century

12.Use of literature for learning English

13.Socio-political background of 18th Century

14. Regional Novel

15.Compare Melodrama and Farce

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 Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

SEC-I: English for Competitive Examinations

Credits: 02 (30 clock hours)

External- 60 marks Internal- 40 marks

Objectives of the Course:

1. To enable students to prepare for the competitive exams of various kinds

especially meant for testing ability in English language.
2. To introduce students with the common question types asked in competitive
examinations concerning English- grammar, vocabulary, comprehension,
and other significant topics.
3. To encourage students to appear and prepare for the competitive exams.
4. To help the students to overcome the fear about English as a compulsory
subject in various competitive exams.

Sem. III - SEC -1

Credits- 02 (30 clock hours)

A) Grammar:
a) Parts of Speech
b) Sentence correction/ Spotting the error
c) Articles
d) Sentence or Phrase Improvement
e) Clauses
f) Active-Passive Voice
g) Direct-Indirect Speech
B) Comprehension :
Reading Comprehension (Comprehension of given passages)
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 Semester-IV- SEC- 2 (2 Credits) (30 clock hours)
A)Vocabulary:
a) Synonyms-Antonyms, Paronyms-Homonyms, One-word substitution
b) Fill in the blanks
c) Cloze Test
d) Double Fillers
e) Spelling Test
f) Idioms and Phrases
g) Foreign Words and Phrases
h) Sentence or Phrase Improvement

B) Sentence Rearrangement:
a) Para-jumbles
b) Jumbled Sentence

Recommended Reading:

1. Agarwal R.S.&Vikas Agrawal. Quick Learning Objective General English.

S.Chand Publishing. 2017
2. Agarwal,R.S. &S.Chand. Objective General English. S. Chand Publishing.
2017
3. Bakshi, S.P. Objective General English. Meerut: Arihant Publications,2018
4. UPSC Portal :English Language Comprehension Skills (CSAT)Series Book-
KalinjarPublications,2011.
5. Gupta , S.C. Comprehensive English Grammar & Composition. Meerut:
Arihant Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2018
6. Gupta, S.C. General English for All Competitive Examinations (English) 1st
Edition Meerut: Arihant Publications (I) Pvt.Ltd, 2016.
7. Gupta, S.C. English Grammar & Composition Second edition. Arihant
Publications. 2014.
8. Jha, Sachchidanand. English Language Comprehension Skills. UPSC Portal.
2015.
9. Lewis,Norman. Word Power Made Easy (English Vocabulary). Goyal
Publishers.2014.
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 10.Prasad, Hari Mohan and Uma Rani Sinha. Objective English for Competitive
Examinations (English) 4th Edition. Tata McGraw - Hill Education. 2014.
11.R.Vidya &Kalpana Rajaram. Objective English for All Competitive
Examinations. Spectrum Books, 2013.
12.Sharma, Richa and S.P.Bakshi. Descriptive General English. Arihant
Publishers.2012.
13.Solomon, Philip Sunil. English for Success in Competitive Exams. OUP,
2015.
14.Thankur K.P. A Practical Guide to English Grammar. Bharati Bhawan
Publishers & Distributors.2017.
15.Wren and Martin. High School English Grammar and Composition.
S.Chand Publilcations,1995.

English for Competitive Examinations

Question Paper Format

(Semester-III) SEC-1

Time: 2hrs Marks:60

Q.1 A) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. (6)

B) Do as directed (Parts of speech) (6/9)

Q.2. A) Read the following passage and answer the questions given below. (6)

B) Correct the following sentences (6/9) (6)

Q.3. A) Spot the errors in the given sentences (6/9) (6)

B) Do as directed(Sentence/ Phrase Improvement) (6/9) (6)

Q.4. A) Identify the following (Clauses) (6/9) (6)

B) Attempt the following (Active-Passive voice) (6/9) (6)

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Q.5 A) Attempt the following (Direct-Indirect Speech) (6/9) (6)

B) Fill in the Blanks (Articles) (6/9) (6)

(Semester-IV) SEC-2

Time: 2hrs Marks: 60

Q.1 A) Do as directed (synonyms/antonyms/paronyms/homonyms) (6/9) (6)

B) Attempt the following (One-word substitute) (6/9) (6)

Q.2. A) Fill in the blanks/Double Fillers (6/9) (6)

B) Attempt the following (Idiom and Phrases) (6/9) (6)

Q.3. A) Attempt any six of the following (Spelling test/foreign words/phrases)

(6/9) (6)

B) Complete the cloze passage by selecting appropriate words for the blanks
provided (6)

Q.4. A) Attempt the following (Sentence improvement). (6/9) (6)

B) Attempt the following (Phrase improvement) (6/9) (6)

Q.5. A) Do as directed (Para-jumbles) (6/9) (6)

B) Attempt any six of the following. (Jumbled Sentences) (6/9) (6)

Internal assessment-

20 marks for internal test

10 marks for tutorial

10 marks for attendance and behaviour

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 SYBA English Sem. IV

DSC 3 D Minor Study Project

Marks- 60 + 40 Credits- 02 (30 Clock hours)

Nature of the Course-

This is compulsory paper for the students opting English as a Special subject

Role of Teachers-

The teachers are expected to motivate students by acquainting them with what is
research, how to select the research topic, how to form the objectives, assumptions
of research, how to prepare the questionnaire, how to interview, how to compile
the data, and how to analyse the data and present conclusion, so that the students
can participate in research oriented conventions like Avishkar, Indradhanushya.

Objectives of the Papers-

1. To motivate students for research

2. To inspire them to participate research oriented activities like Avishkar,
Indradhanushy, Anweshan etc.
3. To orient them for grasping the concept and features of research
4. To inculcate in them skills like analysis, interpret and visualize

Project writing method:

The project writing should comply with the research methodology of the
subject. It should be handwritten, 30-40 pages. It should include the points like
introduction, objectives, scope of research, data analysis and conclusion which
will be followed by bibliography divided into primary sources and secondary
sources.
If the students are selecting survey topic, they are expected to mention
field research, questionnaire, survey, case study, as applicable to their topic.

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Selection of research topic- (selection of topics may depend on the special
papers)

1. Respective course teachers are suggested to help the students for selecting the
topic of their choice considering their interest in the subject and discussion for the
same should begin at IIIrd Sem.

2. The respective teacher will introduce the student with terms like data
compilation, table work, field work, questionnaire, case study etc.

Marking System-

This is the paper of 60 +40 pattern. Out of which 60 marks will be for Project
writing. The respective course teacher will assess the project and will submit the
projects as well as mark list to the College Principal. 40 marks are allotted for
internal assessment and will be divided as follows

Attendance and behaviour of the student- 10 marks

Power point presentation and viva - 30 marks

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