Introduction to the course:

Every student will be requiring conducting research on a carefully select topic under the guidance of his/her teacher and submitting a research report at the end of the semester. The written report will be reviewed and evaluated by an external examiner.

Course Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes: 

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Carry out a substantial research-based project
• Demonstrate capacity to improve student achievement, engagement and retention
• Demonstrate capacity to lead and manage change through collaboration with others
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues associated with practitioner research
• Analyze data and synthesize research findings
• Report research findings in written and verbal forms
• Use research findings to advance education theory and practice.

Suggested Readings

1. Boyle, M. P.  (2015). Applied Communication Research Methods. New York; Routledge
2. Hansen, A., & Machin, D. (2013). Media and communication research methods: An introduction. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan
3. Mytton, G. (2016). Media Audience Research. New Delhi, SAGE.
4. Wimmer, R.D;  &  Dominick, J.R. (2015).  Mass Media Research (8th ed) Belmont, California, Wadsworth

Assessment Criteria

Sessional: 20 (Attendance 05, Presentation 05, Class Participation 05, Assignment 05)

Mid Term Exams: 30

Final Term exam:50

Rules and Regulations

• 80 % class attendance is mandatory. 
• Assignments would not be accepted after the due date.
• The originality of work would be ensured in case of assignments.
• In group presentations, group members have to divide the sub-topics in consultation with the teacher.

. Note

1. Books are mentioned with serial numbers in the table.
2. At least two assignments would be given to the students during the semester.
3. Presentations would be arranged in a group form.
4. Surprise quiz would be a regular activity.

Program: BS (4-Years) Communication and Media Studies Program

Semester: 8th (SS-II)

Key dates and time of class meetings: 

Day: Wednesday       Time:12.30pm to 2pm

Day: Thursday       Time:12.30pm to 2pm