Department of Humanities, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias
University (U.P)
in Collaboration with
Jean Monnet Module
Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Organises
One week Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
On
“Research in Social Sciences: Contemporary Trends, Perspectives and
Pedagogy”
Date: 7th Feb-11th February 2022
About Jean Monnet Module Erasmus Plus:
Jean Monnet Activities are designed to promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union studies worldwide. The activities also foster the dialogue between the academic world and policymakers, in particular with the aim of enhancing the governance of European Union (EU) policies. Jawaharlal Nehru University Jean Monnet Modules titled ‘Institutions, Diversity and Change in the European Union’ under the framework of Erasmus+ Program-Jean Monnet activities-2020, is a project awarded to Dr. Sheetal Sharma, Centre of European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from 2020-2023 to promote research and innovation in social sciences and European Studies
Galgotias University:
Galgotias University is one of the top private universities in India celebrating over a decade of leadership in education under the chairmanship of Mr. Suneel Galgotia and young CEO, Dhruv Galgotia who’s charismatic and an out of relentless box efforts have made Galgotias University to be listed in 200 best professional institutions of India. It has been granted 12B Under UGC recently for its excellence in educational initiatives. By virtue of its meticulous planning and relentless efforts, it has been listed 1st amongst Private Universities and 3rd amongst all Universities in Uttar Pradesh for capturing a database of maximum E-Contents on Online Digital Library Uttar Pradesh Portal and also been ranked 3rd in India and 1st in Uttar Pradesh in OBE Ranking 2021 and NIRF 2021 ranking. It is running with more than 7000 Publications, 200+ Patents Published, and many more in the pipeline with around 800 plus faculty members. Galgotias Educational Institutions are known for a combination of state-of-the-art campus, strategic teaching-learning processes, together with the most advanced facilities, creating an environment in which wholesome corporate personalities are formed.
Department of Humanities, School of Liberal Education:
The School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, has been established to understand how societies function in local and global settings and learn about the forces and events shaping the world. Galgotias School of Liberal Education lays the foundation for a multitude of career options, preparing students to take their place as global citizens. The School of Liberal Education follows the TREE model representing life, knowledge, the spirit, our connectedness to the divine, our fear of the unknown, the power of nurturing energies, the ability to sprout from humble beginnings. Our school comprises of the following departments: English; Foreign Languages; Psychology; Political Science; Sociology; Economics. The vision of the university as well as our school is “to be known globally for value-based education, research, creativity, and innovation”.
Jawaharlal Nehru University:
JNU is the foremost university in India and a world-renowned centre for teaching and research. Ranked number one in India by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a Grade Point of 3.91 (on a scale of 4), JNU was ranked no three among all universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework, Government of India, in 2016 and no 2 in 2017. JNU also received the Best University Award from the President of India in 2017. Still, a young university established by an act of Parliament in 1966, the strength, energy, and reputation of Jawaharlal Nehru University result from the vision that ideas are a field for adventure, experimentation and unceasing quest, and that diversity of opinions are the basis for intellectual exploration. Apart from its regular faculty, JNU has over the years established specially designated ‘Chairs’ – Rajiv Gandhi Chair, Appadurai Chair, Nelson Mandela Chair, Dr Ambedkar Chair, RBI Chair, SBI Chair, Sukhamoy Chakravarty Chair, Environmental Law Chair, Greek Chair, Tamil Chair, and Kannada Chair. The University brings out four research journals that have high academic visibility in India and abroad. These are Studies in History, International Studies, JSL (the Journal of the School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies) and Hispanic Horizons. Several members of the JNU faculty also edit national and international journals besides the above four. Jawaharlal Nehru University has collaborated with universities across the world in research projects, conferences, and publications.
Concept Note: Faculty Development Programme
The growth and development of a variety of “sciences” have spurted new domains that percolated across conventional disciplinary boundaries reconfiguring their landscape and politics. Strikingly, cognitive and evolutionary sciences as well big-data and method-driven approaches stake out new claims to understand society. As a result, social sciences have come under increasing pressure to reorient themselves and undertake a critical inquiry into the epistemologies and practices, their institutionalization, and methods. The theme of the FDP explores emerging trends, and perspectives in the social sciences ensued in response to crises, debates, and competing philosophies, epistemologies, and methodologies. The subthemes enumerated below are some of the topics deemed of particular relevance. The current FDP is an effort to enrich the Young Faculties & Research scholars in social science on research methodology. The workshop cum FDP is expected to cover the basics of research methodology, focusing on theoretical and practical inputs, and more so focusing on diverse praxis of theoretical intervention.
Themes:
- The Science and Social Science after Adorno-Popper Debate: Lessons for Today.
- What does it meant to be an academic! A discussion on theory and method.
- Preparing a ‘Research Proposal’: All you need to know.
- Effective Blueprinting in Academic Writing.
- Feminist Epistemology: A Critical outlook to the research.
- Conducting a Critical Policy Ethnography.
- Research Methodology in International Relations.
- Ethics in Social Science Research.
- Concept and Data Analysis: Application of SPSS in Social Science Research
- Application of ‘R’ in Social Science Research
Expected Outcome:
After successful completion of the online course, the participants will:
• Gain a better understanding of the methodology of social sciences.
• How to write a research/review paper.
• To gain knowledge of effective academic writing skills.
• Develop a sense of the feminist standpoint in social science research.
• Develop qualitative research aptitude and perspective.
• Gain a critical understanding of the application of research methodology in international politics.
• To develop scholarly conduct in writing research papers.
• Able to use “SPSS” and “R” research tools in qualitative research.
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