About Course
Duration
1 Month
Starting 27 November
Engagement Mode
- Online Live Sessions (Recordings Provided)
- WhatsApp & Telegram groups for Discussions
- Assessments
Highlights
- Live lectures by distinguished experts
- Lifetime access to recorded lectures
- Interactive presentation of research ideas
- Assessments and certificates for participants
Program Overview
This online Research Orientation Programme is designed for both beginners and also those with advanced information about research, offering a comprehensive approach to every stage of the research process—from foundational concepts to advanced mentoring.
The programme features two-hour sessions. It begins with a FREE Introductory Module on Day One, open to all interested participants. Subsequent sessions will be accessible upon course enrollment.
The program is part of the Littcrit@50 Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years of Littcrit, a nationally acclaimed journal of literature, criticism, and culture.
Course Structure
Module One
Definition and Scope of Research in Literature and the Humanities
Session 1
Recourse Person: Dr. Rajesh V. Nair
Date & Time: 27 November, 6 – 8 PM
- Introduction to Research Areas
- Intersection of Literature and the Humanities
- Overview of Methods and Approaches
Session 2
Recourse Person: Dr. Sevugan
Date & Time: 27 November, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Introduction to universities and fellowships (how to enrol in various universities and apply for fellowships)
Module Two
Finding a Topic—An Intensive 5-Day Workshop
- Emerging research areas will be discussed, with practical examples of literature review and topic selection
- Helps develop cross-disciplinary and intersectional perspectives on emerging areas
- Facilitate interactive discussions on current research topics
- Key books and examples in each topic will be elaborated
- Promising (innovative and understudied) Areas in Humanities:
Session 1
Postcolonial and Global Studies
Recourse Person: Dr. Krishanunni
Date & Time: 30 November, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm
- Postcolonialism and beyond.
- Diaspora Studies
- Neocolonialism
- Refugee Writings /Migration Studies
- 1Urban Literature
- Spatial Humanities
- Subaltern Studies
Session 2
Gender Studies
Recourse Person: Dr. Priya K. Nair
Date & Time: 02 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Body Politics
- Masculinity Studies
- Gender and Health
- Fear Studies
- Intersectionality
- Queer studies
Session 3
Digital Humanities
Recourse Person: Dr. Asijit Datta
Date & Time: 04 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Cultural analytics
- Digital Archives
- Post Humanistic Studies
- Digital Aesthetics
- Digital Feminism
- Digital folklore
Session 4
Environmental Studies
Recourse Person: Dr. Nibedita Mukherjee
Date & Time: 19 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Discard/ Waste Studies
- Urban Ecocriticism
- Blue Humanities
- Oceanic Studies
- Petro Diaspora (Oil Fiction)
- Environmental Humanities
- Phytography
- Geo Cultural Waste Studies
Module Three
Literature Review and Research Question
Session 1
Resource Person: Dr. Thiyagu
Date & Time: 7 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- How to find the right resources—traditional methods and digital tools, with practical examples
- How to read and make notes
Session 2
Resource Person: Dr. Preetha Vassan
Date & Time: 8 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- How to identify the research gap
- How to formulate the research question
Module Four
Methodology, Techniques and Tools
Session 1
Resource Person: Dr. Gopakumar
Date & Time: 11 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Digital Tools (List of tools will be provided)
Session 2
Resource Person: Dr. Preeti Srinivasan
Date & Time: 12 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Textual analysis
- Interdisciplinary approaches
- Practical examples
Module Five
The University System, Fellowships and Conferences
Resource Person: Dr. Debashree Dattaray
Date & Time: 14 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Conferences
- Publishing your research
- Fellowships
Module Six
Writing and Presentation
Session 1
Resource Person: Dr. Joseph Dorairaj
Date & Time: 15 December, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
- Structure of a proposal, research paper, dissertation
- Effective presentation skills
- Participants do concept presentation
Session 2
Resource Person: Dr. Krishna Manavalli
Date & Time: 18 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Planning your research
- Modes of content creation (using various sources—traditional, digital, experimental, media; making notes, basics of writing and editing)
Module Seven
Presentation of Research Ideas
Resource Persons: Team Littcrit
Date & Time: 21 & 22 December, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
- Students make research presentations
- Peer Feedback
- Marks for Presentation
Assessment
Date: 23 December
- Objective Questions
- Marks for Attendance
- Certificate
Fee
Course Fee Rs 15000/-
(Including GST)
Eraly bird Offer
Total Discount Fee Rs 12000/-
Offer valid till 22 November 2024
Organisers
The entire programme is being designed and implemented by Littcrit, a nationally acclaimed literary criticism publication, headed by senior most academicians. Vallath Education will be providing the logistical support and collaborating with the execution and marketing of the programme. Support of professors / universities across the country too is expected.
Course Content
SESSION VIDEOS
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Day 1- Definition and Scope of Research – Dr Rajesh V Nair
02:28:30 -
Day 2 – Mechanics of Scholarly Writing – Dr R Sevukan (28/11/2024)
02:44:53 -
Day 3 Postcolonial and Global Studies (30/11/2024)
02:18:30 -
Day 4 Media Studies – Dr Asijit Datta (01/12/2024)
01:53:50 -
Day 5 – Gender Studies – Dr. Priya K Nair (02/12/2024)
02:33:12 -
Day 6 – Digital Humanities – Dr Asijit Datta (04/12/2024)
01:54:03 -
Day 7 – Literature Review and Research Question – Dr Preetha Vasan (05/12/2024)
02:00:08 -
Day 8- Digital Resources – Dr. K. Thiyagu
01:57:23 -
Day 9 Digital Tools – Dr Gopakumar V (11/12/2024)
47:47 -
Day 10 Mapping, Journalling, Arriving – Dr. Maria Preethi
01:45:11 -
DAY 11- The University System, Fellowships and Conferences (14/12/2024)
01:26:08 -
Day 12- Preparation of Research Proposal -Prof. A. Joseph Dorairaj (15/12/2024)
02:07:46 -
Day 13-Environmental Studies – Dr Nibedita Mukherjee (19/12/2024)
01:36:28 -
Digital Tools – Dr Gopakumar V (21/12/2024)
02:03:35 -
Day 15 – Writing and Research- Some Pointers- Dr Krishna K Manavalli (22/12/2024)
01:46:45 -
Module 7 Presentation of Research Ideas (30/12/2024)
02:09:54