Research Proposal Presentation and Defense

Research proposal presentation and defence programme for the 4th cohort of MA in English programme, Yonphula Centenary College was conducted from 21st to 23rd January 2021. A total of 30 students presented their research work before a panel of experts from Sherubtse College, Dr. Shatruddha, Colombo Plan Lecturer, Media Studies Programme and Dr. Pankaj Thapa, Associate Professor, Department of Social Science. The curtain for the event was raised by Dr.S.Chitra, the Programme Leader on 21st January 2021 with a Welcome note to Mr.TsheringThinley, Dean of Academic Affairs, Panelists, Colleagues and Students, followed by a brief introduction of the event. On the second day, two students presented through Zoom conferencing owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the three-day academic engagement, students of the 4th cohort had come up with their research proposal on various literary and social topics and their proposals were shaped upon the advice and guidance from their supervisors. At the end of each presentation, the panelists provided valuable and constructive feedback on the structure, content and methodology of the proposals. The panelists also shared valuable insights and suggestions regarding research for the benefit of the students. The Programme Leader and the faculty member also presented certificates to panelists in appreciation of their service. Two students shared their semester-learning experience as an enriching one with a note that the MA in English programme serves as a gateway for the students to venture into the world of literature. The program concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by the Programme Leader, to mark the successful completion of the event.