Ten Days Research Methodology Course in Social Science

Organized by
Talasamudaayagala Adhyayana Kendra
(Marginalized Community Study Center)
Center for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), National Law
School of India University (NLSIU) Bangaloretaka
Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

Date: 16 to 25 April 2019

Venue: National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore

Organized by
Marginalized Community Study Center (Talasamudaayagala Adhyayana Kendra)
Center for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP), National Law School of
India University (NLSIU) Bangalore
 Concept Note on the

Ten Days Research Methodology Course in Social Science

Research is an integral part of the growth and expansion of social sciences. Its importance is
enhanced much more in the modern, globalized society where development has attained
additional dimensions. Social Science Research faces the challenge to thoroughly equip itself to
meet the ever growing needs of the society that is transforming at a rapid pace. Often,
demarcations (into rural, urban and cast, gender etc) are blurred by the advancement in
technology and changing socio-economic scenario. Societal problems are assuming wide-ranging
complexities. Under these circumstances, it is necessary to approach research from a preliminary
and systematic understanding of the methods in social science research is an essential part of
social science research and over a period of time, the methods have expanded enormously in
their scope and application.

Marginalized Community Methodology: Marginalized Community constitute about half of

the population and there is a shift in thinking about Marginalized Community role in
development. The new ideas suggested that development was only made possible by the
involvement of women in development projects. Secondly, there is a relationship between
Marginalized Community, and the work that they perform in their societies as economic agents
in both the public and domestic spheres. It also emphasizes the distinctive nature of the roles
women play in the maintenance and development of their societies, with the understanding that
purely the integration of Marginalized Community into development efforts would serve to
eliminate the existing structures of inequality present in societies overrun by patriarchal interests.

Objectives of the course will address some of these issues and serve as a forum for students to
interact and exchange notes on their ongoing work. It seeks to expose research scholars to a) an
understanding of categories like method, methodology and theoretical perspectives b) critical
perspectives on assumptions underlying dominant strands of research c) the idea of validity of
method in positivist and interpretive frameworks and d) recent developments in the philosophy
of social science research.
Themes
1. Nature of knowledge and theory: theoretical approaches to social science research
2. The art of doing research: selection of a research problem: research design; formulating
hypotheses and indicators; methods of sampling and inference
3. Statistics and econometrics with hands-on experiences;
4. Qualitative and quantitative methods; Ethnographic studies; case study; New advances in
methods of social science research;
5. Ethical and gender issues in social science research; Action Research;
6. Interpreting research;
7. Consolidation of research findings, research report and dissemination
8. Exposure of statistical packages like SPSS, STATA etc.
 Inviting Application
Applications are invited from the 10 days Research Methodology Course in Social Science.
PhD scholars/researchers/young think tanks from various Universities/ colleges and
institutions. Only 30 seats are available for the course. In prescribed form and send it to the
address given below by 01st April 2019. Scanned applications may be sent through email:
chandru.malur@gmail.com, followed by hard copy of the application. Registration form can
also be downloaded from the university website www.nls.ac.in The duly filled in registration
form must be accompanied with the following enclosures: (1) Brief CV of the applicant (2)
Ph.D. registration/supportive documents (3) Caste Certificate (4) Ph.D. synopsis (Minimum
500 words) it well published by Living sociology Quarterly international journal (ISSN)
Registration Fee: There is no registration fee.
Travel and accommodation
The selected outstation participants will get reimbursement of travel train sleeper class fare by
the shortest route on production of tickets. Free Boarding and Accommodation will be
provided to the participants in the National Law School of India University

About National Law School of India University

National Law School of India University Situated about 10 Kms from Bangalore City
railway station The National Law School is now a campus spread over 23 acres in idyllic setting.
It is approachable easy from the Nagarbhavi end of the Bangalore University's Jnana Bharathi
Campus. The Law School is a fully residential university with independent residential facilities
for men and women students, the Faculty and non teaching staff. With all its 500 odd students
from all over India, the faculty and non teaching staff residing on the same campus it is like a
miniature India. With such interaction comes the greater need to adjust and share opinions, an
outlook require for budding lawyers. Residing on campus will thus enable the students to
enhance their horizon and acquire important inter-personal skills.
Campus: The first building on the campus arrived in 1992 and today it has the Academic Block,
three Halls of Residence for men and women students, two hostels for post-graduate women
students, three blocks of Faculty Quarters and two blocks of residences as quarters for non
teaching staff. An International Training Center, with residential facilities, equipped for
organizing training programs, seminars and video conferences is part of the campus.
About Center for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP)
Founded in 2008 by an initiative of the University Grants Commission, the Center for
the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) promotes interdisciplinary research
on the different forms of social marginality and exclusion in India. Besides. CSSEIP undertakes
academic, legal and policy research with a special focus on caste, tribal and religious minorities
with an active commitment to furthering democratic practices. Encourage interdisciplinary
research on the dynamics of social exclusion and contribution to academic debates in social
science and legal scholarship. Develop conceptual frameworks that are reflexive of India's socio-
cultural realities and expand the space of intellectual discourse. Assist law and policy makers in
the preparation and critical evaluation of legislations and policies relating to the socially
excluded communities. Disseminate information on social exclusion issues through publication
 of journals, books, research papers and reports and strengthen critical public discourses in India.
Provide training, research and advisory services to government, non-government and other
agencies, both national and international in policy formulation and implementation.
Talasamudaayagala Adhyayana Kendra
Talasamudaayagala Adhyayana Kendra of National Law school of India University,
Bangalore is established as part of the Social Welfare Department’s commitment for the
development of Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes and Other Backward Classes for research and
extension related to policy changes impacting the marginalized communities. Talasamudaayagala
Adhyayana Kendra has conducted studies related to budget presented by and taken up studies
related to development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka.
Defining the term ‘Subaltern Class’ in a broad concept was the foremost priority. Also,
this paper intended to expand the definition of his concept to include socially marginalized and
ignored sections of the society rather than merely referring to working class or suppressed
classes. Therefore, it was imperative to define what is Subaltern, who should be included in this
category and bring in more clarity to this concept. Apart from this, the paper wanted to safeguard
this concept from being interpreted in extreme progressive as well as conservative context.
Subaltern classes are the essential communities which are required for the smooth conduct of the
society. They are ignored, oppressed and exploited classes too. The Centre TalaSamudayagala
Adhyayana Kendra, has been working in order to identify subaltern classes through
anthropological, economical, social and interdisciplinary methods. To make this concept more
inclusive, the Centre had to build a good rapport and constant interaction with the socially
marginalized communities and make them involved in the research studies that were to be
undertaken by it.
Important Dates:
Last date of receipt of application form: 1 April, 2019
Acceptation of Participant to be communicated: 2 April, 2019
Workshop Date: 16 to 25 April , 2019
Organizing Committee
Prof R Venkatarao Prof O.V.Nandimutt Prof Babu Matthew
Vice-Chancellor Registrar Director
National Law College of India National Law School of India Masters Programme in Public Policy,
University, Bangalore. University, Bangalore National Law School of India University
Dr. M.K. Ramesh Dr. Sony Pelliserry Prof Pradeep Ramavath J
Professor of Law Director Coordinator
National Law School of India Center for the Study of Social Talasamudaayagala Adhyayana Kendra,
University , Nagarbhavi, Bangalore Exclusion & Inclusive Policy Center for the Study of Social Exclusion
National Law School of India & Inclusive Policy
University National Law School of India University

For Details Contact: Dr.R.V Chandarshekar

Course Director RMCSS/ Assistant Professor
Talasamudaayagala Adhyayana Kendra, Center for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy , National
Law School of India University, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 0242
Chandru.malur@gmail.com,, Mob. 9482222184,
Email - tsaknlsiu@gmail.com,chandru.malur@gmail.com,