METHODOLOGY OF POLITICAL RESEARCH
Academic Year 2018/2019 - 1° Year
Teaching Staff: Fulvio AttinÃ
Credit Value: 6
Scientific field: SPS/04 - Political science
Taught classes: 36 hours
Term / Semester: 2°
ENGLISH VERSION
Credit Value: 6
Scientific field: SPS/04 - Political science
Taught classes: 36 hours
Term / Semester: 2°
ENGLISH VERSION
Learning Objectives
The Methodology of Political Research course offers students knowledge about research methods for the study of international politics. The aim is to increase the student ability to prepare research papers and the dissertation work.
Course Structure
The Course familiarises students with basic knowledge about research methods for the study international politics.
Detailed Course Content
1 Methods in IR
2 Reserch Question & Design
3 Ethics
4 Literature Review
5 Qualitative Methods
6 Quantitative Methods
7 Mixed Methods
8 Case Studies
9 Field Research
10 Writing up
Textbook Information
Christopher Lamont, Research Methods in International Relations, Sage 2015