Научно-исследовательский семинар "Методы в исследовании международных отношений"

Бакалавриат 2020/2021

Статус: Курс обязательный (Программа двух дипломов НИУ ВШЭ и Лондонского университета по международным отношениям)

Направление: 41.03.05. Международные отношения

Кто читает: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Где читается: Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 2, 3 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Преподаватели: Новиков Дмитрий Павлович

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 16

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This course will introduce students to the methods used in Social Science research.  We will begin by learning about the basic structure of causal analysis, with an emphasis on four basic research strategies: experimentation, “large N” quantitative studies, “small N” studies that use qualitative reasoning, and formal modeling. 

Learning Objectives

To providewith analytic tools that will help you to critically evaluate social science research as well as causal arguments found in everyday life;
To improve your ability to pose and answer research questions;
To have a skill of putting research design, understand the meaning and usage of all the elements of the research.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Be able to use quantitative methods in research paper;
Be able to use qualitative methods in research paper;
Be able to formulate a research question;
Understand the aims of research questions.
Know the basic stages of writing a research paper;
Know the formal structure of research work;
Know evaluation criteria for each element of the structure of research work;
Be able to use Case Studies and the Comparative Method during conducting research;
Know features of Rational Choice and Formal Modeling;
Know the aims of Methods for Interpretive Research;
Know what are Explanation and Causation;

Course Contents

How to put a research question
Explanation and Causation
Research Design
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Methods
Case Studies and the Comparative Method
Rational Choice and Formal Modeling
Methods for Interpretive Research

Assessment Elements

Seminar activity
Quizzes
Research Prospectus
Seminar activity
Quizzes
Research Prospectus

Interim Assessment

Interim assessment (3 module)
0.3 * Quizzes + 0.4 * Research Prospectus + 0.3 * Seminar activity

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Chakrabarti, P. N. (2018). History of International Relations. [N.p.]: New Central Book Agency. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=2239647
History of International Relations : A Non-European Perspective. (2019). Netherlands, Europe: Open Book Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.47A2B8DB

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Walt, S. M. (1998). International relations: One world, many theories. Foreign Policy, (110), 29. https://doi.org/10.2307/1149275

Course Syllabus