Магистратура
2021/2022
Научно-исследовательский семинар "Анализ публичной политики"
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Политический анализ и публичная политика / Political Analysis and Public Policy)
Направление:
41.04.04. Политология
Кто читает:
Кафедра публичной политики
Где читается:
Факультет социальных наук
Когда читается:
2-й курс, 1-3 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Прогр. обучения:
Политический анализ и публичная политика
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
50
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The research seminar aims both methodological and substantive goals. The first one is to provide students with analytical and research skills required for writing academic articles, essays, reviews, reports, course papers and dissertation research on the public policy analysis, human rights and democratic governance. The second goal is to teach to students contemporary approaches to the research of public policy and human rights issues. Students will learn, explore and practice relevant methods of organization of public policy analysis & monitoring in various fields. As the result of this course, they will be able to draft and develop their master's thesis.
Learning Objectives
- To familiarize students with the research and analysis methods, to introduce them the rules of drafting and developing of academic research texts of various genres clarifying the language peculiarities of academic writing
- To help students specify the issues of their prospective research and formulate research topic by giving them the opportunity to get acquainted with the professors of the department, particularly with the scope of their research interests, publications, research papers themes of the department
- To develop professional skills and competences required for the preparation of master's theses, academic papers, reviews, etc. on public policy & human rights issues
- To develop professional skills and competences required for the preparation of course papers, master's theses, academic papers, reviews, etc. on public policy & human rights issues
- To examine and discuss in the class the academic literature on the subject of the seminar, to help students choose proper academic references and data sources for their master's theses
- To develop the students' skills of academic discussion, expert debate, presentation of the research work results to the expert community, critically reviewing the comments and defending their point of view
- To teach students the techniques and skills of scientific analysis of empirical data needed for their further professional activities
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Be able conduct an independent research in the field of public policy & human rights, both singly and within the group
- Be able to develop independently the program of the research in the field of public policy & human rights and draft and present in public the results of the academic research
- Be able to use academic literature properly, involving results of previous studies and other sources of data to develop their own research
- Be able to use different data, apply different analysis methods in the public policy & human rights research and monitoring
- Be able to develop the program of the research in the field of public policy & human rights
- Be able to summarize, compare and interpret data obtained from monitoring or other research methods
- Know how to draft and present in public the results of the academic research in the field of public policy & human rights
- To know the requirements to the content and drafting of academic and applied research
Course Contents
- Introduction to Master’s Thesis preparation
- Research topics
- Practicum on qualitative research methods
- Research proposals discussion
- Academic Writing
- Organizing and planning research internship
- Practicum: case studies, group work and research projects
- Progress reports and individual consultations
Assessment Elements
- Research proposal
- Participation in discussions at the seminars
- Term paper defense
- Term paper pre-defenseDue to COVID19 situation, this year's pre-defenses will be held in online format. We will use Zoom for videoconferences, students will be provided with a link to join the conference and must paticipate in accordance with the schedule announced by the study office. Students need to make sure that their Internet connection is stable enough to have a videoconference. The commision will tolerate disconnects, but a student must return to a conference in not more than 3 minutes. If connection problems persists, the commision will consider a possibility to reschedule the defense for a student. Reexaminations will be held in a standard for such kind of control form.
- Preliminary literature review
- Research outline and draft of the 1st chapter
- Reflection paper
- Homework (Toulmin's model)
- First chapter of a masters's thesis
- Active participation in class
- Literature review
- Pre-defenseDue to COVID19 situation, this year's pre-defenses will be held in online format. We will use Zoom for videoconferences, students will be provided with a link to join the conference and must paticipate in accordance with the schedule announced by the study office. Students need to make sure that their Internet connection is stable enough to have a videoconference. The commision will tolerate disconnects, but a student must return to a conference in not more than 3 minutes. If connection problems persists, the commision will consider a possibility to reschedule the defense for a student. Reexaminations will be held in a standard for such kind of control form.
- Research proposal
- Progress report MA thesis
Interim Assessment
- 2020/2021 1st module0.6 * Research proposal + 0.4 * Preliminary literature review
- 2020/2021 3rd module0.4 * Research outline and draft of the 1st chapter + 0.6 * Term paper pre-defense
- 2020/2021 4th module0.3 * Reflection paper + 0.7 * Term paper defense
- 2021/2022 1st module0.3 * Active participation in class + 0.7 * Research proposal
- 2021/2022 3rd module0.2 * Progress report MA thesis + 0.3 * First chapter of a masters's thesis + 0.5 * Pre-defense
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Bailey, S. (2017). Academic Writing : A Handbook for International Students (Vol. Fifth edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1650435
- Ethridge, M. E. (2015). The Political Research Experience: Readings and Analysis : Readings and Analysis (Vol. Third edition). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=955843
- Gangl, M. (2016). Counterfactuals and Causal Inference. Methods and Principles for Social Research. Stephen L. Morgan & Christopher Winship, 2007. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.C94AE197
- Gideon, L. (2012). Handbook of Survey Methodology for the Social Sciences. New York: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=534934
- Goodin, R., Moran, M., & Rein, M. (2015). The Oxford handbook of public policy. Australia, Australia/Oceania: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.3A27B9A0
- May, T. (2011). Social Research : Issues, Methods and Process (Vol. 4th ed). Maidenhead, Berkshire, England: McGraw-Hill Education. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=375113
- Peters, B. G. (2013). Strategies for Comparative Research in Political Science. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1522713
- Thissen, W. A. H., & Walker, W. E. (2013). Public Policy Analysis : New Developments. New York: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=537663
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Boys, J. D., & Keating, M. F. (2009). The Policy Brief: Building Practical and Academic Skills in International Relations and Political Science. Politics, 29(3), 201–208. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9256.2009.01356.x
- Holland, J., & World Bank. (2007). Tools for Institutional, Political, and Social Analysis of Policy Reform : A Sourcebook for Development Practitioners. Washington, DC: World Bank Publications. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=187269
- Johnson, A. P. (2016). Academic Writing : Process and Product. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1222793
- Pennings, P. (2006). Doing research in political science : [an introduction to comparative methods and statistics] / Paul Pennings; Hans Keman and Jan Kleinnijenhuis. London [u.a.]: Sage. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.120331470
- Vissoci, J. R. N., Rodrigues, C. G., de Andrade, L., Santana, J. E., Zaveri, A., & Pietrobon, R. (2013). A Framework for Reproducible, Interactive Research: Application to health and social sciences. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsarx&AN=edsarx.1304.5688
- Wood, M. (2014). Building Bridges: What do Policymakers Really Want from Academics? A Reply. Politics, 34(3), 306–308. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9256.12065