Бакалавриат
2024/2025
Научно-исследовательский семинар "Логика исследования и ключевые методы в международных отношениях и публичной политике"
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Международная программа «Международные отношения и глобальные исследования»)
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, 1-3 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This research seminar aims to familiarize students with relevant approaches to and tools for academic research in International Relations and Public Policy Studies. The seminar focuses on major scholarly discussions on logics of inquiry and key research methods in the relevant fields. The course scrutinizes various methodological paradigms and methods used for research on specific topics. It encourages students to reflect on how they conceptualise and analyse issues pertinent to international relations and public policy. This involves exploring the relationship between theory and empirical research with particular emphasis on the collection/production and analysis of data. The research seminar considers practical methodological strategies that will aid students to design their own research (term papers) with a proper fit between research questions and methods. Moreover, the course will consider machine learning techniques that could be used for academic research on key issues in international relations and public policy, including decision trees, gradient boosting, neural networks, etc. The course will also offer ready-made AI tools, developed using machine learning methods and neural networks, to collect and analyse relevant literature.
Learning Objectives
- 1. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies used in International relations and Public policy.
- 2. To develop students' skills in designing, conducting, and validating research by teaching them how to formulate research questions, select appropriate methodologies, collect and analyze data, assess the validity and reliability of their findings, and apply ethical standards throughout the research process.
- 3. To prepare students for advanced research projects or theses in their academic and professional careers by equipping them with the necessary skills to design robust research proposals, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, apply appropriate research methodologies, analyze data effectively, adhere to ethical standards, and present their findings clearly and persuasively.
- 4. To familiarize students with advanced research tools and technologies by introducing them to software for statistical analysis, qualitative data analysis, reference management, survey design, data visualization
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students will learn to apply key principles such as objectivity and replicability to design and conduct their own research
- They will also learn to critically evaluate and apply different theoretical approaches to their own research projects, enhancing their analytical skills and the quality of their research. Additionally, the seminar will provide practical knowledge through case studies, allowing participants to see how theories are applied in real-world policy and international relations contexts.
- The results of the seminar will be a comprehensive understanding of different research methodologies and the ability to select the most suitable approach for various research contexts. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to design and implement qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, enhancing their overall research skills.
- The results of the seminar will be a deeper understanding of these methodological strategies and the ability to choose and apply the most appropriate one for specific research projects. Participants will develop skills in designing and conducting research using these methods, improving the rigor and relevance of their work.
- The results of the seminar will be a comprehensive understanding of various research project types and the ability to design and execute effective research studies. Participants will gain insights into how to choose the right research approach for different questions and contexts, enhancing their analytical and methodological skills.
- The results of the seminar will be a deeper understanding of these intellectual shifts and their impact on the study of IR and PP. Participants will learn how these turns have shaped contemporary research paradigms and will be able to critically engage with and apply these perspectives in their own research projects.
- The results of the seminar will be a comprehensive understanding of these qualitative methods and the ability to effectively choose and apply them in research. Participants will develop skills in designing and conducting qualitative research, enhancing their ability to gather and analyze rich, detailed data for complex social phenomena.
- The results of the seminar will be a thorough understanding of textual analysis techniques and their relevance to qualitative research. Participants will learn how to apply these methods to examine language, meaning, and context within texts, enhancing their analytical skills and ability to draw insights from qualitative data.
- The results of the seminar will be a solid understanding of these quantitative methods and their implementation. Participants will acquire skills to design and execute quantitative research effectively, enabling them to collect and analyze data systematically and draw meaningful conclusions from their findings.
- The results of the seminar will be an understanding of how to leverage AI tools effectively in academic research, awareness of ethical considerations, and practical skills for applying AI in writing and research tasks. Participants will learn to use AI to enhance literature searches, streamline writing processes, and critically engage with AI’s impact on their work.
Course Contents
- Introduction to the main philosophy, principles, and methods of scientific research
- Approaches to Theory in Research
- Methodological Choice
- Methodological Strategies
- Types of Research Projects
- “Turns” in Research of IR and PP
- Core Qualitative Methods
- Textual Analyses
- Core Quantitative Methods
- The Use of AI in Academic Research
Assessment Elements
- Attendance
- Seminar Work
- Methods in practice
- Research Project Presentation
- Design of the Term Paper
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 1st module0.25 * Attendance + 0.25 * Design of the Term Paper + 0.25 * Methods in practice + 0.25 * Seminar Work
- 2024/2025 3rd module0.2 Seminar Work; 0.2 Methods in practice; 0.2 Research Project Presentation; 0.2 Design of the Term Paper; 0.2 Attendance
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- A student's guide to methodology : justifying enquiry, Clough, P., 2003
- Hegde, D. S. (2015). Essays on Research Methodology. New Delhi: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=nlebk&AN=1001250
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Action research methods : plain and simple, , 2012