Research Design 1600-SZD-N-PBN-BPA
a. Presentation of the syllabus and main objectives of the course
b. Introduction to the Methodology of International Relations Research
c. Basic principles of preparing a research proposal, formulating a research problem (Holy Trinity by Roberto Rabel)
d. Research Proposal - the main elements
e. Literature review
f. Case studies of Research Proposal - discussion of examples
g. SM theory and what is it for?
h. Application of theory - case studies
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_1 – use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences; preparation and presentation outline of the thesis thesis, including justification for the choice of topic, research questions, theoretical approach and methodological: class presence is mandatory; absences must be individually discussed with the instructor
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session): presentation of a research proposal in the form of Individual Research Plan
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes: formative presentation assessment (first draft); final assessment (second draft)
Evaluation criteria: the soundness of the proposal, based on the comments provided to the first draft; inclusion of methodological and theoretical concepts onto the proposal; inclusion of comments to the first proposal in the final draft
Bibliography
a. C. Wight, “Philosophy of Social Science and International Relations”, (in:) W. Carlsnaes, T. Risse, B. Simmons (eds.), Handbook of International Relations, Sage, 2010
b. M. Albert, B. Buzan, “On the subject matter of International Relations”, Review of International Studies, 2017, no. 5, pp. 898-917;
c. A. Acharya, “Global International Relations (IR) and Regional Worlds: A New Agenda for International Studies”, International Studies Quarterly, 2014, no. 4, pp. 647-659;
d. David Thunder, ‘Back to Basics: Twelve Rules for Writing a Publishable Article’, 37, 3 (July 2004), pp. 493-95, http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~pszga/tips/twelve_rules_for_writin_a_publishable_article.pdf
e. C. Lamont, Research Methods in International Relations, Sage 2015
f. J. W. Knopf, “Doing a Literature Review,” Political Science & Politics, Vol. 39, No. 1 (January 2006), pp. 127-132
g. K. Jorgensen, International Relations Theory: A New Introduction, Palgrave 2018
h. A. Moravcsik, “Taking Preferences Seriously: A Liberal Theory of International Politics”, International Organization Autumn 1997 51, 4,, pp. 513–53
i. D. Capie, The power of partnerships: US defence ties with Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam, International Politics 2020, vol. 57, pp. 242-258
j. A. Bloomfield, „To balance or to bandwagon? Adjusting to China’s rise during Australia’s Rudd_Gillard era”, The Pacific Review 2016, pp. 259-282);
k. K. Noguchi, “Bringing Realism Back In: Explaining China’s Strategic Behavior in the Asia-Pacific”, Asia –Pacific Review 2011, nr 2, s. 60-85.
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