Methodology for research on international relations 2104-L-D4MBSM
The subject's syllabus emphasizes the understanding of three basic categories, which constitute the methodological preparation of the researcher:
- philosophical assumptions of the researcher
- research strategy
- specific test methods and procedures (methods, techniques).
The philosophical and theoretical assumptions of the researcher include a set of basic beliefs that guide the research process. Otherwise: paradigm, epistemological and ontological assumptions or broadly understood methodology of scientific research.
The worldview is the researcher's general view of the world and the nature of scientific research. Researchers' worldview is formed under the influence of the scientific discipline they deal with, the convictions of scientific tutors (masters) and lecturers, and their own experiences.
For didactic purposes, it is worth distinguishing four basic worldviews:
- postpositivism
- constructivism
- activism
- pragmatism
In the classroom, the assumptions of each are discussed, but also moralism, amoralism, machiavellianism and political realism. In this way, young researchers learn about the range of research approaches conditioned by worldviews.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Mode
Learning outcomes
Students are required to become familiar with the basic methods and techniques of social research, with particular emphasis on research into international relations. Each participant must prove in practice the ability to use professional terminology (get to know the grid of categories of science about international relations), the ability to conceptualise the research process (specifying the research problem - topic and title, its structuring, research plan, selection of research methods and procedures), analytical and explanatory skills and to create their own scientific works (article, review).
K_W01, K_W02, K_W05, K_U01, K_U02, K_K01, K_K02, K_K05
Assessment criteria
Classes are activating and interactive. They are based on stimulating the participants to form independent opinions, demonstrate knowledge of the literature on the subject and the ability to deduce and generalise. The activity during the classes, the way of speaking and presenting previously selected topics, research attitudes based on reliability, accuracy and objectivity are assessed. The ability to express oneself in writing (assessing an essay, review or article) is assessed. All components of the assessment (activity in class, analytical skills and written expression) make up the final grade.
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
- Andrzej Chodubski, Wstęp do badań politologicznych, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Gdańskiegi, Gdańsk 2013.
- Adamn Grobler, Metodologia nauk, Wydawnictwo Aureus-Znak, Kraków 2006.
- David Marsh, Gerry Stoker (red.), Teorie i metody w naukach politycznych, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków 2006.
- Włodzimierz Mich, Jakub Nowak (red.), Wokół teorii stosunków międzynarodowych, Wydawnictwo UMCS, Lublin 2012.
- Andrzej Gałganek i in. (red.), Wielo- i interdyscyplinarność nauki o stosunkach międzynarodoqwych, Wydawnictwo Rambler, Warszawa 2012.
- Ryszard Skarzyński (red.), Przedmiot poznania politologii. Podstawy dyscypliny nauki, Temida 2, Białystok 2014.
Ryszard Zięba, Stanisław Bieleń, Justyna Zając (red.), Teorie i podejścia badawcze w nauce o stosunkach międzynarodowych, WDiNP UW, Warszawa 2015.
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