Introduction to Research Design 2104-UPIR-D4IRDE
During the course, the following topics will be implemented:
1. the concept of a research project and understanding the process of its creation (in the SM discipline)
2. research problem - definition and formulation
3. literature review - how to prepare it? what purpose does it serve?
4. selection and formulation of research questions and hypotheses/thesis/argumentation
5. theories in MS science. Why do we need theories? What does it mean to apply a theory to a research project?
6. characteristics of good and wrongly created research projects - analysis with examples
7. work on a research project on a selected topic.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W02;
The student knows and understands the ontological, epistemological and metofdological presuppositions of the science of international relations, as well as the methods and techniques of studying international relations
K_W07;
student knows and understands ; basic concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law
K_U01;
the student is able to use the learned methods and techniques, including information and communication techniques to create a research project - a bachelor's thesis
K_U04;
the student is able to work in a team to find answers to the research questions prepared in his/her research project
K_K01;
the student is ready to critically approach knowledge and skills and apply them to the research project
K_K03
the student is ready to perform his/her profession responsibly while maintaining the ethical requirements of such activity
Assessment criteria
Final grade based on class work and final research project
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
1. Ch. K. Lamont, Research Methods in International Relations, Sage Publishing 2015;
2. K. E. Jørgensen, International Relations Theory. A New Introduction, 2nd edition.,
Palgrave 2018, Chapter 2;
3. U. Eco, How to Write a Thesis, MIT Press, London 2015;
4. J. S. Nye, D. A. Welch, Understanding Global Conflict and Cooperation. An
Introduction to Theory and History, Pearson, London 2017, Chapter I;
5. S. Burchill, et al., Theories of International Relations, Pelgrave MacMillan, NY 2005
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