INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS RESEARCH METHOD (4 Credits)

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student will be able to: LO1 – Explain the wide range of research methods and methodologies in international relations; LO2 – Apply the appropriate research methods and methodology in the research design based on the context of the issues; LO3 – Analyze the events in international relations by understanding the underlying logic of the research project.

Topics:

1. Introduction: Methodology and Methods in International Relations;
2. Research Questions and Research Design;
3. Qualitative Methods in International Relations;
4. Qualitative Methods in International Relations (TUT);
5. Quantitative Methods in International Relations;
6. Quantitative Methods in International Relations (TUT);
7. Assignment 1;
8. Mixed Methods Research in International Relations;
9. Field Research;
10. Field Research (TUT);
11. Interview Research;
12. Interview Research (TUT);
13. Assignment 2;
14. Case Study Research;
15. Case Study Research (TUT);
16. Discourse Analysis;
17. Writing Up Research;
18. Writing Up Research (TUT);
19. Research Ethics.