IR575 RESEARCH METHODS IN THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Course Code:3140575
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (0.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:International Relations
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Lecturer Dr. ESİN YILMAZ BAŞÇERİ
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives


Course Content

This course will look at a wide variety of methods for researching politics in the contemporary world. To do this, we will first look at some general and theoretical issues of research methodology. Subsequent sessions will tend to be more practical and concentrate on issues directly related to carrying out research projects using the different methodologies. The final sessions will look at ideas on how to write up a piece of research and present it to an audience.


Course Learning Outcomes