introduction to research methods in politics and ir pir 1600 political
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SECKIN BARIS GULMEZ [email protected]. Introduction to Research Methods in Politics and IR PIR 1600 Political. Introduction. BARI Ş (BAARISH) PhD candidate Studying Turkey – EU relations Euroscepticism Email : [email protected] - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SECKIN BARIS GULMEZ [email protected]
BARIŞ (BAARISH)•PhD candidate•Studying Turkey – EU relations•EuroscepticismEmail: [email protected] Hours: Wednesday 2-4pmRoom: FW102
FIRST TERM PART I: ISSUES IN POLITICAL
RESEARCH PART II: QUANTITATIVE METHODS
SECOND TERM PART III: QUALITATIVE METHODS
PART IV: RESEARCH DESIGN
* Peter Burnham, Karin Gilland Lutz, Wyn
Grant and Zig Layton-Henry (2008). Research Methods in Politics (Palgrave Macmillan)
* David De Vaus (2002). Surveys in Social Research (London Routledge).
* Colin Hay (2002). Political Analysis (Palgrave).
There are three assessed coursework assignments (see handbook). One 2000-2500 word essay on quantitative
research methods to be submitted to the Politics & IR office by 12 noon on Tuesday 6th December 2011.
One 2000-2500 word essay on research design to be submitted to the Politics & IR office by 12 noon on Tuesday 20th March 2012.
Examination in summer term
Discuss with your peers:
1) what it means to be a university student: how is it different than a high school student?
2) what we should expect from the seminar tutor: How is this role different than lecturer?
Politics and Science
Can the study of politics be scientific?
How?
political science vs. political journalism
Group up in 4-5
Read the two excerpts and ask each other:
Does the author provide a reliable account of why the riots took place?
Which claims are being made? Do they rely on credible sources?
Is the author biased/objective in his analysis?
Week 3: Explanation and Understanding
Are law-like explanations possible within social science?
Can social scientists use the same research methods with natural scientists?
SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!