DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Master's Degree in Global Politics and Euro-Mediterranean Relations Academic Year 2016/2017 - 1° Year
METHODOLOGY OF POLITICAL RESEARCH
6 CFU - 2° Semester
Teaching Staff
FULVIO ATTINA'
Learning Objectives
KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
The course makes the student familiar with the current debate on the methodology of political science. The student will be able to write a research project proposal on completion of the course.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS
The module makes the student familiar with the problems of empirical analysis. The student will be able to write a research project proposal on completion of the course.
Detailed Course Content
KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
The first module examines the themes of political science methodology and instruments for research.
RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS
In the second module, the class engages in the study of research design, and each student receives training on how to prepare the research proposal of her/his master dissartation.