Research Methods in Political Science

Objectives

1. Knowledge of the dominant research methods in political science and international relations, with a special emphasis on human rights.

2. Capacities' building in order to determine the suitability of a particular method in relation to one’s particular project(s).

3. Ability to independently carry out research and gain an appreciation of diverse research practices. 4. Empowerment of new approaches in the program’s research activities.

Program

1.Epistemological and methodological considerations

2. Research in Political Science, International Relations and Human Rights

3. Ethics in research Nome: Metodologia de Investigação em Ciência Política Nome (Inglês): Research Methodology Código: ECN14339D Áreas científicas: Teoria Jurídico-Política e Relações Internacionais Departamento Responsável: Departamento de Economia Tempo de Ministração: Semestral ECTS: 12 ECTS Total de horas de trabalho semestrais: 312 Horas de contacto semestrais: 45 (T: 45) Substituição: Histórico: (ver)

4. Theoretical argumentation and conceptualization

5. Strategies and research methods: Qualitative, quantitative methods and mixed methods

6. Research design

7. Research and writing

7.1. Exploration and analysis

7.2. Conclusions and future research

Teaching Methodologies

In the teaching methodological framework, the following pedagogical models are used to consolidate knowledge and enhance participation:

1 Theoretical and empirical exposition of the subject;

2 Streamlining sessions to discuss research topics;

3 The research work is carried out between 5000 and 6000 words, with presentation and defense of the final document. Evaluation: Research work: 70% Presentation/defense: 30%

Bibliography

Curini, Luigi and Franzese, Robert (2020) – The Sage Handbook of Research Methods in Political Science and International Relations. London: Sage Publications

Johnson, Janet; Reynolds, H. T. and Mycoff, Jason (2019) – Political Science Research Methods. USA: Sage Publications

Lamont, Christopher (2021) - Research Methods in International Relations. London: Sage Publications

Lamont, Christopher and Boduszynski, Mietek (2020) - Research Methods in Politics and International Relations. London: Sage Publications

McConnell, Lee and Smith, Rhona (2018) – Research Methods in Human Rights. New York: Routledge

Remler, Dahlia K. and Van Ryzin, Gregg G. (2021) - Research Methods in Practice: Strategies for Description and Causation. London: Sage Publications

Roselle, Laura (2019) - Research and Writing in International Relations. 2nd Ed. New York: Routledge