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Introduction to Research Methods in Politics and IR PIR 1600 Political

SECKIN BARIS GULMEZ baris.gulmez.2009@live.rhul.ac.uk. Introduction to Research Methods in Politics and IR PIR 1600 Political. Introduction. BARI Ş (BAARISH) PhD candidate Studying Turkey – EU relations Euroscepticism Email : baris.gulmez.2009@live.rhul.ac.uk

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Introduction to Research Methods in Politics and IR PIR 1600 Political

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  1. SECKIN BARIS GULMEZ baris.gulmez.2009@live.rhul.ac.uk Introduction to Research Methods in Politics and IRPIR 1600Political

  2. Introduction • BARIŞ (BAARISH) • PhD candidate • Studying Turkey – EU relations • Euroscepticism • Email: baris.gulmez.2009@live.rhul.ac.uk • Office Hours: Wednesday 2-4pm • Room: FW102

  3. COURSE OUTLINE FIRST TERM • PART I: ISSUES IN POLITICAL RESEARCH • PART II: QUANTITATIVE METHODS SECOND TERM • PART III: QUALITATIVE METHODS • PART IV: RESEARCH DESIGN

  4. Recommended Books • * 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).

  5. Assessment • There are threeassessed 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

  6. Keywords: University student, Seminar Tutor • 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?

  7. THIS WEEK: Seminar Questions Politics and Science • Can the study of politics be scientific? • How? • political science vs. political journalism

  8. UK Riots 2011 • 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?

  9. NEXT WEEK • Week 3: Explanation and Understanding • Are law-like explanations possible within social science? • Can social scientists use the same research methods with natural scientists?

  10. Fin SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! 

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