METHODOLOGY OF POLITICAL RESEARCH
Academic Year 2016/2017 - 1° Year
Teaching Staff
Scientific field: SPS/04 - Political science
Taught classes: 36 hours
Term / Semester: 2°
- KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: Fulvio Attinà
- RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS: Fulvio Attinà
Scientific field: SPS/04 - Political science
Taught classes: 36 hours
Term / Semester: 2°
Learning Objectives
- KNOWLEDGE AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHThe 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 METHODSThe 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 RESEARCHThe first module examines the themes of political science methodology and instruments for research.
- RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS AND METHODSIn 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.