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![]() | 2012/3 |
![]() | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
![]() | 6 |
![]() | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Semester 1 |
![]() | CW33ES67 |
![]() | Coursework reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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![]() | Aims: The unit aims to provide: * present a general background of the methods used by social scientists in the empirical study of their disciplines. * provide the knowledge necessary to conduct objective investigations of empirical phenomena on our own or to better understand and evaluate the research of others. * an effective insight into the study of social phenomena through a detailed study of different methods and approaches to comparative analysis; * theoretical and empirical understanding and analysis of social science; * a consideration of the major issues in positive and normative social inquiry. Learning Outcomes: Students who have successfully completed this unit will: * have acquired an advanced knowledge of social inquiry; * understand different approaches to explaining social phenomena; * have acquired a good understanding of the theoretical models for the study of social science; * have advanced knowledge of social science methods; * be able to critically analyse foreign policy across different policy areas. (rule, security, etc). Skills: The key skills the unit will hone and further develop are: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgment, reasoned argument, and the planning/conduct/reporting of quantitative and non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning are developed in this unit. Content: The content of the unit will revolve around the following themes: * Studying Politics Scientifically * Research Design * The Building Blocks of Social Scientific Research: Hypotheses, Concepts, and Variables * The Building Blocks of Social Science Research: Measurement * Making Empirical Observations: Direct and Indirect Observations * Elite Interviewing and Survey Research * Measuring Relationships and Testing Hypotheses. |
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PL50869 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
PL50869 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
PL50869 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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