Бакалавриат
2025/2026
Научно-исследовательский семинар "Подготовка и написание курсовой работы"
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Международная программа «Международные отношения и глобальные исследования»)
Кто читает:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 1-3 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Вершинин Игнат Николаевич
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course scrutinizes various methodological paradigms and methods used for research on specific topics. It encourages students to reflect on how they conceptualize and analyze issues pertinent to international relations and public policy. This involves exploring the relationship between theory and empirical research with particular emphasis on the collection/production and analysis of data. The research seminar considers practical methodological strategies that will aid students to design their own research (term papers) with a proper fit between research questions and methods. Moreover, the course will consider machine learning techniques that could be used for academic research on key issues in international relations and public policy, including decision trees, gradient boosting, neural networks, etc. The course will also offer ready-made AI tools, developed using machine learning methods and neural networks, to collect and analyze relevant literature.
Learning Objectives
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies used in International relations and Public policy.
- to develop students' skills in designing, conducting, and validating research by teaching them how to formulate research questions, select appropriate methodologies, collect and analyze data, assess the validity and reliability of their findings, and apply ethical standards throughout the research process.
- To prepare students for advanced research projects or theses in their academic and professional careers by equipping them with the necessary skills to design robust research proposals, conduct comprehensive literature reviews, apply appropriate research methodologies, analyze data effectively, adhere to ethical standards, and present their findings clearly and persuasively.
- To familiarize students with advanced research tools and technologies by introducing them to software for statistical analysis, qualitative data analysis, reference management, survey design, data visualization
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students will learn to apply key principles such as objectivity and replicability to design and conduct their own research
- The results of the seminar will be a comprehensive understanding of different research methodologies and the ability to select the most suitable approach for various research contexts. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to design and implement qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, enhancing their overall research skills.
- The results of the seminar will be a comprehensive understanding of various research project types and the ability to design and execute effective research studies. Participants will gain insights into how to choose the right research approach for different questions and contexts, enhancing their analytical and methodological skills.
- The results of the seminar will be a comprehensive understanding of these qualitative methods and the ability to effectively choose and apply them in research. Participants will develop skills in designing and conducting qualitative research, enhancing their ability to gather and analyze rich, detailed data for complex social phenomena.
- The results of the seminar will be a thorough understanding of textual analysis techniques and their relevance to qualitative research. Participants will learn how to apply these methods to examine language, meaning, and context within texts, enhancing their analytical skills and ability to draw insights from qualitative data.
- The results of the seminar will be an understanding of how to leverage AI tools effectively in academic research, awareness of ethical considerations, and practical skills for applying AI in writing and research tasks. Participants will learn to use AI to enhance literature searches, streamline writing processes, and critically engage with AI’s impact on their work.
Course Contents
- Introduction to the main philosophy, principles, and methods of scientific research
- Methodological Choice
- Methodological Strategies
- Types of Research Projects
- Core Qualitative Methods
- Textual Analyses
- The Use of AI in Academic Research
Assessment Elements
- Presentation of interim results (based on individual research projects)Analysis of relevant literature and data, research problem, research relevance, research question, objectives and tasks, hypothesis, theoretical methods, plan and structure of the work.
- Seminar Participation (in discussions and debates)
- Oral exam
Interim Assessment
- 2025/2026 1st module1 * Presentation of interim results (based on individual research projects)
- 2025/2026 3rd module0.5 * Oral exam + 0.25 * Presentation of interim results (based on individual research projects) + 0.25 * Seminar Participation (in discussions and debates)
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- "A nation of a hundred million idiots"? : a social history of Japanese television, 1953-1973, Chun, J. M., 2009
- 9788132222149 - Hegde, Dinesh S. - Essays on Research Methodology - 2015 - Springer - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1001250 - nlebk - 1001250
- A student's guide to methodology : justifying enquiry, Clough, P., 2003
- A treatise on social theory. Vol.1: The methodology of social theory, Runciman, W. G., 1997
- Advances in political methodology, , 2017
- An introduction to the philosophy of methodology, Howell, K. E., 2013
- Appropriate methodology and social context, Holliday, A., 1997
- Cognitive interviewing methodology, , 2014
- Dinesh S. Hegde. Essays on Research Methodology [Электронный ресурс]- Springer India 2015. Online ISBN 978-81-322-2214-9. Режим доступа: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-81-322-2214-9.pdf
- Dorothy Leonard-Barton. (1990). A Dual Methodology for Case Studies: Synergistic Use of a Longitudinal Single Site with Replicated Multiple Sites. Organization Science, 3, 248. https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.1.3.248
- Geoffrey R. Marczyk, David DeMatteo, & David Festinger. (2005). Essentials of Research Design and Methodology. Wiley.
- Hernandez-Suarez, A., Sanchez-Perez, G., Toscano-Medina, K., Martinez-Hernandez, V., Sanchez, V., & Perez-Meana, H. (2018). A Web Scraping Methodology for Bypassing Twitter API Restrictions. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.FA737206
- McDermott, R. (2002). Experimental Methodology in Political Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/pan/10.4.325
- Premlata. (2014). Advanced Methodology of Social Research. [N.p.]: Centrum Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1816511
- Rott, H. (1988). “Falsification and the Methodology of Scientific Research Programmes” (Lakatos). Kröner.
- The conduct of inquiry : methodology for behavioral science, Kaplan, A., 1964
- Tolmie, P., & Rouncefield, M. (2011). Ethnomethodology at Work. Farnham, Surrey: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=398059
- Vissoci, J. R. N., Rodrigues, C. G., de Andrade, L., Santana, J. E., Zaveri, A., & Pietrobon, R. (2013). A Framework for Reproducible, Interactive Research: Application to health and social sciences. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsarx&AN=edsarx.1304.5688
- Анализ больших данных в сфере образования: методология и технологии : монография, Фиофанова, О. А., 2020
- Введение в компаративистику : (исслед. и сравнит. анализ социально - экон. систем: методология, теория, применение к переходным экономикам), Бузгалин, А. В., 1997
- Взаимопонимание культур: методология и методы этнической и кросс - культурной психологии. Психоло... : учеб. пособие, Почебут, Л. Г., 2007
- История, философия и методология социальных наук : учебник для магистров, Канке, В. А., 2014
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Academic Vocabulary for Social Sciences. Академическая лексика социальных дисциплин - 978-5-7598-1261-6 - Короткина И. Б. - 2016 - Москва: ВШЭ - https://ibooks.ru/bookshelf/352919 - 352919 - iBOOKS