Research Methods/Practice in IR

1 Course Unit

International Relations is concerned with both theory and practice so we employ a range of analytical tools to examine actors and events in world politics. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various research methods utilized by students and scholars in the field of IR including: case studies, historical - comparative and archival research, survey research, interviewing techniques, simulations, quantitative and statistical analysis. Fall or Spring Prerequisite: PSCI 0400 1 Course Unit