Master Seminar
Preliminary requirements:
MA thesis written under my supervision have to concern: political/social/cultural aspects of global and regional problems, governance, security, the EU and European integration in the context of international relations; foreign policy of states; area studies ( political events and processes in various regions of the world).
Language skills: English - sufficient to read, talk and write in it. Preliminary conceptualisation and an outline of the master thesis as a result of the previous semester.
Course Description:
1. Process of developing a research concept
2. Final bibliography and its reading
3. Evaluation of the first results of writing
Aims of the course:
W1. Student expresses considered and critical opinions on international relations W2. Student makes multidimensional analysis of research problems W3. Student chooses the proper methods and theoretical approaches for her/his research.
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U1. Student applies theoretical approaches in her/his analyses. U2. Student builds her/his concepts using research methods U3. Student corrects her/his research concepts in the light of new information
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K1. Student monitors international relations and is opened for new ideas. K2. Student modifies a structure of her/his thesis with progress of research. K3. Student integrates knowledge, skills and values during her/his writing.
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Teaching methods:
Seminar – individual consultations
Evaluation & Completion:
Following progress in research and completing MA thesis:
By the end of winter semester (2nd year) students should at least: complete one chapter
Basic Literature:
This will vary and is dependent upon the particular MA topic chosen.
Additional Literature:
On research itself ( this list is only indicative):
Box-Steffensmeier Janet M., Henry E. Brady and David Collier (eds.), The Oxford handbook of political methodology,Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Landman Todd, Issues and methods in comparative politics : an introduction, London, New York : Routledge, 2008.
O'Leary Z., The Essential Guide to Doing your research project, Sage Publications, London 2010
Marsh D., Stoker G. (eds), Theory and Methods in Political Science, Palgrave, London 2002
