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15448
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Ciência Política e Relações Internacionais
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Entry requirements |
not applicable
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Learning outcomes |
1) Understand the fundamentals and respective phases of the scientific research process, applying them to the field of Political Science and International Relations.
2) Rigorous construction of a scientific proposal with well-founded methodological choices.
3) Critically assess the applicability, strengths and weaknesses of the research methods most suited to different research scenarios.
4) Understand how to apply different research techniques when conducting research.
5) To provide students with various essential research tools, such as designing questionnaire surveys, planning interviews, conducting content analysis using MAXQDA, and performing statistical data analysis in SPSS.
6) To strengthen students' ability to practically explore the main scientific research methods and techniques through classroom exercises that simulate real research scenarios.
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Syllabus |
1. The Foundations of Scientific Research in Political Science and International Relations.
1.1 Epistemological positions: positivism and interpretivism
1.2 The scientific research process
1.3 Research design
1.4. Research methods and techniques: qualitative, quantitative and mixed approaches
2. Research methods
2.1 Comparative method
2.2 Case study
2.3 Prosopographic method
2.4 Ethnographic method
2.5 Experimental method
2.6 Statistical method
3. Research techniques
3.1. Process tracing
3.2. Content analysis and introduction to MAXQDA
3.3 Participant and non-participant observation
3.4 Interviews
3.5 Focus group
3.6 Questionnaires
3.7. Statistical analysis and introduction to data analysis in SPSS.
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Main Bibliography |
- Nina, S., Silveira, P., Terrenas, J., & Reis, L . (2024), Manual de Métodos de Investigação em Ciência Politica. Coimbra: Almedina.
- Coutinho, P. (2014). Metodologia de investigação em ciências sociais e humanas: teoria e prática. Coimbra: Almedina
- Pasquino, Gianfranco (2010). Curso de Ciência Política.2ª ed. Cascais: Principia.
- Porta, D., & Keating, M. (2008.) Approaches and methodologies in the social sciences: A pluralist perspective. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Burnhum, Peter et all (2008). Research Methods in Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Theoretical-practical classes involving a combination of lectures by the teacher with their respective application by the students. The teacher presents the subject and students are welcome to make relevant contributions or ask any questions they may have. Whenever possible, the second part of the class is dedicated to the practical application of the subject (through group work, quizzes, brainstorming sessions, and other practical exercises), with students developing their work under the guidance of the teacher.
Normal assessment regime:
- Test: 40% (8 points)
- Group project: 25% (5 points)
- Individual proposal: 15% (3 points)
- Practical activities developed in class: 20% (4 points)
Alternative assessment regime (students with overlapping classes and working students):
- Test: 50% (10 points)
- Individual proposal: 50% (10 points)
- Students are exempt from the exam with a grade of 10 points and are admitted to the exam with a minimum grade of 6 points.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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