POL022 Political Research: Theories and Methods

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 20 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. PhDr. Ing. Ondřej Císař, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. PhDr. Maxmilián Strmiska, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Maxmilián Strmiska, Ph.D.
Division of Politology – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Iva Petříková
Supplier department: Division of Politology – Department of Political Science – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives (in Czech)
The goal of the course is to get students acquainted with research design, conceptualization, and qualitative methods in political science. After having completed the course, students will be able to design a research project, as well as use qualitative, case-based research methodology.
Literature
  • GEORGE, Alexander L. and Andrew BENNETT. Case studies and theory development in the social sciences. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 2005, xv, 331. ISBN 0262572222. info
  • VAN EVERA, Stephen. Guide to methods for students of political science. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1997, vi, 136. ISBN 080148457X. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Students are required to prepare their dissertation research proposals and write one position paper for the second seminar. Students are required to submit their research proposals by May 20, 2011. The paper must be typewritten, single-spaced, and at least eight pages long. The position paper must discuss all the assigned readings. It is due three working days before the second seminar. The position paper must be typewritten, single-spaced, and at least two pages long. There are two seminars in the course; they are compulsory. If you cannot attend, you will be assigned an additional position paper.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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