Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

7101IR-SEP-MTP

Aims

To introduce students to postgraduate level methodological and theoretical approaches to researching international relations. To provide students with the opportunity to critically appraise methodological and theoretical approaches to researching international relations. To provide students with the skills required to undertake a research project at postgraduate level.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of methodologies and theoretical approaches relevant to international relations.
2.
Critically evaluate and identify appropriate resources in order to undertake research in international relations.
3.
Critically plan and implement research tasks and communicate an understanding of the research process.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Subjects covered may include but are not limited to: advanced oral and written presentation skills; archival research; online research, including historical and legal databases; oral history / interview techniques; research ethics; developing a research question; structuring a research project.
Module Overview:
This module provides a thorough understanding of the key skills required to develop and carry-out a research-based project or dissertation on the subject of International Relations. It aims to:
  • introduce you to postgraduate-level methodological and theoretical approaches to researching international relations
  • provide the opportunity to critically appraise methodological and theoretical approaches to researching international relations
  • provide the skills required to undertake a research project at postgraduate level
Additional Information:This module prepares students with a thorough understanding of the key skills required in order to develop and carry-out a research-based project or dissertation in the subject of international relations.

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