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Theory and Methodology of Research in Field of PoliticaSscience and International Relations
Major: International Relations, Social Communication and Regional Studies
Code of subject: 8.291.00.O.007
Credits: 3.00
Department: Political Science and International Relations
Lecturer: PHD Oleg Kukartsev, Professor Halyna Lutsyshyn
Semester: 2 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Завдання: IНT. The ability to solve complex specialized tasks and practical problems during professional activities in the field of international relations, public communications and regional studies, to conduct research and innovation activities that involve a deep rethinking of existing and the creation of new holistic knowledge, as well as the practical implementation of the results obtained.
Learning outcomes:
ЗН 1. Fundamental knowledge of modern theories, concepts, history of development and the current state of scientific research in the field of international relations and world politics.
ЗН 2.Knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches in the study of international relations, public communications, and regional studies.
ЗН 3.Knowledge and skills of scientific research of current problems of international relations, development and implementation of new innovative projects in the field of international relations.
Ум 1. Apply the acquired knowledge and understanding for scientific analysis of global and regional systems, typical of a chosen field of research;
УМ 2.Investigate and model phenomena and processes in complex dynamic systems of international relations.
УМ 33.Apply a systematic approach, integrating knowledge from other disciplines and paying attention to socio-political aspects in solving theoretical and applied problems of the chosen field of research.
УМ 4.Combine theory and practice, as well as make decisions and develop a strategy for solving scientific and applied problems, taking into account universal values, social, state and professional interests.
УМ 6.Independently conduct research and apply research skills in the field of international relations, public communications and regional studies/
УМ 7.Assess the feasibility and possibility of new methods and technologies in the study of international relations and world politics;
АіВ1. The ability to adapt to new conditions, independently conduct scientific research, and initiate original research and innovation projects.
АіВ3. The ability to take responsibility for the work performed and achieve the set goal while complying with the requirements of professional ethics.
Required prior and related subjects: • Prerequisites: Research Seminar in Field of Political Science and International Relations; Contemporary Problems of International Relations and Global Politics.
• Co-requisites:
Summary of the subject: The traditional (classical) approach to the study of international relations. Modernist (scientific) approach: positivism role in the development of the methodology of the international relations theory. Post-positivist "revolution" in the study of international relations. Rationalism vs. reflectivism. The problem of theory-empiria correlation in scientific research. Inductive strategy of scientific research. Deductive strategy of scientific research. The role of theory in the study of international relations. The problem of relations concepts and theories. The leading role of concept in building of theory. Building principles of scientific concepts (criteria of theory’s scientificity). The language and concepts and categories of the international relations theory. Systems approach to the study of international relations. The ‘levels-of-analysis’ problem in international relations theory. The history of international relations through the prism of nomothetic and idiographic sciences. Historicization of international relations studies in neorealism. Neo-Marxist historical sociology of international relations. The comparative method: the essence and principles. Comparative historical study of international relations. Universal comparisons of world politics. Applied analysis of textual information on political issues. Text as the main form of information. The applied analytical methodics. Content analysis in studies of political situations and processes. Event analysis in studies of political situations and processes. Cognitive mapping in studies of political situations and processes. Expert methods in political studies. Modeling as a method. Types of models. Logical and intuitive and formalized modeling.
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Assessment methods and criteria: • current control (40%): recitation, speeches at seminars, review writing;
• final control (60%): exam (three-level testing).
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: -
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
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