Research Methodology

Code: ECN14339D

12 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/312 hours

Scientific Area: Legal-Political Theory and International Relations

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English, French

Regime de Frequência: B-learning

Presentation

The main goal of this Curricular Unit is to develop the methodological knowledge and skills necessary to elaborate a PhD research project.

Sustainable Development Goals

Erradicação da pobreza - Acabar com a pobreza em todas as suas formas, em todos os lugares

Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

Trabalho decente e crescimento económico - Promover o crescimento económico sustentado, inclusivo e sustentável, emprego pleno e produtivo, e trabalho decente para todos.

Redução das desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Paz e Justiça - Paz, justiça e instituições eficazes promover sociedades pacíficas e inclusivas par ao desenvolvimento sustentável, proporcionar o acesso à justiça para todos e construir instituições eficazes, responsáveis
e inclusivas em todos os níveis.

Learning Goals

1§. Knowledge of the dominant research methods in political science and international relations, with a special emphasis on human rights.
2§. Capacities' building in order to determine the suitability of a particular method in relation to ones particular project(s).
3§. Ability to independently carry out research and gain an appreciation of diverse research practices.
4§. Empowerment of new approaches in the programs research activities.

1§. Epistemological and methodological considerations
2§. Research in Political Science, International Relations and Human Rights
3§. Ethics in research
4§. Theoretical argumentation and conceptualization
5§. Strategies and research methods: Qualitative, quantitative methods and mixed methods
6§. Research design
7§. Research and writing
7.1§. Exploration and analysis
7.2§. Conclusions and future research

Teaching Methods

In the teaching methodological framework, the following pedagogical models are used to consolidate knowledge and enhance participation:
1§ Theoretical and empirical exposition of the subject;
2§ Streamlining sessions to discuss research topics;
3§ The research work is carried out between 5000 and 6000 words, with presentation and defense of the final document.

Evaluation: Research work: 70%
Presentation/defense: 30%

Teaching Staff

Evanthia Balla [responsible]