Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Rudestam, K.E. & Newton, R.R. 2007. Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. [ISBN: 9781412916790] APA. (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Babbie, E. (2010). The Practice of Social Research (12th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Creswell, J.W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Galvan, J.L. (2006). Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak Publishing. |
References: |
Leedy, P. & Ormrod, J. (2009). Practical Research: Planning and Design (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Singleton, R., Jr., & Straits, B. (2009). Approaches to Social Research (5th ed.). London: Oxford University Press. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Have the social, scientific and ethical values under any circumstances with related to the field of Political Science and International Relations in data collection, interpretation, and dissemination stage also information to develop and deepen the level of expertise.
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5 |
2) |
Students can critically evaluate the political developments, strategies and practical outcomes on the international political arena, based on theoretical knowledge. |
5 |
3) |
Have the knowledge of the nation state to the present day about geographical, institutional, structural, conceptual and theoretical development of the international relations; the political, economic and juridical foundation of the state. Evaluated to be critical a variety of security issues, strategies, and practical consequences in the international arena. |
5 |
4) |
Possess the ability to recognize problems and create original solutions through independent and critical thinking, as well as the ability to develop theoretical concepts.
In addition, a knowledge of recent advances within one's field and in related areas, an understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within one's research field.
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5 |
5) |
Through completion of advanced course work and rigorous skills training, the doctoral program prepares students to make original contributions to the knowledge of Political Science and to interpret and present the results of such research. |
5 |
6) |
Distinguish among and apply the distinct levels of analysis and the leading schools of thought in political science and international relations to understand and explain international political phenomena |
5 |
7) |
Distinguish among leading schools of thought in comparative politics and apply and critically discuss these approaches in understanding and explaining domestic political phenomena |
5 |