Graduate level course to be offered to students who had already been through Comparative Politics instruction. This course focuses on comparison as a method of control, the logic of comparison in most similar and most different systems, case study, area study approaches in comparative politics.
Comparative Method (POLS 503)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
Computer Science and Engineering - With Master's Degree | * | ||
Conflict Analysis and Resolution - Non Thesis | * | ||
Conflict Analysis and Resolution - With Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Biological Sciences and Bioengineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Industrial Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Materials Science and Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Mechatronics Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Political Science - Non Thesis | * | ||
Political Sciences - With Bachelor's Degree | * | ||
Political Sciences - With Master's Degree | * | ||
Political Science - With Thesis | * |
CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify the importance of control in scientific research.
- Comprehend the logic of comparative analysis as a technique of controlled research.
- Identify research techniques and epistemology of comparison in political science.
- Describe main pitfalls, fallacies and challenges in conducting comparative research in political science.
- Conduct comparative research exercises using cases, area studies, and most similar and different systems designs.
- Identify the major concepts, approaches, and research techniques in comparative political research.
- Apply abstract logical and research tools, ideas and concepts to actual events and outcomes.
- Draw up research questions and pertinent designs in comparative political science.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications 5
2. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. 4
3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 5
4. Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 5
5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 4
6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 5
7. Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 2
8. Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 2
9. Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 1
10. Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 1
11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 1
12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 3
13. Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 1
14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 1
15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 1
16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 3
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 4
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 5
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 3
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 5
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5
1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 4
1. Analyze current and persistent conflict situations with an emphasis on perceptual and cultural aspects of social conflicts. 1
2. Conduct research in sources of conflicts and possible conflict resolution methods such as negotiation, third-party intervention, cooperative decision making, peace building, track-two and citizens' diplomacy applied to various social contexts. 1
3. Design and implement conflict resolution process to policy issues related to disputes in or among identity groups, governments, organizations, civil society or corporations. 1
4. Develop and sustain arguments in a variety of forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 1
1. Analyze current and persistent conflict situations with an emphasis on perceptual and cultural aspects of social conflicts. 1
2. Conduct research in sources of conflicts and possible conflict resolution methods such as negotiation, third-party intervention, cooperative decision making, peace building, track-two and citizens' diplomacy applied to various social contexts. 1
3. Design and implement conflict resolution process to policy issues related to disputes in or among identity groups, governments, organizations, civil society or corporations. 1
4. Develop and sustain arguments in a variety of forms, formulating appropriate questions and utilizing evidence. 1
1. Begin to grasp historical evolution and contemporary character of world politics. 4