Keywords

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student:
- has learned how to choose his/her research topic, frameworks and questions.
- is able to define relevant methods to his/her theme.
- knows where to find research material and how to use it.
- has a sound understanding of the criteria for scientific research.
- is aware of methodical approaches relevant in Peace and Conflict Research.

Contents

Introductory lectures to support the beginning of thesis writing process and selected lectures about research materials and relevant research methods. Special emphasis is put on the questions pertaining to multi- and interdisciplinary approaches. In more practical terms, the course offers methodological tools for selecting the research perspective and formulating the research question. Includes compulsory reading on peace and conflict research and an intensive seminar where the student presents his/her thesis idea (several papers). The topic for his/her Master's thesis is decided and outlined with the help of the supervisor.
Will be offered during 1st year, spring term.

Evaluation

Study materials

Book:

Höglund, Kristine & Öberg, Magnus (2011): Understanding Peace Research. Methods and Challenges.  Routledge.

Further information

This course is compulsory (and available only) to the degree students in the PEACE programme.

Belongs to following study modules

2018–2019

Teaching

Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.

PEACE2 Peace Research Design