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166-410 Approaches to Political & Social Inquiry | |
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Note | Formerly available as 166-055. Students who have completed 166-055 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This is a compulsory subject for students writing their honours thesis in political science and is normally only available to students doing their thesis in political science or sociology. |
Availability | 4th year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Michael Crozier |
Prerequisites | Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in political science or sociology. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 4-day intensive course of lectures and workshops during Orientation (24 hours in total) |
Subject Description | This subject examines contemporary approaches to political and social inquiry. It reviews a range and diversity of perspectives used in the study of politics and society. The subject explores how different theoretical orientations generate and inform differing research programs. Consideration of the adequacy and suitability of various research strategies will be linked to current theoretical debates and controversies. The subject gives special attention to the design of problem-driven research. It will assist students to develop skills in thesis preparation and development as well as in the framing of research projects more generally. The subject will combine a number of formats including seminars, workshops and hands-on sessions dealing with research resources. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 5000 words. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available. |
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