Research Project No. 1 Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MSA24.2024

Module name: Research Project No. 1
Module code: W3-MS-S2-RP1
Programme code: W3-S2MSA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to develop the skills of conducting political science research, organizing a political scientist research workshop, and creating research projects. The student learns the stages of the research process and research tools and acquires knowledge and skills in planning empirical research. It is the first stage of preparing those studying to undertake the research process, especially its fundamentals: independently defining the research field, posing research questions, selecting sources, and principles of choosing research methods and techniques.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is ready to conduct political science research and is aware of the need to respect ethical standards in research work. [RP1_K01]
 MS_2_K03 [2/5]
The student is able to create research hypotheses, plan individually and collectively empirical research, and prepare and conduct it in the scope of the thesis to be prepared. [RP1_U01]
 MS_2_U04 [3/5] MS_2_U10 [3/5]
The student is able to assess the reliability of the sources that will be used in the thesis and understands the importance of integrity in conducting and communicating research, adheres to ethical principles. [RP1_U02]
 MS_2_U07 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the techniques of conducting empirical research in the social sciences, understands research theories in political sciences. [RP1_W01]
 MS_2_W05 [4/5]
The student has knowledge of the norms of intellectual property protection and research ethics in the work of a political scientist. [RP1_W02]
 MS_2_W10 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
seminar [W3-MS-S2-RP1_S] 30 Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05]  course work RP1_K01 RP1_U01 RP1_U02 RP1_W01 RP1_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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