Description
In the first year undergraduate courses (1) Text Interpretation, (2) Argumentation, (3) Book Review, and (4) Critical Review, students practice a cumulative series of academic skills that are essential to social scientific study and research. These skills will form the foundation of students’ studies throughout the International Relations and Organization program.
Course objectives
Students who complete the course successfully should gain a better understanding of:
How to assess the quality of scientific articles;
The key elements addressed in a scientific paper (e.g., research question, theoretical framework, research findings, further research steps).
Students who complete the course successfully should improve their ability to:
Identify the core of an article;
Explain how various articles are related to each other along several dimensions (e.g., reflection on the structure and quality of the research; added value and readability).
Timetable
Mode of instruction
Video lectures, working groups, and digital learning
Course Load
TBA
Assessment method
Weekly assignments
Blackboard
Blackboard will form a core part of the course. Students will use Blackboard to watch video lectures, engage in peer review, and submit assignments.
Reading list
See the full course syllabus.
Registration
See Introduction page.