2. Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Design (IR & Security Studies) (Vít Střítecký)

This session focuses on assembling the fundamental components of qualitative research design in International Relations and Security Studies from the ground up. Students will learn how to identify a research problem and translate it into clear, well-phrased research questions. The lecture also covers the basics of data collection and data analysis in qualitative research, including how and why to use triangulation. In addition, it addresses how to formulate research objectives and articulate the intended contribution of a project. The session concludes with an introduction to key research ethics principles and a review of citation and referencing standards required for academic work.

Compulsory Reading (53pp):

-   Lamont, Christopher K. 2015. Research Methods in International Relations. Los Angeles: Sage, 37-62 (Chapter 2).

-   Maxwell, Joseph A. 2012. Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach. Los Angeles: Sage, 78-90 (Chapter 4).

-   Tracy, Sarah J. 2013. Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Communicating Impact. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 21-36 (Chapter 2),

Recommended Reading (9pp):

-   Barkin, Samuel. 2008. “‘Qualitative’ Methods?” In Qualitative Methods in International Relations: A Pluralist Guide, edited by Agata Klotz and Deepa Prakash, 211-220. London: Palgrave Macmillan.