A short course on identifying a research field in political science, mapping its debates and gaps, and situating a doctoral project within it — the first step toward a full literature review. Syllabus, seminar slides, and readings below.
Syllabus and seminar slides.
Syllabus
Course content, learning outcomes, examination requirements, and the full seminar schedule.
Seminar 1 — What Is a Research Field?
Course introduction: what constitutes a research field, why it matters, and the seven questions an annotated bibliography should answer.