This course will prepare students to conduct research in a number of careers. The course will introduce students to essential principles of qualitative and quantitative research design, methods and practices. It focuses then on the most commonly used methods in the field of Diplomatic Studies. With this understanding of research methods, students will be better prepared to formulate well-structured essays in their own coursework and to critically analyse the research of others.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Display an advanced awareness of research methodologies for the study of diplomacy
- Apply their knowledge of research methods and techniques to the development of a thesis proposal
- Critically analyse the reliability of a variety of information sources
Indicative Assessment
- Oral presentation #1 (10 minutes, critical course reading) (10) [LO 1,3]
- Literature review (2,000 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- Oral presentation #2 (15 minute plus Q&A, thesis proposal) (20) [LO 1,2,3]
- Thesis proposal (3,000 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
10 hours per week in reading assessment and class attendance.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
Pauline Kerr and Geoffrey Wiseman (eds), (2013). Diplomacy in a Globalising World. Theories and Practices, London, Oxford University PressCostas Constantinou, Paul Sharp and Pauline Kerr (eds), (2016 forthcoming). The SAGE Handbook of Diplomacy, SAGE Publications Ltd, London.
Assumed Knowledge
The course assumes students will have a sound knowledge of diplomacy as a practice and field of study from ancient to contemporary times. They will require skills that support academic study at a graduate level, including a capacity to understand the methods and approaches required to research diplomacy and to appreciate how these approaches are adopted, or not adopted, by scholars of diplomatic studies. Recommended courses are those that comprise the coursework component of the Master of Diplomacy (Advanced).Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4110 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
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