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POLI 202Fundamentals of Political Research

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Gives students practical tools to transform research questions into viable and well-crafted research designs. Introduces conceptual development, various forms of data, and rules for case selection. The goal is to train students in a range of specific methods, including interviewing, ethnography, and archival work.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Mon 2:00pm–5:00pm
Merrill Acad 105M. F. MassoudOpen 0/15

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Mark Massoud4.6 / 53.8 / 590%30

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