The objective of this subject is to train students experientially in the methodologies, skills and theoretical perspectives required for research in international studies. Students work with an academic in the major of their choice, developing and following a learning contract which focuses on the critical, analytical and methodological skills required to complete the planning and proposal stages for a short piece of original research within an international context. Additionally, students participate in a series of workshops designed to involve them experientially in aspects of international research, including consideration of the following: literature reviews, approaches to theory, fieldwork methodology, library and archive skills, ethics, online research, bibliographical and referencing skills and the development and presentation of a research dissertation. Students must present a research proposal.

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