Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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NPTG 8501

Intl Security Rsrch & Analysis

International Security Research and Analysis

An introductory survey of research methods, with special attention to how research can be utilized to inform policies related to international security. The course gives particular emphasis to the processes of identifying research topics and designing research projects. It will also address the basic elements of doing policy analysis. Students who complete the course will be able to read with comprehension and critically assess research produced across a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The course will also address how to write up and present research proposals and finished research products, and will consider the ethics of doing research. The course will be conducted primarily in lecture format, but some class time will also be devoted to exercises that involve active student participation.

Subject:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Department:
Nonproliferatn&Terrorsm Stdies
Division:
Intl Policy & Management
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections

Spring 2025 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S25 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2024 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F24 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2024 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S24 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2023 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F23 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2023 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S23 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2022 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F22 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2022 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S22 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2021 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F21 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2021 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S21 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2020 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F20 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2020 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S20 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2019 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F19 Lecture (Joshi)
NPTG8501B-F19 Lecture (Joshi)

Spring 2019 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S19 Lecture (Joshi)

Fall 2018 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F18 Lecture (Joshi)
NPTG8501B-F18 Lecture (Joshi)

Spring 2018 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S18 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2017 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F17 Lecture (Knopf)
NPTG8501B-F17 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2017 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S17 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2016 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F16 Lecture (Knopf)
NPTG8501B-F16 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2016 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S16 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2015 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F15 Lecture (Knopf)
NPTG8501B-F15 Lecture (Knopf)

Spring 2015 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-S15 Lecture (Knopf)

Fall 2014 - MIIS

NPTG8501A-F14 Lecture (Knopf)
NPTG8501B-F14 Lecture (Knopf)