Research in Practice

Doelstellingen van dit vak

At the end of the course students will be able to: • independently identify knowledge gaps in Globalization and Development studies and formulate a research question • choose an appropriate methodology and research design utilising quantitative and/or qualitative analytical tools to answer research questions • critically reflect upon the relations between theoretical framework, methodology, and empirical findings • critically reflect on research ethics • make sensitive and reflexive choices regarding research questions and approach • reflect on the contestation and intellectual struggle inherent in knowledge and research production, and develop a socially and ethically responsible attitude towards knowledge application.