Face-to-face , first and second term.

French

The objective of the seminar is to get students familiar with the methodology of master thesis researches. At the end of the seminar, students will be able to identify and apply the most common methodologies and research designs in European studies.

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The seminar will address the following questions:
- Research Methodology in Social Sciences
- Analytical Frameworks in European Studies
- Strategies for research and information gathering
- Use of traditional and electronic library resources

During the first year of the master, students will get familiar with methodological aspects of the master thesis research: presentation of bibliographical references, choice of a research design, ways for gathering information and references.

During the first year of the Master, three lectures will be given by the teacher to present the objectives and requirements of a Master thesis.

Evaluation is based on a very short paper (3 to 5 pages) presenting the master thesis and its research design. Presentation of the thesis by student during the seminar will also be taken into consideration.

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