- Students learn how to choose their research topic, frameworks and questions.
- Students are able to define relevant methods to his/her theme.
- Students know where to find research material and how to use it.
- Students have a sound understanding of the criteria for scientific research.
- Students are of aware of methodical approaches relevant in peace and conflict studies.

PART 1:  HOW TO CHOOSE TOPIC (February)

Goal: To learn what kind of themes are studies by TAPRI researchers and what kind of thesis are written. To learn what are the important steps in finding one’s own theme.

Monday 8.2 at 12-14 Introductory lecture (Marko), Linna 6018

Friday 12.2. at 12-16 Global society thesis day, Pinni B3116

Tuesday 16.2. at 13-16 TAPRI research day, Linna K113

Friday 26.2. Student conference ‘Tampere Peace Perspectives’ (full day), Pinni B1097

PART 2:  UNDERTANDING PEACE RESEARCH (March)

Goal:  To learn what kind of approaches are possible in peace research. To learn how epistemological and ontological issues are linked to research design and research questions. To learn to be aware of ethical issues.

Monday 7.3 12-14 Research design models (Marko Lehti), Linna 6017

Monday 14.3 12-14 Ethics in Peace and Conflict Research (Elise Féron), Linna 6017

Monday 21.3 12-14  Dealing with the Complexity of Conflicts (Elise Féron), Linna 6017

Book: Höglund, Kristine & Öberg, Magnus (2011): Understanding Peace Research. Methods and Challenges.  Routledge:  moodle exercises, deadline end of March

PART 3: THEMATIC SESSIONS (April)

Specific approaches to peace research: the aim is to show what kind approaches are available, what kind of research material can be used and what methodological tools are available.

4 thematic sessions: each 4 h

Monday 4.4 at 10-14 Mobility, transnationalism: Interviews and ethnographic method (Eeva Puumala and Anitta Kynsilehto), Linna 6017

Tuesday 12.4 at 10-14 Environmental conflicts and policy analysis (Teemu Palosaari), Linna 6017 

Monday 18.4 at 10-14 Conflict transformation: Identity, memories and the use of the past: hermeneutic approach (Marko Lehti), Linna 6017 

Monday 25.4 at 10-14 Peace and Gender: narratives and visual methods (Tarja Väyrynen), Linna 6017

PART 4: RESEARCH PLAN (May)

One intensive day early in mid-May (suggestion Tuesday 10.5. 9-17). (all teachers present)