國立中山大學111學年度第1學期政治學方法論課程大綱

國立中山大學 111學年度第1學期課程教學大綱

National Sun Yat-sen University 111Academic year1st Semester Course syllabus

中文名稱
Course name(Chinese)

政治學方法論

課號
Course Code

IPS701

英文名稱
Course name(English)

METHODOLOGY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

課程類別
Type of the course

講授類

必選修
Required/Selected

必修

系所
Dept./faculty

政治學研究所博士班

授課教師
Instructor

劉正山

學分
Credit

因應嚴重特殊傳染性肺炎(武漢肺炎)，倘若後續需實施遠距授課，授課方式調整如下：

同步遠距【透過網路直播技術，同時進行線上教學，得採Microsoft Teams、Adobe connect等軟體進行】
同步遠距含錄影【透過網路直播技術，同時進行線上教學並同時錄影，課程內容可擇日再重播，得採Microsoft Teams、Adobe connect等軟體進行】
非同步遠距【課堂錄影或錄製數位教材放置網路供學生可非同時進行線上學習，得採EverCam、PPT簡報錄影、錄音方式進行】
實作類課程，經評估無法採遠距課程教學，後續復課後密集補課

★遠距教學軟體操作說明連結

因應嚴重特殊傳染性肺炎(武漢肺炎)，倘若後續需實施遠距授課，評分方式調整如下：

1.Group Reports (x3) ：30%
2.Class Leadership ：30%
3.Term Paper：40%

課程大綱 Course syllabus

Methodology is about what how we gain knolwdge, a tool by which we evaluate questions we ask, the methods we use, and knowledge we acquire. We will focus on reasons of doing research and help you look beyond current scope of research. Students will be guided to think widely at the discipline level by overview the major debates or controversies in the discipline. We will also evaluate some examples that may or may not advance our knowledge regarding our political life. While its reading load is heavier than other master-level courses, this course will focus more on intellectual discussion about current research in the field than on readings itself. To be more systematically formulate the flow of our discussion, the following subjects will be introduced in class, each of which will take about two weeks of reading and discussion. Note that these topics and relavent readings are introduced only for discussion purpose. We may introduce new topics and readings or modify the reading list as the semester goes.

課程目標 Objectives

This course is designed to help graduate students of political science to look beyond the skill level of research. Students will be guided to think widely at the discipline level. We will overview the major debates or controversies in the discipline while thinking together about how to release ourselves from the constraints of doing research, including:
1. How divided are we? The outlook of the discipline
2. How useful is it to label ourselves as “qualitative” or “quantitative” researchers?
3. How could we release the tension between science and philosophy? Or, how necessary is it?
4. “Science ignorance”? The reexamination the epistemologoy of political science
5. Scientific realism and beyond
6. How empirical is empirical enough? Method- versus Problem-Driven Research
7. How could theorization be achieved? The Challenges of Theory-Driven Research
8. What can be done? The prospect of the discipline, experiment and causality
Note that this subject list may be updated in the first week of the class.

授課方式 Teaching methods

lecture and discussion; for more details and weekly schedule, check out the syllabus online (to be available one week before the semester starts）

評分方式﹝評分標準及比例﹞Evaluation (Criteria and ratio)等第制單科成績對照表 letter grading reference

1.Group Reports (x3) ：30%
2.Class Leadership ：30%
3.Term Paper：40%

參考書/教科書/閱讀文獻 Reference book/ textbook/ documents
〔請遵守智慧財產權觀念，不可非法影印。教師所提供之教材供學生本人自修學習使用,不得散播及做為商業用途〕
No copies for intellectual property rights. Textbooks provided by the instructor used only for self-study, can not broadcast or commercial use

The reading list and the updated syllabus will be posted at the instructor's course blog by the first day of class: http://psmethodology.postach.io/

彈性暨自主學習規劃 Alternative learning periods

本門課程是否有規劃實施學生彈性或自主學習內容（每1學分2小時）

Is any alternative learning periods planned for this course (with each credit corresponding to two hours of activity)?

否：教師需於「每週課程內容及預計進度」填寫18週課程進度（每1學分18小時之正課內容）。
No：The instructor will include an 18-week course plan in the weekly scheduled progress (each credit corresponds to 18 hours of instruction)

是：教師需於「每週課程內容及預計進度」填寫16週課程內容（每1學分16小時之正課內容），並於下列欄位填寫每1學分2小時學生彈性或自主學習內容。
Yes：The instructor will include a 16-week course plan in the weekly scheduled progress (each credit corresponds to 16 hours of instruction);the details of the planned alternative learning periods are provided below (each credit corresponds to two hours of activity).

學生彈性或自主學習活動 Alternative learning periods	勾選或填寫規劃內容 Place a check in the appropriate box or provide details	時數 Number of hours
學生分組實作及討論 Group work and discussion
參與課程相關作業、作品、實驗 Participation in course-related assignments, work, or experiments
參與校內外活動（研習營、工作坊、參訪）或競賽 Participation in on- or off-campus activities (e.g., seminars, workshops, and visits) or competitions
課外閱讀 Extracurricular reading
線上數位教材學習 Learning with online digital learning materials
其他（請填寫規劃內容） Other (please provide details)

每週課程內容及預計進度 Weekly scheduled progress

週次	日期	授課內容及主題
Week	Date	Content and topic
1	2022/09/04~2022/09/10	Introduction
2	2022/09/11~2022/09/17	Thinking about the Discipline
3	2022/09/18~2022/09/24	TOPIC 1. How divided are we? The outlook of the discipline
4	2022/09/25~2022/10/01	(Mid-Autumn Festival– no class)
5	2022/10/02~2022/10/08	TOPIC 1. How divided are we? The outlook of the discipline
6	2022/10/09~2022/10/15	TOPIC 2: How Useful is It to Label Ourselves as “Qualitative” or “Quantitative” Researchers?
7	2022/10/16~2022/10/22	TOPIC 3: “Science Ignorance” and the Discipline's Evolutionary Epistemologoy
8	2022/10/23~2022/10/29	(mid-term exam week)
9	2022/10/30~2022/11/05	TOPIC 3: “Science Ignorance” and the Discipline's Evolutionary Epistemologoy
10	2022/11/06~2022/11/12	TOPIC 4: Scientific Realism and Beyond
11	2022/11/13~2022/11/19	TOPIC 5: How Empirical is Empirical Enough?
12	2022/11/20~2022/11/26	TOPIC 5: How Empirical is Empirical Enough?
13	2022/11/27~2022/12/03	TOPIC 6: How Could Theorization be Achieved?
14	2022/12/04~2022/12/10	TOPIC 6: How Could Theorization be Achieved?
15	2022/12/11~2022/12/17	TOPIC 7: How Much Truth Can We Find Out?
16	2022/12/18~2022/12/24	TOPIC 7: How Much Truth Can We Find Out?
17	2022/12/25~2022/12/31	TOPIC 8: Big Data? How to Evaluate the Emergence of the Data-Driven Paradigm?
18	2023/01/01~2023/01/07	Student Presentation & Semester Conclusion

課業討論時間 Office hours

時段1 Time period 1:
時間 Time：星期四10:00-12:00
地點 Office/Laboratory：社1009-1
時段2 Time period 2：
時間 Time：星期五10:00-12:00
地點 Office/Laboratory：社1009-1

系所學生專業能力/全校學生基本素養與核心能力 basic disciplines and core capabilitics of the dcpartment and the university

系所學生專業能力/全校學生基本素養與核心能力
basic disciplines and core capabilities of the department and the university

課堂活動與評量方式
Class activities and evaluation

本課程欲培養之能力與素養 This course enables students to achieve.

紙筆考試或測驗 Test.

課堂討論︵含個案討論︶ Group discussion (case analysis).

個人書面報告、作業、作品、實驗 Indivisual paper report/ assignment/ work or experiment.

群組書面報告、作業、作品、實驗 Group paper report/ assignment/ work or experiment.

個人口頭報告 Indivisual oral presentation.

群組口頭報告 Group oral presentation.

課程規劃之校外參訪及實習 Off-campus visit and intership.

證照/檢定 License.

參與課程規劃之校內外活動及競賽 Participate in off-campus/ on-campus activities and competitions.

課外閱讀 Outside reading.

※系所學生專業能力 Basic disciplines and core capabilities of the department

1.回顧與批判政治學相關議題與研究方法 1. To understand basic topics and research methodology in political science.

2.回顧與批判政治學主要領域的核心概念 2. To review and criticize core concepts in major fields of political science

3.理論或方法的創新 3. Theoretical or methodological innovation.

4.面對知識霸權的批判能力 4. The ability to challenge and reflect on theories when facing hegemonic knowledge.

5.獨立自主的研究能力 5. The ability to conduct researches independently.

6.參與研究計畫的能力 6. The ability to participate in research projects.

7.解決實務問題的能力 7. The ability to identify and deal with practical problems.

8.跨文化交流的能力 8. The ability of cross-cultural interaction.

9.申請國內外進修 9. Apply for domestic and foreign advanced studies.

10.參與國際計劃或會議 10. Participate in international projects and meetings.

11.投稿外文期刊 11. Publication of foreign journals.

※全校學生基本素養與核心能力 Basic disciplines and core capabilities of the university

1.表達與溝通能力。 1. Articulation and communication skills

2.探究與批判思考能力。 2. Inquisitive and critical thinking abilities

3.終身學習能力。 3. Lifelong learning

4.倫理與社會責任。 4. Ethnics and social responsibility

5.美感品味。 5. Aesthetic appreciation

6.創造力。 6. Creativity

7.全球視野。 7. Global perspective

8.合作與領導能力。 8. Team work and leadership

9.山海胸襟與自然情懷。 9. Broad-mindedness and the embrace of nature　

本課程與SDGs相關項目：The course relates to SDGs items:


	SDG1-消除貧窮(No Poverty)
	SDG2-消除飢餓 (Zero Hunger))
	SDG3-良好健康與福祉(Good Health and Well-being)
	SDG4-教育品質(Quality Education)
	SDG5-性別平等(Gender Equality)
	SDG6-乾淨水源與公共衛生(Clean Water and Sanitation)
	SDG7-可負擔乾淨能源(Affordable and Clean Energy)
	SDG8-優質工作與經濟成長(Decent Work and Economic Growth)
	SDG9-工業、創新和基礎建設(Industry,Innovation and Infrastructure)
	SDG10-減少不平等(Reduced Inequalities)
	SDG11-永續城市(Sustainable Cities and Communities)
	SDG12-責任消費與生產(Responsible Consumption and Production)
	SDG13-氣候行動(Climate Action)
	SDG14-海洋生態(Life Below Water)
	SDG15-陸域生態(Life on Land)
	SDG16-和平、正義和穩健的制度(Peace,Justice And Strong Institutions)
	SDG17-促進目標實現的全球夥伴關係(Partnership for the Goals)
	本課程和SDGS無關

本課程校外實習資訊: This course is relevant to internship:

本課程包含校外實習（本選項僅供統計使用，無校外實習者，得免勾記）
The course includes internship.(For statistical use only. If the course without internship, please ignore this item.)

實習定義：規劃具有學分或時數之必修或選修課程，且安排學生進行實務與理論課程實習，於實習終了取得考核證明繳回學校後，始得獲得學分；或滿足畢業條件者。(一般校內實習請勿勾選此欄位)

Internship: The required or elective courses should include credits and learning hours. Students should participate in the corporative company or institution to practice and learn the real skills. An internship certification must be handed in at the end of internship to get the credits or to fulfil the graduation requirements.

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