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As you prepare for
a professional career in International Relations, you should become become familiar with
the diverse sources and methods used to collect and analyze the information upon which
policy decisions can be made. Throughout your career, you will need to develop, evaluate,
and present such information.
Simulation and gaming are used extensively in the policy community to train people in negotiation and conflict resolution. These approaches are also used to help anticipate, analyze, and prepare for new policy situations, including crisis events and alternative scenarios of the future.
This hands-on workshop is designed to make you familiar with the design and implementation of simulations and games. You will build an observational basis for a simulation on climate change in anticipation of the Poznan conference. In addition, you will also be trained in useful qualitative techniques, such as, interviewing, sampling, case design, focus groups, content analysis, and self-presentation.
This workshop is also designed to help you find a job, such as the positions described here:
The US Department of State has an urgent need for two to three evaluators for an important rapid assessment of a high profile public diplomacy product. We have a need for specialists in qualitative data collection and review, focus group administration and interviewing.
In the spring 2008 semester IRP 705 is a required core course for the Maxwell MA-IR Program.
Offered in the spring semester on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:15 pm in Eggers 018 by Matt Bonham. Please note that the first meeting will take place on 14 January from 12:45 to 3:30 PM in Eggers 225 B.
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