Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research

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Three hours seminar per week This foundational course introduces students to interdisciplinary research methods and practices. Through hands-on experience with both quantitative and qualitative approaches, students develop skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation while examining how research methods emerge from different disciplinary traditions. Students learn to evaluate diverse information sources critically, understand interdisciplinary theory, and engage in collaborative research processes that integrate multiple perspectives and methodologies. Repeat 2 times up to 6 units.