This course aims to provide an introduction to core qualitative approaches in international political economy for students who choose this disciplinary training pathway. Students will consider the various qualitative techniques available for conducting research, the range of decisions qualitative researchers face, and the trade-offs researchers must consider when designing qualitative research. They will then apply these methods in the workshop sessions. 1. Introduction (2 hours including lecture and workshop) 2. Formulating research questions and design (2 hours including lecture and workshop) 3. Interviews and focus group(2 hours including lecture and workshop) 4. Participant observation (2 hours including lecture and workshop) 5. Content and discourse analysis(2 hours including lecture and workshop) 6. Comparative qualitative analysis of history and political changes (2 hours including lecture and workshop) 7. Ethical issues in research (2 hours including lecture and workshop) 8. Conclusion (2 hours including lecture and workshop)