This course will build on the research methods introduced in the 1st year Proseminar (APD3115H), with particular attention to the case study method. Specifically, this course aims to expand students' research knowledge and skills. This course offers students extended practice and knowledge on a sample of research methods, which will be prepare them in becoming leading scholar-practitioners. Specifically, students will acquire and develop skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on how to generate and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, integrate analyses in mixed methods research, and mobilize knowledge. This course follows a seminar format with a mix of lecture and media, didactic learning, class discussion and student research presentations.