Methodology is fundamentally for scientific researchers to carry out scientific research, observe things and deal with research problems by a sum of research scopes, principles, theories, methods and means to guide various scientific research activities. Whether a conclusion is scientifically drawn depends on whether it is carried out in accordance with a rational methodology. " Methodology of Geography " is an important basic course to train graduate students studying in geography to engage in academic research more efficiently. The course has been taught as a bilingual course for 8 times in  7 years.

Topics:
1. Introduction (2 credit hours)
2. Tradition of Geography Studies (2 credit hours)
3. Quantitative Research (4 credit hours)
4. Qualitative Research (4 credit hours)
5. Spatial Analysis Research (4 credit hours)
6. Marxism and Critical Studies (4 credit hours)
7. Resilience Studies (4 credit hours)
8. Relationship between the Central and Local Governments (2 credit hours)
9. How to Conduct Research on China Studies (2 credit hours)
10. Research Topic and Proposal Writing