Social Network Analysis

Methods of analysis of social networks are necessary to identify and understand the structural relationships between different actors (individuals, organizations, countries, etc.) in contemporary society. These methods are of particular importance along with development of Internet communications and the global spread of social networks. The course aims to introduce research potential, theoretical and methodological foundations of social network analysis methods and develop basic skills to design and conduct network analysis in practice using programing environments Pajek, Gephi, R or UCINET.