PhD courses
Speciality Name:
Regional Studies
Faculty:
International Relations
Qualification:
- Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Model of graduating student
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Mandatory
disciplines
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Elective
disciplines
- Professional
Upon completion of this educational program, students are expected to be able to:
1. demonstrate a systematic presentation and understanding of the scientific knowledge specifics and research methodology in the framework of modern paradigms of international relations problems, international and regional research and build on their own conceptual research base;
2. to rank the theoretical and methodological approaches in the study of regional and international processes and to argue the regional problems and the specifics of the socio-political understanding of reality;
3. substantiate and present the results of scientific research on new trends in the world and regional economic and political situation of modern scientific schools in the world and Kazakhstani science of regional studies for the analysis of the interaction of countries;
4. critically examine the integration processes contents in the world, identifying their similarities and differences based on monitoring the development of regional and international processes;
5. use modern information technologies for receiving, processing, systematization, analysis and storage of scientific information on topical issues of regional processes;
6. analyze and present an expert assessment of the geopolitical relations of the Central Asian countries and Eurasia with leading regional and global centers of power;
7. to substantiate the significance of new measurements and new parameters of regional security in order to ascertain new trends in the development of states in a regional context;
8. to present the scientific results of the dissertation research for discussion with the scientific community in the format of publications in rating journals in international databases of Thomson-Reuters or Scopus, as well as in national and international peer-reviewed publications.
9. To critically evaluate changes in the global and regional economic and political situation and determine the extent of their influence on intra-state socio-economic and political processes;
10. To carry out research, design, and educational and professional activities in the specialty in the form of scientific reports, abstracts, article theses, comments, doctoral theses, educational research and scientific projects.
11. Demonstrate the skills of public speaking both to specialists and to an audience that does not have the appropriate professional training using at least two foreign languages, taking into account professional and scientific ethic requirements within the framework of corporate culture.
12. Create a bank of scientific and practical recommendations on the development of political, economic, socio-cultural regional processes;
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Methodology of Scientific Research of International and Regional Processes
- Number of credits: 5
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The main purpose of course.
During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in:
- the theoretical foundations of the organization of research activities;
- the theoretical basis of the methodology of scientific research;
- leading domestic and foreign scientific schools, to be able to characterize their contribution to the formation of regional studies methodology;
- the main methods, techniques and techniques of scientific research;
-analyze the trends of modern science, identify promising areas of research;
- use experimental and theoretical research methods in professional activities;
- determine the topic, purpose and objectives of the study, develop a research program;
- possess modern methods of scientific research;
- possess skills to improve and develop their scientific potential.
During the study of the discipline, PhD students will learn following aspects: mastering the discipline "Methodology of scientific research of international and regional processes" promotes the formation of a methodological and scientific culture, a flexible perception of scientific texts, participation in discussions on the methodology, the effective use of the knowledge gained in research
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Scientific Research methods
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to carry out independent scientific creative work in the field of social Sciences of international profile, to use the methods of scientific knowledge when conducting research in the field of international relations and regional studies, world economy and international law.
The course develops the ability to work with theoretical and applied literature, analyze current events, search for and process scientific information, formalize scientific results.
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PhD thesis writing and defence
- Number of credits: 12
- Type of control: Докторская диссертация
- Description: The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis.
During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in:
1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions;
2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity;
3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options;
4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations.
5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)».
During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.
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Academic writing
- Number of credits: 2
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability of doctoral students to justify the chosen topic, determine the goals and objectives, formulate research problems, draw up a plan and structure of work, prepare a review of sources, write scientific texts at the level of modern standards of modern social Sciences of international profile.
The course develops the ability to use scientific and methodological knowledge in the field of publishing scientific papers in foreign journals with impact factor, publications of the ESMC and others.
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Institutionalization of contemporary problems of regions
- Number of credits: 5
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The main purpose of course.
During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in:
- justify possession of comparative methods that contribute to giving a reasoned scientific explanation of the similarity and (or) difference of countries and regions of the world, due to historical laws;
- explain the methodology for conducting research on this topic;
- have the skills to analyze the relationship of systemic and level-sectoral consideration of regional processes;
- use the methods of structural-functional analysis of political, social and economic institutions characteristic of different countries and regions of the world, taking into account their cultural and historical specificity;
- the ability of the system representation and understanding of the specifics to be able to structure the functional organization of the region and the structural characteristics of the regions;
- explain the scientific hypothesis on this topic and take into account the ethnocultural, ethno-confessional and ethno-psychological parameters that determine the mentality of the population in different regions of the world in practical and research activities;
- systematically present and understand the specifics of scientific knowledge and research methodology in the framework of regional studies and regional studies;
- to develop a theoretical and methodological base of research on this subject and formulate and scientifically substantiate the perspective position of Kazakhstan on topical issues of security and interaction with various countries and regions of the world.
During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: The course allows PhD students to master the skills of analyzing the nature of the regional subsystem of international relations, gives an idea of the history of formation, formation, principles of functioning of the modern foreign regional policy in the system of international relations and allows you to pay attention to the formation of the modern system of regional relations, the place and role of Kazakhstan in the regional system.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Analysis of the dynamics of integration processes in the Eurasian region
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The main purpose of course.
During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in:
- know methods and ways of solving research problems in the field of integration research, theory and methodology of analysis of integration groups, forms and stages of international integration processes;
- possess knowledge of the theory and practice of integration processes in Eurasia, based on modern approaches in the science of international relations;
- be able to conduct information retrieval for solving research problems, necessary for solving scientific and professional problems;
- have the ability to formulate conclusions based on the results of research, experiments, observations, measurements on integration issues in Eurasia;
- draw up expert opinions and participate in the development of promising international development assistance programs;
- to assess the role and importance of the Eurasian idea of N. A. Nazarbayev in contemporary international relations;
- to have detailed knowledge of the historical development and relations between civilizations in Eurasia and demonstrate knowledge of how the study of the integration processes in Eurasia helps to formulate the logic of the historical development of a given region;
- to formulate a reflection on current trends and policies in Eurasian integration with a focus on integration in the post-Soviet space (CIS, CSTO, Eurasian Union, etc.), including those processes in which China is involved, as well as opportunities and problems associated with integration .
During the study of the discipline, PhD students will learn following aspects: In modern international relations, there is a spread of regionalism of different types. World hegemons, regional powers form regionalization processes in different regions. The Eurasian region is no exception in this process; There are many regional organizations in this region. Nevertheless, the process of regionalization is still ongoing.
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Dynamics of geopolitical processes in Central Asia
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The main purpose of course.
During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in:
- to form a system representation and understanding of the specifics of the geographical, historical, ethnic and socio-cultural characteristics of the region;
- to analyze the geopolitical position of Central Asia at the present stage;
- to possess methods of forecasting on the political and socio-economic development of the states of Central Asia, affecting the growth and weakening of the country's geopolitical power;
- be able to analyze the theories and concepts studied in the course for the analysis of regional geopolitics;
- be able to apply factual material reflecting the geopolitical processes in Central Asia related to a multi-vector policy;
- own ideas about the geopolitical interests of the main actors of the region;
- have the ability to assess the importance of geopolitical interaction of Central Asian countries with world and regional leaders: China, the EU, the United States, Russia and others;
- evaluate from the point of view of geopolitics the development of the region and the “good” intentions of the West to democratize Central Asia.
During the study of the discipline, PhD students will learn following aspects: This course is designed for PhD students and is of a theoretical and applied nature, since it involves the acquisition of knowledge of traditional and newest theories of geopolitics and the development of skills of applied analysis for the study of geopolitical processes in Central Asia. The course demonstrates both the limits of applicability of theoretical approaches for analyzing geopolitical processes, as well as their effectiveness.
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New Dimensions of Regional Security
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The main purpose of course.
During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in:
- the theoretical foundations of the organization of research activities;
- know the nature and content of regional and national security in Kazakhstan and abroad;
- know historical and theoretical aspects of security development;
- be able to identify the main areas of national security of Kazakhstan and features of ensuring national security in other countries of the world, solving problem situations and scientific research tasks;
- to be able to share the results of the research with the scientific community, to enter into dialogue;
- to defend their point of view on security issues;
- to take part in discussion because all past gains of theoretical thought and stereotypes of international political issues of national and regional security prevailing in half a century are in doubt;
- identify the knowledge of the object boundaries of the global security space, its current state, the logic of development and interaction with other spaces of modern world politics and international relations.
During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: discipline " New dimensions of regional security " is intended to deepen knowledge of international, regional and national security; military-political mechanisms and a complex of political-diplomatic measures to ensure regional security; problems of exporting weapons and military technology; peacekeeping and crisis diplomacy. The course logically complements a number of disciplines that study theory, the history of development and the current state of the system of international relations.
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Scenario-oriented approach to the study of regional security problems in Central Asia
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The main purpose of subject.
During the study of course, PhD students should be competent in:
The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply basic theoretical and applied methods of research in the field of security in the context of the scenario-oriented approach. The training course forms the ability to classify the genesis of the modern security paradigm and its main characteristics, analyze the features of political security system forecasting, apply theoretical and methodological models of political analysis in science, demonstrate new parameters, new trends in the development of international and regional security systems and processes with an increase in the number of security agents . Discipline is aimed at applying the scenario-oriented approach to the analysis of aspects of national and global security, the use of scientific research tools for the analysis of political processes and political forecasting; use of information resources, scientifically based on the subject of the research.
During the study of the discipline PhD students will learn following aspects: The training course forms the ability to apply basic theoretical and applied methods of research in the field of security in the context of the scenario-oriented approach, to classify the genesis of the modern security paradigm and its main characteristics. Discipline is aimed at applying a scenario-oriented approach to the analysis of aspects of national and global security.
Data for 2021-2024 years
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Pedagogical
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.
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Research
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.
Data for 2021-2024 years
