PhD courses
Speciality Code:
8D03104
Speciality Name:
Political Science
Faculty:
Philosophy and Political Science
Qualification:
- Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Model of graduating student
- Mandatory disciplines
- Elective disciplines
- Professional
1. to demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of the methodology of political research, professional skills in formulating research hypotheses and models based on the theoretical and empirical foundation of modern political science, using specialized scientific databases;
2. to assess the state and directions of contemporary political processes on the basis of acquiring the modern theoretical and methodological approaches in political science;
3. to master the methods and techniques of critical analysis and synthesis, as well as the generation of new complex ideas, and on this basis, plan, implement, and adjust the process of political science research with a high level of scientific reliability;
4. to modify existing methods and develop new ones for solving problems of political science research;
5. to carry out independent research, characterized by academic integrity, based on modern theories and methods;
6. to make a scientific contribution through own original research in the development of political science, which deserves publication at the national or international level;
7. to obtain scientific findings focused on urgent issues of the development of political science and Kazakhstani society;
8. be proactive in relation to changes, introducing innovations to improve the educational process, taking into account international standards of scientific practice;
9. to apply creative methods of political decision-making and the creation of mechanisms for their implementation in the development of strategies and tactics of social and political activities and public administration;
10. to carry out analytical and expert work on political diagnosis and forecasting of political processes;
11. to carry out consulting services, analytical and methodological support of the activities of actors of political processes;
12. to use innovative technologies for teaching disciplines based on the methodology of political research, building an algorithm for the dissemination of experience, taking into account international standards of educational activity.
2. to assess the state and directions of contemporary political processes on the basis of acquiring the modern theoretical and methodological approaches in political science;
3. to master the methods and techniques of critical analysis and synthesis, as well as the generation of new complex ideas, and on this basis, plan, implement, and adjust the process of political science research with a high level of scientific reliability;
4. to modify existing methods and develop new ones for solving problems of political science research;
5. to carry out independent research, characterized by academic integrity, based on modern theories and methods;
6. to make a scientific contribution through own original research in the development of political science, which deserves publication at the national or international level;
7. to obtain scientific findings focused on urgent issues of the development of political science and Kazakhstani society;
8. be proactive in relation to changes, introducing innovations to improve the educational process, taking into account international standards of scientific practice;
9. to apply creative methods of political decision-making and the creation of mechanisms for their implementation in the development of strategies and tactics of social and political activities and public administration;
10. to carry out analytical and expert work on political diagnosis and forecasting of political processes;
11. to carry out consulting services, analytical and methodological support of the activities of actors of political processes;
12. to use innovative technologies for teaching disciplines based on the methodology of political research, building an algorithm for the dissemination of experience, taking into account international standards of educational activity.
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Academic Writing
- Number of credits: 2
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: This discipline is aimed at studying the methods and technologies of academic and scientific text construction. The aim of the course is to develop competencies necessary for writing a text in accordance with international standards of research and publication activities
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Methodology of modern political studies (in english)
- Number of credits: 5
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline forms a systematic understanding of the scientific paradigm of modern theoretical and methodological approaches of scientific schools of the late XX-XXI centuries for further application of this knowledge in choosing the methodology of a doctoral dissertation; The purpose of the discipline: the formation of research competencies of doctoral students based on modern methodological approaches, improving the skills and abilities of choosing and applying relevant methods of analyzing complex political processes in the modern World.
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Scientific Research methods
- Number of credits: 3
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The content of the discipline allows a deeper understanding of the essence of the scientific method as knowledge about the methods of cognition, as a tool for cognition and verification of scientific knowledge. The purpose of the course is to form the ability of doctoral students to independently carry out research activities using modern research methods and information and communication technologies for collecting, processing and analyzing empirical material.
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Expert methods in political research
- Number of credits: 5
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline promotes the effective application of expert assessment methods in the analysis of complex political processes and scientifically based interpretation of data. The purpose of the discipline is to study the role of expert opinions in political science practice and the technique of applying expert assessments in political research.
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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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State and nation building
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline : in-depth study of the problems of state and national construction and concepts of national security in the context of the consolidation of modern Kazakhstania society. During the study of course, students should be competent: - to demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of the methodology of political research in the field of studying the problems of state and national construction; - to carry out a comparative analysis of the world and domestic practice of state and national construction; - critically analyze different theories and concepts related to the problem; - to carry out analytical and expert work on political diagnostics and forecasting of the processes of state and national construction; - to apply creative methods of political decision-making and creation of mechanisms for their implementation in the development of strategies and tactics of social and political activity and public administration. During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects : the Theoretical foundations of state and national construction. Basic concepts and methods of an integrated approach to the study of state and national construction in the modern world and Kazakhstan. Global trends in state and national construction. The problem of correlation of state and national interests. The concept of national security. Political and legal basis of state and national construction. Ethnopolitical processes in multinational countries and policy of their regulation .Factors of formation of tolerance in interethnic relations in Kazakhstan.
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Ideological transformation and ideological construction in post-soviet space
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: the formation of a systematic understanding of the stages, the content of ideological transformation and ideological construction in the post-Soviet space, including in Kazakhstan. As a result of studying the discipline the doctoral student will be able to: - to assess the state and direction of the processes of ideological transformation on the basis of mastering modern theoretical and methodological approaches in political science; - to analyze the content and main determinants of ideological processes in the modern world; - to predict and model situations for the prevention and resolution of conflict situations in the ideological sphere. - apply creative methods of political decision-making and creation of mechanisms for their implementation in the development of strategy and tactics in the field of ideology; - to carry out consulting and scientific-methodological support of the activities of the subjects of ideological processes. During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: The stages and features of ideological transformation in Kazakhstan and the post-Soviet space. Constructivist approach to the formation of new ideological trends.Ideological processes in the modern world. The basic concepts that characterize the ideological attitudes and ideological diversity. Theoretical approaches to the regulation of ideological processes and conflicts. World practice in the field of construction of ideological concepts. Legal basis of ideological diversity in modern Kazakhstan.
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Political technologies and providing of national security within the globalization
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: the formation of a comprehensive view of the laws of development of the national state, the evolution of its functions in the context of globalization; the impact of globalization on the process of national security. During the study of course, students should be competent: - to form a comprehensive view of global challenges as a threat to national security; - analyze trends in the development of the situation in various spheres of public life related to the national security in the context of globalization; - to classify the main subjects and objects of the national security; - to model political technologies in the sphere of national security; - to assess the state and directions of modern political processes in the field of national security on the basis of acquiring modern theoretical and methodological approaches in political science; - to provide consulting, scientific and methodological support to the actors of political processes. During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: Methodological aspects of the study of globalization and national security. Evolution of views on national security issues. Foreign doctrines of national security. Geopolitical conditions of national security. "New" threats to international security. International terrorism as a threat to global and regional security. Typology of subjects and objects of national security. Application of various political technologies and national security issues in the context of globalization.
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Post-soviet political processes
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to conduct a comparative analysis of political systems and the political process in modern Kazakhstan and other post-Soviet countries. During the study of course, students should be competent: - to analyze the basic concepts and methodological approaches underlying the study of the political process in the post-Soviet space; - to assess the state and trends of modern political processes in the post-Soviet space on the basis of mastering modern theoretical and methodological approaches in political science; - to apply creative methods of political decision-making and creation of mechanisms for their implementation in the development of strategy and tactics of socio-political activity and public administration; - to carry out analytical and expert work on political diagnostics and forecasting of political processes and phenomena; - to provide Advisory and scientific-methodological support to the activities of the subjects of political processes; During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: Theoretical and methodological and conceptual approaches to the study of political processes in the post-Soviet space. Post-Soviet space in modern political discourse. Political analysis of modern realities on the basis of historical knowledge. Comparative analysis of political systems and political process in modern Kazakhstan and other post-Soviet countries. Features of the political system, the electoral process, the ratio of the state and civil society, political culture and political behavior in Kazakhstan and other post-Soviet countries.
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The issue of national identity in globalizing world
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: to systematically present the main components of the problem field of identity research, to analyze the relevant theoretical concepts and practices of identity construction. During the study of course, students should be competent in: - acquiring the skills to identify and analyze the main models of studying the processes of identity construction proposed by modern social and humanitarian knowledge; - an understanding of the language of social theory used in the analysis of identity; - identify the main models of the analysis of processes of constructing identity, their language, concepts, problem-solving, methods and principles of analysis of social reality; - carry out independent research, characterized by academic integrity, on the basis of modern theories and methods. During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: Theoretical and methodological foundations of the problem field of identity research. Concepts of identity and practices of identity construction. The main models of studying the processes of identity construction in modern social and humanitarian knowledge. Language, concepts, problem field, methods and principles of social reality analysis. Ethno-political symbolism and national identity. National identity and challenges of globalization. The problem of preservation of the national and cultural code of the Kazakhs in the modern world.
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Modern ethnopolitical conflicts
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: the formation of an integrated system of ideas about the modern world theory and practice of ethnopolitical conflicts. During the study of course, students should be competent: - to systematize methodological approaches and methods of analysis and evaluation in modern ethnopolitical conflictology; - to critically analyze modern theories of transformation of ethnopolitical conflict and its settlement; - to apply the methodology and methods of assessing the impact on inter-ethnic and inter-confessional conflicts in practice; - independently formulate goals, set objectives of scientific research in the field of political science and sociology of ethnopolitical conflict; - to apply new research methods to the analysis of possibilities of interethnic conflicts resolving . During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: Modern world theories and practices of ethnopolitical conflicts. Methodological approaches and methods of analysis and evaluation in modern ethnopolitical conflictology, the Main ideas and directions of ethnopolitical conflictology as a scientific subject. Review of modern theories of transformation of ethnopolitical conflict and its settlement. Causes and trends of armed conflict. The problem of early warning and monitoring of ethno-political conflicts in the world and in Kazakhstan. The role of the Internet and the media in the development, transformation of ethno-political conflict and reintegration of public relations in the post-conflict period.
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Ethno-political processes in modern world
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to apply the conceptual and methodological parameters of the study of ethnopolitical processes in the modern world. During the study of course, students should be competent: - to determine the main trends and patterns of development of ethnopolitical processes at the local, regional and global levels; - to develop analytical and strategic projects for decision-making in the field of ethnic policy; - to apply different models of management of ethno-political processes; - to carry out analytical and expert work on political diagnostics and forecasting of conflict processes and phenomena; - to evaluate the efficacy of socio-political technologies konfliktursachen in the sphere of ethnic policy. During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: Theoretical and methodological parameters of the study of ethnopolitical processes in the modern world. Basic concepts characterizing national relations and national policy of the state. Theoretical and applied approaches to the regulation of ethnopolitical processes and conflicts.World practice in the field of national policy and regulation of national relations. Legal basis of national policy in modern Kazakhstan Analysis of programs (concepts) of development of national relations, issues of prevention and resolution of conflict situations in the national sphere in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Language processes and language planning within globalization
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The purpose of the discipline: the study of the main trends of modern language policy in the context of globalization in order to avoid contradictions. During the study of course, students should be competent: - to interpret the main trends in the development of language policy in the context avoiding the contradictions of modern world development; - acquire the skills of political analysis of the implementation of language policy in the basis of new historical factors; - critically and objectively analyze the state of certain problems of language policy in accordance with the general logic of its implementation as a tool of governance the socio-political process. - to analyze the process of implementation of language policy in the world practice and in Kazakhstan as well; - to carry out analytical and expert work on political diagnostics in the field of language policy. During the study of the discipline, post-graduate students will learn following aspects: the Main trends of modern language policy in the context of globalization. Trends in the development of language policy in the context of resolving the contradictions of modern world development. National language policy in multi-ethnic States. The administrative aspect of the national language policy. Principles of language policy formation. Ethnic and cultural identity and problems of modern sociolinguistics. Comparative analysis of the status and problems of language policy in accordance with the General logic of its implementation in different countries.
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Geopolitical priorities of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the modern world (in English)
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The course content reveals the general patterns and trends in the development of the global geopolitical process, contributes to a critical analysis of the activities of national and foreign foreign policy bodies, and allows us to assess the mediation role of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the peaceful settlement of modern geopolitical conflicts
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Ideology and national idea of the Republic of Kazakhstan (in English)
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline reveals the role and importance of the national idea and ideology in the formation of the Kazakh statehood. The purpose of the discipline: to study the peculiarities of the formation of a national idea and ideology in the consolidation of a multiethnic and multi-confessional society into a single national state
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Models of a new world order order in the XXI century (in English)
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline contributes to the formation of skills in policy analysis and forecasting trends in the formation of a new world order, and mechanisms of interstate relations to meet the basic needs of modern states. The purpose of the discipline is to form a systematic understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of forecasting possible models of the new political world order.
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Political processes in Turkic-speaking countries (in English)
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline interprets the trends towards pan-Turkism in the integration processes between Central Asian Turkic-speaking states, and contains an analysis of regional and integration political processes between Turkic-speaking countries. The purpose of the course is to form a holistic view of the specific features and main stages of the evolution of political processes in the Turkic-speaking states.
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Applied modeling of political processes and situations
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The course content reveals the methodology of modeling political processes for the development of political project strategy, diagnostics of the level of effectiveness of the implemented applied projects.The aim of the discipline: formation of doctoral students' in-depth knowledge of methods of modeling and forecasting of political processes in the modern world.
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Political Transitology (in English)
- Type of control: [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
- Description: The discipline promotes an understanding of the Mechanisms and principles of political and socio-economic transformations as a result of changes in government and political institutions in different countries. The purpose of the discipline: the formation of doctoral students' systemic knowledge about various scenarios of political transition to democracy in modern societies, from one political order and development to another.
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Pedagogical
- Type of control: Защита практики
- Description: Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.
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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.