INT800 - PREPARATION FOR PHD PROFICIENCY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PREPARATION FOR PHD PROFICIENCY INT800 4th Semester 0 4 2 30
PrequisitesCompleting PhD courses successfully.
Course languageEnglish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Learning by self and meeting with advisor.  
Instructor (s) 
Course objectivePreparing students for the proficiency exam which has verbal and written parts.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Student who completed this class will be able to use the information, competence and ability to be successful in the proficiency exam.
Course ContentIndividual study to be successful in proficiency exam.  
ReferencesRelevant literature.  

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Examining the necessities of registered program
Week 2Defining scientific preparation activities for doctorate proficiency exam
Week 3Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 4Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 5Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 6Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 7Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 8Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 9Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 10Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 11Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 12Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 13Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 14Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 15Individual study and meeting with the advisor if necessary
Week 16Proficiency Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam1100
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes00
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes1100
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1440560
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 1284284
Total Workload29328900

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Defines international security, political, social and economic issues in their historical and legal aspects, with an interdisciplinary approach.    X
2. Tells theoretical and applied knowledge of International Relations discipline in depth.    X
3. Interprets main international issues and developments with an interdisciplinary approach.    X
4. Uses the most suitable research methods in defining and analyzing international issues, and develops independent analyses.    X
5. Follows scientific literature and sources on the field of International Relations.    X
6. Develops strategy and policy proposals regarding international issues by relying on theoretical approaches and research.    X
7. Develops new approaches regarding global and regional issues from a perspective of International Relations theories.    X
8. In order to address issues of international relations can take responsibility as an individual or as a team member.    X
9. Can assess critically with an interdisciplinary approach information gathered regarding international relations.   X 
10. Behaves in accordance with ethic values during processes of gathering information, conducting and publishing a research.    X
11. Effectively channels his/her views on international relations and research and analyses with public and authorities in written, oral and visually.    X
12. Supports social and cultural rights, acquires insight of social justice.    X

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