PhD program
Conflictology

Conflictology

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. conduct independent research on the problems of conflict and peaceful interaction in society, identifying the factors and patterns that determine them;
2. critically evaluate the activities of state and non-state organizations, civil society in the process of conflict emergence, escalation and resolution;
3. analyze, using modern theoretical approaches, the patterns of conflict and peaceful interaction in various spheres of society;
4. apply the methodology of interdisciplinary analysis of conflict and peace, integrating cultural and linguistic diversity and Global citizenship into the process of teaching and upbringing;
5. create databases (Big Data) for decision-making in the field of conflict prevention, settlement and resolution and analysis of socio-political conflicts;
6. to make scientific contributions with their own original research that deserves publication at the national or international level;
7. to develop technologies for resolving corporate and organizational conflicts, to minimize the conflict potential of tactical and strategic decisions in management;
8. to critically assess recommendations of a strategic and tactical nature in the field of conflict resolution in social and political activities, demonstrating commitment to the national heritage and cultural values of Kazakhstan in the process of education and upbringing;
9. to possess modern methods of scientific research work, techniques of critical analysis and methods of generation of new hypotheses research on Сonflict Study;
10. to form a system of knowledge about conflicts and peacekeeping, about alternative technologies for conflict prevention, resolution and management;
11. to carry out communication activities in the scientific field, taking into account international standards of scientific practice;
12. to participate in the creation and implementation of programs to reduce conflict and maintain peace in the practice of individuals, social institutions and associations based on the use of methods, methods, and techniques of non-conflict (tolerant) interaction.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Conflictology
Speciality Code
8D03103
Faculty
Philosophy and Political Science

disciplines

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

Conflict analysis and expertise
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [РК1+MT+РК2+ ГЭК] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at developing skills for conflict analysis of events, facts and documents based on the application of scientific methods of conflict expertise. The purpose of the discipline: to form competencies necessary for conducting conflict analysis, analysis, to develop recommendations and managerial decisions for the prevention and resolution of conflicts

Conflict analysis and expertise
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at developing skills for conflict analysis of events, facts and documents based on the application of scientific methods of conflict expertise. The purpose of the discipline: to form competencies necessary for conducting conflict analysis, analysis, to develop recommendations and managerial decisions for the prevention and resolution of conflicts

Conflicts in public administration
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline reveals the features of political, constitutional, governmental and governmental parliamentary crises, political and legal, socio-economic, organizational and administrative aspects of conflict resolution in the management sphere. The purpose of the discipline: the formation of competencies for the analysis of contradictions, factors and conditions of political conflict in the Public Administration sphere.

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.

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.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Civil society in conflict resolution
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline describes ways to resolve conflicts and maintain peace in the practice of citizens and social institutions based on the use of technologies, ways, methods, techniques of non-conflict (tolerant) interaction. The aim of the discipline: the formation of an integral theoretical and methodological basis for the development of scientifically sound diagnostics of early warning and effective conflict resolution through the formation and development of civil society institutions.

Foreign models of conflict management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Дисциплина раскрывает общее и особенное в управлении конфликтами в различных регионах мира, рассматривает практику политико-правового регулирование конфликтных ситуаций в зарубежных странах на основе анализа англо-саксонской, европейской ближневосточной, восточно-азиатских и др. моделей разрешения конфликтов, Цель дисциплины: изучение различных подходов к анализу конфликтов и практике их предупреждения и разрешения в различных регионах мира.

Modern theory of conflict management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline reveals the content of the main theories and concepts of modern schools engaged in the study of conflict management problems. The purpose of the discipline is to master modern methods of analysis and critical assessment of approaches and principles of modern theories and concepts of conflict management, techniques and techniques of conflict resolution.

Negotiation and conflict mediation
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline contributes to the formation of skills in the use of various negotiation and mediation procedures in conflict resolution, based on their expediency and effectiveness. The aim of the discipline: to form a holistic view of the methodology and practice of effective negotiation process and mediation technology to find a compromise in a conflict environment

Social Partnership
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is aimed at developing the skills of organizing social partnership, the principles of their implementation in practice based on the development of legitimate special social programs. The purpose of the discipline: mastering skills in resolving conflict and peaceful interaction in society, providing methodological support in the process of finding a joint solution and settlement of conflict situations.

The role of media and new media in conflicts
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The discipline is designed to contribute to the formation of a systematic understanding of the influence of mass media and "new media" on the course of modern conflicts. The aim of the discipline: to provide a systematic understanding of the possibilities of information technologies in mobilizing or minimizing the protest potential of society and their influence on the course of political conflicts.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

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.

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