PhD program
Archeology

Archeology

QUALIFICATION

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

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

1. Give practical recommendations as a result of applied and fundamental research in the field of archaeology by conducting laboratory and laboratory procedures, using retrospective, historical-genetic and system methods in historical science, as well as various modern methods of historiography, such as the method of classification and typology, idealization, modeling, content analysis, ascent from the concrete to the abstract, etc.
2. Develop new methods of excavation, approaches in the course of fundamental research, interpreting methods in empirical, theoretical, comparative and experimental archaeology and the principles of a systematic approach, adapting the latest scientific and methodological achievements of world archaeology and natural Sciences.
3.Conduct state historical and cultural expertise on individual monuments (history, architecture, etc.) and artifacts, on scientific projects participating in target and applied programs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and in other scientific and creative competitions, on antiquities for museums and private collectors.
4. Carry out security and rescue archaeological activities in areas of economic development of territories taking into account the world's archaeological practice, museification of archaeological objects "in the open air", developing its recommendations and conclusions for the preservation of historical and cultural heritage for future generations.
5. Develop strategies of state and international organizations for the protection of historical and cultural heritage, to determine the position of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the protection and international security of monuments and artifacts of antiquity, taking into account the practice of world archaeology.
6.Make conclusions on the historical and cultural heritage of monuments related to the religious worldviews of ancient and medieval societies and States, thereby identifying traditional regional features and canons of world religions based on historical and typological analysis, laying a kind of Foundation for religious studies for the state structures of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to implement by showing historical and archaeological material to combat those who fell under the influence of destructive religious organizations.
7.Manage historical and cultural institutions based on their development strategies and using modern world practices and innovative technologies in science, education and pedagogy.
8.Conduct various types of classes using innovative, interactive, personal-oriented technologies and methods of teaching historical and archaeological disciplines aimed at preparing highly qualified bachelor's and master's students in the field of modern archaeology.
9.Develop and implement research projects, present the results of research work in the form of reports, reports, abstracts at scientific conferences, in UNSC publications and in journals with a high impact factor at the foreign level, initiate discussion of current problems in their field of research with equal status and a wide scientific community and society.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Archeology
Speciality Code
8D02210
Faculty
History

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The goal - is to develop the skills of writing scientific texts, structured presentation of their own ideas. The main methodological approaches to writing a scientific paper will be considered; Its shown: argumentation of an idea in writing; the use of methods for structuring academic papers; design of references, bibliographies, including in a foreign language; tools for publishing scientific articles in journals with Q1-Q4 indicators, and publications with a high impact factor or JCR-citation.

Interdisciplinary methods in empirical, theoretical, comparative and experimental archeology
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop the ability to analyze and synthesize interdisciplinary methods in empirical, theoretical, comparative and experimental archaeology. As a result of studying discipline doctoral student will be able: - to use scientific concepts in the study of historical-cultural problems; - analyze, evaluate and compare various theoretical concepts of the above-mentioned sectors in the protection and preservation of historical-cultural heritage; - to use the basic skills of preparing and processing a variety of archaeological sources for research using interdisciplinary methods, etc.

Modern problems of world archeology
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study and familiarize with current topical problems of world archaeology. They will study: the purpose and objectives of the discipline, the relationship with other subjects, the main direction, theoretical and methodological foundations, General characteristics of the course, modern problems of world archaeology in different countries, methodological foundations of conducting archaeological excavations, the basics of innovative technologies in world archaeology, world trends in archaeology, the latest techniques and technologies in world archaeology, etc.

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 purpose of the discipline is to forming skills in using the methodology of historical and other related sciences, based on the use of digital technologies. The following aspects will be considered: scientific tools for the application of general scientific methods, methodology, humanities, social sciences in research. The discipline is based on the sum of knowledge gained during the study of the humanities, performs methodological and methodical functions in relation to all disciplines of the educational program as an effective means for conducting scientific research in all areas of history, ethnology and other related sciences.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Archaeological bibliography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to study the archaeological bibliography in Russian and world science. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to: - search for scientific information on the subject of works; - to synthesize scientific and theoretical concepts based on the bibliography of foreign and domestic specialists; - to determine the regularities of the development of archaeological bibliography and the features of the main factors that provide a single base in science; - reconstruct historical phenomena, events and processes based on the General cultural model of bibliography, etc.

Archeology historiography
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to reveal the historiographical background of the student. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to: - analyze and search for scientific information on the issues of archaeology of interest, as well as on the topic of his dissertation, when preparing reports, scientific reserves, examinations; - identify and classify the stages of historiography of archeology in different historical and cultural periods, identify their features in different regions; - conduct a source analysis of historiographic materials, etc.

Biblical and Church-Christian archeology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: to obtain systematic knowledge based on sources of biblical and Church-Christian archaeology. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to: - use the main sources of biblical and Church-Christian archaeology, learn from the experience of foreign scientific schools in this field; - analyze and systematize various sources, linking them with world, national, regional religions, as well as with various religious totems, beliefs, rituals, sacred contests and other values, etc.

Muslim archeology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to analyze the cultures of the Muslim world and Islamic archaeology in the system of world civilizations. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to: - apply various historical and cultural concepts of unity and regional features of the cultures of the Muslim world in research; - to develop new concepts of cultural Genesis and continuity of cultures of different peoples and countries, revealing the essence of historical prerequisites and the consequences of religious cults, holidays on the basis of historical and archaeological research, etc.

Theoretical and methodological problems of modern field, laboratory, laboratory and office archaeology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to develop the ability to use the main theoretical and methodological problems of modern field, laboratory and office archaeology in the study of historical and cultural monuments. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to: - use the main theoretical and methodological problems of modern field, laboratory and office archaeology in the study of historical and cultural monuments; - be able to analyze key discussion issues on theoretical and methodological problems in modern archaeological science; - able to integrate knowledge and draw conclusions from scientific information obtained in the course of research, etc.

Theory and methodology of archaeological sources
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the course is to study the main types of material sources and trends in theoretical and methodological concepts of archaeological science. As a result of studying the discipline, the doctoral student will be able to: - to reveal the theoretical and methodological problems in source archaeology; - be able to navigate the theory and methodology of archaeological sources; - know the General and special patterns of cultural development based on archaeological sources; - analyze, evaluate and compare various theoretical and methodological concepts in the field of archaeological sources and individual artefacts of art, etc.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

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.

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