PhD program
Archeology of Eurasia

Archeology of Eurasia

QUALIFICATION

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

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

ON1 Critically assess the prospects for the development of scientific trends, carry out scientific reconstruction of historical and cultural processes and phenomena, conceptual models of archaeological cultures and phenomena, develop methodological approaches and techniques for the study of topical problems of archaeological science;
ON2 Prepare and present the results of their own scientific research in the form of publications with a high impact factor, sections in collective monographs, scientific and popular scientific publications;
ON3 To lead archaeological expeditions, develop a program of comprehensive research of monuments, involving specialists in natural sciences and related fields of humanitarian knowledge, as well as additional sources of funding;
ON4 To review scientific publications within the field of research, organize and conduct scientific events;
ON5 To carry out an examination of the lands allocated for construction, scientific projects, reports in the field of archeology; to assess the level, prospects and effectiveness of scientific research; to advise administrative authorities on the protection of monuments of historical and cultural significance; to develop scientific support for design and estimate documentation;
ON6 Participate in competitions (tenders, grants) to finance scientific activities, design and organize the effective use of material and financial resources, make informed decisions in order to increase the effectiveness of the entire group of researchers;
ON7 To create and develop an international collaboration, to organize interaction with colleagues, the scientific community, social partners, including foreign ones, to search for new social and economic partners in solving urgent research tasks in archaeology;
ON8 To implement the results of their own research into teaching activities, using modern information and multimedia tools and teaching methods, to prepare educational and methodological documentation.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Archeology of Eurasia
Speciality Code
8D02213
Faculty
History

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Within the discipline doctoral students will be able to form the following academic competencies: they will learn to operate systems of criteria for evaluating academic (profession-oriented, scientific or subject - oriented) written work, which will allow them to objectively evaluate both their own and other people's text; they will acquire the language skills necessary for competent writing of professional, business and informational documents, articles and texts. Within the framework of the discipline, doctoral students will be able to form the following academic competencies: - learn to work with sources, put forward and justify their own, original point of view; - they will learn how to use the systems of assessment criteria for academic (professionally-oriented, scientific or subject-oriented) written work, which will allow them to objectively evaluate both their own and someone else's text; - gain language skills (style, vocabulary, structures, transition signals), necessary for competent writing professional, business and information documents, articles and texts.

Ancient technologies as a cultural phenomenon
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim to form the ability to analyze the theoretical and practical aspects of the genesis of ancient technologies. The discipline involves: to evaluate the development of ancient technologies and technological processes; to develop a methodology for the study of ancient technologies; to conduct a scientific reconstruction of ancient production; to prepare scientific publications, to develop analytical and informational reviews about ancient technologies (ceramic, bone, house-building, stone, etc.).

Armament and military affairs in ancient Kazakhstan
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim to form the ability to analyze the theoretical and practical aspects of the genesis of weapons and military affairs in ancient Kazakhstan. The discipline involves: analyze the source base on the types of weapons of the ancient population; reconstruct the offensive, defensive strategy, tactics of combat; prepare scientific publications, develop analytical and informational reviews on the types of weapons, strategies and tactics of combat in ancient times.

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 develop skills in applying the methodology of historical and other related sciences based on the use of digital technologies. The research will consider scientific tools for the application of general scientific methods, methodologies, humanities, and social sciences. The discipline is based on the knowledge gained during the study of the humanities and is considered as an effective tool for conducting scientific research in all fields of the humanities

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Archaeological research of the sacred spaces of the Turkic culture in the Middle Ages of the VI — XII centuries.
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim - to form the ability to analyze the genesis of the sacred phenomenon in the Turkic culture. The discipline involves: to assess the level of development of research on the phenomenon of the sacred in the Turkic culture; to reconstruct the mythopoetic structures in the ethno-linguistic functions, cultural codes, and sacred interactions of the Turkic culture; to prepare analytical reviews on the sacred archetypes of the semiosphere of the Kazakh culture; to participate in the work of international Turkic research teams.

Cultures of the early Nomads of the Eurasian space
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim - to form the ability to analyze the theoretical aspects of the study of the Saka cultural complex. The discipline involves: to evaluate the features of interethnic relations of the Scythian-Saka and Hunno-Sarmatian cultures; to introduce new data on the culture of the early nomads into scientific circulation; to adapt scientific knowledge into educational activities; to develop methods for studying the art of the early Nomads, to implement fundamental research on the culture of the early nomads.

Historical reconstructions in archaeology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim - apply the skills of scientific reconstructions in archaeology to implement your own research. The discipline involves: apply theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of historical phenomena; reconstruct conceptual models of archaeological cultures, life support systems, and economic activities of the ancient and medieval population; participate in the work of domestic and international research teams; develop competitive applications for funding scientific activities.

Modern concepts in the Archaeology of Eurasia
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Aim - to form a holistic concept of archaeology, a problematic understanding of the main processes and phenomena in the archaeology of Eurasia. The discipline involves: to assess the prospects for the development of scientific trends, to give an expert opinion on the ongoing scientific research on the archeology of Kazakhstan, to develop programs for comprehensive research of archaeological sites, competitive applications for funding scientific activities based on an in-depth problem understanding of scientific trends.

Data for 2022-2025 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 2022-2025 years