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Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistic Studies
Description:
Providing educational and research services in linguistic studies within an inspiring environment characterized by originality and innovation, according to competitive scientific standards keeping pace with the developments of the age, which enhances self-resources and development, partnership, meets the requirements of the labor market, and serves society.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Ph.D.
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters in Buraydah - Al-Iskan Neighborhood
Required specialization
Master's Degree in Linguistic Studies
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
3
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
38
Credits required for graduation
38
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
60,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Program goals :
- Enhancing scientific research skills, tools, and methodologies.
- Enriching creativity tools, critical thinking, analysis, and skills.
- Linking traditional linguistic studies with modern linguistic studies and contemporary developments.
- Employing modern technical methods to identify and disseminate knowledge sources in linguistic studies.
- Achieve original and innovative scientific research to advance linguistic studies.
- Meeting the labor market and societal needs for qualified individuals in linguistic studies.
Program learning outcomes :
Knowledge and understanding:
It evokes concepts, theories, their starting points, and methodologies in various linguistic fields.
Explains recent developments in linguistic and linguistic trends and their relationships.
3- It describes advanced scientific knowledge leading to the development of scientific research.
Skills:
It provides a deep scientific interpretation of linguistic texts.
Assesses principles, theories, and concepts in various linguistic fields.
3. Develops appropriate solutions and ideas for emerging issues and problems in the field of specialization.
4. Develop research with scientific added value that opens new horizons.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1 - Adheres to integrity and scientific research ethics.
2- Leads working groups in his specialization.
3- Bears responsibility for managing and organizing part of a lecture.
Tracks :
N/A
Career opportunities:
Academic and other
Program Graduate Attributes:
Knowledge and understanding:
Advanced knowledge of modern scientific research methods and their application in scientific projects.
2- Detailed explanation of theories and issues in various linguistic fields.
3. Comprehensive and deep knowledge of concepts, theories, their foundations, and methodologies in linguistic studies, both ancient and modern.
Skills:
1- Scientifically, critically, and objectively analyze linguistic texts and perceptions.
2- Developing cognitive and technical solutions for emerging issues in the field of specialization.
3. Evaluation of advanced and pioneering principles and theories in the field of specialization.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- Take responsibility for self-directed and collaborative learning, and work on continuous professional development.
Leading research and professional groups and contributing to the enhancement of community quality of life.
3. Adhering to Islamic values and ethics in communicating with others in various situations.