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Doctor of Philosophy in Literary Studies
Description:
The Qassim region is one of the most densely populated regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and many batches have graduated from the Master of Arts in Literary Studies program from Languages and Humanities at Qassim University, in addition to those who obtained a master's degree from other departments, as these graduates demand to complete their postgraduate studies in the PhD program, which was established in the academic year 14433/1434 A.H., and updated in 14439/1440 A.H. Therefore, it is necessary to develop and update the PhD program in the department to keep pace with the latest approved programs and attract a number of students.
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 Literary 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
Educational goals :
1- Creating opportunities for scientific and research growth for students who hold a master's degree in literature.
2- Expanding the scope of attention to literary studies to serve the Arabic language by deepening its roots as one of the most important sources of the nation's strength, thus contributing to the affirmation of the universality, strength and presence of this language.
3- Providing the student with a scientific approach in the courses of specialization to help him learn by recognizing, absorbing, balancing, criticizing and weighting on the basis of editing issues, principles, rules, terminology, cases and doctrines.
4) Rationalizing studies in the fields of literature, criticism and rhetoric, linking the researcher to the sources of Islamic heritage, and recognizing and absorbing contemporary analytical and critical studies on the issues and problems of the specialty.
Learning outcomes :
1) A brief description of the knowledge to be acquired:
- Have knowledge of facts, concepts, procedures, and theories in the field of literature.
- Be familiar with the latest literary theories and schools.
- To be able to acquire scientific knowledge that helps the student solve issues to serve the community.
2- The cognitive skills to be developed and the expected level of performance:
- Apply creative thinking skills and provide unconventional and innovative solutions to textual and heritage issues.
- Employ the skills of analysis, deduction and application in scientific research in the field of literature.
- Analyze, extrapolate and interpret findings and make recommendations to improve and develop literary concepts and theories.
3- Characterization of the level of interpersonal skills and the ability to take responsibility:
- Commitment to scientific honesty, neutrality and justice in judging literary issues.
- Take responsibility for continuous self-learning.
- Collective engagement.
- Respond responsibly in personal and professional situations.
- Ethical standards of research behavior.
Tracks :
Career opportunities:
Academic and other jobs
None