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Doctor of Philosophy in Literary Studies
Description:
The program's mission is to provide educational and research services in literary studies in an inspiring environment, characterized by originality and innovation, adhering to competitive scientific standards that keep pace with contemporary developments, thereby enhancing self-resources and development, fostering partnerships, meeting the demands of the labor market, and serving 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 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
Program goals :
1- Enhancing scientific research skills, their tools, and their methodological principles.
Enriching creativity tools and critical thinking, analytical skills.
3. Linking traditional literary studies with modern literary studies and contemporary developments.
4. Employing modern technical methods to identify and disseminate knowledge sources in literary studies.
5. Conducting original and innovative scientific research to advance literary studies.
6. Meeting the needs of the labor market and society for qualified competencies in literary studies.
Program learning outcomes :
Program learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding
1. Mentions perceptions, theories, their foundations, and methodologies in various literary fields.
c2 Explains recent developments in literary, critical, and rhetorical trends
C3 describes advanced scientific knowledge that leads to the development of scientific research.
Skills
M1 analyzes literary texts and discourse in light of different critical and rhetorical approaches.
M2 criticizes various principles, theories, and concepts in the literary, critical, and rhetorical fields.
The third person/entity can derive suitable solutions and ideas for emerging issues and problems in the field of specialization.
M4 produces innovative research with scientific added value that opens new horizons.
Values, autonomy and responsibility
1. Uphold integrity and ethics in scientific research.
Q2 Leads working groups in his field of specialization.
Responsible for managing and organizing a portion of a lecture
Tracks :
Career opportunities:
Academic and other jobs
Program Graduate Characteristics:
1. In-depth knowledge in the field of literary studies:
Graduates possess broad and comprehensive knowledge and advanced understanding in literary studies and its innovations, and they have understanding and knowledge in advanced research and inquiry methods.
- Interpersonal and social skills:
Graduates are distinguished by their ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), collaborate with others, and share information in the field of literary studies.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills:
Graduates demonstrate the ability to solve leading problems and apply knowledge through advanced research and inquiry in the fields of literary studies.
- Practical Skills and Information Technology
Graduates are distinguished by their ability to use digital information systems and modern and advanced technological innovations to obtain, analyze, and organize relevant literary study resources and references quantitatively and qualitatively.
- Ethical and Social Values and Responsibility:
Graduates possess professional ethics and integrity, have the ability to work in group activities, and bear responsibility in subjects related to literary studies.