The course is built on development of research skills embodied in oral and written communication and discussions in class enabling students to debate about their research outline and logistics, making choices about the researchable idea, developing reasoning behind choosing the research methods and formulating indicators for the research so that the latter can be considered completed at the certain stage as well as performed in compliance with the official requirements for PhD thesis.

As the product of such activities taking place in class, student prepare PhD proposal throughout the course and defend it for pass/fail test upon the course completion.

Уровень квалификации: Начальный