PhD in History, Art History and Geography
Academic year 2022-23
Interdisciplinary and specific educational activities
The Academic Commission for the PhD Programme in History, History of Art and Geography generally recommends students take at least 30 and up to 60 mandatory hours from cross-cutting training activities (similar courses provided and taken at other universities shall be considered). In turn, full-time students are recommended to do these activities during their first year on the programme, whilst part-time students should do them in the first and second year.
Cross-cutting training programme for PhD students at the University of the Balearic Islands
Each of the cross-cutting training activities proposed shall have its own assessment procedure. As a general rule, all activities undertaken, as well as their assessment or successful completion, shall be included in the PhD activities document.
Cross-cutting Activities
Communication skills in English: Written and Oral Expression (module I)
Objective
Attaining advanced knowledge in English (written and oral communication)
Number of hours
30
Requirements
--
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester one in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment Procedure
Activities where students can practise their writing abilities in English to attain C1-level skills
Mobility
Not applicable
Bibliographic Search Techniques
Objective
Attaining the ability to undertake and manage bibliographic searches on a research topic in different public and private bibliographic databases
Number of hours
30
Requirements
None
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting. Elective
Schedule
Semester one in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment Procedure
Activities where students can practise their skills in bibliographic searches
Mobility
Not applicable
Communication skills in English: Written and Oral Expression (module II)
Objective
This 30-hour activity aims for students to attain advanced knowledge in English. They will work on the use of English based on immersion in the communication context of the specialization, linking it to situations and documents within the field
Number of hours
30
Requirements
--
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester two in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment Procedure
Activities where students can practise writing fluency to attain C1-level skills in English
Mobility
Not applicable
Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Investigation
Objective
Understanding the purpose and objectives of scientific research in any area
Number of hours
30
Requirements
--
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting. Elective
Schedule
Semester two in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment Procedure
--
Mobility
Not applicable
Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research
Objective
This activity aims for doctorands to understand the purpose and objectives of scientific research in any area. The scientific method. Classifying scientific disciplines. Ethical problems in scientific research. Experimenting with animals and humans. The bioethics committee
Number of hours
30
Requirements
--
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester one in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment Procedure
Specific assessment methods. Test case examination
Mobility
Not applicable
Specific Activities
Research Seminars
Objective
Attending seminar given by programme researchers or linked to the latter, in order to become familiar with research techniques
Number of hours
30. To be attended over three years by full-time students and five years by part-time students
Requirements
Being registered on the programme
Method
Specific and occasional as per prior announcement or notification sent out to doctorands
Schedule
Throughout the academic year
Year
Annual
Assessment Procedure
Attendance register
Mobility
Where applicable (elective)
Research Seminars given by Doctorands
Objective
Preparing, presenting and defending research work carried out doctorands every year
Number of hours
18. Full-time students must give one annual seminar; part-time students must give three seminars over five years
Requirements
Being registered on the programme and having permission from the thesis supervisors/tutors
Method
Specific and occasional
Schedule
Throughout the academic year in sessions announced in advance
Year
Annual
Assessment Procedure
Under the responsibility of the thesis supervisors/tutors
Mobility
Elective. In line with the considerations of the academic committee
Preparation and Presentation of a Scientific Paper
Objective
Acquiring the knowledge and experience to produce a scientific paper/article
Number of hours
10
Requirement
Being registered on the programme
Method
Specific
Schedule
From the second year of the programme
Year
In the latter years of the programme
Assessment Procedure
Thesis supervisors/tutors; attendance and presentation certificate from a conference, forum, etc.
Mobility
Deemed elective. Students are advised to present their papers at national/international fora, seminars etc.
Mobility Activities (elective)
Objective
Fostering contact with other scientific academic communities
Number of hours
Requirements
Being registered on the programme
Method
Elective. Specific
Schedule
At any time during the programme
Year
Any
Assessment Procedure
Thesis supervisors/tutors; mobility programme coordinator
Mobility
Attendance at specialized courses or scientific conferences, as well as research stays at other centres, are deemed to be mobility activities. In addition, research seminars and those given by the doctorand may be included here, in agreement with the academic committee.