XDOC2015 Preparing for the doctoral defence (2 cr)

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Study level:

Other studies

Grading scale:

Pass - fail

Language:

English, Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication

Curriculum periods:

2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

This course provides support for doctoral students who are in the final stages of their dissertation process. We will discuss and work on different forms of publicising doctoral research findings (e.g. press release, elevator pitch, introductory lecture or lectio praecursoria). The defence day procedures, such as engaging in a debate with the opponent at the public defence ceremony or delivering speeches at the defence celebration will also be covered in detail. Giving and receiving peer support form an important part of the course.

Depending on their needs, students will have the option to complete their final assignment in either English or Finnish.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, participants are expected to…

be familiar with the stages and procedures of the public defence ceremony and understand the practices, rights and responsibilities of their role as doctoral candidates
understand the purpose and characteristics of different forms of publicising their research findings
be able to prepare and deliver a press release, an elevator pitch and introductory lecture
be familiar with the formal requirements when giving speeches at the defence celebration

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:

PASS-FAIL: Compulsory and active participation. Successful completion of core assignments. Final grading is based on the corresponding grading scale for the course.

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Parts of the completion methods

Participation in teaching (2 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching