Objectives : Students will be able to start research and explore bibliographic and academic resources related to the topics selected for their doctoral research.

Learning Outcomes: Students possess the capacity to independently and professionally construct an academic research design, address the ethical considerations, and formulate appropriate solutions. Furthermore, they are able to execute a research project and report on it in a comprehensive manner .

Content: Students are introduced, generally, to the theoretical and practical aspects of doctoral research.

Methodology: The course will combine reading and seminar discussion.

Means of evaluation: Evaluation will be based on class participation and a written paper.