PROSEMINAR I: INTRODUCTION TO DOCTORAL STUDIES IN EDUCATION

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The first course in this seminar sequence provides an essential foundation for first-year Ph.D. students, guiding them through the structure, expectations and resources of the doctoral program. Students engage with faculty members, gain insights into diverse research areas and explore opportunities for collaboration within and beyond the program. Through these interactions, students develop a clearer understanding of their research pathways and the community they are joining. In the second half of the semester, the course shifts focus to introduce foundational scholarly reading and writing skills, equipping students with strategies for analyzing academic texts and managing research literature.