Chapter 5: Ph.D. Student Evaluation
Article 12: Purpose and Methods of Evaluation
The purpose of Ph.D. student evaluation is to enhance the quality of academic learning and ensure the competitiveness of graduates.
The evaluation consists of two components:
1. Qualification Assessment, which includes the Qualification Examination and the Written Examination in the Field of
Expertise.
2.Ph.D. Degree Evaluation, which assesses the overall academic progress and dissertation work.
Article 13: Qualification Examination
Ph.D. students who have completed the prerequisite course requirements may apply for the Qualification Examination during the registration period.
1. Purpose
The examination assesses students' critical thinking, potential, and qualifications to continue doctoral studies and conduct research.
2. Content
The examination consists of two written subjects: Communication Theory and Research Methods
3. Examination Method
(1) The exam is conducted in a centralized format, with each subject lasting two hours.
(2) Students may answer in Traditional Chinese or English using a computer.
(3) Books and non-electronic written materials may be used as references during the exam.
(4) Computer-based testing follows specific regulations.
(5) The Ph.D. program director appoints two faculty members to set the exam questions, with the number of
questions determined by the examiners. The examiners should ensure diversity and balance in question
selection.
(6) If the exam questions for both subjects are too similar to each other and resemble past exam questions, the
Ph.D. program director may coordinate with the examiners in advance to safeguard students' examination
rights.
(7) Each subject accounts for 50% of the total score. The combined score must be at least 70 out of 100 to
pass.
(8) When formulating and grading the exam, examiners may reference the passing standard for master's
students who have completed Communication Theory and Research Methods courses at the College.
Retaking the Examination:
(1) Students who fail may retake the exam once.
(2) If they fail again, they may submit an appeal to the Ph.D. program director within the same semester.
(3) The Ph.D. program director will convene a doctoral program committee meeting to review the student’s
coursework, academic performance, and both exam results.
(4) The committee will decide whether to grant one additional retake. If not approved, the student will be
dismissed from the program.
4. Examination Schedule and Deadlines
(1) The exam is conducted once per semester, within one month after the semester begins.
(2) Ph.D. students must apply for the exam at least two weeks before the semester starts.
(3) Students unable to attend the exam due to illness, emergencies, or other special circumstances must
submit supporting documents within one week of the exam date for approval by the program director.
Failure to do so will result in a zero score.
(4) Ph.D. students must pass the Qualification Examination by the end of their third semester, or they will be
dismissed from the program. Students required to take prerequisite courses in theory or methodology may
extend the deadline to the fourth semester.
Article 14: Written Examination in the Field of Expertise
1. Ph.D. students who have completed the required coursework and passed the Qualification Assessment
(including the Qualification Examination and the Written Examination in the Field of Expertise) are eligible to
become Ph.D. candidates.
2. Written Examination in the Field of Expertise
(1) Purpose
The examination assesses the Ph.D. student’s mastery of their specialized field.
(2) Content
The exam consists of one written subject, with answers provided in Traditional Chinese or English. The
examination content is determined by the Advisory Committee, based on the student’s area of study.
(3) Examination Method
The examination format is determined by the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee recommends 4
to 6 external examiners, from which the Ph.D. program director selects 2 to set the exam questions. If an
Advisory Committee member is assigned as an examiner, the committee must provide a written justification,
subject to approval by the Ph.D. program director.
(4) Examination Schedule and Application
The Written Examination in the Field of Expertise is conducted once per semester. Ph.D. students must
apply for the examination during the registration period, before the university’s scheduled midterm exams.
Exam results must be finalized before the end of the semester’s final exam period. After passing the Written
Examination in the Field of Expertise, the student may propose their dissertation topic. The student must
complete the dissertation topic proposal before applying for the dissertation proposal defense.
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第五章 博士生評鑑
第十二條 評鑑目的和方式
博士生評鑑目的在提升學習知識品質、確保畢業生之競爭力。
評鑑分為資格考核(資格檢定考試及專業領域筆試)及博士學位評鑑。
第十三條（資格檢定考試）
博士生已完成先修科目要求者，可於註冊期間申請參加資格檢定考試。
一、目的：測驗學生思維及潛力，及是否已具備續讀博士班及做研究之資格。
二、內容：筆試考科「傳播理論」、「研究方法」兩科，得提供書單。
三、方式：筆試採集中考試方式，考試時間為每科2小時，得使用電腦以正體中文或英文答題，學生可
攜帶書與（非電子）書面資料作為答題參考。
電腦應試另依規定辦理。筆試由博士班主任聘請兩位老師命題，題數由命題老師決定。命題老師
應顧及多元和平衡原則。若兩科目考題相近或與歷屆考題雷同，博士班主任可事前就考題與命題
老師進行協調，以確保學生考試權益。資格檢定考試每科占百分之50，兩科加總以70分為及格，
100分為滿分。命題教師於命題及批改考卷時，可就本院碩士班學生修畢傳播理論及研究方法相關
課程學生及格水準，做為參考標準。不及格者，得申請重考一次，重考仍不及格者，得於當學期
向博士班申請，由博士班主任召集博士班工作小組會議， 根據考生之修課情形、學習表現，及兩
次資格檢定考試成績，審核並決議是否得再補考一次，否則即令退學。
四、期限：考試每學期辦理1次，時間為開學後1個月內。博士生應於每學期開學前2週， 申請參加考
試。博士生因事、病或特殊事故，不能於預定時間參加考試，須於考試日起一週內出具證明，經
主任核准，否則以零分計算。博士生應於入學後第三學期結束前通過資格檢定考試，否則即令退
學。需補修理論或方法類群先修課程者，得延至第四學期。
第十四條 博士生專業領域筆試
一、博士生修滿應修學分，及通過博士學位候選人資格考核(資格檢定考試及專 業領域筆試)，得為博士學位 候選人。
二、專業領域筆 試：
(一)目的：在測驗博士生專業領域之精熟度。
(二)內容：筆試考科一科，以正體中文或英文答題，考試內容由指導委員 會依照博士生學習領域決定。
(三)方式：由指導委員會決定。
命題委員由指導委員會建議委員會成員以外之人選4至6位，由博士班主任擇2位聘任之。
命題委員如為委員會成員，指導委員會應書明理由，經主任核可。
(四)期限：專業領域筆試每學期辦理1次，博士生應於註冊期間，校訂期中隨堂考試開始前提出考試申
請，並於期末隨堂考試結束前完成 成績評定。
博士生得於通過專業領域筆試後一學年內提報論文題目，並於提報論文題目後，始得申請舉行博士候選人提
案口試。
