Course - Bachelor's thesis in Comparative Literature - ALIT2900
ALIT2900 - Bachelor's thesis in Comparative Literature
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Bachelor thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor thesis | 100/100 | 1 semesters |
Course content
The Bachelor's thesis is an independent work in comparative literature. The student should develop the ability to carry out a personal research work on a large scale. Students will gain insight into information processing and evaluation of research and methods within a relevant subject.
The bachelor’s thesis is normally written in Norwegian. If the thesis is written in English or in another non-Scandinavian language, the students must include an abstract in Norwegian in their thesis.
Learning outcome
Candidates who have passed this course have the following general competence and skills:
The candidate is
- able to articulate and delimit a scientific research question
- able to analyze and organize collected information, including existing research on their chosen topic, and present it in writing
- able to apply the scientific terminology and methods required in a piece of academic work
- able to write a longer academic text
Learning methods and activities
Supervision, following on from student's work.
Obligatory assignment:
- Approved topic for bachelor's thesis and project outline (1 page)
- Approved reading list consisting of approximately 1000 pages of text chosen according to the student's research interests.
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- Approved reading list
- Approved topic for bachelor's thesis and project outline (1 page)
Further on evaluation
The Bachelor's thesis should consist of approximately 8000 words excluding references and appendices. Students who receive a failing grade and wish to retake the course must submit a new thesis on a new topic.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Scandinavian Studies and Comparative Literature (BNORDLIT)
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed all courses at basic level in the bachelor's programme in Scandinavian Studies and Comparative Literature, or equivalent approved education. Students should have completed 15 ECTS at advanced undergraduate level (2000-level).
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the bachelor's programme in Scandinavian Studies and Comparative Literature in the autumn semester of 2014 or more recently.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITT2900 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Bachelor thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Bachelor thesis
100/100
Submission
2024-12-02
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Bachelor thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"