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ALIT3900 - Master's Thesis in Comparative Literature

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master thesis 100/100

Course content

The student chooses the subject, source material and method with guidance from their academic adviser. The student will produce an academic thesis of 30 000 to 40 000 words.

Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.

Learning outcome

Candidates will have obtained the following general competency after successfully completing this course:

The candidate:

- has the ability to complete an independent work of research on a specialized topic under the guidance of an academic supervisor

- masters scientific argumentation and critical thinking

- can present scientific issues and results extensively in writing

- fulfills the requirements of scientific publishing

Learning methods and activities

Self-study, master's thesis seminar (SPRÅL3500) and individual supervision. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Further on evaluation

It is not possible for students who have been awarded a passing grade for the master's thesis in Comparative Literature to have a new master's thesis in Comparative Literature assessed (cf. the academic regulations for NTNU, §5-9). Students whose master's thesis has been assessed as a Fail (F) may apply to the department to submit a new thesis (cf. the additional academic regulations of the Faculty of Humanities).

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Comparative Literature (MALIT)

Required previous knowledge

The student must be admitted to the Master's programme in Comparative Literature and have passed the following exams: ALIT3100, ALIT3101, ALIT3302, ALIT3303 and SPRÅL3500, or equivalent.

Course materials

Individually decided, depending on the student's project.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFALIT390 60.0
More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Comparative Literature
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master thesis 100/100

Submission
2024-11-15


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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.
Examination

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