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ARK3000 - Master Thesis in Archaeology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master thesis with oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master thesis with oral exam 100/100

Course content

At the beginning of the first semester, the students enter into a formal master's programme agreement with NTNU. Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or Scandinavian must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian. The master's thesis must demonstrate the ability to work independently where the emphasis is on clarity and coherence of argumentation and exposition. Work with the thesis should correspond to two semesters of full-time study. The thesis should have a maximum length of 25,000 words.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has passed the course is expected to have the following learning outcomes defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The candidate

  • can perform and produce a scientific archaeological analysis with good correlation between the problem, theoretical framework, and choice of empirical and analytical methods
  • has solid expertise in their fields of research
  • has insight in traditions and theoretical perspectives

Skills

The candidate

  • can carry out a scientific archaeological analysis with satisfactory academic quality and in line with ethical and formal guidelines
  • can present work both in writing and orally
  • can handle large amounts of information and critically analyze a phenomenon or themes from several sides
  • can develop professional ideas and issues and make professional evaluations

Learning methods and activities

At the start of the semester, the departments' supervisor portfolio, competence and possible academic topics for master's theses are presented. It is expected that the student actively seeks contact with potential supervisors during the design of the master's project. Students can also design their own themes, but in consultation with a supervisor. The plan for the first semester is closely linked to ARK3001, where the master's project description is the first semester's exercise. Seminars are arranged where the students in turn present their projects to fellow students, with feedback from fellow students, course coordinator and supervisor. How to do professional presentations and responding is an independent learning objective. Each student submits their project three times. The final exam consists of an assessment of the master's thesis and an oral exam. A preliminary grade is set before the oral test. The oral test covers the topic and issues of the assignment. The test begins with the candidate giving a presentation of the thesis with subsequent examination according to the examiners' needs. After an oral test, the preliminary grade for the assignment can be adjusted. Final examination falls after oral examination. The standard number of supervision hours for master's theses at the Faculty of Humanities is described in the following link: https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Compulsory assignments

  • Attendance seminar 75%
  • Project description

Further on evaluation

An approved project description is required during the first autumn semester in order to progress to the final exam at ARK3000.

The project description is assessed as either approved/disapproved with further feedback given. The maximum length of the master's thesis is 25,000 words. Table of contents, foreword, figures, literature list and appendices come in addition. If the length of the task exceeds 25,000 words, this must be approved by the supervisor. The final exam consists of assessment of the master's thesis as well as an oral test. A preliminary grade is set before the oral. The oral test covers the subject of the thesis and other related questions. The test begins with the candidate giving a presentation of the task in 30 minutes. After oral test, a preliminary grade is given. The final grade falls after the oral test is held.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Archaeology (MARK)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the M.A. in Archaeology.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
ARK3390 45.0 AUTUMN 2008
ARK3391 60.0 AUTUMN 2008
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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

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Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

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Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Archaeology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis with oral exam

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

Release
2024-11-08

Submission
2024-11-15


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Spring ORD Master thesis with oral exam 100/100 INSPERA
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  • * 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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