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KLAS3000

Master's Thesis in Classical Studies

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Credits 60
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master's thesis with adjusting oral examAssignment

About

About the course

Course content

The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor, preferably in connection with an existing research project. An overview of ongoing projects at the department will be available at the beginning of each semester. The thesis should normally contain 25.000-35.000 words.

Learning outcome

A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The candidate

  • has substantial knowledge in the field of research for the master thesis
  • has broad knowledge of Latin or Greek language and literature and ancient civilisation and its legacy and of the scientific theories and methods related to this knowledge

Skills

The candidate

  • is able to use a broad range of information and critically analyse a linguistic, literary or cultural/historical problem related to Latin or Greek sources and the study of the ancient civilisation and its legacy
  • explain the tradition and reception of Latin or Greek texts and the study of the ancient civilisation and legacy and give an account of the related research literature
  • contribute to the research field of a specific linguistic, literary or cultural-historical topic.

Learning methods and activities

The thesis is written in consultation with a supervisor. Two compulsory seminars.

Final grade for KLAS3000 can be adjusted after the oral examination.

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

Compulsory assignments

  • Third semester seminar

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
History (MHIST)

Required previous knowledge

For students with a BA in Classical Studies: Lat1001, Lat1002, Lat1003, Lat1004, Lat1005, Lat1006, Klas2000, Klas2001, Klas2002

For students with a BA in Classical Civilization: Ant1101, Ant1102, Ant1003, Ant1104, Lat1001, Lat1003, Klas2000.

Requires admission to the master's program in Classical Studies.

Subject areas

  • Greek
  • Classical Culture
  • Latin

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Historical and Classical Studies