Course - Master’s Thesis Development - MV3100
MV3100 - Master’s Thesis Development
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100/100 |
Course content
In this course, which covers semesters 2 and 3 of the master's programme, students develop the topic and work plan for the master's thesis (MV3200).
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the student will:
- have gained deep insight into and knowledge of a specific and self-selected topic within media studies through independent research
- have in-depth knowledge of media studies theories and concepts with relevance for their self-selected topic
- have a broad and up-to-date overview of relevant research in their chosen field
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course the student will know how to:
- formulate a researchable academic argument
- plan a research-based written work (master's thesis)
- make well-chosen decisions about the use of sources, specialist literature, and methods of presentation in relation to a formulated argument
- reflect critically on their own professional practice and adjust this under guidance
- work systematically and according to academic standards
- recognize and reflect on relevant research ethical problems
Learning methods and activities
Project development seminar and individual guidance.
This course may be taught in Norwegian or English, pending staff availability.
In semester 2, students prepare a project proposal on an independent basis. Based on the proposal, an academic supervisor is assigned. In collaboration with the supervisor, relevant literature is identified and described in an annotated bibliography.
In semester 3, students work primarily to prepare a first draft of their MA thesis, in addition to revising their project proposal and giving a presentation of their project to the department.
Compulsory assignments in semester 3:
- Oral presentation of the project to the academic community.
- Hand in first draft of the Master's thesis (approx. 5,000 words).
Students are obliged to keep informed of current messages from the department or teacher via Blackboard. Follow this link for information about the standard number of supervision hours for master's theses at the Faculty of Humanities.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation
- First draft of the Master's thesis
Further on evaluation
The final evaluation in this course is a portfolio assessment consisting of
- Project proposal (approx. 1000 words), submitted in semester 2
- Annotated bibliography (approx. 5,000 words), submitted in semester 2
- Revised project description (approx. 1500-2000 words), submitted in semester 3
Grade scale is pass/fail.
Portfolio assessment is an assessment form where the final grade is determined on the basis of coursework submitted during the teaching term or towards the end of the semester. Process and progression may form part of this assessment.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film and Media Studies (MFMV)
Required previous knowledge
None.
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Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Media Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio
100/100
Submission
2024-12-02
INSPERA
10:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
UTS
Portfolio
100/100
Submission
2025-03-25
INSPERA
10:00 -
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"