Course - Master's Thesis in Scandinavian Studies - NORD3900
NORD3900 - Master's Thesis in Scandinavian Studies
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 and method with guidance from his/her academic adviser. The student will also have the opportunity to discuss their work in progress in a master's thesis seminar. The result will be an academic thesis of approx. 30 000-35 000 words, excluding the preface, reference list and appendices.
Learning outcome
Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:
Skills
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 problems and results extensively in writing
- fulfills the requirements of scientific publishing
Learning methods and activities
Teaching method: Self-study, seminars (master thesis seminar), and individual supervision throughout the course. Assessment: An academic thesis of approx. 30 000-35 000 words written in Norwegian. All students must write an abstract of the thesis in English. The abstract should be ½-1 page and placed first in the thesis. The thesis will be submitted in the last semester of study, unless another arrangement is made with the adviser and department. 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 Scandinavian studies to have a new master's thesis in Scandinavian studies 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:
Scandinavian Language and Literature (MNORD)
Required previous knowledge
The student must be admitted to the Master's programme in Scandinavian and have passed the following exams: 1. either SPRÅK3001 and SPRÅK3002 or LITT3001 and LITT3002, 2. NORD3100 or two of the following courses SPRÅK3100, SPRÅK3200, SPRÅK3210, SPRÅK3300, 3. SPRÅL3500
Course materials
Individually decided.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORD3305 | 60.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 3
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Term no.: 4
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Scandinavian Language and Literature
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 *
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Autumn
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Release
2024-10-16Submission
2024-11-15
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Master 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"