Course - Master's Thesis in Scandinavian Studies - NORD3901
NORD3901 - 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 | 1 semesters |
Course content
An academic thesis on a linguistic or literary topic of approx. 15 000-20 000 words in Norwegian, excluding the preface, reference list and appendices. The student chooses the subject and method with guidance from his/her academic adviser. One may choose a didactic approach to the topic. The thesis must include an appendix of up to 1 page in which the student explains the relevance of the work for the teaching profession. All students must also write an abstract of the thesis in English, which should be ½-1 page and placed first in the thesis.
Learning outcome
Candidates will have obtained the following qualifications after successfully completing this course:
Skills
The candidate:
- can 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's thesis seminar), and individual supervision throughout the period. 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:
Language Studies with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSPRÅK)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the five-year teaching education programme with an integrated master's degree in Scandinavian Studies, and exam in SPRÅL3500.
Course materials
Individually decided.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
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
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"