Course - Student-Selected Curriculum - RVI3110
RVI3110 - Student-Selected Curriculum
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
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Course content
The course will provide further study in fields related to the master's thesis. It is an elective and consists of independent, individual study.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills)
Knowledge
The candidate has attained
- knowledge of literary searches in various internet-based search engines relevant for religious studies
- knowledge of the criteria for assessment of academic standard in religious studies literatur
- knowledge of the difference between journalism, popular science and academics
- knowledge of literary sources for relevant material on religion
- knowledge of the formulation of literary accounts in religious studies
Skills
The candidate has acquired skills to
- assess and choose literature on relevant research questions in religious studies
- apply the criteria for assessment of academic standard on religious studies literature
- assess, and make us of, newspaper articles, popular science and academic science
- find, collect and analyse literary source materials on religion
- present an individual, academic account in religious studies, based on student selected curriculum
Learning methods and activities
The instruction consists of tutoring. The reading list must be approved by the supervisor before it is submitted to the Department.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved reading list
Further on evaluation
Assessment by two written assignments (each 3000-4000 words) related to the reading list. In agreement with the supervisor, students may choose to submit one assignment (7000-8000 words). In case of retakes, students must redo both assignments. The student must ensure that the reading list for the course does not overlap with reading lists in previous courses.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Religious Studies (MRVI)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's programme in Religious Studies.
Course materials
The student selects a reading list of 1500 pages (in consultation with the supervisor) which will provide a deeper insight into the theme of the master thesis.
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Religion
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
1/2
Submission
2024-12-09
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Autumn
ORD
Assignment
1/2
Submission
2024-12-09
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 1/2
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 1/2
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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"