Course - Field Report - RVI3120
RVI3120 - Field Report
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 100/100 |
Course content
Students who elect field work as their form of research may choose to submit a field report to accommodate the formal demands for student credits.
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 various forms of field work available for research in religious studies
- knowledge of various forms of observation used for field work on religion
- knowledge of arrangements for doing various forms of interviews during field work
- knowledge of different forms of materials collectable from field work
- knowledge of the ethical challenges field work in religious studies entails
Skills
The candidate has acquired skills to
- carry out a qualified scientific field work for research in religious studies
- construct a plan for systematic observation of a relevant field of religious practice
- use equipment for doing various forms of interview amongst religious practitioners
- arrange, and carry out, collection of various forms of materials from the field of religion
- assess ethically the researcher's role during field work in religious studies
Learning methods and activities
A field report with tutoring - the tutor has to approve field work as part of the Master's programme.
Compulsory assignments
- Field work
Further on evaluation
The field report should be a basis of further work with the Master's thesis, and include the following:
- a description of the field work (access, course, duration, challenges), as well as the relationship between the researcher and the group
- an account of the methodological strategies
- a description of analytical tools
- a presentation of empiricism
- ethical considerations
The report (6000 words) will be submitted after completed field work and will be assessed with a pass/fail.
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
Field observations and field notes. The student can also use relevant academic literature.
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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: Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Report
100/100
Submission
2024-12-09
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Report
100/100
Submission
2025-05-14
INSPERA
14:00 -
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"