Examination arrangement

Course content

Specialization through a literature review of theme within Norwegian Sign Langauage and/or interpreting that the students select

Learning outcome

Candidates

- can delineate a theme and define a problem

- have basic knowledge of some relevant research methods

- have detailed knowledge within a defined field of study (the theme of the thesis)

- can find and evaluate relevant information and subject material and present it so that it illuminates a theme

- can present and discuss theoretical knowledge and practical experiences connected to a delineated problem within a theme

- can plan and conduct a project lasting over time in cooperation with others and in accordance with ethical demands and guidelines

- can present the subject matter in an academic text and refer correctly to academic sources used

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures, group work, examinations of source material, field work and supervision from teacher.
• Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.

Compulsory assignments

• Written assignment
• Written assignment
• Attendance

Further on evaluation

An individual bachelor thesis must consist of approximately 7000- 8000 words, excluding references and appendices. Students writing group theses, must consult with the course teacher regarding number of words. All aids allowed. It is not possible to write a bachelor's thesis in semesters where this course is not taught/no supervision is offered. Students who wish to retake the course to improve their grade, must submit a new thesis on a new topic.

The bachelor’s thesis is normally written in Norwegian. If the thesis is written in English or in another non-Scandinavian language, the students must include an abstract in Norwegian in their thesis.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Completed the second year of the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, specialization interpreting or specialization Norwegian Sign Language, except Examen Philosophicum. Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language.

Course materials

The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester

Credit reductions