Course - Bachelor Essay in Counselling and Adult Learning - VLR2900
VLR2900 - Bachelor Essay in Counselling and Adult Learning
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The bachelor essay (project) is a compulsory part of the bachelor’s in counselling and adult learning, and is completed in the last semester of the programme. The essay consists of a minor research project within a chosen topic in counselling and/or adult learning and is an introduction to conducting an independent scientific study, by utilizing relevant theory of science and research methods. This includes, among other, searching for and utilizing relevant theory and research literature as part of an active dialogue with the research field. Further, it includes critical assessment, and reflection, analysis, presentation and discussion of theory, and possible data collection, connected to relevant research questions within the field. The topic for the bachelor essay must be approved by the department. Supervision is provided. The bachelor essay should be about 15-20 pages long (A4, line spacing 1,5, Times New Roman 12 pt.)
Learning outcome
The student has general competency in utilising relevant academic and methodological knowledge in carrying out and presenting a project assignment. This leads to the student:
- being able to formulate a research question within the research fields counselling and/or adult learning,
- being able to plan and carry out a minor research process addressing the research question through relevant theory, research findings and/or their own empirical material
- having insight into how theory and research literature can be utilised with empirical materials and/or in an extensive discussion
- having basic competencies in leading an academic dialogue with a research field
- having basic competencies in making ethical judgements in one’s own research and/or doing critical assessments of research and literature
- mastering academic writing in accordance with present norms. This entails being able to argue for scientific positions, choices and priorities, as well as following standards for references, quotes and layout for reference lists
Learning methods and activities
Seminars and bachelor essay supervision. Take a look at Blackboard for detailed information about compulsory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation on seminars.
- Project draft
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required.
Recommended previous knowledge
VLR1006
Required previous knowledge
VLR1000, VLR1001, VLR1002, VLR1003, VLR1004, VLR1005, PED1005. The required prerequisite knowledge must be fulfilled in order to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Counselling
- Social Sciences
- Adult Education and Learning
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-11-08Submission
2024-11-15
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 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"