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SOS5-302 Bachelor thesis in social work

Code
SOS5-302

Title
Bachelor thesis in social work

ECTS Credits
15.00

Language of Instruction
Norwegian

Semester
Spring (from 2009).

Aims

Students will be able to manage a comprehensive independent assignment, and they will acquire a more analytical relation to theory and practice.

Prerequisites

All first and second year courses, as well as the first course in the third year, must be passed.

Contents

Students decide the topic and question independently, but it has to be related to the profession of social work. The thesis question must be approved by an the instructor. The number of pages required is approximately twenty. The student is expected to develop a concise question, to work in accordance with required methodical conditions, to demonstrate the use of relevant theory, and to produce an independent and analytical account of the chosen area of study. These criteria are also the basis for grading.

Teaching Methods

The library conducts teaching in literature search and the use of sources.The thesis is an individual assignment. Students are entitled to four hours supervision. They are expected to be sufficiently prepared when attending supervision.

Assessment

The thesis is graded by an examination commision.

Reading List

Students choose four hundred pages of literature connected to their thesis. The literature requires approval by the supervisor.