Masterīs Degree Programme in Language. 2 years, 120 ECTS. Curriculum

I.Programme description
Study programmes
II.Progression of the programme
III. Course catalogue

I. Programme Description

1. Contents
The masterīs degree programme in language encompasses studies in language as an extension of the bachelor degree programme. The programmes combine practical language ability with detailed knowledge about universal and language-specific properties of language. The student obtains an insight into the structure and function of language, as well as its social and geographical variation, historical development and language learning. In the masterīs degree studies, the student obtains a deeper and more specialized knowledge compared to that of the bachelor degree and writes a master thesis that is an independent academic undertaking.

2. Competence objectives, access to further studies and professional prospects
The programme offers a good grounding to apply for jobs in media, the public sector and private business that demand good language ability combined with solid academic qualifications. A masterīs degree in language plus one yearīs practical-education training (praktisk-pedagogisk utdanning, PPU) offers a teaching qualification, provided the student has at least one school subject in the academic sphere of activity. The programme provides a qualification for acceptance onto the Ph.D. programme in language studies.

3. Programme coordinator
The programme committee.

4. Subjects involved
General Linguistics, English, Finnish, French, Nordic Studies, Russian, Sami Studies, Spanish, German.

5. Admission requirement
In order to be accepted onto the programme, the student must have a Bachelor of Arts from the bachelor degree programme in language, or language and literature, or language and economy, or equivalent. In certain subject combinations, the bachelor degree programme in literature may also provide a qualification for acceptance. 90 ECTS are required, specializing in one of the subjects listed in point 4 above. The different study programmes have varying requirements in the distribution between language and literary/cultural subjects for acceptance onto the programme. In order to be accepted onto the master's degree programme, an average grade of C or above is required in subjects that form part of the direction of studies within the bachelor degree programme. Students with a cand. mag. degree (equivalent to an M.A.) must have a mellomfag with an average character of 2,7 or above in the subject qualifying for admission to the programme.

6. Programme structure diagramme
The programme consists of the following component parts:

• 60 ECTS master thesis 
• 60 ECTS courses, of which at least 30 ECTS must be language courses

The maximum 30 ECTS that are free choice may be language or literature courses, or courses from other relevant fields, preferably chosen so as to support the work of the master thesis or to place the masterīs degree studies in a thematic context. The free choice courses should normally be from 3000-level; if a student choses to take courses from a lower level, this must be justified by the work for the master thesis, recommended by the supervisor and authorized by the programme committee.

7. Master thesis
The master thesis carries a value of 60 ECTS. The thesis should normally be written on an individual basis, but may also form part of a larger research project on which several students and/or academic staff work together. Provided it is clearly evident who has written what, in certain study programmes the thesis may be written on a group basis. The thesis topic may be chosen by the student in consultation with an academic member of staff. In some instances, the master thesis may be written on an allocated topic.

8. Study programmes

• Study programme in General Linguistics
• Study programme in English
• Study programme in Finnish
• Study programme in French
• Study programme in Nordic Studies
• Study Programme in Nordic Studies (distance learning)
• Study programme in Russian
• Study programme in Sami Studies
• Study programme in Spanish
• Study programme in German

9. Student exchange
The feasibility of including a period of study abroad is dependent upon the study programme. Generally speaking, it is possible to undertake parts of the study programme abroad (1-2 semesters), preferably through development agreements with universities/institutes of higher education in Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia and Australia. It is recommended that the courses taken should be at 2000 and/or 3000 level. The students will receive help with admission, accommodation and choice of course. It is possible to apply for a scholarship via all the Erasmus and Nordplus agreements.

10. Part-time study
The programme is available to those wishing to study part-time, although it will not always be possible to offer tailored teaching programmes to this student group.

11. Common subjects
At present, no common subjects are offered.

12. Teaching and evaluation methods, assessment, examination
Teaching is offered in the form of lectures and seminars, together with portfolio assessment. As far as the master thesis is concerned, candidates work under supervision provided throughout the entire writing process. The master thesis is evaluated by grading on a scale of A to F; the other courses are either evaluated in the same way or with a grading of pass/fail, according to the nature of the course. For information about examination; please see individual course descriptions.

13. Student evaluation
The students will be given the opportunity to evaluate the teaching of all courses on two occasions: - About halfway through the course, in the form of a conversation between the teacher(s) and students, or a written feedback to the teacher(s), and/or administrator for the study programme within which each subject is based. - At the end of the course students are requested to complete a manual or electronic evaluation form that guarantees full anonymity.

II. Study Progression
Supervised study progression:

This table shows a distribution between different types of courses in accordance with the framework of the programme, but the number of optional courses varies from study programme to study programme. See point 6 in section I, Programme structure diagramme and the descriptions of the individual study programmes below.

Study Programme in General Linguistics

I. Description of Study Programme

1. Admission requirements 

A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in General Linguistics (90 ECTS), or equivalent. See also under point 5, Admission requirements, in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure

The study programme is composed as follows:

• 30 ECTS LIN-3000 courses
• 60 ECTS master thesis 
• 30 ECTS optional courses 

The 30 ECTS LIN-3000 courses are compulsory (LIN-3011, LIN-3012, LIN-3020 and LIN-3030) and are offered during the Autumn semester, while optional courses are scheduled during the Spring semester. LIN-3093 is offered on a permanent basis and a semester project, which is central to this study, may form a pilot study for the master thesis. The content of the two additional optional courses may vary, according to the resources available at any given time. The subjects studied during the first semester are intended to provide a solid comprehension of central aspects of language data. The courses studied during the second semester offer scope for more choice and specialization, which may form the basis for the work on the master thesis.

Optional courses 

Students may choose between three LIN-3000 scourses or other optional courses within the guidelines given in point 6, Programme structure diagramme, in the programme description.

3. Master thesis 

The master thesis is an independent academic piece of work. It is quite possible to build on a semester written project that will be written in connection with a research seminar. The theme for the thesis should be clarified as early as possible in the period of study. It should encompass a period corresponding to two semester?s work. The thesis should normally be written on an individual basis, but may also be written on a group basis, provided it is clearly evident who has written what.

4. Internationalization

See point 9 in the programme description and the faculty's Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Supervised progression:

III. Course Catalogue LIN-3011 Syntax 3 (10 ECTS) LIN-3012 Phonology 3 (10 ECTS) LIN-3020 Semantics (5 ECTS) LIN-3030 Phonetics (5 ECTS) LIN-3093 Written project (10 ECTS) LIN-3990 Master thesis (60 ECTS)

Study Programme in English

I. Description of Study Programme

1. Acceptance qualifications A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in English (90 ECTS), or equivalent. See also under point 5, Admission requirements, in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure

The study programme is composed as follows:

Free choice subjects

See point 6, programme structure diagramme in the programme description for criteria concerning the type of optional courses that may be pursued in these studies.

3. Master thesis

The master thesis is a relatively short academic thesison a limited topic within the English language academic field and is normally 80-100 printed pages in length. The thesisis usually written on an individual basis, but it is quite possible for a larger-scale research project to be undertaken, in which several students and/or academic staff work together. Provided it is made clear who has written what, the thesis may, in special cases, be written on a group basis. The thesis must be written in English. The thesis topic may be chosen by the student, in consultation with an academic member of staff. In some instances there will also be the opportunity to write the master thesis on a given subject, and/or a theme linked to one of the ENG-3000 language courses

4. Internationalization S

See point 9 in the programme description and the faculty's Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory courses	30 ECTS ENG-3000 language courses
	60 ECTS master thesis
Optional courses	30 ECTS

Supervised Progression:

Semester	10 ECTS	10 ECTS	10 ECTS
1 (Autumn)	ENG-3000 language subject	ENG-3000 language subject	Optional courses
2 (Spring)	ENG-3000 language subject	Optional courses	Optional courses
3 (Autumn)	ENG-3991 Master thesis in English language
4 (Spring)

III. Course Catalogue ENG-3003 Language in British and American newspapers (10 ECTS) ENG-3004 English syntax: various themes in first language acquisition (10 ECTS) ENG-3092 English phonology (10 ECTS) ENG-3991 Master thesis in English language (60 ECTS)

Study Programme in Finnish

I. Description of Study Programme

1. Acceptance qualifications A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in Finnish (90 credits), or equivalent. See also under point 5, ?Prerequisite Qualifications?, in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure The study programme is composed as follows:

• 40 credits FIN-3000 language subjects
• 60 credits master?s degree dissertation
• 20 credits free choice subjects

The 40 credits in FIN-3000 subjects are compulsory and these are split between the Autumn and Spring semester, as shown in the table in section II. Students normally take all these subjects during their first year of study, and work on their dissertation during their second year. The master?s degree dissertation may be submitted once the examinations at FIN-3000 level have been completed. See the table in section II for the recommended study progression.

 Free choice subjects Students are recommended to take a general linguistic subject or subjects in Kvensk, Sami or Nordic that is/are relevant to their master?s degree dissertation. See point 6, ?Programme composition?, in the programme description for criteria concerning the type of free choice subjects that may be pursued in these studies.

 3. Masterīs degree dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation is an academically specific work on a theme within Finnish language studies and must form an independent academic work. The theme should be chosen in consultation with the academic teacher. The dissertation should be written on an individual basis, but may form part of a larger research project in which several students and/or academic staff work together. An individual dissertation should normally be 80-100 printed pages in length. The dissertation should be written in Finnish or Norwegian, or another language in consultation with the student?s supervisor.

 4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the facultyīs Website for more information.

 II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	40 credits FIN-3000 language subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects	20 credits

Supervised progression:

Semester	10 credits	10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	FIN-3010 General Finnish language studies	FIN-3000 subject with special focus on a Finnish language theme1	Free choice subject
2 (Spring)	FIN-3013 Finnish language development	FIN-3014 Project seminar	Free choice subject
3 (Autumn)	FIN-3901 Master’s degree dissertation in Finnish language
4 (Spring)

1 Various subjects may be offered within the parameters of Finnish language studies.

III. Course Catalogue FIN-3010 General Finnish language studies (10 credits) FIN-3013 Finnish language development (10 credits) FIN-3014 Project seminar (10 credits) FIN-3015 Language sociology (10 credits) FIN-3901 Masterīs degree dissertation in Finnish language (60 credits)

Study Programme in French

I. Study Programme Description

1. Prerequisite Qualifications A Bachelor of Arts specializing in French (90 points), or equivalent, is required. See additionally under point 5, ?Required Previous Qualifications/Courses?, in the programme description for more information about prerequisite qualifications.

 2. Study Structure This study programme is comprised of the following:

• 30 points (ECTS) FRA-3000 language subjects
• 60 points (ECTS) masterīs degree dissertation
• 30 points (ECTS) free choice subjects

The 30 points (ECTS) in FRA-3000 subjects are compulsory and these are divided between the Autumn and Spring semesters, as shown in the table under Section II. Students normally take all the courses in their first year of study and work on their masterīs degree dissertation during their second year. The dissertation may be submitted once the examinations relating to FRA-3000 subjects have been completed. See the table in Section II for a recommended study progression.

 Free Choice Subjects It is recommended that students should take FRA-3000 subjects or other subjects that are relevant to their masterīs degree dissertation. See also point 6, Programme Summary, in the programme description for details concerning which types of free choice subjects may be included in the study programme.

3. Masterīs Degree Dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation will form an independent academic piece of work on a self-selected topic within language studies. The topic must be approved by the supervisor. The dissertation must be written on an individual basis and should be 80-100 pages in length. Although the work relating to the masterīs degree dissertation is assigned to the final two semesters in the guidelines for study progression below, students should decide upon the topic for their dissertation and begin work upon it as early as possible.

4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the faculty Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	30 credits FRA-3000 language subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects	30 credits free choice subjects

Guidelines for progression:

Semester	10 credits	10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	FRA-3011 French linguistics: semantics	FRA-3111 French literature: francophone literature / free choice subject	FRA-3112 French literature: French literature during the period from 1800 to the present / free choice subject
2 (Spring)	FRA-3012 French linguistics: francophone studies	FRA-3013 French linguistics: language structure	FRA-3113 French literature: genre / free choice subject
3 (Autumn)	FRA-3900 Master’s degree dissertation in French language
4 (Spring)

Study Programme in Nordic Studies

I. Description of the Study Programme

1. Acceptance qualifications A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in Nordic Studies (90 credits), or equivalent. Of these 90 credits, 50 credits must be in literature, and of those, 20 credits must relate to NOR-2000 subjects. See also under point 5, "Prerequisite Qualifications", in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure The study programme is composed as follows:

• 40 study points NOR-3000 subjects, of which 20 credits relate to free choice subjects
• 60 credits masterīs degree dissertation
• 30 credits free choice subjects

The 40 credits in NOR-3000 subjects are compulsory. The common subjects are usually offered in the Autumn semester, while the subjects relating to the discipline syllabus topics are offered according to capacity and requirement. See the table in section II for for an overview of possible study progression.

30 credits free choice subjects See point 6, ?Programme composition?, in the programme description. The topics should support the work of the dissertation.

3. Masterīs degree dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation must be an independent academic piece of work on a self-selected theme within the literary studies field. The theme must be authorized by the supervisor. The dissertation should normally be written on an individual basis, but can also be written on a group basis. The scope of an individual dissertation will normally be 80-130 printed pages in length, whilst the scope of a dissertation written on a group basis will be greater. The different sections of a group dissertation must be identifiably linked to each person in the group. The work on the masterīs degree dissertation extends throughout all four semesters. In the course of the first semester, the student must decide on the dissertation topic and begin to work on a project description, which will be submitted to the master?s dissertation seminar (NOR-3020) during the second semester. If the masterīs dissertation is written in bokmål, the examination in the discipline subject in Nordic Studies (NOR-3050) must be written in nynorsk, and vice versa.

4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the facultyīs Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	20 credits NOR-3000 language subjects
	20 credits NOR common subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects (limited choice)1	20 credits

Supervised progression:

Semester	10 credits	10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	NOR-3012 Common subject in Nordic languages	NOR-3130 Discipline subject I Nordic languages	NOR-3140 Discipline subject II Nordic languages
2 (Spring)	NOR-3000 subject/free choice subject	NOR-3000 subject/free choice subject	NOR-3000 subject/free choice subject
3 (Autumn)	NOR-3920 Master’s degree dissertation in Nordic languages
4 (Spring)

III. Course Catalogue NOR-3010 Common subject in Nordic languages and literature (20 credits) NOR-3020 Masterīs dissertation seminar I language (5 credits) NOR-3021 Masterīs dissertation seminar II language (5 credits) NOR-3030 Discipline subject I language (10 credits) NOR-3040 Discipline subject II language (10 credits) NOR-3050 Discipline subject III language (10 credits) NOR-3920 Masterīs degree dissertation in Nordic languages (60 credits)

Study Programme in Nordic Studies (distance learning)

This study programme is offered as a distance learning course of part-time study during the period 2003-2006, commencing Autumn 2003.

I. Description of Study Programme

1. Acceptance qualifications A BA is required with specialisation in Nordic with 60 ECTS in disciplines at 1000-level and 30 ECTS at 2000-level (NOR-courses or HIF-courses approved for the programme in Nordic Studies) or equivalent qualifications. Of the 90 ECTS, 50 have to be in language and 40 in literature or vice versa. See also under point 5, "Prerequisite Qualifications", in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure The study programme is composed as follows:

• 40 credits NOR-3000 subjects, of which 30 credits should relate to common subjects
• 60 credits masterīs degree dissertation
• 20 credits free choice subjects (limited choice of subjects)

The 40 credits in NOR-3000 subjects are compulsory and include a 30 credit common subject, NOR-3011 Common subject in Nordic language and literature (distance learning). This subject is included in the Nordic Studies distance learning courses for the masterīs degree programme in both literature and language. The common subject is offered in Autumn 2003. The examination in the other compulsory subject, NOR-3051 Discipline subject III Nordic literary studies (distance learning), is scheduled during the final semester, after the masterīs degree dissertation has been submitted. See the table in section II for for an overview of possible study progression.

20 credits free choice subjects Two subjects are offered, which are tailored to the study programme: NOR-3031 Discipline subject I language development (distance learning) and NOR-3041 Discipline subject II language development (distance learning), which are scheduled in Spring and Autumn 2004 respectively. In the meantime, the students may select other subjects, and the requirement is then that 10 credits should relate to language subjects, while the remaining 10 credits may be used within the guidelines offered in point 6, ?Programme composition?, in the programme description. The topics need to support the work on the masterīs degree dissertation. The choice of subjects must be authorized by the programme committee.

3. Masterīs degree dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation must be an independent academic piece of work on a self-selected theme within the literary studies field. The theme must be authorized by the supervisor. The dissertation should normally be written on an individual basis, but can also be written on a group basis. The scope of an individual dissertation will normally be 80-130 printed pages length, whilst the scope of a dissertation written on a group basis will be greater. The different sections of a group dissertation must be identifiably linked to each person in the group. The work on the masterīs degree dissertation will take place during semesters 2-6. If the master?s dissertation is written in bokmål, the examination in the discipline subject in Nordic Studies (NOR-3051) must be written in nynorsk, and vice versa.

4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the facultyīs Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	10 credits NOR-3000 language subjects
	30 credits NOR common subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects (limited choice) 1	20 credits

Supervised progression:

Semester	10 credits	10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	NOR 3011 Common subject in Nordic languages and literature (distance learning)
2 (Spring)	NOR-3920 Master’s degree dissertation in Nordic languages2		NOR-3031 Discipline subject I language development (distance learning)/free choice subject
3 (Autumn)			NOR-3041 Discipline subject II language regulation (distance learning)/free choice subject
4 (Spring)
5 (Autumn)
6 (Spring)			NOR-3051 Discipline III Nordic language studies (distance learning)3

NOR-3920 Masterīs degree dissertation in Nordic languages2 NOR-3031 Discipline subject I language development (distance learning)/free choice subject 3 (Autumn) NOR-3041 Discipline subject II language regulation (distance learning)/free choice subject 4 (Spring) 5 (Autumn) 6 (Spring) NOR-3051 Discipline III Nordic language studies (distance learning)3 1 One of the subjects must be a language subject, whilst the other is a free choice subject within the general guidelines for the programme. 2 The masterīs degree dissertation has a value of 60 credits, i.e. one year?s study for full-time students. 3 The work of familiarizing oneself with Discipline subject III takes place during the course of semesters 2-6, but the examination will not take place until the sixth semester, after the master?s degree dissertation has been submitted.

III. Course Catalogue NOR-3011 Common subject in Nordic languages and literature (distance learning) (30 credits) NOR-3031 Discipline I language development (distance learning) (10 credits) NOR-3041 Discipline II language regulation (distance learning) (10 credits) NOR-3051 Discipline III Nordic language studies (distance learning) (10 credits) NOR-3920 Masterīs degree dissertation in Nordic languages (60 credits)

Study Programme in Russian

I. Description of Study Programme

1. Acceptance qualifications A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in Russian (90 credits), or equivalent. See also under point 5, ?Prerequisite Qualifications?, in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure The study programme is composed as follows:

• 40 credits RUS-3000 subjects, of which 30 credits are allocated to common subjects
• 60 credits masterīs degree dissertation
• 20 credits free choice subjects

The 40 credits in RUS-3000 subjects are compulsory. Of these, 30 credits are allocated to common subjects (RUS-3010, RUS-3041, RUS-3042, RUS-3043 og RUS-3044) for the masterīs degree programmes in Russian for both literature and language. The subjects are split between the Autumn and Spring semesters, as shown in the table in section II.

Free choice subjects See point 6, ?Programme composition?, in the programme description for criteria concerning which types of free choice subjects may be pursued in these studies.

3. Masterīs degree dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation is an independent piece of work on a theme within Russian language studies. The theme is chosen by the student in consultation with the academic teacher. The dissertation will normally be 60-100 printed pages in length. The dissertation is written on an individual basis, but may also form part of a larger research project in which several students and/or academic staff work together. The dissertation should be written in Russian or Norwegian, or another language, in consultation with the supervisor. The work on the dissertation extends over four semesters. In order to support the work in the most productive fashion, five credits are set aside for the dissertation in each of the first two semesters. During the first semester the theme of the dissertation is decided upon in consultation with the academic teachers, and a project description is written. During the second semester the student carries out a minor investigation which may be included as a chapter in the dissertation. The main emphasis of the work takes place during the third and fourth semesters.

4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the facultyīs Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	10 credits RUS-3000 language subjects
	30 credits RUS common subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects	20 credits

Supervised progression:

Semester	10 credits		10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	RUS-3041 Practical Russian 1	RUS-3010 Ancient language and literature	Free choice subject
2 (Spring)	RUS-3042 Practical Russian 2	RUS-3030 Modern Russian	Free choice subject
3 (Autumn)	RUS-3043 Practical Russian 3	RUS-3910 Master’s degree dissertation in Russian language
4 (Spring)	RUS-3044 Practical Russian 4

III. Course Catalogue RUS-3010 Ancient language and literature (10 credits) RUS-3030 Modern Russian (10 credits) RUS-3041 Practical Russian 1 (5 credits) RUS-3042 Practical Russian 2 (5 credits) RUS-3043 Practical Russian 3 (5 credits) RUS-3044 Practical Russian 4 (5 credits) RUS-3910 Masterīs degree dissertation in Russian language (60 credits)

Study Programme in Sami Studies

I. Description of Study Programme 1. Acceptance qualifications A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in Sami Studies (90 credits), or equivalent. See also under point 5, ?Prerequisite Qualifications?, in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure The study programme is composed as follows:

• 40 credits SAM-3000 subjects, of which 15 credits are allocated to common subjects
• 60 credits masterīs degree dissertation
• 20 credits free choice subjects

The 40 credits in SAM-3000 subjects in literature are compulsory and are intended to provide breadth and background in studies at masterīs degree level. Of these, 15 credis are allocated to common subjects (SAM-3014 and SAM-3110) for the study programme in Sami Studies that forms the master?s degree programme in both language and literature. The subjects are split between the Autumn and Spring semesters, as shown in the table in section II. It is recommended that students should have taken their examinations in the compulsory and free choice subjects (60 credits) before they begin work on their masterīs degree dissertation.

Free choice subjects The free choice subjects are grouped according to interest and should primarily serve a supporting role to the masterīs degree dissertation. See also point 6, ?Programme composition?, in the programme description for criteria concerning which types of free choice subjects may be pursued in these studies.

3. Masterīs degree dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation is an independent piece of work on a self-selected topic. The theme of the dissertation must be authorized by the supervisor. The dissertation should be 80-120 pages in length. The dissertation should preferably be written on an individual basis; only in special cases will permission be given to write on a group basis. The masterīs degree thesis will normally be written in Sami.

4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the facultyīs Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	25 credits SAM-3000 language subjects
	15 credits SAM common subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects	20 credits

Supervised progression:

Semester	10 credits		10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	SAM-3010 Sami language research academic history		SAM-3011 Dialectology and language history	SAM-3012 Language structure I
2 (Spring)	SAM-3014 Writing and project seminar		Free choice subject	Free choice subject
3 (Autumn)	SAM-3900 Master’s degree dissertation in Sami language
4 (Spring)

III. Course Catalogue SAM-3010 Sami language research academic history (5 credits) SAM-3011 Dialectology and language history (10 credits) SAM-3012 Language structure I (10 credits) SAM-3014 Writing and project seminar (10 credits) SAM-3110 Sami research history (5 credits) SAM-3900 Masterīs degree dissertation in Sami language (60 credits)

Study programme in Spanish

I. Programme description

1. Admission requirements
A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in Spanish (90 ECTS), or equivalent. See also under point 5, "Prerequisite Qualifications", in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Progression
The line of study is composed as follows:

Study Programme in German NB: this study programme in German does not commence until Autumn 2004.

I. Description of Study Programme

1. Acceptance qualifications A Bachelor of Arts is required with specialization in German (90 study points), or equivalent. See also under point 5, ?Prerequisite Qualifications?, in the programme description for more information concerning qualifications for acceptance.

2. Studies structure The study programme is composed as follows:

• 30 credits TYS-3000 language subjects
• 60 credits master?s degree dissertation
• 30 credits free choice subjects

The 30 credits in TYS-3000 subjects are compulsory and are split between the Autumn and Spring semesters, as shown in the table in section II.

Free choice subjects See point 6, ?Programme composition?, in the programme description for criteria concerning which types of free choice subjects may be pursued in these studies.

3. Masterīs degree dissertation The masterīs degree dissertation is an independent piece of work on a self-selected topic. The dissertation should normally be 80-100 printed pages in length. The dissertation must be written on an individual basis, and the topic should be chosen as early as possible in the study period, in consultation with the academic teacher. The masterīs degree dissertation must be written in German.

4. Internationalization See point 9 in the programme description and the facultyīs Website for more information.

II. Study Progression

Compulsory subjects	30 credits TYS-3000 language subjects
	60 credits master’s degree dissertation
Free choice subjects	30 credits

Supervised progression:

Semester	10 credits	10 credits	10 credits
1 (Autumn)	TYS-3010 German: linguistic theory and method	TYS-3011 German in a diachronic perspective	Free choice subject
2 (Spring)	TYS-3012 German linguistics 1	Free choice subject	Free choice subject
3 (Autumn)	TYS-3901 Master’s degree dissertation in German language
4 (Spring)

III. Course Catalogue TYS-3010 German: linguistic theory and method (10 credits) TYS-3011 German in a diachronic perspective (10 credits) TYS-3012 German linguistics 1 (10 credits) TYS-3901 Masterīs degree dissertation in German language (60 credits)