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SVF-3902: Master thesis in Indigenous Studies Work Load
50 credits (ECTS) | Contents
The Master thesis provides an opportunity for in-depth studies of a chosen field. The topic of the thesis is chosen on the basis of the interests of the student and of relevant issues in the student''s home country or chosen region. The project description must be accepted by the advisor prior to the field work/ collection of data.
The collection of data can be carried out through field work lasting up to three months, or through the collection of secondary data /literature studies (optionally in combination with limited interviews). Excursions to the UN (New York and Geneva) or other types of meetings or conferences are also possible starting points for the collection of data.
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The course has multiple teaching approaches | Assessment
The Master thesis should be between 50 and 70 pages long (depending on the topic), and must be submitted within a given deadline. Marks will be given from A to F, or pass/fail. The programme concludes with a final oral exam. The deadline for thesis submission is May 15th in the fourth semester. | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Hildegunn Bruland | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Language of instruction
English | Course overlap
SVF-3904 -1 50 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=SVF-3902-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Responsible: Ingeborg Solvang
Information meeting Monday 10.01.2005, 12.15-14 in room 1.323 | | Seminar | First time 21.01.2005
Every second week
Teach.Period:21.01.2005 to31.03.2005
Fredag 13:15 to15:00
Rom 1.323, undervisning Teorifagbygget hus 1
| | Eksamen | Each student is expected to present a draft/part of the thesis of approx. 10 pages length. Two students will present in each seminar.
A list for the students to sign up will be available at the information meeting.
Deadline for thesis submission: Wednesday 18th May by 14.00 in D-1010 |
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