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SAM-3900: Master Thesis in Saami Linguistics Work Load
60 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Working on the master''s thesis will train the student in preparing and organising extensive written materials, and in presenting it in an academic form. This will provide competence in completing projects at an academic level, and the student will acquire expert knowledge in the field of the selected topic. After completing the master''s degree exam, students will be able to pursue a PhD in the topic of the master''s thesis. They will also have knowledge and competence at a high level which is in demand in several areas of society, such as teaching, administration and information. | Contents
The master''s thesis is an independent scientific study of an individually selected topic where the students have the opportunity to document their analytic knowledge at master level. The topic must be approved by the appointed supervisor. The thesis should be of 80-120 pages. The thesis should normally be written individually, and writing in groups will only be possible in special cases. The thesis should normally be written in Sami.
This course requires a bachelor''s degree or equivalent in Sami.
The student should ideally have completed all compulsory and optional master''s courses, i.e. 60 ECTS credits, before starting on the master''s thesis. | Form of teaching
The work on the master''s thesis mainly consists of individual study. The student is entitled to supervision while working on the thesis, and during the first year of the master''s degree programme, a supervisor will be appointed for the thesis. In the third and fourth semesters, i.e. while the student is working on the thesis, project and thesis seminars will be will be held, where each student will present a chapter or a selected part of the thesis. A critic will be selected among the other students.
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Coursework Requirements:
Each student is to give two presentations in Sami at a project- and thesis seminar during the third and fourth semesters, and must act as critic twice. The student should present parts of the master''s thesis. The presentation must be approved before the thesis can be submitted.
This requirement is assessed with pass/fail.
Assessment method:
7 copies of the master''s thesis should be submitted.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): The thesis should normally be written in Sami. | 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
Student Advisor Siri A. Sørland, tel.: 776 44228, e-mail: siri.sorland@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Language of instruction
North Sami | Course overlap
SAMHFO -H03 60 sp
SAMHFO -1 60 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=SAM-3900-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
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