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SVF-3904: Master thesis in Indigenous Studies Work Load
60 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
English | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn
| Objectives
The master thesis provides the students with experience of collecting and analysing their own material and presenting it in a coherent written form. | 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 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). | Form of teaching
Thesis seminar and individual supervision. The thesis seminar is offered fortnightly. The students are expected to participate actively by presenting drafts, sketches etc. of the thesis in order to receive comments from fellow students and lecturers.
After the main data collection period, the students are going to write a preliminary report on the work done so far (10 to 15 pages). The report is expected to give an outline of the setting studied and a discussion of the methodological challenges met. The student will together with the written work give an oral presentation of the report in plenum with fellow students. In addition, individual supervision is given in accordance with the contract signed between student and supervisor | Coursework requirements
Mandatory preliminary report after data collection in the 3rd semester
| Exam and assessment
The deadline for submitting the mandatory preliminary report is October 15 in the third semester. The deadline for submitting the final Master thesis is May 15 in the fourth semester.
The thesis (50-70 pages) and the oral examination are graded jointly A-F.
The course is open for re-sit examination in November the following semester if the thesis has been given the grade Fail. | Contact person/lecturer
Hildegunn Bruland | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Course overlap
SVF-3902 -1 50 sp |
Teaching spring 2007
Første gang: Kunngjøres senere |
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