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PSY-3006: Independent study in psychology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Autumn, Spring
| Objectives
The course can be an elective part of the MA-degree in Psychology. The
course may also be of interest for students from other Master¿s Programmes.
The course is a possibility for students to study topics where there are no
ordinary tuition. Independent study can be in relation to the topic of the
Master¿s thesis, but cannot be a part of the Master¿s thesis. Independent study
can also take up a topic without directly connection t o the Master¿s thesis | Contents
Topic for Independent study should be a topic within psychology
where there are not given courses, and where a teacher (supervisor
for Independent Study) at the department for psychology can offer
supervision.
Student and supervisor for Independent Study should together
compile a curriculum and reading list. Independent Study should
normally consist of literature studies, but other ways of studying can
be a part of Independent Study. Two or more students can
cooperate and read same the curriculum and reading list, and
receive supervision together. The Department requests students to
cooperate about topics for Independent Study.
The Programme Board will approve curriculum and reading lists fro
Independent Studies in the beginning of each semester (before the
deadline for course registration). Application for approval of topic for
Independent Study should be sent to the administration of the
Department as early as possible, and within 10 January/ 25 August.
Se attached form for applying for approval of topic and reading list.
| Form of teaching
Independent Study is based on self-studying. Supervisor for
Independent Study must accept to give at least 4 hours of
supervision. There will normally not be offered more than 15 hours
of supervision for each topic. Students can receive supervision
together when they study related topics. | Coursework requirements
Studenten må delta i minst fire veiledningssamtaler med temaveileder
| Exam and assessment
Paper (10 pages). Topic and title for the exam paper should be
decided by the student and supervisor for Independent Study, and
should be stated n the application for approval of the topic. Papers
should be individual. Exams will be graded on the scale A to E for
passed, and F for failed/not passed. An F grade will result in a
kontinuasjonseksamen in the beginning of the following semester. |
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