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SAM-3910: Master Thesis in Saami Literature Work Load
60 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
North Sami | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn
| 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 thesis should be of 80-120 pages. The thesis will be assessed both as a process and as a completed product. 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, before starting on the master''s thesis. | Form of teaching
A supervisor will be appointed to each student working on the master''s thesis.
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
Each student is to present parts of their thesis in Sami at a project- and thesis seminar during the third and fourth semesters. Each student must give at least one presentation, and must act as critic for another student''s presentation at least once. A fellow student, or the teacher, is appointed as a critic for each student presentation. The presentation must be approved before the thesis can be submitted.
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. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Line N. Sandanger, tlf.: 776 45649, e-post: Line.Nilsen.Sandanger@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. | Course overlap
SAMHFO -1 60 sp
SAMHFO -H03 60 sp |
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