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ENG-3992: Master's Thesis in English 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
English | Examination semester
Autumn, Spring
| Objectives
The students are to show that they can conduct an independent research project, and/or a research project in cooperation with colleagues. In addition, they are to show the ability to use theoretical concepts and analytic methods in a certain topic of literature and/or culture. | Contents
The master thesis is a short scientific dissertation on a limited topic in English literature/culture. The thesis is normally to be written individually, but it may be part of a larger research project where several students and/or academic staff work together. If it is clearly stated who has written what, the thesis can, in special cases, be written as a group.
The topic of the thesis may be decided by the student in agreement with a member of the academic staff. In some cases it may also be possible to write the master thesis on a given topic, and/or a topic connected to one of the ENG-3000 courses in literature/culture. The master thesis should normally be of between 80 and 100 typed pages.
This course requires a bachelor''s degree in literature or in language and literature, with intermediate courses in English, or equivalent, and completed examinations in ENG-3000 courses.
A good command of English is also required. | Form of teaching
Individual study, individual and/or group supervision. | Exam and assessment
The forms of work are project work, individual study, and possibly also group work. The master thesis is assessed by the supervisor and at least one external examiner.
The thesis should normally be of between 80 and 100 typed pages. It may be submitted at any time after the examinations in the ENG-3000 courses have been completed. After the thesis has been assessed, an oral examination is held which is normally of 45 minutes. In the first half of the examination, the student is to give a short presentation of (part of) the thesis. In the second half, the student participates in a discussion of topics from the thesis.
Performance will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): English | Contact person/lecturer
Executive Officer Silje Gaupseth, tel. 776 45269, e-mail: silje.gaupseth@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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