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LIN-3990: Master's Thesis 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
Norwegian/English | Examination semester
Spring, Autumn
| Objectives
Working on the master''s thesis should enable the student to conduct independent linguistic research. | Contents
The master''s thesis is an independently conducted scientific project. The thesis can build upon a semester assignment written for a research seminar, and is to be submitted no later than November 20th in the fall semester and May 15th in the spring semester. The thesis should be equivalent to two semesters'' worth of work. The topic of the thesis should be agreed and the supervisor appointed as early as possible, so that the reading of literature and the work on the thesis can be coordinated.
This course requires a bachelor''s degree in linguistics or equivalent. | Form of teaching
Individual study, individual and/or group supervision. | Exam and assessment
Thesis and an oral presentation. The oral exam serves to adjust the grade for the thesis.
Performance in the course will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Exam language(s): Norwegian/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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