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ENG-3993: Master's thesis in English and Education Work Load
40 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
| 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 didactic concepts and analytic methods in a certain topic of linguistics or literature and/or culture. | Contents
The master thesis is a short scientific dissertation on a limited topic in English linguistics or literature/culture, connected to a problem of didactics in the field. 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 linguistics literature/culture. The master thesis should normally be of between 40 and 60 typed pages.
This course requires BA in linguistics or BA in the programme language and literature. Completed exams in ENG-3000 courses and PPU (Department of Learning and Teacher Education).
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 40 and 60 typed pages. It may be submitted at any time after the examinations in the English courses and in the practical pedagogical part of the training 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: English | Contact person/lecturer
Program Board Secretary Helen Mæhre, tel.: 776 46350, email: helen.maehre@hum.uit.no
| Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request |
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