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The thesis is to comprise 35 to 50 pages and is to be an individual research work, written on the basis of critical use of both primary and secondary sources. The subject and research topic for the thesis may be chosen from a wide range of topics associated with East Asian culture and society and are chosen in cooperation with the supervisor. The students are expected to put their research into the regional perspective, even if they focus primarily on one country only. The thesis is normally written in English.
By working with the thesis the student is to gain insight into the subject chosen. The student learns to gather relevant material into an individual work and adapt this in a methodological way in accordance with relevant theories. Work on the thesis trains the student to formulate a reasoned presentation of the results and to utilise and publicise theoretical knowledge.
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Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction and tuition and sit for the examination.
Admission to the MA degree programme in East Asian studies under the Asian and African studies programme and passing grades in all 6 introductory courses of this subject area. Participation in the AAS4900 International Project Semester (30 studiepoeng).
The course requires good knowledge of English. The course may be specially recommended for those, who have taken a 40-credits group in East Asian Studies at bachelorlevel.
The course does not overlap with other courses offered at UiO.
You will receive individual guidance for your Master's thesis. Halfway through your work with the thesis, you must hand in a draft of the entire or central parts of the thesis.
Teaching takes place throughout the semester.
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.
Course grades are awarded on a descending scale using alphabetic grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.
A student may appeal against an awarded grade and/or file a formal complaint about exam procedures.
Students who due to illness or other valid reason of absence were unable to sit for their final exams may apply for participation in make-up exams. Make-up exams are arranged either later in the same semester or early in the semester following the exam in question. Documentation of valid reasons for absence from the regular exam must be submitted upon application to participate in make-up exams.
Students who have failed an exam and students who wish to re-take an exam to achieve a better grade may not participate in make-up exams, but must re-take the exam when it is regularly scheduled.
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