spring 2008 ENG-3991 Master's Thesis in English Linguistics - 60 ECTS
ENG-3991
Master's Thesis in English Linguistics
60
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Level of course/year of study
First or second year at master's level.
First or second year at master's level.
Course contents
The master thesis is a short scientific dissertation on a limited topic in English linguistics. 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. The master thesis should normally be of between 80 and 100 typed pages. This course requires a bachelor's degree in linguistics 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.
The master thesis is a short scientific dissertation on a limited topic in English linguistics. 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. The master thesis should normally be of between 80 and 100 typed pages. This course requires a bachelor's degree in linguistics 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.
Objective of the course
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 linguistics.
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 linguistics.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Individual study, individual and/or group supervision.
Individual study, individual and/or group supervision.
Examination semester
Autumn, Spring
Autumn, Spring
Assessment methods
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
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
Date of written examination
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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- About the course
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- ECTS: 60
- Course code: ENG-3991
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