ENG-3991 Master's Thesis in English Linguistics - 60 stp

The master's degree is a piece of independent research on a limited topic within English linguistics.

The topic of research will be decided upon in collaboration with a specialist teacher. The thesis could also be written as either, part of a broader research project, or may build on one of the courses taught.

The students have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student has:

• a thorough knowledge of and greater understanding of a defined area of the subject
• knowledge of current ethical requirements and guidelines within the field of research

Skills

The student is able to/can:

• formulate a question of enquiry and prepare a methodical plan for investigating the enquiry of research
• master literature searches and the proper use of research literature
• analyse data from the investigation, and discuss and draw conclusions about the research enquiry
• write an extensive project where the language is well formulated and correct in usage

Competence

The student has:

• developed the ability to discuss critically and with a theoretical and methodical basis
• become capable of carrying out independent project work, solve problems by preparing, organizing and discussing an extensive material based on a suitable set of methods.

New master's degree students will be assigned a contact person from within the specialist teachers. The contact person will advise on the master's degree requirements and suggest potential supervisors. A supervisor will be assigned once a thesis topic is selected. Supervision will be given individually, and in certain cases, in groups in the form of dissertation seminars and the like.

Full time students have the right to supervision for up to two years. Part time students with a study progression of 50%, have the right to "half" supervision for four years. Supervision beyond this is not given.