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LIN-3990 Master's Thesis in Linguistics - 60 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for språk og kultur

Type of course

This course is mandatory for students in the Master's Programme in Theoretical Linguistics. The course cannot be taken as a single course.

Course contents

The Master's Thesis is a piece of independent research on a limited topic within 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. There is no other restriction on the subfield of linguistics that the thesis should deal with, but it is expected that the content be contextualized to reflect an understanding of the relevant issues from linguistic theory.

Objective of the course

By completing this master's degree, students will gain experience in research and project work.

Knowledge

The student has:

acquired a deeper understanding of a particular field of interest within the subject area
developed the skills required to review a topic critically and with a satisfactory level of theory and methodology

Skills

The student is able to / can:

organize and carry out of a substantial piece of research, learn to pose relevant questions and use appropriate methodology

Competence:

in project work and problem solving
writing skills will also be significantly developed throughout the process

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

New MA 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.