Course content

An academic thesis of 40-50 pages on a linguistic or literary topic. The student choses the subject and method with guidance from his/her academic adviser. One may chose a didactical approach to the topic.

Learning outcome

The student will finish a large, independent research project with guidance from a supervisor. On completion of the study, the student will have submitted an independent and original research contribution in his/her field of study. The student will through this project demonstrate that s/he have aquired knowledge of scientific ways of thinking and scientific method, and the thesis shall be written in accordance with the rules of scientific publishing.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method: Self-study, seminars (master thesis seminar), and individual supervision throughout the period. The student should contact the department the semester before working with the thesis starts, in order to discuss ideas and be assigned an academic adviser.

The thesis will be submitted in the last semester of study, unless another arrangement is made with the adviser and department. (The dates for submission is November 5th in the fall term, and May 1st in the spring term).

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the five-year teaching education programme with an integrated master's degree in Nordic, and exam in NORD3501.

Course materials

Individually decided.