Course content

In consultation with ISH and the appointed supervisor, the students can select a topic free of choice and have this as an optional course in their Master degree. The reading of the course will normally be selected in such a way that it thematically supports the work on the Master thesis, and therefore this course will usually not be chosen as a first-semester course. The department (ISH) will appoint a supervisor, and both the topic as well as the reading list must be approved by the department, by the recommendation of the supervisor.

Learning outcome

Give the student practice in developing a topic for discussion and to carry out a limited analysis of this.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: One hour supervision.
Compulsory activity: Approved topic and curriculum for term paper. Deadline for submitting topic for approval: 20th January for the Spring term and 15th September for the Autumn semester. Deadline for submitting final reading list: 2 weeks prior to when the term paper must be submitted. The course can be taught in English if requested.
Form of assessment: Term paper.
The paper must be an independent discussion of a specific problem, and it should be around 10 pages long.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved subject and reading list for the term paper within 15.sept/15.febr.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

See formal requirements.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Social Work or Social Sciences.

Course materials

The student chooses a topic and sets a reading list of 300 – 400 pages. The reading list must be sufficiently broad and thorough in scope. Supervision is given in selecting a reading list, and it has to be approved before the paper is submitted.

Credit reductions