Course - Master's Thesis in Comparative Literature - ALIT3900
ALIT3900 - Master's Thesis in Comparative Literature
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Master thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
The student chooses the subject, source material and method with guidance from their academic adviser. The student will produce an academic thesis of 30 000 to 40 000 words.
Learning outcome
Candidates will have obtained the following general competency after successfully completing this course:
The candidate:
- has the ability to complete an independent work of research on a specialized topic under the guidance of an academic supervisor
- masters scientific argumentation and critical thinking
- can present scientific issues and results extensively in writing
- fulfills the requirements of scientific publishing
Learning methods and activities
Self-study, master's thesis seminar (SPRÅL3500) and individual supervision. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF
Compulsory assignments:
All students must write an abstract of the thesis of approx. 1/2 - 1 page. The abstract should be written in Norwegian, and an English abstract can also be submitted.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved obligatory assignments
Further on evaluation
It is not possible for students who have been awarded a passing grade for the master's thesis in Comparative Literature to have a new master's thesis in Comparative Literature assessed (cf. the academic regulations for NTNU, §5-9). Students whose master's thesis has been assessed as a Fail (F) may apply to the department to submit a new thesis (cf. the additional academic regulations of the Faculty of Humanities).
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Comparative Literature (MALIT)
Required previous knowledge
The student must be admitted to the Master's programme in Comparative Literature and have passed the following exams: ALIT3100, ALIT3101, ALIT3302, ALIT3303 and SPRÅL3500, or equivalent.
Course materials
Individually decided, depending on the student's project.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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HFALIT390 | 60.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Comparative Literature
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Release
2023-10-16Submission
2023-11-15
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Release
2024-04-15Submission
2024-05-15
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"