Course - Master's Thesis in Comparative Literature - ALIT3900
Master's Thesis in Comparative Literature
About
About the course
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.
Master’s theses that are written in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language must include an abstract in English. Master’s theses that are written in a non-Scandinavian language must include an abstract in Norwegian.
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 (LITT3500) 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
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 LITT3500, or equivalent.
Course materials
Individually decided, depending on the student's project.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HFALIT390 | 60 sp |
Subject areas
- Comparative Literature
Contact information
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Master thesis
Submission 2025-11-17 Time Release 09:00
Submission 12:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment