Course content

In this course, students write a bachelor thesis based on their own field of interest. The student practices writing and reading skills, knowledge of relevant research literature, methods, data collection and research ethics. In the work on the thesis, the student must work independently and be able to communicate her work both orally and in writing. The bachelor thesis can be based on one's own practical work or other relevant phenomena, for example in performing arts, drama and theater pedagogy or other forms of theater practice.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have:

• in-depth knowledge about their chosen subject or topic.
• knowledge about the process of carrying through an individual scientific project that follows academic standards for research.

Skills

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will know how to:

• plan and implement an independent scientific/research project, within a self-chosen subject/topic.
• get an overview and knowledge of the research literature and from there set up a self-selected syllabus
• write and develop an academic text.
• present and substantiate her findings, analysis and conclusions both orally and in writing

Learning methods and activities

Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and supervision. The student will receive supervision and feedback on project description, outline and draft text. The teaching will be organized according to what is most appropriate based on the students' choice of topic.

Mandatory activities:

• Attendance at the introductory lecture/seminar.
• Written assignments
• Oral presentation of own project and give feedback to fellow students' presentations.
• Minimum two meetings with the supervisor during the writing process.
• Self-selected literature list

The bachelor’s thesis can be written in Scandinavian or English. Every bachelor’s thesis must include a Scandinavian and English summary.

Compulsory assignments

• Compulsory attendance at the introductory lecture and the seminars
• Written submissions
• Oral presentation of own project and feedback on fellow students' presentations
• Minimum of two meetings with supervisor
• Self-selected syllabus list

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

A minimum of 67,5 credits in Drama and Theatre, where the course DRA2006 Research Methods in Drama and Theatre must have been completed.

Course materials

Syllabus is a total of approx. 900 pages. 300 pages of the total consists of common syllabus related to the lectures, whereas the remaining 600 minimum consists of individually chosen texts.

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