Course - Master's thesis in Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy - DRA3090
Master's thesis in Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy
About
About the course
Course content
The Master's thesis is an independent scientific investigation of a problem within the research areas of the collegium. The Master's thesis may be based on a wide and varied selection of sources and can differ in research design: text-based studies of a historical and theoretical kind, field studies of an ethnographic character (for instance studies of one's own or others' cultural work), or studies of performances and processes in dramaturgical practice and applied drama and theatre work.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
- overview of, and knowledge of, relevant theories and concepts
- in-depth knowledge of the thesis' topic and research question
- knowledge of methodological and ethical challenges related to the thesis
- knowledge of the disciplinary traditions that the thesis is part of
Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, students will know how to:
- argue for the selection of sources, methods and working procedures for a specific research question.
- formulate, plan and carry out a large research project.
- can communicate and discuss disciplinary perspectives orally and in writing
- make assessments of relevant research ethical issues
Learning methods and activities
Supervision will be provided in connection with the work on the assignment. The volume of the thesis should be between 25 000- 35 000 words. The word count does not include the front page, preface, table of content, literature or attachments. The word counts must be added to the thesis, and the student is responsible for its accuracy.
The master’s thesis can be written in Scandinavian or English. Every master’s thesis must include a Scandinavian and English summary.
Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your masters thesis: https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF
Compulsory assignments
- Presentation of own work on the master's thesis
Further on evaluation
The candidate shall in due time before exam be noticed if the thesis is given the mark fail (F).
The final assessment of the master's thesis is adjusted by an oral examination.
The final exam consists of:
- A lecture of 30 minutes, about the thesis process presented in a public forum.
- An oral examination on the thesis of 30 minutes.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy (MDT)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's programme in in Applied theater and dramaturgy, and have completed all mastercourses for a value of 52,5 credits.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| HFDT390 | 60 sp |
Subject areas
- Drama and Theatre Studies