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.

Master’s students at the Faculty of Humanities are required to acquaint themselves with the content of the webpage on the master’s thesis, which outlines the rights and obligations of the student, the supervisor, and the department in relation to the master's thesis. The webpage also provides information on the supervision hours allocated to the master’s thesis. See the following link for more informaton: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masters+agreement+-+Faculty+of+Humanities

As part of their thesis work, students are required to participate in up to three progress seminars, conducted jointly with the DRA3192 students. The seminars take place during the spring semester, and the timing will not necessarily correspond to each student’s individual progress.

The seminars are designed to support the students’ development of their master’s project and may vary in content depending on their stage in the process. They may, for example, include the presentation and discussion of research design, methodology and theoretical perspectives, or focus on structure and project progression.

A mid-term seminar will in all cases be held, where students present their own work so far, actively participates in the response work and receive feedback.

Compulsory assignments

• Presentation of own work on the master's thesis
• Participation in the mid-semester seminar, where the student presents their own work

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Completed all master's courses for a total of 52.5 credits.

Credit reductions