Course - Research and Project Planning - EUR3415
EUR3415 - Research and Project Planning
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade:
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oppgave | 100/100 |
Course content
How to conduct research on European integration, the EU and European relations after 1945? What sources are available and where? How to write a research design and thesis proposal? How to identify and use suitable methods and theories in the thesis? How to organize the work on the MA thesis? This course will provide detailed answers to these important questions. It will provide students with an overview of recent research and trends within European Studies, and enhance student’s knowledge about and awareness of how research in European Studies is conducted and carried out, especially with regards to the use of sources and methodological/theoretical approaches. The course will strengthen student’s ability to successfully research and write their master thesis project. It includes lectures to familiarize students with research ethics, relevant categories of sources for European Studies, as well as significant methods of presenting relevant research.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will
- understand what is required for writing a larger, research-based academic work.
- be familiar with current research ethical guidelines and have an overview of relevant categories of sources.
- have a thorough knowledge of recent research in key areas of European integration, the European Union and European relations after 1945.
- have gained insights into how to conceptualize their MA thesis topic, plan and carry out the research necessary for writing up the MA thesis.
Skills
Students will be able to
- identify and critically analyse various types of sources,
- participate actively in discussions about the contents of texts/projects that are dealt with in the course,
- identify and use methods, theories, and sources in their MA thesis project,
- write a research design and project description,
- present their project to peers.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars.
Compulsory assignments
- Muntlig presentasjon
Further on evaluation
Obligatory oral presentation and final research proposal.
Exam registration requires that class registration and compulsory assignments are approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from a previous semester may be approved by the department.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
European Studies (MEUROPA)
European Studies (MEURSTUD)
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in European Studies and Foreign Languages or equivalent approved education.
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Master's programme in European Studies/masterprogrammet i Europastudier.
Course materials
Available at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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EUR3410 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2018
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- European Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oppgave
100/100
Submission
2018-12-15 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oppgave 100/100
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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"