Course - Bachelor's Thesis in Film Studies - FILM2205
Bachelor's Thesis in Film Studies
About
About the course
Course content
FILM2205 is an undergraduate course that further develops the student's application of film studies perspectives in an independent written treatment of a topic of choice.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:
- a film studies topic of choice.
- accomplishment of a film studies research project.
- development of an academic text.
Skills
After completing the course, the student can:
- present and explain film studies topics as well as their own findings, analyses and conclusions.
- plan and accomplish an independent film studies research project.
- write an academic text.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars, and supervision in groups and individually.
The bachelor’s thesis can be written in Scandinavian or English. Every bachelor’s thesis must include a Scandinavian and English summary.
Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- 80% attendance
- Presentation of own project, and response to fellow students' submissions
- Two meetings with supervisor
Further on evaluation
The final assessment consists of a written thesis of 5000-6000 words and an adjusting oral examination of 30 minutes. In the oral discussion the student will have the opportunity to defend and evaluate their thesis work.
If the student fails the final assessment, both parts of the exam must be retaken. In this case, the thesis must have a new topic. FILM2205 is taught only in the spring semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Film Studies (BFV)
Required previous knowledge
75 credits in Film Studies.
Course materials
The syllabus is about 1200 pages divided between the self-selected syllabus and joint syllabus.
Subject areas
- Film Studies