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KLAS3000 - Master's Thesis in Classical Studies

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral examAssignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master's thesis with adjusting oral examAssignment 100/100

Course content

The topic for the master's thesis is selected in consultation with a supervisor, preferably in connection with an existing research project. An overview of ongoing projects at the department will be available at the beginning of each semester. The thesis should normally contain 25.000-35.000 words.

Learning outcome

A candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome according to the course curriculum, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The candidate

  • has substantial knowledge in the field of research for the master thesis
  • has broad knowledge of Latin or Greek language and literature and ancient civilisation and its legacy and of the scientific theories and methods related to this knowledge

Skills

The candidate

  • is able to use a broad range of information and critically analyse a linguistic, literary or cultural/historical problem related to Latin or Greek sources and the study of the ancient civilisation and its legacy
  • explain the tradition and reception of Latin or Greek texts and the study of the ancient civilisation and legacy and give an account of the related research literature
  • contribute to the research field of a specific linguistic, literary or cultural-historical topic.

Learning methods and activities

The thesis is written in consultation with a supervisor. Two compulsory seminars.

Final grade for KLAS3000 can be adjusted after the oral examination.

Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF

Compulsory assignments

  • Third semester seminar

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
History (MHIST)

Required previous knowledge

For students with a BA in Classical Studies: Lat1001, Lat1002, Lat1003, Lat1004, Lat1005, Lat1006, Klas2000, Klas2001, Klas2002

For students with a BA in Classical Civilization: Ant1101, Ant1102, Ant1003, Ant1104, Lat1001, Lat1003, Klas2000.

Requires admission to the master's program in Classical Studies.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Greek
  • Classical Culture
  • Latin
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Historical and Classical Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Master's thesis with adjusting oral examAssignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral examAssignment 100/100

Release
2023-11-08

Submission
2023-11-15


12:00


12:00

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master's thesis with adjusting oral examAssignment 100/100

Release
2024-05-08

Submission
2024-05-15


12:00


12:00

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.
Examination

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