Course - Bachelor`s thesis in Norwegian Sign Language and/ or interpreting - TEGN2010
Bachelor`s thesis in Norwegian Sign Language and/ or interpreting
About
About the course
Course content
Specialization through a literature review of theme within Norwegian Sign Langauage and/or interpreting that the students select
Learning outcome
Candidates
- can delineate a theme and define a problem
- have basic knowledge of some relevant research methods
- have detailed knowledge within a defined field of study (the theme of the thesis)
- can find and evaluate relevant information and subject material and present it so that it illuminates a theme
- can present and discuss theoretical knowledge and practical experiences connected to a delineated problem within a theme
- can plan and conduct a project lasting over time in cooperation with others and in accordance with ethical demands and guidelines
- can present the subject matter in an academic text and refer correctly to academic sources used
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures, group work, examinations of source material, field work and supervision from teacher.
- Approved obligatory assignments are valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment
- Written assignment
- Attendance
Further on evaluation
An individual bachelor thesis must consist of approximately 7000- 8000 words, excluding references and appendices. Students writing group theses, must consult with the course teacher regarding number of words. All aids allowed. It is not possible to write a bachelor's thesis in semesters where this course is not taught/no supervision is offered. Students who wish to retake the course to improve their grade, must submit a new thesis on a new topic.
The bachelor’s thesis is normally written in Norwegian. If the thesis is written in English or in another non-Scandinavian language, the students must include an abstract in Norwegian in their thesis.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Norwegian Sign Language (LTBATGTOLK)
Required previous knowledge
Completed the second year of the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, specialization interpreting or specialization Norwegian Sign Language, except Examen Philosophicum. Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language.
Course materials
The reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| 4TOLK3E13 | 15 sp | Autumn 2019 |
Subject areas
- Norwegian Sign Language and Interpreting