Course - Bachelor`s thesis in Norwegian Sign Language and/ or interpreting - TEGN2010
Bachelor`s thesis in Norwegian Sign Language and/ or interpreting
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
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 three semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following two semesters). 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. 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.
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.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Norwegian Sign Language (LTBATGTOLK)
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed and passed the first two years of the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, or the equivalent from another educational institution in Norway, except Examen Philosophicum. Requires admission to the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language
Required previous knowledge
Completed and passed the first two years of the BA-program in Norwegian Sign Language, or the equivalent from another educational institution in Norway, 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