Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:
  • have knowledge of discourses, methods and theories that are central to popular music research
  • be able to plan and conduct a survey in accordance with ethical guidelines
  • be able to find, understand and disseminate knowledge from relevant professional literature
  • have knowledge of various sub-disciplines within musicology

Contents

The course provides the student with knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods within the theory of science, as well as various disciplines within popular music research. The course provides training in academic writing, applied sources and literature search. The student focus on thesis structure, method, applied theory, processing of data and discussion of results relevant to the bachelor thesis.

Teaching and learning methods

The course emphasizes scientific research methods and writing techniques where the student is provided with individual scientific assignments. In addition, the student will practice scientific skills through collection and processing of research data.

The teaching is a combination of joint lectures and supervision. Group assignments may be provided during the semester.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance in compulsory classes
  • 1–3 approved compulsory assignments

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

The exam consists of two parts:

  • Part 1: Individual written semester assignment. Scope: approx. 3500 words excluding attachments. This constitutes 70% of the final grade.
  • Part 2: Individual oral exam, 20 minutes, based on the content of the assignment. This constitutes 30% of the final grade.

Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

No
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 6:38:31 AM