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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

60 ECTS credits in English equivalent to the year course (EN-122, EN-146, EN-165, EN-166, EN-167, EN-168) in addition to at least 7,5 ECTS in English subject didactics (EN-148 or the equivalent).

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

On completion of the bachelor's thesis the student has

• in-depth knowledge about central aspects of the topic chosen.

• knowledge about methods and theories relevant for the topic chosen.

• insight into the field of research within the domain of the chosen topic as well as the ability to critically engage with the topic.

Skills

On completion of the bachelor's thesis the student can

• formulate and investigate a thesis topic in literature, culture, linguistics or subject didactics.

• work independently on the chosen topic within the domains of literature, culture, linguistics or subject didactics.

• reflect analytically, critically and systematically both on the topic of the thesis and on development in the chosen field.

• retrieve relevant literature and be updated on research.

• demonstrate expertise in genre, style and register as required for academic writing.

General competence

On completion of the bachelor’s thesis the student

• can communicate important academic subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions in writing.

• can exchange opinions and experiences with others with a background in the field, thereby contributing to the development of good practice.

• is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes.

Contents

The bachelor's thesis is an independent research project in which one is to formulate and answer a research question or a thesis statement that structures the text. The course includes relevant curricula for English-language literature/culture, linguistics or subject didactics. Topics available for supervision may change from term to term. The student's thesis must fulfill the requirements of form, structure and contents described in the department's guidelines for BA theses.

Teaching and learning methods

Independent work under supervision. Students are expected to take responsibility for their work and accept the conditions and deadlines set by the department. The workload is estimated to 270 hours.

Examination requirements

The student must have had 2 obligatory individual tutorials and have fulfilled the requirements described in the contract for supervision. They must have attended at least 3 of the 4 workshops and have fulfilled all their contractual obligations.

Examinations

A written bachelor's thesis of 6,000-8,000 words. Submission of the thesis in accordance with the criteria set by the department. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1

Offered as a free-standing course

No
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