French - Master's Thesis
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 60
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn, Spring
- Course code
- FRAN350
- Number of semesters
- 2
- Teaching language
- French and Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The student:
- Has broad knowledge within the subject area and in-depth knowledge within a specific area
- Has basic knowledge of the central issues and methods in the chosen discipline
Skills
The student:
- Can express in French academic issues, analyses, and conclusions, both orally and in writing within their own subject area
- Can work independently and long-term with problem solving on the basis of academic knowledge
- Can familiarise themselves with, and critically assess, theories, methods, and interpretations within the subject area
- Can acquire and use knowledge in new areas within the subject
General competence
The student:
- Can conduct a limited research or development project under supervision and in line with applicable research ethics norms
- Knows the norms of academic writing
- Can use ICT tools that are necessary to carry out independent work within the subject area
- Can independently maintain their own competence development and specialisation
- Can participate in the public debate when relevant to the subject area
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Supervision
Master's students must enter into a supervision contract with an assigned supervisor. Assignment of supervisor(s) takes place in the first semester or, at the latest, during the second semester of the master's programme.
As part of the work on the thesis, students must present and have two papers approved at the pre-project seminar: one paper in which they present their project and one paper in which they comment on one of the other students' projects. The presentation of the student's own project must contain components on the problem, material used, method, and bibliography. Preparation for the project presentation must be completed in consultation with the supervisor. The presentation must be sent electronically to the course leader at least four days prior to the presentation.
The compulsory requirements are applicable for the entire period until the student has delivered the thesis.
Forms of Assessment
A thesis of 70-100 pages, written in French. An oral examination, which can adjust the grade awarded to the thesis by a single grade. Both parts of the exam must receive a passing grade in order to get a passing grade in the course.
As a general rule, all modules in the course section of the programme must be completed before the submission of the thesis.