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KFL4000 - Interdisciplinary Research Methodologies and Thesis Writing Course for Gender Studies

Course content

This course focuses on the use of multi- and interdisciplinary research methodologies and epistemologies relevant to gender- and feminist studies. In addition to an overview of some of the most significant methodological perspectives in the field, the course also introduces the students to academic writing strategies. Through practical writing assignments and discussions of concrete projects, research techniques and –ethics, the course aims at preparing the students for writing their Master thesis. Reflections on the practical applications of theoretical, epistemological and methodological perspectives will be emphasized. At the end of the course, the students will have completed their Master project description. The syllabus will consist of two parts: in addition to the assigned reading list, each student will, in cooperation with their assigned supervisor, select 400 pages. The self-selected syllabus should help the students in formulating their project description and must be approved by the course-instructor and Master supervisor.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to assist the students with the necessary preparations that will enable them to complete their Master thesis. By the end of the course the students will have completed their project description and should have finished most of their preparatory readings.

• The students should know how to write a project description (including formulating research aims, planning the research process and development of a good research design and, if relevant, the handling of fieldwork).

• The students should have gained knowledge of the most significant methodologies in the field of feminist and gender research.

• The course should help students develop their academic writing skills by practicing and reflecting upon the conventions and strategies of thesis writing.

More concretely, the students should be able to:

• formulate research questions and research designs, and discuss applicable research tools and methods.

• discuss the challenges and advantages of different methodological approaches and research designs.

• discuss epistemological issues related to different methodologies.

• reflect on and discuss different approaches to interdisciplinary gender research.

• discuss methodological, epistemological and ethical issues relevant to their individual project description.

Admission

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may submit the exam. This course is open only to students at Master program in Gender Studies.

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisites

The course is a part of the Master program in Gender Studies.

Teaching

Teaching: The course comprises 3 hours of teaching in each of 10 weeks during the semester. The teaching includes class discussion, lectures, practical writing assignments and student activities. During the course each student must present drafts of individual project descriptions and give two short oral presentations. At the end of the course the students must give an oral presentation in English of their project to their fellow students. These presentations, the project description and the individual reading list must be approved in order to take the exam.
Participation is mandatory: 8 out of 10 classes (80%).

Teaching takes place throughout the semester.

Criteria for access to teaching resources

A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.

Exam information

Mandatory oral presentations and the project description must be approved in order to present oneself for the final examination. The exam will consist of: A three day take-home exam written in English or a Scandinavian language.

Exam resources

No special exam resources are allowed.

Language of examination

The language of examination is Norwegian. You can apply to the administrators of the course to be given the exam text in English. It is possible to submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

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