ENG3300 - Thesis course, English Literature
Course content
The course gives a brief introduction to research methods and offers insights into the process of writing a paper in the form of styles, referencing, punctuation and other important aspects of writing.
The students will write a 10-page essay on a chosen topic. The essay will be based on material studied in a 2000-level course in English literature, preferably taken in the same semester as ENG3300. The essay topic or research question will be arrived at in consultation with the teacher of the 2000-level course
A guided session in the University library is an integral part of the course.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you will have:
- specialized in an area within English literature;
- trained your ability to select, limit and question a particular topic;
- learned how to use library resources;
- trained your skills in presenting your thesis.
Admission
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.
This course is not for students with "enkeltemnestudierett".
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended that you attend this course in your last semester.
Teaching
There will be six hours of seminars in the beginning of the semester, an obligatory library-tour and six hours of seminars in the middle of the semester where you present your draft.
Students are entitled to some individual supervision from the teacher during the semester.
Mandatory course-work: In order to submit the final essay, all students must present and have their work approved in group presentation sessions. Attendance is an obligatory class requirement (80%). Additional absences must be justified (please contact the exam coordinator). Read more about guidelines for compulsory activities.
Examination
The exam consists of a paper of 10 standard pages that must be submitted within a given deadline. You are supposed to work with the paper during the whole semester.
You must submit your paper in Fronter. Read more about submission procedures
NB! Please write the name of your supervisor on the first page of your essay.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
English
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.
Resit an examination
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.
Withdrawal from an examination
A student may sit this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do so in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit the exam.
Special examination arrangements
If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.
Evaluation
Feedback from our students is essential if we are to provide the best possible education. As a student at the University of Oslo you will be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses. Every time a course is given, we ask students to participate in mid-term evaluations, and periodically we ask them to participate in periodic evaluation of the course.