ENG3501 - Thesis course, British Area studies
Course content
The students will write a 10-page essay on a chosen topic. The topic, and problem in question, will be arrived at in consultation with the teacher.
Learning outcome
After completing this course you will have:
- specialised in an area within British history and culture;
- trained your ability to select, limit and question a particular topic, and exercise your abilities in giving a structured academic presentation.
- learned how to identify, define, limit, and problematise a relevant topic.
- learned to develop a structured analysis.
- learned how to identify and describe scholarly ethics, and learned to use the appropriate scholarly apparatus to demonstrate this knowledge.
- practiced your abilities to read and write academic English.
Admission
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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
Recommended previous knowledge
A good knowledge of the politics, history, culture and society of Great Britain and Ireland.
Teaching
There will be 3 seminars in the beginning of the semester and 1 seminar at the end of the semester, 8 hours in all. Students are entitled to some individual guidance from the teacher during the semester.
Mandatory course-work: In order to submit the paper, all students must present their work in the group presentations-session held at the third seminar. Students must attend 80% of classes in order to pass the course. Additional absences must be justified by documentation to the exam coordinator. Read more about guidelines relating to compulsory activities.
Examination
A paper of maximum 10 standard pages must be submitted within a given deadline. The topic of the essay should be worked out between the individual student and the teacher.
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 term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.
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
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